Is life in the Eastern Subbsies getting you down? The constant pressure to look good and feel great…read morebecoming more than you can bare? Maybe you're just sick of floppy felt hats and high-waisted jorts. Fret not, friend, for there is an oasis of calm within reach. Perched above secluded Redleaf beach (AKA Murray Rose Pool) like a wise and paternal owl is DB Library, a small, charming, and utterly delightful little place in an old heritage/style building with views over the gardens and the ocean, fast, free wi-fi, books and magazines, open, light-splashed group work areas, and nooks to hide yourself in. Frequented by everyone from octeganarians familiarising themselves with the internet to students working on uni projects to yummy mummies planning out their next blog post. My finest find this month.

Beautiful view of the public garden, bay, and tennis court. Plenty of lighting with…read morefloor-to-ceiling windows at the end of the library with adjustable curtains for when the sun is shining a little too directly into the library. Rather limited seating, as this place is surprisingly popular. Only two worktables and another small table with 4 public computers with internet for public use. Unprotected, free WiFi available. I also appreciate how they maintain a warm, comfortable temperature inside (especially during winter!). While there are decorative and inviting cushions scattered throughout the small library, there are no real comfy lounge chairs to enjoy a book. Best to come here to grab a book and do work, but not really to lounge. There is a separate children's library downstairs as well. Nice way to keep working/studying adults & children apart.

Walked by this building several times without knowing it was the state library. Impressed with the…read morediverse the collection. Part, museum, and multiple changing galleries. They also have a modern wing. Welcoming atmosphere, at the historical building with a warm hearty greeting. Close to the Royal botanic Gardens,

Quality/Quantity - Well if you are following, we visit all…read morethe local libraries during our travels. Great place to take a break. It is clean, has AC, bathrooms, wifi, etc. Atmosphere - Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. The lobby hours differ, see picture. 5 stories, 6 if you count the lobby, see picture of directory. Cool lobby decor, especially the glass floors of Sydney Harbor. Some history and art are also in the lobby. Plenty of comfortable seating throughout. Cool garden, exhibit, etc. A cafe on the 5th floor, but I think it was closed today. Not sure what time we arrived. I'm told they used to have a bar here. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you for such a good public service.

Free WiFi is a hit. Thank you to the City of Sydney consortiums of libraries for making this…read morepossible. You just need to arrive early enough if you're planning on doing some work or study. Bring your own tablet or laptop device too. Well organised library. A great way to touch base and find out on what is happening in the community. Great kids corner, with a dedicated junior fiction area. So convenient too. In the hub of it all. I am so looking forward to attending an art workshop that goes for three hours next month, as at the time of writing this. You only pay $5 and this covers all materials. Held every Wednesday (with the exception of school and public holidays) and all materials are included. Held at this library, and class is run by the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre. Plus you do not need to be a Surry Hills local or resident in order to enjoy. Nice one :)

First off, the Surry Hills library is a beautiful building. It's architectural design fascinates me…read moreand who doesn't love a wall made entirely of glass? (Armando Pamperdine, that's who, but who cares what that glass hating freak likes.) It's a large library and an air conditioned one, whether you're going there to rent out a book, do a bit of study or simply escape the heat and use the free wifi, it's a modern and attractive work space. Situated in the middle of Surry Hills, the library stands like a beacon of knowledge along Crown Street. With a wide selection and multiple levels. It is, without a doubt, a library.

This library is on the first floor of Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, next to Fitness First and the…read morecommunity rooms. The library is contemporary and well stocked, with a central skylight providing lots of natural light. There is a small student study zone, for school students only. In terms of studying there it's not the best, with only four share tables with four chairs each. The chairs are more like low arm chairs than proper chairs to sit at a table with. Great for lounging and reading, but considering they are the only tables and chairs without computers on them, people try and study here, with the table up around their chin. This space is definitely not good for laptop users, as your ideally right angled arms are at an acute angle, or straight out in front of you. Also, there is only one power point, accessible by only one of the tables at most. Further, a woman runs her tutoring service from these tables and meets high school students to tutor them. So much for quiet library time! But to be honest, libraries in the eastern suburbs are hard to come by, and at least you can park in the underground car park.

It is a small, cozy library that is connected to other two libraries. It has reading area, kids…read morespace, meeting room, computer with internet access, free WiFi and print services (0,30 each sheet). The staff are polite and very helpful and the catalogue is great (you can check it online). The library also offers some activities such as kids club, author talks and writing sections.

Nice little quite space under town hall, with a perfectly nice cafe next to it. No books here (can…read moreorder and collect through the computers though) Great for getting a bit of work done in the middle of the city . Only problem is, the internet is atrocious, can't even perform a speed test as it disconnects. So you would need to use your own hotspot or something.

New! This library building was designed by Kengo Kuma & Assoc. of Japan and occupies floors 2 & 3…read more The main floor has access to public computers, an inviting lounge, meeting rooms to rent, a Maker Space with 3D printing and all kinds of cool electronic bits for checkout. This is a community library and ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. On floor 1 there are a host of restaurants and bars! Out front there is seating and even a little grass area with tables & umbrellas. This is worth visiting just to see the building! As a tourist you could also relax, read & catch up on email~

I come here every three weeks because I can borrow Japanese books, magazines, comic books ( I…read moreborrow only Shigeru Mizuki's such as Gegege No Kitaro) and language text books/CDs. This library is in the great location. It's just in front of Circular Quay Station and Bus Terminals, plus very close to my work place. Free wifi Toilet locates in the 1st floor Very lovely and trendy restaurant