Marrickville Library

A lot of space so plenty of areas to find a quiet spot to study/work/read. The children’s area is quite a bit away from everything else which works really well. A nice range of books and different types of seating so you have options!

Such a good local place to work or study one thing I couldn’t find but would recommend is a water bubler/tap where people can fill their bottles up

Love that inner west council is providing sanitary items in bathrooms

Coincidentally, when I passed in front of it, it was really cool, the building was magnificent and beautiful, it was already evening but it was still open, so I just took a photo from across the street, hopefully more people will come to this cool library.

Ample, quiet, embracing, a sensation of peacefulness. Suited for adults and children, with working, playing and reading spaces, and a cafe! Pleased to see that activities have summarized post lock down.

Highly recommended. A moment with yourself, one of tranquility. Take advantage of the availability of books and stories in several languages.

I'd say this is a 3.5 star Library, but architecturally and design wise as well as seating and studying options it is excellent (so for that element it is 4 stars).
The draw backs for me were the top level close to the mezzanine, the coffee shop can be very loud, and certain areas of the facility have slow internet for video conferencing, which can be hard if you're wanting to work in that way.
It's a great and inspiring place for research and general study, the Liberians are very helpful and you can also book private rooms - which seems to be the only inner west library that can do this at the moment.

Recently visited the library and was disappointed that there was no heating/air conditioning being used. It was so cold upstairs I left. I understand that it's a large open space but surely some climate control could be switched on as it is the middle of wimter.

Went here to go study for uni. I couldn't find a seat which i wasnt complaining about because i know i went during a peak time. However, library staff need to stop allowing people to leave their things at a table for hours as it takes up unnecessary space. Also saw people taking up tables for up to 4 people and all they did was scroll on their phone. This happens the most on the top level. Please tell people to take their stuff if they leave it at a table for more then 10 mins.

Marrickville Library is an amazing local library, with an enormous collection of amazing books. Featuring a large variety of seating options in a calm and quiet atmosphere, the library is a perfect place to study. The cafe also sells good food at reasonable prices.
The library's interior is beautifully designed, modern and spacious. Additionally, the outdoor pavilion is a pleasant location to be seated and enjoy a sunny day, a borrowed book or a chat with a friend.

My absolute favourite library! The building is beautiful and large, with many different nooks (this originally autocorrected to books - how appropriate!) and crannies to work in, and a silent space if you prefer to work without noise. There's a great café attached, and you can take your dine-in coffee and food anywhere with you in the library, without the use of take away cups, which I love. Lots of books with very easy self-checkout and returns, and a generally great vibe. I have nothing but good things to say about this place!

Very stylish library with lots of nooks to read books and study. There is a good collection of art books and more. A cafe attached and toilets on the different floors.

Best community library in the world imho. Wish the closing time during the week can be extended for a couple of hours and that will make it even more perfect!

Great coffee
Great people
Great vibes

When I can’t work in the office, I come here to work.
I don’t know what people are complaining about, but the vibes here is perfect. Friendly cafe staff and library staff. No issues on my end. The kids section is great as well. My daughter loves the outdoor area.

5/5

I'm at this library right now! What an amazing place, love every pit of it, makes me love the suburb more.

It is the noisiest library I have ever been to. There is no separation between study and entertainment areas.

Nice cafe inside the library to enjoy the time spent in one of the many niche corners.

Wonderful redesign of the original heritage building used as a hospital. Especially delightful of the indirect natural roof light that provides consideration for book lovers.

On street parking available.

It's one of my favorite libraries so far. So many "corners" you could choose from. Although it can be fairly packed on some days, I love going there a bit earlier. It's a very lovely place for me

Beautiful library and staff are helpful. However it is so noisy and fiction is poor quality and out of date - lots of trashy romance and the like. If you want intelligent fiction, they don't have it. The art/design/ fashion section is also woeful, ancient and minimal. They also have super short borrowing times. If you want to study, hang out and have coffee, this place is perfect.

! @#%hole for actual study. Aesthetically and politically pretentious design at the cost of practicality. Ever cross their minds to open up the closed rooms when it gets busy?

If you want some quiet time, have a coffee and read a book of your choice (even picture books, no judgement) you've come to the right place. I went on a downpouring rainy day with my sister and niece, and it's a great place to catch up, and unwind. Go when you have a chance! 10/10

I really liked the seats and places where you can read and do your work and as I was wondering around, I was always finding some new place. Very quiet and a large selection of books which makes it great. I would give it five stars but the food was horrible.
When I went there, most of the good food options were gone (and there really is only 2 good food options) so I tried a veggie wrap - I forgot what it was called. It was utterly disgusting. Never order any veggie related food from this library as it tastes just awful.
TLDR: Great working spaces but terrible eating options.