City of Ryde libraries are community spaces where everyone can share the excitement of discovery! You can use our libraries to read for pleasure, study, meet new people, experience other cultures, look for jobs, learn a new skill or share your skills.
Membership is free and anyone who lives, works or plays in the City of Ryde is eligible to join.
To become a member of the library you must produce valid identification with both your name and current residential address.
As a Library member you may borrow and return items at any of the Ryde libraries.
You can renew items on loan up to two times, provided the items are not overdue or reserved.
Reservations are free of charge and you can reserve up to 10 items at a time.
Free WiFi, Internet and Email through Library Computers, Meeting Rooms, Photocopying and Printing, Scanning, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The Home Library Service is a free delivery service provided to those who are unable to get to the library due to illness or disability.
If an item you need is not available at any of the Ryde libraries, you can request a copy through the Inter Library Loans service.
Fees and charges for the Library.
Residents can access a range of Council services and information previously only available from the Civic Centre.
If you have a general question on the library service, or need information on any area of general knowledge, books, business, travel, consumer information, ask a Librarian!