The Women's Library, Sydney
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| The Women's Library | |
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| 33°53′43″S 151°10′51″E / 33.895375°S 151.1807113°E | |
| Location | 8-10 Brown Street, Newtown NSW, Australia |
| Type | Library |
| Established | 1992 |
| Access and use | |
| Access requirements | Open to members |
| Other information | |
| Website | The Women's Library |
The Women's Library ("TWL") in Newtown, Sydney, Australia, is a community-based library and a hub of lesbian and feminist activity. It stocks books "by women, for women" and aims to make feminist and lesbian literature more accessible.
The Women's Library has been built on the efforts of volunteers and the donations of thousands of women since its establishment. It continues to be fully managed and staffed by volunteers and the collection of donated books and periodicals numbers approximately 20,000 items.[1] It is an example of an urban commons.[2][3]
A diverse range of lesbian and feminist groups have called The Women's Library their home over the years, using the space as a meeting place outside of opening hours.[4] Other groups have held their Annual General Meetings at this venue.[5]
The Women's Library has also been used as an art exhibition space[6] and hosts many cultural activities and events including book launches,[7] women's choirs, film nights,[8][9] drumming circles and art therapy classes[10][11]
The Women's Library is a separate entity from the Jessie Street National Women's Library which is also located in Sydney and has a greater archival and research focus.
