Rockdale Library

A great library to study when it is early in the morning. However past 9:30am, the staff and other people who attend this library must recognise and respect the fact that this is a library and it needs to be a quiet place. It will get you to boiling point because the noise is constant and doesn’t let off. The noise from downstairs resonates throughout the entire library and there are no quiet zones which defeats the purpose of it being a library and makes it impossible to study. The staff need to address the noise issue and not shout like animals when running their events for children. If you intend on getting any serious work done, then you’re better off going to another place instead of this absolute circus.
1 7 years ago (23-01-2018)

Beautiful environment and convienient location. If you require a quiet spot to do do research i suggest visiting here.
5 7 years ago (23-01-2018)

It is really nice except I think that there should be a wider range of books that are actually interesting. Overall it’s ok.
4 7 years ago (16-01-2018)

The library itself is great and pretty modern, and the staff are friendly. However it's important to check when the kids activities are if you're planning on some quiet study, as the library's open plan means that even three floors up there's isn't really anywhere you can go to escape the sounds of screaming and laughing children (cute, but not particularly conducive to quality study)
4 7 years ago (07-11-2017)

I have mixed feelings about this library. I like how spacious and modern looking the library is, however, I think more thought should be put into the functionality of the library... 1) Coffee tables are a terrible idea for a library and most, if not all should be replaced with regular tables. Sitting at a coffee table to study (when you have no choice) is bad for your back and not functional for study. 2) Meeting room access should be reduced from 4 hours to 2 hours. I think this is a reasonable and realistic number. It would be fair for everyone. I usually come in the library from 10-11am and most rooms are already unavailable. 3) A silent study area would really help! Sometimes it can get loud downstairs and I can hear children from 3 levels up! now for some pros! - Cafe downstairs - wifi access is great - easy parking - nice staff - windows Overall a good library that could benefit from some improvements.
4 7 years ago (11-06-2017)