Library services
To help slow the spread of the coronavirus, Council is taking a number of public health precautions including closing many of our facilities. In addition, many Council events and activities are cancelled. Please visit our COVID-19 page to see what is impacted and for more details about how coronavirus is impacting Randwick City.
Randwick City Library is more than just books. We offer specialist services to seniors, history lovers (or history seekers) and culturally and linguistically diverse audiences as well as in-library technology to make your visit all the more satisfying.
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Home Library
Randwick City Library delivers! Let our free Home Library Service bring the Library to you.
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Seniors
Seniors can attend classes, talks and discussion groups in the library, take advantage of the Home Library Service and eLibrary resources.
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Family history resources
The Lionel Bowen Library, has a dedicated collection of resources to assist you to research your family history and heritage.
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Local studies resources
Randwick City Library holds a wealth of historical material relating to the local history of Randwick, for the amateur and professional historian.
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Technology resources
From free Wi-Fi and computers in the Library, to iPad minis members can take home, your Library offers a great selection of technology.
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Multicultural
Randwick City Library provides many helpful services and resources for people whose first language is other than English
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myLibrary app
Manage your library account easily through our free app. Search the catalogue, reserve rooms & PCs and access eBook & audiobooks online.
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Request an item
Interested in an item and we don't have it in the collection? You can suggest items for the library to purchase, or request them for another library.
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Request items in your language
Randwick City Library can place bulk requests for items in your language in a range of materials.
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Hire a venue
Randwick City Library has a number of rooms for hire at the Bowen Library and Community Centre, Maroubra and the Margaret Martin Library, Randwick.
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Hire a community bus
Randwick City Library operates a wheelchair accessible bus. This bus is available for hire, but also serves as a transport service for local residents.
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JP services
Find a Justice of the Peace at one of your local Randwick City Library locations