The Sydney Rare Book Fair

2025 SRBF CROWD 2


VENUE

The Glasshouse State Library of New South Wales

1 Shakespeare Place

Sydney NSW 2000

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HOURS

Thursday 22 October: 6pm – 9pm (opening night)

Friday 23 October: 10am – 5pm

Saturday 24 October: 10am – 4pm

Free Entry


GETTING THERE

Train

The State Library is a short walk from several stations on the City Circle line. The closest are:

Martin Place (T1/T2/T3/T4) — 5 min walk via Macquarie Street

St James (T4) — 3 min walk via Queens Square

Wynyard (T1/T2/T3) — 10 min walk via Bridge Street

Use the Transport NSW Trip Planner for personalised directions from your location.

Bus

Numerous bus routes stop along Macquarie Street directly in front of the library, including routes 324, 325, 327 and the CBD Transit Way services. Check Transport NSW for current timetables.


Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf is approximately a 15 minute walk from the library via Bridge Street and Macquarie Street.


Parking

Street parking is limited in the CBD. The closest public car parks are the Domain Car Park (Mrs Macquaries Road) and the Wilson Car Park on Hospital Road. We recommend public transport where possible.

Accessibility

The Glasshouse and the Fair are fully accessible. The State Library of NSW is wheelchair accessible via the main Shakespeare Place entrance. More information is available on the State Library's accessibility page.