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Library buildings and spaces

The State Library can provide you with assistance when you are planning renovations, extensions or new library buildings.

People Places

A guide for planning public library buildings.

Planning tools - People Places

Tools are provided to help you plan your library building and determine the appropriate location, size and layout for your community.

Modular libraries project

This project provides a series of plan templates to assist councils in the design and construction of small scale public libraries.

Small Library Project

A project to assist NSW councils and libraries in the planning and design of small library buildings. 

Mobile and outreach services

Mobile & outreach services in NSW public libraries provides good practice guidelines for outreach service models