Lane Cove home to state's biggest book worms

Published on 11 April 2025

Lane Cove libraries are a beloved place for our community, and new statistics show just how much we love to read!

The State Library of NSW has released the results of the 2023/2024 NSW Public Library Statistics and Lane Cove is still ranked No. 1 for Circulation (Loans) per capita across NSW.

The top 5 libraries were:

1. Lane Cove
2. Woollahra
3. Willoughby
4. Mosman
5. Inner West

Lane Cove Libraries loaned a total of 635,195 items last financial year!

About Lane Cove Libraries

Lane Cove Libraries offer a wide range of services across four locations, including free Wi-Fi, computers, printing, scanning, and a large collection of books, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, and more.

1. Lane Cove Library
   1 Library Place, Lane Cove NSW 2066

2. Greenwich Library
    48–50 Greenwich Road, Greenwich NSW 2065

3. St Leonards Library
   LG/88 Christie Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
   Opened in May 2023, this modern facility offers a range of technology, collections, programs, and services to the community.

4. The Yarn Hunters Hill
   Shop 10/66 Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill NSW 2110

To learn more about library programs and services, visit: Library | Lane Cove Council