Opening hours
Find out when you can visit different parts of the Library on each day of the week.
ANZAC Day opening hours
We're open on ANZAC Day, from 1 pm to 5 pm. View ANZAC Day opening hours here ›
Reading rooms
| Monday to Thursday | 9 am to 8 pm The Special Collections area closes at 6pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Weekends | 10 am to 5 pm The Special Collections area is closed on Sundays |
| All requests for collection items must be made at least 1 hour before closing. | |
Exhibition galleries
| Monday to Thursday | 9 am to 8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Weekends | 10 am to 5 pm |
Library Shop
| Monday to Friday | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Weekends | 11 am to 5 pm |
Shakespeare Room
| Monday to Thursday | 9 am to 8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Weekends | 10 am to 5 pm |
Friends Room
| Monday to Friday | 9 am to 5 pm |
| Weekends | Closed |
Library Cafe
| Monday to Friday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Weekends | 9.30 am to 4 pm |
The Library Bar
| Wednesday to Saturday | 4 pm to 10 pm |