Balmain Library

Love the new refurbishments. Such a welcoming and friendly library. Love it how there are modern, cosy chairs to read the newspapers and magazines. The general reference library isn’t too bad; however for all of the books I have wanted to borrow; I have had to place them on reserve; and for $ 2 a pop this is great value; however if you always keep having to reserve books this can really add up quite quickly.
Another minor pet hate is that for the books that I do not need to put on reserve; I always (usually without fail) have to approach the librarian to arrange for these books to come from Leichhardt library for me to pick up here at Balmain library for another time. Not to worry; it is two trips; however from the family home it is an extra walk and that is definitely a good thing; especially the walk from Rozelle to Balmain is so peaceful.
Love the study area. It is easy to bring a laptop and get some serious work done. Love it. Also the bean bags are fun to lie down and read a book (or two) in. I really love this place.

Great little library inside the Balmain Town Hall. It has a few free study desks with power points, and plenty of computers to use the internet if you are a member.
The library is open plan with library staff being very accessible. So accessible that you can hear every word of their phone conversations and it’s not the quietest place to study.
But it is air conditioned, and the kids books are in a separate section to promote peace and quiet.
Parking is on street, while there is metered parking directly outside the library try some side streets like Short Street and Phillip Street on the other side of Darling Street as there is 4P unticketed street parking.