SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
About the Library
The SMSA Library in the Sydney CBD is the perfect place to spend a quiet lunch hour, pay a visit after work, or to enjoy in between shopping in the city.
Stream films for free with Beamafilm
SMSA Members can now can stream films for free on Beamafilm! Watch all the latest docos and indie features using your library cards.
Gift Certificates available!
Present your friends and family a Membership Gift Certificate and share your love of SMSA.
eMagazines are available for SMSA members
eMagazines are available for SMSA members via Libby by Overdrive. Read on your PC, smartphone or tablet 24/7.
eBooks & Audiobooks — Get started today!
Read 100s of titles in SMSA's eBook & Audiobook library — any time, anywhere. It's easy! Get started today on your PC, smartphone, iPad, tablet or ereader.
Borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre
The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is pleased to announce that members can now borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre collection in addition to the main SMSA Library.
Limelight Book Reviews
Need something to read? Check out the book recommended by SMSA staff members, board, volunteers and book group members! We cover both new books and old favourites. Let us know if you want us to review anything in particular.
New Library Books — updated monthly
We are always adding new books to the Library's collection, as well as eBooks and audiobooks. See the latest additions here. New Library books become available on the second Tuesday of each month, and remain listed as 'New Books' for two months. The loan period for New Books is 2 weeks, and they may not be renewed.
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eBooks, Audiobooks & eMagazines
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The Library is open for browsing & borrowing. COVID-19 safety guidelines apply.
Phone: 02 9262 7300
Library Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:45am – 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm
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The Tom Keneally Centre:
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
10:30am – 2:30pm
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LIMELIGHT BOOK REVIEWS
We welcome book reviews from all SMSA Members.
How to Submit a Limelight Book Review
Library
About the Library
The SMSA Library in the Sydney CBD is the perfect place to spend a quiet lunch hour, pay a visit after work, or to enjoy in between shopping in the city.
Stream films for free with Beamafilm
SMSA Members can now can stream films for free on Beamafilm! Watch all the latest docos and indie features using your library cards.
Gift Certificates available!
Present your friends and family a Membership Gift Certificate and share your love of SMSA.
eMagazines are available for SMSA members
eMagazines are available for SMSA members via Libby by Overdrive. Read on your PC, smartphone or tablet 24/7.
eBooks & Audiobooks — Get started today!
Read 100s of titles in SMSA's eBook & Audiobook library — any time, anywhere. It's easy! Get started today on your PC, smartphone, iPad, tablet or ereader.
Borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre
The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts is pleased to announce that members can now borrow books from the Tom Keneally Centre collection in addition to the main SMSA Library.
Limelight Book Reviews
Need something to read? Check out the book recommended by SMSA staff members, board, volunteers and book group members! We cover both new books and old favourites. Let us know if you want us to review anything in particular.
New Library Books — updated monthly
We are always adding new books to the Library's collection, as well as eBooks and audiobooks. See the latest additions here. New Library books become available on the second Tuesday of each month, and remain listed as 'New Books' for two months. The loan period for New Books is 2 weeks, and they may not be renewed.Limelight Book Reviews
New Library Books
New Books - June 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - July 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - May 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - April 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - March 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - February 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - January 2021
We hope you enjoy them! New books may be borrowed for a period of two weeks only and may not…
New Books - December 2020
The new books for December 2020 are now available to borrow, with new ebooks and audiobooks. We hope you enjoy them! …
New Books - November 2020
The new books for November 2020 are now available to borrow, with new ebooks and audiobooks. We hope you enjoy them! …
New Books - October 2020
The new books for October 2020 are now available to borrow, with new ebooks and audiobooks. We hope you enjoy them! …
New Books - September 2020
The new books for September 2020 are now available to borrow, with new ebooks and audiobooks.
New Books — August 2020
The new books for August 2020 are now available to borrow, along with new ebooks and audiobooks.
New Books — July 2020
New books for July 2020