About the Library

Located in the Sydney CBD near Town Hall, the SMSA Library is the perfect place to spend a quiet lunch hour or pay a visit after work.
Library Catalogue

Search for books in our library catalogue, reserve books online or look at your borrowing history.
Join the Library

The Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is affordable to join — less than the price of a book — and there are loads of benefits.
eBooks at SMSA

eBooks and Audiobooks can now be borrowed from the SMSA library 24/7 - from anywhere you have an internet connection! Download eBooks and Audiobooks to your computer, mobile phone, iPad, tablet or eBook reader.eBooks and Audiobooks can now be borrowed from the SMSA library 24/7 - from anywhere you have an internet connection! Download eBooks and Audiobooks to your computer, mobile phone, iPad, tablet or eBook reader.

Library

We are proud to be the home of the longest running lending library in Australia. Our members’ call it their haven in the city.

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Opening hours

M to F 8:45am-6:00pm
Sat 9:00am-1:00pm

The Library is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Library

About the Library

Located in the Sydney CBD near Town Hall, the SMSA Library is the perfect place to spend a quiet lunch hour or pay a visit after work.

Library Catalogue

Search for books in our library catalogue, reserve books online or look at your borrowing history.

Join the Library

The Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts is affordable to join — less than the price of a book — and there are loads of benefits.

eBooks and Audiobooks can now be borrowed from the SMSA library 24/7 - from anywhere you have an internet connection! Download eBooks and Audiobooks to your computer, mobile phone, iPad, tablet or eBook reader.eBooks and Audiobooks can now be borrowed from the SMSA library 24/7 - from anywhere you have an internet connection! Download eBooks and Audiobooks to your computer, mobile phone, iPad, tablet or eBook reader.