Ryde Library

relaxing enough to read and study. Wonderful staff as well. For few days, that’s my hideout when bored at home.

Absolutely love this library, love the convenience of the app to find, reserve and renew books.Have been going to story time pretty regularly for about a year and it’s the best.Staff is always so helpful and lovely.Always a fun time when we are at the library.

Amazing clean library with great facilities. Rooms you can book, nice quiet areas. Restaurants less than 50m away and dedicated times for storytime for kids.

Nice spacious and bright looking library. I was new to the library hence the staff stepped me through the member application process. Though took a little while, everything went smoothly and I was able to use the services right after. A comfortable and convenient spot.

An excellent public space for study, reading, learning. A stage and grand piano lends itself to a promise of entertaining performances of music. How lucky we are and thank you to the Councillors for their planning forsite and vision.

A spacious clean library with friendly staff. Lots of various break out spaces for quiet work, shared rooms and a dedicated kids section. Excellent range of latest magazines and New Releases. Access is via Pope Street or via Top Ryde Shopping Centre stairs.

Okay it is not very realistic to review a library, since people go to libs for different reasons.I would like to give a 5 star for this retro vibe.

To access the library, if you’re coming from Top Ryde shopping center walk outside on the restaurant floor and turn right. The library is actually inside the Ryde council building next to Guzman & Guzman Mexican restaurant. Take the lift or stairs up to level 1. The library itself is quite small compared to other suburban libraries but it is quite clean and enclosed study areas. The kids reading area is nice and spacious with lots of fun chairs and a star lit ceiling.

One of the best local libraries in the area.The place is clean, well-maintained, spacious and absolutely delightful to visit.The library is conveniently located in the shopping centre and is easily accessible from both inside the shopping centre and from Pope Street.There is lift and staircase access to the library but the lift is small and can’t accommodate more than 1 pram or 2 adults. Would have been nicer to have a slightly bigger lift.Their staff is helpful, friendly and guide you with your search if you need a specific book/magazine/event.Grab a drink from one of the cafes in the shopping centre and immerse yourself in a book/magazine in a cozy corner in the library. You’ll have plenty, of both cozy corners and reading materials, to choose from.They have some useful facilities like Justice of Peace, Quiet Rooms, Group Study rooms and even a public access to a piano.They run weekly rhymes and story sessions for the kids, which is very well-organised and a fun way to spend time. It’s also a great place to meet other parents and kids to make friends or socialise.