Library Branches

601 High Street, Penrith

Telephone: Within Australia - (02) 4732 7891 
Telephone: From overseas +61 2 47327891 

Contact us via the Online Services portal here

Normal operating hours

• Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
• Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm
• Sun: 10am-5pm

About Penrith Central Library

Penrith Central Library is the central and largest branch at 3000m2. The Home Library is also based at Penrith. Along with our usual services, the Central library provides the Research Services, an extensive archive of local history documents and local expert staff available for research advice.

Collection Strengths

Penrith Library provides a full range of lending categories, both fiction and non-fiction, and formats for all ages. Our collections include the latest bestsellers, classics and a wealth of books for you discover both new and established authors from Australia and the world. 

Childrens’ library

The childrens’ library section includes volumes for all ages, including picture books, graded readings, first chapter books as well as titles from the Premiers Reading Challenge list. This is complemented by the quarterly Orbit newsletter, and regular activities for children and young people. as well as holiday activities, a toy library and regular activities for under 5s each week during the school term.

Regular weekly activity sessions

For information on our current programs, please click here.

News and foreign languages

Daily newspapers are available to read and there is large range of DVDs and audio CDs to borrow. A small language collection is also available, including international magazine editions.

Online resources

An extensive collection of online resources including eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, full text newspaper articles, encyclopaedias, a wide variety of research databases and the language learning program, Transparent Language Online, are available both in the library and from home 24/7 via the library catalogue.

Studiosity, an online tutoring service, is also available for students ranging from years 3 to 12, TAFE and university level and provides assistance from Australian tutors via a messaging service and app. Online services require a current library card membership number to access.

Research Services

The central branch is also the major repository of local history material, housing a comprehensive Local Studies Collection in the Research Room. A Technical Library, housed in the same room, is a collection of support material for Council staff. The library provides a photographic database of selected historical photographs. All resources are available via the library catalogue.

Library Features

Study spaces
The central library has desk seating capacity for approximately 180 people as well as lounge seating. Two small study rooms are available to book and the Peter Goodfellow Theatrette, which has seating for up to 80 people in theatre seating arrangement or 30 people in table conference mode, is also available for hire. Conditions do apply for all bookings and room hire - please see staff or contact the library on (02) 4732 7891 for further details.

Technology

• Check-Out Terminals and Return Shelves
  The Penrith branch has 5 self-serve check-out terminals for customers to use to borrow library items as they leave the library. Customers can also return their own loans by placing them on radio frequency identification enabled return shelves.
• Free Wi-Fi
• Internet Access (Freenet) 
  Free access provided to a restricted range of selected websites and library subscription services.
• Internet Access (Paynet) 
  Full public internet access in the Library - fees and conditions apply.
• Computer section 
  Terminals with USB ports are available for word processing. Programs include Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Educational Interactive Games for Children 
  Terminals are available in the children’s area.
• Printing and Photocopying 
  A library card or a technology card is required for printing. Credit must be prepaid through the Library's Monitor system. For a full lists of fees please see staff or contact the Library on (02) 4732 7891. 
• Scanning
  Available free of charge.
• Microfilm and Microfiche
  Both can be scanned to a PC for printing or transferred to a USB.
• Web Print
  Web Print or wireless printing from your device is now available at all branches via Monitor.

Accessibility

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) 
  A screen reader that enables people who are vision-impaired to use computers by reading aloud text on the screen.  All Library PCs have this program installed.
• Hearing Mats
• Smartview Magnifier
  Will magnify and read back to you your letters, photos, forms, newspapers etc.
• Height adjustable PC and study table (electric).
• Disabled bathroom and parent room available.

Penrith Library Theatrette

The venue is available 7 days during Penrith Library opening hours. Setup is the hirer’s responsibility. For enquiries contact us via the Online Services portal here or call (02) 4732 7889.

To view more information including facilities, pricing, hire conditions and to make an online booking please go to the Penrith Library Theatrette page.

Other facilities

• External return chute available 24/7
• Community and Library Noticeboard
• Community Group Display Cabinets available for not-for-profit community groups to display crafts and collectables
• Public toilets (including MLAK disabled access toilet) and parent room available

207 - 209 Queen Street, St Marys 
Telephone:(02) 4732 7455 

Normal operating hours:

• Mon-Thu: 9am-8pm
• Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm
• Sun: 10am-5pm

About St Marys Library

St Marys Library is the second largest branch in the Penrith area. The Resources section (i.e. the Library staff who catalogue the Library's collection) and the Library Children’s Inclusion Service are also housed St Marys. Total area of both these spaces is 920m².

Collection Strengths

St Marys Library provides a full range of lending categories, both fiction and non-fiction, and formats for all ages. They include the latest bestsellers as well as established and more recent authors from Australia and overseas.

Childrens’ library

The childrens’ section includes picture books, graded readers, first chapter books as well as titles from the Premiers Reading Challenge list.

Regular weekly activity sessions

For information on our current programs, please click here.

News and foreign languages

Daily newspapers are available to read and there is large range of DVDs and audio CDs to borrow. A small language collection is also available.

Online resources

An extensive collection of online resources including eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, full text newspaper articles, encyclopaedias, a wide variety of research databases and the language learning program, Transparent Language Online, are available both in the library and from home 24/7 via the library catalogue.

Studiosity, an online tutoring service, is also available for students ranging from years 3 to 12, TAFE and university level and provides assistance from Australian tutors via a messaging service and app. Online services require a current library card membership number to access.

Library Features

Study spaces

Desk seating capacity for approximately 30 people as well as lounge seating capacity. St Marys Library doesn't have designated study rooms or ‘quiet study’ areas.

Technology

• Check-Out Terminals and Return Shelves 
  St Marys branch has two self-serve check-out terminals for customers to use to borrow library items as they leave the library. Customers can also return their own loans by placing them on radio frequency identification enabled return shelves.
• Free Wi-Fi 
  A free service available to all library visitors (both members and non-members of the library) to use on their own devices.
• Internet Access (Paynet) 
  Full public internet access in the Library - fees and conditions apply.
• Internet Access (Freenet) 
  Free access provided to a restricted range of selected websites and library subscription services.
• Computer section
  Terminals with USB ports are available for word processing.  Programs include Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Educational Interactive Games for Children
  Terminals are available in the children's area.  
• Printing and Photocopying 
  A library card or a technology card is required for printing. Credit must be prepaid through the Library's Monitor system. For a full lists of fees please see staff or contact the Library on (02) 4732 7455.
• Scanning
  Available free of charge. 
• Web Print
  Web Print or wireless printing from your device is now available at all branches via Monitor.

Accessibility

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) 
  A screen reader that enables people who are vision-impaired to use computers by reading aloud text on the screen.  All Library PCs have this program installed.
• Hearing Mats
• Smartview Magnifier
  Will magnify and read back to you your letters, photos, forms, newspapers etc.
• Height adjustable PC and study table (electric).

Other facilities

• Community and Library Noticeboard
• Public toilets (including disabled access) and Parent Room facilities are available.

Shop 12, St Clair Shopping Centre, Bennett Road and Endeavour Avenue 
Telephone: 9670 6853

Normal operating hours:

• Mon-Fri: 9.30am-5pm
• Sat: 9am-1pm
• Sun: Closed

About St Clair Library

St Clair Public Library is the third largest (460 m²) of Penrith City Library's branches. Housed in the St Clair Shopping Centre, the Library services nearby primary and high schools as well as a large residential area. The Library offers clients the convenience of a 'shop front' location, surrounded by ample parking.

Collection Strengths

St Clair library has over 25,000 items and is regularly refreshed with new stock. The range of lending categories and formats suitable for all age groups, includes print, DVD and audio formats as well as graphic novels, newspapers and magazines.

Childrens’ library

The childrens’ section includes picture books, graded readers, first chapter books as well as titles from the Premiers Reading Challenge list.

Regular weekly activity sessions

For information on our current programs, please click here.

Online resources, study, newspapers and foreign language resources

An extensive collection of online resources including eBooks, eAudio, eMagazines, full text newspaper articles, encyclopaedias, a wide variety of research databases and the language learning program, Transparent Language Online, are available both in the library and from home 24/7 via the library catalogue.

The collection does not support specialist or tertiary level print materials. For these resources, members are referred either to the online services or to the larger collections at Penrith Central Library. Studiosity, an online tutoring service, is also available for students ranging from years 3 to 12, TAFE and university level and provides assistance from Australian tutors via a messaging service and app. Online services require a current library card membership number to access.

Features

Study space 
Desk seating capacity for approximately 18 people as well as lounge seating capacity. St Clair Library doesn't have designated study rooms or ‘quiet study’ areas.

Technology

• Check-Out Terminal 
  St Clair Library has a self-serve check-out terminal for customers to use to borrow library items as they leave the library.
• Free Wi-Fi 
  A free service available to all library visitors (both members and non-members of the library) to use on their own devices.
• Internet Access (Freenet) 
  Free access provided to a restricted range of selected websites and library subscription services.
• Internet Access (Paynet) 
  Full public internet access in the Library - fees and conditions apply.
• Computer section
  Terminals with USB ports are available for word processing.  Programs include Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Educational Interactive Games for Children
  Terminals are available in the children's area.  
• Printing and Photocopying 
  A library card or a technology card is required for printing. Credit must be prepaid through the Library's Monitor system. For a full lists of fees please see staff or contact the Library on (02) 4732 7891.
• Scanning
  Available free of charge. 
• Web Print
  Web Print or wireless printing from your device is now available at all branches via Monitor.

Accessibility

• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) 
  A screen reader that enables people who are vision-impaired to use computers by reading aloud text on the screen.  All Library PCs have this program installed.
• Hearing Mats

Other facilities

• After-hours external return chute.
• Community and Library Noticeboard