Auburn Council’s library services provide the Auburn community with a relevant and efficient lending service. Other library facilities include study areas, computer work stations and meeting rooms.
Auburn Council’s Library Services has a main library at Auburn, branch libraries at Lidcombe, Regents Park and a 7 hour weekly service at Newington Community Centre. Our aim is to support the educational and recreational needs of the community.
We strive to increase access to our library services and ensure that our buildings are comfortable, functional and inviting. Main activities include the loan of library materials, operation of the reference and information service, activities for children and education classes.
Friends of Auburn Library Service (FOALS)
To learn more about the Library why don't you join FOALS:
- Have your say
- See behind the scenes
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Particpate in fun events such as Book Discussion Groups
- Be part of the Auburn Library Community
Join FOALS to help plan fundraising and outreach activities in support of Auburn Library Service!
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, November and December
Membership fees
Individual $5.00
Family $8.00
Concession $3.00 (Senior/Pensioner/Full-time Student)
Please call Jenn Martin at Auburn Library on 9735 1250 or FOALS President Deb Neyle on 9702 0089 for more information.
Client Service Charter
Auburn Library supports the adventure of life long learning, relaxation, entertainment and discovery. We have a responsibility to make the library as pleasant a place as possible, for all members of the community.
Services AuburnLibrary offer:
Our services are available free of charge to everyone. Membership is free and you are required to present your membership card to borrow and use the Internet.
We provide services through our:
• Libraries at Auburn, Lidcombe, Regents Park and Newington;
• Home Library Service;
• Children’s and Youth Services;
• Multicultural Service;
• Local History Service; and
• Virtual Library @ http://catalogue.auburn.nsw.gov.au.
We will provide:
• Prompt, courteous and accurate service;
• Staff with professional expertise and knowledge;
• Access to a wide range of library and information services;
• Free and equal access to well maintained collections;
• Access to online library services and Internet facilities;
• Confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Act;
• A strategic vision; and
• Enhanced services through partnerships with key stakeholders in the Auburn Community.
You can help create a better Library service by:
• Showing respect and courtesy to everyone in the library;
• Treating your library’s resources and facilities with care;
• Giving us your ideas and suggestions and becoming involved in library activities;
• Respecting the rights of all customers to read and study in a pleasant environment;
• Ensuring children are supervised by a parent or care giver in the library; and
• Using library resources in accordance with Auburn Council policies and copyright legislation.
Contact us:
We look forward to building a future with our community, and you are invited to contact us with your suggestions and requests.
Contact via phone –
Auburn Library 02 9735 1250
Lidcombe Library 02 9649 9387
Regents Park Library 02 9644 7558
Newington Customer Service/Library 02 9748 2410
Contact via email - auburnlibrary@auburn.nsw.gov.au