Opening hours for each library branch are listed below. Also see public holiday information.
Branch opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Belconnen Library is located at 12 Chandler Street, Belconnen. Photo of entrance below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Civic Library is located at Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City. Photo of entrance below. Please note the Access Canberra shopfront inside this branch has closed. Please visit the Access Canberra website to find a location.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Dickson Library is located at Dickson shops, off Antill Street in Dickson. There will be development building work in Dickson Place, on the carpark next to Dickson Library, until late 2023. Please visit the developer’s website for information about the work and parking options during this time. Photo of entrance below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Erindale Library is located on McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa. Photo of entrance below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (Cafe Ink 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Cafe Ink 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Cafe ink closed) |
Gungahlin Library is located at the corner of Hibberson Street and Gozzard Street in Gungahlin. Photo of entrance below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kingston Library is located at 54 Giles Street in Kingston. Photo of entrance below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kippax Library is located on Hardwick Crescent in Holt. Photo of entrance below.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Tuggeranong Library is located on Cowlishaw Street in Tuggeranong. Photo of the library below. 
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm (Cafe Ink 7:30 - 4:30 pm) |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 7:30 - 4:30 pm) |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 7:30 - 4:30 pm) |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 7:30 - 4:30 pm) |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 5:30 pm (Cafe Ink 7:30 - 4:30 pm) |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Cafe Ink closed) |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Cafe Ink closed) |
Woden Library is located on Corinna Street in Phillip. Photo of entrance below. 
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The ACT Heritage Library is located at 255 Canberra Avenue in Fyshwick.
Public holidays and library open/closure information
| Public holiday | Library open/closure information |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 January 2024 - New Year's Day | |
| Friday 26 January 2024 - Australia Day | |
| Monday 11 March 2024 - Canberra Day | |
| Friday 29 March 2024 - Good Friday | |
| Saturday 30 March 2024 - Easter Saturday | |
| Sunday 31 March 2024 - Easter Sunday | |
| Monday 1 April 2024 - Easter Monday | |
| Thursday 25 April 2024 - ANZAC Day | |
| Monday 27 May 2024 - Reconciliation Day | |
| Monday 10 June 2024 - Sovereign's Birthday | |
| Monday 7 October 2024 - Labour Day | |
| Wednesday 25 December 2024 - Christmas Day | |
| Thursday 26 December 2024 - Boxing Day | |
| Friday 27 December 2024 - ACT Public Service Holiday |
Notes:
- All dates are accurate at time of publication, but may be subject to change.
- Return chutes will generally be closed if a branch is closed for more than one day. For example, the Easter Long weekend and varying dates and branches during the Christmas to New Year period.
- The Home Library Service, Mystery Box service, regular programs and deliveries will not run if a branch is closed.
- Online services will still be available, including digital resources, searching, requesting and renewing items online. Troubleshooting help for digital resources is not available during the holiday period, except for any assistance able to be given by staff in branches.