Library frequently asked questions

Newington Library

In line with COVID-19 safety measures this library remains closed until further notice as we are unable to maintain social distancing at a facility of this small size. The closest library is Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library.

You will be able to browse the shelves for your reading choices, ask staff for information and reference queries and use the public PCs and printing services.

Customers will be able to book a 90 minute session on a computer, limited to one session per person per day. Only one person is allowed to use a computer at a time.

Pre book your computer session click here.

Printers and photocopiers are available for use. You can send your document remotely via this link.

Check out this step by step guide on how to print a document remotely. Click here

Otherwise, you can bring your USB to print any documents via the tech kiosk.

Charges apply for printing and photocopying.

Payment is cashless via Tap & Go EFTPOS only.

You’ll need your current membership card to access the above services. If you’re not a member, you can register online to get an eCard number.

You can reserve up to ten items on each membership card via parra.city/search or call a branch library or in person. 

After receiving notification, please collect your items during opening hours before the expiry date. You will need your library card in order to collect your loan from the library. Self-check machines are available at all branch libraries.

With your eCard number please bring a form of identification with your name and current address. So you’ll be fully registered on site and get a library membership card.

Inter library loans are now available and please fill in this request form. 

You can join your local library online.

Once you’ve signed up, you can borrow eBooks, eAudio, and reserve up to ten physical items using your eCard membership number.

When you visit a library branch, please bring the eCard number with a valid identification with your name and current address (e.g. driver’s licence). We can then complete your registration and give you a membership card.

If you'd like to retrieve or check your library card details please click my account on the top right corner of https://parra.city/search page. You can change your password online or call 9806 5159.

Yes, you can. Please be mindful of social distancing in the book aisles and follow the direction of staff at all times. All lending collections are available for browsing and borrowing.

Physical newspapers are available. You can also access digital newspapers and magazines from around the world in different languages from home via: online newspaper PressReader

Yes. Bookings are not required.

Both face to face and online events and programmes are provided.

The Justice of the Peace Service is available at libraries. Click here for details

Meeting rooms are unavailable at this stage.