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Randwick City Library will reduce its opening hours around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Normal hours of operation will resume on Saturday, 7 January 2023. We are wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season!

Items due across the Christmas and New Year's period can be returned to the "out-of-hours" chute located at the front of each library location (and on the corner of Gale Road and Anzac Parade, Maroubra for Lionel Bowen Library).

If your reserved item (or item on Hold) becomes available while you’re away this holiday season, avoid losing your place in the queue. Simply suspend your holds for the dates you won’t be around. It's easy to do in the myLibrary app or online - watch this video to learn how or follow the instructions featured in this article.

And remember, our eLibrary is open 24/7 to access eBooks, eAudiobooks, films, documentaries, research databases and more.

Reduced opening hours for all three Library branches:

Directions and parking

Lionel Bowen Library and Community Centre is located on the corner of Gale Road and Anzac Parade in Maroubra Junction, 8.5km from the Sydney CBD. It is a short walk away from the Pacific Square shopping plaza.

There is a small undercover car park, accessible from Gale Road and open during library operating hours. Patrons are reminded not to park in the reserved spaces for Randwick City Council vehicles. On-street parking is also available in surrounding streets. Please check signs for time limits and restrictions.

Public transport

Whether it be by train, light rail and/or bus, visit the Transport NSW Trip Planner to find the most up-to-date public transport information to plan your journey, or download the TripView app.

The closest train stations to Lionel Bowen Library and Community Centre are Central or Bondi Junction. From either station connecting bus services take you towards Maroubra Junction, with buses stopping on Anzac Parade.

The closest Sydney Light Rail stop is Juniors Kingsford (Stop ID 203288) on the L3 Kingsford Line. View the Juniors Kingsford Stop Guide from Transport NSW. From here, find connecting bus services taking you towards Maroubra Junction, with buses stopping on Anzac Parade.

Wheelchair accessibility

Lionel Bowen Library and Community Centre has lift access to all floors. Four disabled parking bays are available in the ground floor car park.

Directions and parking

Margaret Martin Library is located within the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, 7km from the Sydney CBD. The Library is located on Level 1 of the centre, in the North-Eastern corner (near Australia Post and Fitness First).

Royal Randwick Shopping Centre has an undercover car park accessible with 530 spaces. The car park entrance is accessible by driving north on Avoca Street.

All patrons enjoy 2 hours of free parking within the centre.

Public transport

Whether it be by train, light rail and/or bus, visit the Transport NSW Trip Planner to find the most up-to-date public transport information to plan your journey, or download the TripView app.

If travelling on the Sydney Light Rail, take the L2 Randwick Line to High Street, Randwick (Stop ID 2031201). For information, view the Transport NSW Randwick Stop Guide. From here, it is a short walk across Belmore Road to the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre.

The closest train stations to the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre are Central or Bondi Junction. From there, you can find connecting bus services to take you to Randwick with stops in both directions in the centre of Belmore Road. From Central you can also find connecting light rail services. Plan your journey with Transport NSW Trip Planner.

Wheelchair accessibility

All areas of the Margaret Martin Library are wheelchair accessible. Ambulant toilets are located within the Royal Randwick Shopping Centre for patron use. Disabled parking is available in the centre's undercover car park; drive to the lower level B2 for more Disabled parking bays.