Wollongong Library
Spread over two floors of the Wollongong City Council building in the heart of Wollongong's CBD.
Wollongong Library is an inclusive and safe space for everyone.
Wollongong Library hours
| Day/s | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | 9am - 8.30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's On at Wollongong Library
Upcoming special events
Regular programs
Support your child’s early literacy and social development through stories, songs and play. Held during the school term only. Just drop in, no bookings required.
| Day | Time | Program | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Monday | 10am - 10.30am | Baby Beats | Birth to 12 months |
| Every Tuesday | 10am - 10.30am | Toddlertime | 1 to 3 years |
| Every Wednesday | 10am - 10.45am | Preschool Storytime | 3 to 5 years |
| Every Thursday | 10am - 10.30am | Toddlertime | 1 to 3 years |
| Every Friday | 10am - 12pm | Drop in Duplo | 3 to 5 years |
Join us for fun and free after school activities for school-aged kids and teens. Held during the school term only. Just drop in, no bookings required.
Please note: Young Crafters will not be running from Term 3, 2024.
| Day | Time | Program | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Tuesday | 4pm - 6pm | High School Tutoring | High school students from a multicultural background. |
| 2nd Tuesday of the month | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Kidz Connect | 5 to 12 years |
| Every Wednesday | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Homework Club | Students in years 4 to 6 from a refugee background. |
| 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | STEAM Punks | 5 to 12 years |
Join our great range of free educational, recreational and social sessions for adults.
| Day | Time | What's On |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | ||
| 1st and 3rd Monday of the month | 1pm - 3pm | Monday Matinee |
| 1st and 3rd Monday of the month | 6pm - 8.30pm | Game On |
| Tuesdays | ||
| 4th Tuesday of the month | 10am - 1pm | Justice of the Peace |
| Every Tuesday | 6pm - 8pm | Club Sew & Sew |
| Wednesdays | ||
| Every Wednesday | 9:30am - 12pm | Illawarra Family History Group |
| Every Wednesday | 10am - 12pm | Knit, Stitch, Yarn |
| Every Wednesday | 10am - 12pm | Old Boys Games Morning |
| 3rd Wednesday of the month | 1pm - 3pm | Vision Impaired Yarners |
| Thursdays | ||
| 1st Thursday of the month | 6pm to 8pm | Illawarra Historical Society |
| 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Sessions resume 11 February 2025. | 9.30am - 11am | Tech & Tea |
| Fridays | ||
| Every Friday | 9:30am - 12pm | Illawarra Family History Group |
| Every Friday | 10.30am - 11.30am | Let’s Chat |
| Saturdays | ||
| 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month | 10am - 1pm | Justice of the Peace |
| 3rd Saturday of the month | 9:30am - 12pm | Illawarra Family History Group |
| 3rd Saturday of the month | 2pm - 4pm | Illawarra Family History Group monthly meeting |
Monday Matinee sessions: 7 April 2025, 5 and 19 May 2025
Location and contact
Using Wollongong Library
Parking is available in the Council Administration Building. Enter from Stewart Street. Parking fees of $1 per hour (for up to two hours) apply between 9am and 5pm weekdays. On weekends parking is free and un-timed.
On-street parking may also be available in the surrounding area. See the Parking in the City Centre page on Council's website for more information.
Public transport
There is a bus stop in front of the Library building on Burelli Street.
Wollongong Train Station is approximately 1km, or a 15 minute walk away.
See Transport for NSW's website for bus and train route details.
Building access
Wollongong Library is on street level, and has no steps to enter the ground floor. There is lift access to the first floor of the library.
Toilets
An accessible toilet is available within the Council building, on the ground floor near the library entrance.
Social story
We've made a social story to help people visit and use Wollongong Library.
Wollongong Library has three study rooms that are free to use.
Study rooms cannot be used for meetings, paid tutoring or commercial activities.
Call or visit the library to book a room.
The library is also home to the Library Theatrette and The Lab, which can be booked for events. Conditions apply.
See the Rooms for Study or Hire page for details.