Balmain Library

Balmain Library is a lovely community library situated in the historic Balmain Town Hall building, in the hub of the busy Darling Street precinct.

Contact us

Location

370 Darling Street, Balmain 

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am to 7.30pm
Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Weekends, 10am to 5pm

Book chute located on the left end side of Balmain Town Hall.

Monday 27 January - Australia Day
Friday 18 April - Good Friday
Saturday 19 April - Easter Saturday
Sunday 20 April - Easter Sunday
Monday 21 April - Easter Monday
Friday 25 April - Anzac Day
Monday 9 June - King's Birthday
Monday 6 October - Labour Day
Thursday 25 December - Christmas Day
Friday 26 December - Boxing Day

Getting to the library

The Cycleway Finder shows options for cycling in the area.
There is designated bicycle parking located on Darling Street.

The following buses can get you to Balmain Library:
433: Balmain Gladstone Park to Central Pitt Street (stop ID 204141)
445: Campsie to Balmain (Stop ID 204124)

General street parking available surrounding Balmain Library.
Time limits and ticketed parking may apply.

Accessibility

The Library is accessible to wheelchairs and has an accessible toilet.  There is only street parking at the Library.

Page last updated: 24 Feb 2026