The best libraries to work and study in Sydney, according to Reddit
The 3 libraries to work and study in Sydney that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Customs House Library, Marrickville Library and Darling Square Library. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
01Customs House Library
library31 Alfred StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Yeah another vote for this. There's a variety of different rooms, the WiFi is pretty good.
r/sydneyDecember 2025 02Marrickville Library
library313 Marrickville RoadWi‑FiWork 100
I second this. Free wifi, powerpoints, plenty of desk space and relatively quiet (yes it's a library but the cafe part isn't as quiet)
r/sydneyJuly 2025 03Darling Square Library
library1 Little Pier StreetWi‑FiWork 100
I sometimes like to work in Darling Harbour library. It's pretty quiet, but does have a nice feel to the place, it houses a lot of students but sometimes mothers/kids groups and does community sessions.
r/sydneyMay 2024
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
05Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
libraryHomer Street, EarlwoodWi‑FiWork 100
08Willoughby City Library
libraryChatswood Library, 409 Victoria AveWi‑FiWork 100
Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.