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City of Parramatta - Libraries

Phive

City of Parramatta - Libraries

The First Parramatta City Library was opened in 1958 at Jubilee Hall No. 2 with Margaret Miller as the first Chief Librarian. Today the new Parramatta Library (Phive) and associated branches provide a comprehensive information service to the people of Parramatta and surrounding suburbs.

Phive is Parramatta’s new community, cultural and civic hub, located in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD. It is a brand-new City of Parramatta Library, with an extensive book collection, digital resources, dedicated Children’s Library, Heritage Research Lab, meeting rooms and study areas.

It’s a space to learn, be inspired and explore something new. A space to connect with the community and find local services. A space to meet, collaborate and do business. And a space to immerse yourself in cultural experiences or enjoy a bite to eat.

Phive is an architectural icon, with a bold design by award-winning French architect Manuelle Gautrand, in partnership with Australian architecture firms Lacoste + Stevenson and Design Inc. It’s a truly smart building, with sustainability credentials allowing it to be net zero carbon from day one.

Read about the Parramatta Libraries here

Parramatta and Branch Libraries
PHIVE: 5 Parramatta Square
Parramatta City Libraries Timeline: 1958 to 2022
Parramatta’s First Library
Parramatta City Library - 1 Civic Place
Parramatta Children’s Library - Prince Alfred Park.
Joint Regional Library Service Scheme
City of Parramatta Library - Fitzwilliam Street Library
PHIVE: The State of the Art Library
Phive: Parramatta Library Images
Carlingford Branch Library
Constitution Hill Branch Library
Dundas Valley Branch Library
Ermington Branch Library
Epping Branch Library
Granville Branch Library
Guildford Branch Library
Local Studies and Family History Library
Mobile Branch Libraries and Outreach Services
Newington Branch Library
Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library
Parramatta Libraries - Professionals, Volunteers and Celebrations
Margaret Miller - First Parramatta Chief Librarian
Kai He - Insights into Volunteer Experience
Anne Mathews - Insights into Volunteer Experience
David Senior - Insights into Volunteer Experience
Parramatta City Council Library Reminiscences - The First Public Library (Part - 1)
Parramatta City Council Library Reminiscences - Renovations (Part - 2)
Parramatta City Council Library Reminiscences - Student Collections (Part - 3)
Parramatta City Council Library Reminiscences - Entrance Design (Part - 4)
30th Anniversary Celebration: Parramatta Library
50th Anniversary: Parramatta Library
60th Anniversary: Parramatta Library
Parramatta Library 1958 -
 

The City of Parramatta respectfully recognises the traditional owners of the land and waters of Parramatta, the Darug peoples.
Sensitivity notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased ancestors.

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