A change to open hours over Christmas and the New Year
All Wollongong City Libraries locations and after-hours returns chutes will operate with adjusted hours during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Items due while our locations are closed will have their due dates automatically extended. You can also renew items anytime on our library catalogue or via our app. We wish everyone a joyful and safe holiday season!
Changes to open hours
Our locations will close from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December and will reopen from Friday 2 January 2026. Wollongong Library will be open with adjusted hours from Monday 29 December to Wednesday 31 December.
| Date | Wollongong | Corrimal, Dapto, Helensburgh, Thirroul, Unanderra and Warrawong |
|---|---|---|
| 24 December | 9am - 1pm | 9.30am - 1pm |
| 25 December | Closed | Closed |
| 26 December | Closed | Closed |
| 27 December | Closed | Closed |
| 28 December | Closed | Closed |
| 29 December | 9am - 5pm | Closed |
| 30 December | 9am - 5pm | Closed |
| 31 December | 9am - 1pm | Closed |
| 1 January | Closed | Closed |
| All locations resume regular open hours from Friday 2 January 2026. | ||
Changes to return chute access
Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library after-hours returns chute will have different hours of access over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Closed: Wednesday 24 December from 1pm
Open: Monday 29 December from 9am
Closed: Wednesday 31 December from 1pm
Open: Friday 2 January 2026 from 9am regular access resumes.
Other locations
Return chutes at our other locations - Corrimal, Dapto, Helensburgh, Thirroul, Unanderra and Warrawong Libraries - will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Closed: Wednesday 24 December from 1pm
Open: Friday 2 January 2026 from 9.30am regular access resumes.
Your Digital Library never closes
Even when our buildings are closed, your digital library is always open. Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and more, any time of day, from wherever you are. It's all free with your library card.