Ballina Library
Ballina Library
Refurbishment from 1 September 2025
Ballina Library site will be inaccessible to the public from 1 September. Popup Library services wil be available from 6 September
This page will be regularly updated with service updates and refurbishment progress.
Key Dates:
Refurbishment 1 September 2025 – November 2025 - Ballina Library site inaccessible to the community for the duration of the refurbishment (final reopening date is pending completion of refurbishment works)
Popup Library Services will be available throughout the refurbishmentStarting 6 September 2025 – RTRL Mobile Library available on weekends parked between the Visitor information Centre and Ballina War Memorial Pool for browsing, borrowing, returning, and reserving items. Saturdays from 1-4pm, and Sundays from 9:30am-4pm
Starting 8 September 2025 – Limited branch services available at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre (BISC), 9am-2.30pm weekdays. Limited collections for browsing and borrowing, reservation collection, returns accepted during opening hours.
Starting September 10 2025- Read, Make, Play Wednesday at the Richmond Room (access via Regatta Avenue). 10am Story Time, 11am baby Time, 1-2pm Board Games - Chess, Scrabble, and more.
Other Library Services
Full library services are available from any other branch of Richmond Tweed Regional Library including WiFi access, computer access, printing, after hours return chutes, browsing, borrowing, and programs.
Online Anytime - Online services, such as: free ebook, eaudiobook,and emagazine downloads; research and study databases; online access to your library account; ability to search the full collection; ability to place reservations; Branch location and opening hours; Mobile Library location and times; and refurbishment updates, are always available via the RTRL Website and Library App.
Read the latest Media Release about the refurbishment HERE
NSW 2478
ballina@rtrl.nsw.gov.au
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | 9am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am-7pm |
| Saturday | 9am-12noon |
| Sunday | 1pm-4pm |
CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS