Northern Beaches Library Service will be closed, or operating on reduced hours, from Monday 25 December 2023 – Monday 1 January 2024.

Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday 2 January 2024. 

Return chutes will remain open at all branch libraries throughout the holiday closure period. 

Dee Why, Forestville and Glen Street 

Closed:   25 December – 1 January
Reopen:  2 January
Forestville 24/7 access available

Manly, Mona Vale and Warringah Mall

Closed:    25 – 26 December
Open:      27 – 29 December, 9am - 5pm
                30 December, 10am - 4pm
                31 December, 11am - 4pm (Manly and Warringah Mall) and 1pm - 4pm (Mona Vale)
Closed:   1 January
Reopen:  2 January

For further information, please visit our Library locations and opening hours page. 

Community Libraries

Avalon, Terrey Hills, Balgowlah Seaforth and Harbord Community Library will be closed during the Christmas holiday period at various times. 

Avalon
Closed:    23 - 26 December
Open:      27 - 30 December
Closed:    31 December - 1 January
Reopen:   2 January 

Balgowlah Seaforth
Closed:    18 December 
Reopen:   8 January 

Harbord
Closed:    23 December 
Reopen:   2 January 

Terrey Hills 
Closed:    23 December
Reopen:   2 January

Booklovers 
Closed:  12 December
Reopen:  9 January 

Don't forget that you can always access our online catalogue including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and much more.

On behalf of Northern Beaches Library Service, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in 2024.