About Manly Library

The library is located in the heart of Manly. The building envelops one side of the Whistler Street Car Park, integrating access from vehicle to public foyers. The foyer area has been further enhanced by the inspired glass sculpture, donated by local artist Warren Langley.

Address

Manly Library
Market Place, Manly
Tel: (02) 99761747 - Circulation Desk Ground Floor
        (02) 99761743 - Reference Desk Level One
Fax: (02) 99761422
Email: library@manly.nsw.gov.au

Opening Hours              

Monday to Wednesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday and Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9.30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Public Holidays CLOSED

Manly Library Afloat 

Manly Library Afloat is the mobile library positioned at Manly Wharf, designed for ferry and bus commuters.

Monday to Friday 7.15am - 9.15am (weather permitting)
Public Holidays CLOSED

Facts and Figures

To keep users, residents and other stakeholders informed, each year Manly Library publishes an Annual Report. 

• Manly Library Annual Report 10-11

Older reports:

• Manly Library Annual Report 09-10 (1.60 MB)
• Manly Library Annual Report 08-09 (1.69 MB)
• Manly Library Annual Report 07-08 (246.76 KB)
• Manly Library Annual Report 06-07 (430.47 KB)

Fees and Charges

Current fees and charges for services provided by Manly Library can be downloaded here:

• Manly Library Fees and Charges 2012 - 2013 (500.11 KB)

History of Manly Library

In 1975 it moved from the Literary Institute Building in Wentworth Street, to a converted shop-front across the road. The library remained in this “temporary” accommodation for 20 years.

In 1995 a three story purpose-built library of nearly three times the size, was built in Market Place - where it remains today. The building was designed by celebrated architect, Felko Bouman, who was charged with transforming a back alley, into a bustling piazza.