Stanton Library

One of the best libraries in Australia. They have an extensive range of small-large books. They have a particular strong range of books and magazines in the areas of art, architecture, design, interior design and so on. I highly recommend visiting if you are local or in the area. If you are from Mosman they have/had a return partnership. Also, there is sophisticated high value food and cafes in the area. Please note, this is a library focused review. Not a study based review. I would go somewhere else if I was not there for the books.

As I am a retired academic, I can compare many libraries that I have used during my 50 years of education and teaching. I can place Stanton library among the excellent local libraries for its provision of comprehensive digital and
general services, and informed and pleasant staff.

This is a fantastic library! Superb facilities and the staff here are absolutely wonderful - always helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. Thank you :-)

A very family friendly place. Staffs are really nice. Great selection of books and DVDs.

I have a bliss discussing and checking out the new digital library facilities with Jess recently when I dropped in the library. This is my first visit post pandemic. It’s awesome to have Jess patiently walked me through all the funky new resources.

Thank you for this awesome visitor’s experience. Please keep it up :)

Very helpful staff. Zero cost to join, great services to access.

Stanton Library is my local, and I love it. The Council funds it properly, so the library content is outstanding, the Librarians actually listen, and the place is comfortable. I delight in working through their DVD and CD collection.

I visit this library multiple times a week to take out books and dvds. Those movies that you can't find on any streaming services, you'll most likely find here. Those foreign language films that were screened internationally and won awards, they'll be here for sure. The staff are friendly and always there ready to help you.

I like the huge magazine selection and numerous seating options.

One of my favourite places to come and study. There's not many libraries near my home but Stanton library is a perfect place to read and study.

I spent the morning tracing my family with Rob, a service the Heritage Centre offers for free. You have access to Ancestry and other tools for free and the help of a volunteer like Rob.

I highly recommend this library, I have never been to one so tidy and clean. Staff are amazing and helpful. Definitely can tell you’re in the North Shore

Fresh migrant. The coding and project management sections helped me prepare for interviews. The outdoor zones and the plugs help me pass interviews in a quiet setting. Got a job within a month of getting my PR. Would never happen without the library and its staff. Thank you!

Great selection of books, staff is very friendly and helpful, generous area for kids. Also good if you need a place to work for a few hours.

Beautiful library and wonderful staff. They always go out of their way to help me with my studies. Highly recommend!

Good range of books, a pleasant surprise as the library doesn't look large from the outside. But it's a true library, books on a very wide range of topics and cultures. Has graphic novels too, music and movies. There's a level for kids as well, which is set away from the main library area. A quiet library, a little short of seating during busy periods but I'd rather have more books and less seats than the other way around.

The best library I have ever visited. Really. Vast range of books, and dvds, very well organised.
Wonderful, professional, helpful and knowledgeable staff going out of their way to assist anyone who loves books. You make it such a great experience.
Danielle S thank you very, very much for all your help.
It is always a pleasure to visit.

Lovely staff member (Fiona) who's more than happy to help. Almost closing time (9pm) but still cheerful and nothing too much trouble for her to look into. Lovely setting for this Library with terrific access to a wealth of knowledge for all.

Friendly staff and helpful. If you leave in the area it's a place to be, we're so lucky to have Stanton Library it's awesome...

Fantastic library just 10-15 minutes walk away from north Sydney station or 2-3 bus from Blue Street.

Stanton is free for all local council residents and has a fantastic collection of books (learning aids, foreign authors and quite a bit else) and movies. Theres also a dedicated children's section and a heritage centre which details the rich history of the local area. I learnt a lot from visiting the centre during one of my many visits there. If you're a local resident (North Sydney and surrounding suburbs there's absolutely no excuse for you not to join)