North Sydney Council - Stanton Library

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The Library is open to members for "Browse and Borrow" throughout July, with the addition of a Saturday morning opening.

Opening Hours

From Monday 29 June, opening hours are as follows:

Browsing and Borrowing: You are welcome to browse and borrow from the open shelves in the Library. Due to current visitor number restrictions, we ask that you keep your visit brief to allow other customers to access our collections.
Returning: Library items will be quarantined for a minimum of 24 hours and will remain on your card during this time. Overdue fees will not apply for the period that items are quarantined. Please contact library staff if you are still unable to visit and return items on loan.
After Hours Returns Chutes: Are open 24/7 for all returned items throughout July, so you can return items any time.
Public PCs: Limited availability and access. Maximum 45 minutes per day, per person.
Photocopying & Scanning: Self-service only.
Study Desks: Book-a-Desk online to reserve a space for study, reading and using the free Wi-Fi. Book Now
Seating and Reading: These areas remain unavailable for use.
Overdue Fees: From June 1, our regular overdue fees apply.
Reservation Fees: From July 1, our regular $2.50 reservation fee will apply for items out on loan or new items still being processed. Reservations on children's and young adult books or audiobooks are free of charge.
Storytimes: Children's storytime has moved temporarily online – follow us on Instagram IGTV for the latest stories.
Ask-a-Librarian: Contact the library to make an appointment for research assistance or e-resource help.

Conditions of Entry / Health & Safety Information

Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Entry to the library is for Shorelink Library members only, and you must bring your library card with you when you visit.
You may register your contact details with library staff if you wish, to enable effective contact tracing by NSW Health if required. This information will only be used for that purpose and will be deleted after 28 days.
All visitors must practise safe social distancing and are asked to use hand sanitiser before entering the building.
You will need your library card with you or displayed on your phone to borrow items using the self-check kiosks and to use our PCs and other equipment.
We are a cashless facility, and cannot accept cash payments.
There will be increased cleaning in high-touch areas.
The health and safety of our staff and community is our top priority and we will be observing NSW Health recommended guidelines to safeguard everyone who comes through our doors.