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Pymble Libraries Vision

To be the safe heart of the Pymble community where all are empowered to read widely, think, investigate, and learn. We welcome and nourish connection, wonder, and creativity. 

Using the Library

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday: 7.30am to 6.00pm
Friday: 7.30am to 5.00pm
Holidays: CLOSED

Students can use the library before and after school, and during recess and lunch. Seminar rooms are available for student use if there are no class bookings.

Food and drinks (aside from water) can be consumed in the Library Studio, the outside Courtyard (accessed from the Studio), and the upstairs outdoor Terrace.

School bags should be left outside the library.

Borrowing Information

Students

Maximum loans: 4 fiction books & 2 non-fiction books (term time); 6 fiction books (school holidays)
Loan period: 2 Weeks
Loan renewal: Once, for an additional 2 weeks (if an item is not requested by another borrower)
Reservations: 5 at one time
Note: There is a limit of 2 items on the same non-fiction subject.

Staff

Maximum loans: Unlimited
Loan period: 4 months (you may be emailed if another borrower has requested an item)
Loan renewal?: Unlimited
Reservations?: 5 at one time

Borrower Responsibilities

All students and staff have access to a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books at Conde Library.

Once a library book or equipment has been borrowed, it is the responsibility of the borrower to ensure that the book/equipment is returned in undamaged condition.

If a library book becomes damaged, hand it to a library staff member as soon as possible. Sometimes damaged items can be easily repaired. For damaged items beyond reasonable repair, the borrower will be required to reimburse the cost plus a processing fee. This will be charged to the student's school account at the end of the term.

If a library book is lost, inform a library staff member as soon as possible. The cost plus a processing fee for the lost item will be charged to the student's school account at the end of the term.

Overdue loans, damaged and lost items

Senior Borrowing Permissions

Conde Library's fiction collection are classified as Fiction (F) or Senior Fiction (SF).

F - available for all year groups
SF - available for Years 10-12, or if you have permission from your parents/guardian for Years 7-9

Senior Fiction titles typically include more mature themes and content, such as strong language and physical relationships.

If you are in Years 7-9 and would like to borrow Senior Fiction titles, please speak to library staff at the circulation desk. A permission email will be emailed to your parent/guardian.