Books in your language

Books and audiobooks in over 40 languages are available to be borrowed from our library branches with thanks to the State Library of New South Wales.

Collections include fiction and popular nonfiction such as history, poetry, drama, cookery, medical information, as well as resources for children including picture books, nursery rhymes, bilingual books and sound recordings. Large print and audiobooks in some languages are also collected.

Each language collection on our shelves numbers about 20-30 books, and remains with us for several months before being returned to the State Library and swapped for a new set, ensuring good variety for our borrowers.

Don’t see your language on the shelf? You’re welcome to make a request by either filling out our online form below or contacting your nearest branch.

In our eLibrary, you will find even more downloadable options in languages other than English for your computer, tablet or smartphone.

• Libby – eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines in many languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese, German and Chinese.
• Indyreads – fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks in languages including Chinese, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Romanian, Russian and Polish.
• Hoopla – music, movies, ebooks and audiobooks in many languages including German, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi & French.