On 11 August 1966, the land title in which Carlingford Branch library is now located at, 17 Lloyd Avenue, Carlingford NSW 2118 (View Map) was transferred to Baulkham Hills Shire Council. Two years later plans were proposed to Baulkham Hills Shire Council to build a library for Carlingford. The architect was Bruce S. Smith of 70 Macquarie Street, Parramatta.On 26 July 1969 Carlingford Library was officially opened.
History of Carlingford
The area was originally known as Mobbs Hill after William Mobbs, an early settler. Carlingford probably received its name to honour Lord Carlingford who was Under-secretary of State for the Colonies from 1857 to 1860. His title is associated with the town of Carlingford in Ireland. The name was suggested by Frederick Cox who heard one of his employees describe the similarities between Mobbs Hill and the scenery of Carlingford in Ireland. Residents voted for the name in 1886.
History of the Carlingford Branch Library site
| Date | Title | Owner | Notes |
| 1.05.1857 | Original crown grant | James Larra | Portion 113 of Carlingford in Shire of Baulkham Hills, Parish Field of Mars and County of Cumberland 600 acres ; Sketch book 1 folio 77 |
| 11.12.1913 to 20.01.1916 | PA 19028 2639-142 |
Louisa Harris & Arthur William Harris | Joint tenancy |
| 5.05.1916 | 2663-79 | Burntrell & Bannerman Ltd | 3 acres 1 rod 39.25 perches. Subdivided |
| 21.03.1918 | 2832-61 | Catherine Hall | 36.5 perches |
| 27.05.1925 | 2832-61 | Winton Leet Turnbull, fireman | |
| 21.10.1946 | 2832-61 | Boy Scout’s Association (NSW branch) | |
| 11.08.1966 | Transfer no. K421196 | Shire of Baulkham Hills Council | |
| 1968 | Baulkham Hills Shire Council | Plans were proposed to Baulkham Hills Shire Council for Carlingford Library at Lloyds Avenue, Carlingford. The architect was Bruce S. Smith of 70 Macquarie Street, Parramatta. | |
| 26.07.1969 | Carlingford Library officially opened | ||
| 1970 | Plans for the extension of Carlingford Kindergarten were drawn. | ||
| 8.10.1974 | Lease no. P137816 | Joint tenants | |
| Lot 1 DP 8508 | Hills Shire Council | ||
| 1982 | Further library additions plans were drawn by Regency Design Centre of Castle Hill | ||
| 1996 | Proposed alterations and extensions were drawn by Stephenson & Turner Architect | ||
| 2016 | Council amalgamation. Carlingford Library transferred from Hills Shire Council to City of Parramatta Council | ||
| 7.11.2016 | City of Parramatta Council | Handover of Carlingford Library from The Hills Council to City of Parramatta | |
| 10.11.2016 | Carlingford Branch Library officially reopened |
Carlingford Branch Library services
Carlingford Library is open during the following hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:30am – 12pm
- Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed
Note: Opening hours are subject to change. Please check our Library website for the most accurate information --> https://parra.city/openinghours
A Justice of the Peace Service is available. Please check here for times or contact the library to check availability on 02 9806 5850. They also offer a facsimile service on 02 9638 1146
For future developments: see North Rocks Park Precinct, Carlingford Masterplan
Anne Tsang, Research Assistant, Parramatta Heritage Centre, City of Parramatta 2020, updated 2024.
References
- City of Parramatta Council (2017). Locations and opening hours.Retrieved from https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living-community/library/locations-and-opening-hours
- City of Parramatta Council (2017). Parramatta library 60 year anniversary. Retrieved from https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living-community/library/parramatta-library-60-year-anniversary
- McClymont, J. (2003). Pictorial history : Baulkham Hills Shire. Alexandria, N.S.W. : Kingsclear Books, p. 32. Available online at https://books.google.com.au/books?id=9jvgKYpi8wUC&lpg=PA32&ots=dcgwcH8LUu&dq=carlingford%20library%201969&pg=PA32#v=onepage&q=carlingford%20library%201969&f=false
- City of Parramatta Council. Internal records D04527548, D04527549, D04527552. Restricted access.
- McHardy, C. (2016, December 9). Carlingford – a brief history. Retrieved from http://arc.parracity.nsw.gov.au/blog/2016/12/09/carlingford-a-brief-history/
- The Hills Shire Council, Projects Division. (). Public domain plan : Carlingford precinct. Retrieved from https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/ecm-website-documents/page-documents/building/dcp/carlingford_precinct_public_domain_plan.pdf
- Carlingford Library, undated [Photograph]. (n.d.). Photo no. 33, in State Library of New South Wales. Collection of photographs of public libraries throughout New South Wales. Available online at https://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/content_lists/library_act/library_act.html
- City of Parramatta (2020). North Rocks Park Precinct, Carlingford Masterplan. Retrieved from https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/recreation-environment/our-parks/park-and-reserve-masterplans/north-rocks-park-precinct-masterplan