At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Anyone who lives in or visits the Camden, Narellan or Oran Park area and wants to borrow books, use a computer or return items
- What to do now
- Join free at any branch with proof of name and current address, or apply online and show ID within 3 months; use the late nights, Tuesday and Thursday at Camden and Oran Park, Monday and Wednesday at Narellan
- Membership
- Free to everyone, even if you do not live in Camden; one card works at all three libraries
- Borrowing
- Up to 100 items for 3 weeks (21 days)
- Closed
- Sundays, at all three libraries
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the Camden Libraries website
- Not yet confirmed
- Public holiday opening hours, and which overdue fee amounts apply (the library’s own pages disagree, see below)
Camden Libraries membership is free to everyone, and one card works at the Camden, Narellan and Oran Park libraries. All three are closed on Sundays, and each has one or two late nights a week. Hours and fees are as of 10 November 2026.
This guide uses the Contact us, Join the Library and Library Fees & Charges pages on the Camden Libraries website, which we read on 10 November 2026.
When are the libraries open?
| Day | Camden Library | Narellan Library | Oran Park Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am to 5:00pm | 9:30am to 8:00pm | 9:30am to 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am to 8:00pm | 9:30am to 5:00pm | 9:30am to 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am to 5:00pm | 9:30am to 8:00pm | 9:30am to 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am to 8:00pm | 9:30am to 5:00pm | 9:30am to 8:00pm |
| Friday | 9:30am to 5:00pm | 9:30am to 5:00pm | 9:30am to 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am to 12:00pm | 9:00am to 3:00pm | 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | Closed |
If you want a Saturday visit, Narellan and Oran Park stay open until 3:00pm while Camden closes at midday. The Contact us page does not list public holiday hours. The library website also carries a news item titled “Public Holiday Closure” from June 2025, which we did not read, so phone ahead for a holiday.
Where are they, and who do I phone?
| Library | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Library | 40 John Street, Camden 2570 | (02) 4653 3100 |
| Narellan Library | Corner of Queen and Elyard Streets, Narellan 2567 | (02) 4653 3101 |
| Oran Park Library | 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570 | (02) 4653 3102 |
Camden Council’s parking page lists free Council car parks next to or near these libraries, including the Civic Centre multi-storey and Larkin Place in Camden, Narellan Library (19 Queen Street) and the Coghill Reserve car parks in Narellan, and the Council and Library building at 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park. For the Camden town centre, see our Camden Town Centre parking guide.
How do I join, and what does it cost?
Membership is free, and you do not have to live in the Camden area. To join at any branch, show proof of your name and current address. There is no minimum age, but children under 16 need a parent or guardian, and a child’s application needs a Medicare card as well. You can also apply online: the card is posted to you and lets you borrow ebooks and other e-resources at once, but you must visit a library with ID within 3 months to keep it active.
How many items can I borrow, and for how long?
An individual member can borrow up to 100 items in any mix, for 3 weeks (21 days). You can return items to any of the three libraries, whichever one you borrowed from, and every library has an after-hours return chute. You can renew in person, by phone or online, but not if the item is reserved by someone else, overdue, or you owe $15.00 or more in fines. Reservations are free, and items can be moved between libraries for you to collect.
What are the overdue fees?
The library charges a fine each time it issues an overdue notice. Its pages give two sets of figures:
| Charge | Fees & Charges page | Join the Library page |
|---|---|---|
| First and second notice | $4.50 | $4.10 |
| Third notice | $6.10 | $5.70 |
| Lost or damaged item processing fee | $8.60 | $8.00 |
| Replacement of a lost membership card | $5.60 | Not listed |
| Interlibrary loan processing | $2.60 | $2.40 |
The library does not say which page is out of date, so check with a branch before relying on either set of figures. Replacing a lost or damaged item costs the item’s price. Printing is 20 cents for a black and white A4 page and 50 cents for a colour A4 page; A3 is 40 cents and $1.00. Companion Card holders get free entry to Council library facilities and events when assisting a person with a disability.
Sources
- Camden Libraries — Contact us (addresses, phones, opening hours; read 10 November 2026)
- Camden Libraries — Join the Library (membership, borrowing)
- Camden Libraries — Library Fees & Charges (fines, printing)
- Camden Council — Parking (free Council car parks)
Featured image: Oran Park Library, August 2018 (photo: Aliaretiree / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added).
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Camden Council or Camden Libraries. Hours and fees can change; check the library’s website before you go.