Envision shelves upon shelves that contain worlds. This is St Marys Library. It is more than just a building full of books. It is a community hub. St Marys Library stands at 207-209 Queen Street.
St Marys Library is the second largest branch in the Penrith area. It offers many resources and services to the community. Here, you can access a wide range of lending materials. These include fiction and non-fiction books for all ages. You can also find the latest bestsellers. Discover established and recent authors from Australia and overseas.
For children, St Marys Library provides a dedicated section. It features picture books and graded readers. You can also find first chapter books. Titles from the Premier’s Reading Challenge list are here.
Stay informed with daily newspapers. Enjoy a selection of DVDs and audio CDs. A small language collection is also available.
St Marys Library provides access to online resources. These include eBooks and eAudio. You can also find eMagazines. Full-text newspaper articles and encyclopedias are available. Explore research databases and Transparent Language Online. These resources are accessible from the library or at home, 24/7. All you need is a library card.
Need help with your studies? St Marys Library offers Studiosity. This is an online tutoring service for students. It helps students from years 3 to 12, TAFE, and university levels. Australian tutors provide assistance via messaging.
St Marys Library offers several features for visitors. Find study spaces with desk and lounge seating. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Access the internet via Paynet. Freenet offers access to selected websites and library services.
Use the computer section with USB ports for word processing. Programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are available. Children can enjoy educational interactive games.
Printing and photocopying services are available. A library card is required. Credit must be prepaid through the Library’s Monitor system. Scanning is available free of charge. Web Print allows wireless printing from your devices.
St Marys Library is committed to accessibility. NVDA is installed on all Library PCs. This is a screen reader for people who are vision-impaired. Hearing mats and Smartview Magnifiers are also available. A height-adjustable PC and study table are provided. Disabled access toilets and a Parent Room are available.
St Marys Library has self-serve check-out terminals. Customers can return loans on radio frequency identification enabled return shelves. A community and library noticeboard is available.
Visit St Marys Library and discover all it offers. It is a place for learning, exploring, and connecting. Remember the Resources section. The Library staff catalogue the Library’s collection. The Library Children’s Inclusion Service are also housed at St Marys Library. The total area of both these spaces is 920m2. St Marys Library is open Monday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm. Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.