Bags and lockers

Where you can take bags

You can take bags into most areas of the Library, including:

• the Mitchell Library Reading Room
• The Verandah area of the Marie Bashir Reading Room.

Where bag restrictions apply

Some areas of the Library have restrictions on what you can take in, so you may need to store bags in a locker.

This is to protect the Library’s collections. See the Reader and Visitor Code of Conduct for more information.

Marie Bashir Reading Room

You can take the following bags into the Marie Bashir Reading Room:

• bags smaller than 30 cm × 35 cm × 30 cm
• laptop bag larger than 30 cm × 35 cm × 30 cm if security staff approve them – ask at the reading room entrance when you arrive.

You can't take:

• bags larger than 30 cm x 35 cm x 30cm at full size – you’ll need to store them in a locker.

Mitchell Library Reading Room

Bags and bottled water can be brought into the Mitchell Library Reading Room.

Food and other drinks are not allowed.

Special Collections area

You can't take any bags into the Special Collections area. You’ll need to store them in a locker instead.

Lockers at the Library

How to use a locker

If you have a Library card

1. Download and open the Yellowbox app.
2. Link your Library card to your Yellowbox account by selecting ‘Free access with library card’.
3. Select a State Library of NSW location and choose a locker – there is no charge.
4. Stand near the locker and tap the Open symbol on your phone.

If you do not have a Library card

1. Download and open the Yellowbox app.
2. Select a State Library location and choose a locker.
3. Add your payment details and pay the required amount.
4. Stand near the locker and tap the Open symbol on your phone.