Location & opening hours

Randwick City Library operates three libraries each with weekend and evening operating hours. Libraries are closed on public holidays.


Lionel Bowen Library and Community Centre, Maroubra

Location

669-673 Anzac Parade
Maroubra NSW 2035

Telephone (02) 9093 6400 or contactus@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

Opening hours (max 300 people)

Lionel Bowen Library and the Lionel Bowen Toy and Game Library is open 7 days a week with the exception of public holidays. Located in the foyer, Morningshot Espresso is open weekdays only from 7.00am to 5.00pm.

Please note: public computers will become unavailable 15 minutes before closing time.

Day of the week

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday

9.30am - 8pm

Saturday

9.30am - 4pm

Sunday

12pm - 4pm

Visitor information

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. Two disabled parking bays are available in the ground floor car park.

Find out more about Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra.


Margaret Martin Library, Randwick

Location

Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre
Randwick NSW 2031

Telephone (02) 9093 6100 or contactus@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

Opening hours (max 160 people)

The Margaret Martin Library and the Margaret Martin Toy and Game Library is open 7 days a week with the exception of public holidays.

Please note: public computers will become unavailable 15 minutes before closing time.

Day of the week

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

9.30am - 6pm

Thursday

9.30am - 7pm

Saturday

9.30am - 4pm

Sunday

12pm - 4pm

Visitor information

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.

Find out more about Margaret Martin Library, Randwick.


Malabar Community Library, Matraville

Location

1203 Anzac Parade
Matraville NSW 2036

Telephone (02) 9093 6120 or contactus@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

Opening hours (max 30 people)

The Malabar Community Library and Malabar Toy and Game Library is open 6 days a week with the exception of public holidays.

Please note: public computers will become unavailable 15 minutes before closing time.

Day of the week

Opening hours

Monday -  Friday

9.30am - 5pm

Saturday

9.30am - 12pm

Sunday

CLOSED

Visitor information

Directions and parking

The Malabar Community Library is located in Matraville, 11.8 kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

Free council parking is available in the open air car park on Anzac Parade (accessible by driving South on Anzac Parade).

Public transport

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

The Malabar Community Library is well serviced by public transport, with buses stopping on Anzac Parade.

Wheelchair accessibility

The Malabar Library has ramp access from Anzac Parade.

Find out more about the Malabar Community Library.


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