The Mosman Library Service App makes it easier than ever to access all the great services your library has to offer!

Place holds, renew loans, manage your account, search the collection and access our eBooks, movies and more from your Apple or Android phone or device.

Once you’re logged in, the App recreates your library card’s barcode, meaning as long as you have your phone or tablet, you won’t need your physical card.
You can also link and manage your family members’ cards on your App.

See a great book, magazine or DVD when you’re out and about? The new App allows you to scan the barcode to see if it’s available through the Shorelink Libraries.

You can also search for the latest library news, book and purchase tickets for library events and programs and book a PC.

Now available for download at the Apple App Store and Google Play.

A work by First Nations artist Blak Douglas (aka Adam Hill) marking the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s voyage to the East Coast of Australia in 1770 will be seen around Mosman over coming weeks.

Mosman Art Gallery commissioned the work which is on a series of large 3D numbers that were manufactured by the Mosman Men’s Shed which have initially been placed on the Village Green.

“I’ve created motifs to line the edges of the numerals upon the metallic silver areas. The ‘2’ has Aboriginal footprints, the ‘5’ has boot prints and the ‘0’ cow prints. These all appear in black to stand out on the silver,” Blak Douglas said.

Search Mosman Council’s database of Development Applications, and follow the progress of an application from lodgement through to determination.

Allan Border Oval is temporarily closed for a planned upgrade of its drainage and irrigation systems.

The works were planned last year, to provide regular winter sport users including Mosman Football Club and Mosman Swans adequate notice to schedule their season and arrange increased access to other ovals in Mosman and adjoining LGAs if required.

The upgrade is required to improve the Oval’s playing surface and increase its availability for use when complete.

Council has engaged a contractor to complete the works as quickly as possible, and a fence has been installed around the Oval’s perimeter to protect the surface while the work is underway.

Council apologises for any inconvenience. The works are expected to be completed before the end of June 2020.

If residents require further information on the upgrade please contact Council on 9978 4000.

Council’s customer service reception at Mosman Civic Centre is temporarily closed until further notice, and customer service staff are available by phone and email. For customer service assistance residents can contact Council on 9978 4000 or email customerservice@mosman.nsw.gov.au

Council also has online payment and form options available online.

Council invites residents to subscribe to its ‘Mosman Now’ e-newsletter for emailed updates on changes to its services, and measures in response to COVID-19. The ‘Mosman Now’ e-newsletter is usually distributed quarterly, as a digital version of the newsletter mailed to all residents. At this time however special issues of the e-newsletter are being emailed on a regular basis to keep residents up to date with messages from the Mayor and Council, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.

Residents can subscribe to the e-newsletter, and are also invited to download Council’s free MyMosman app, for easy access to the latest news and updates on mobile. The app is free from the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.

To improve safety for playground users Council has installed a fence between Allan Border Oval and Memorial Park playground.

The permanent 30m wide x 6m high fence is designed to prevent balls entering the playground area during cricket matches.

There were no objections on heritage grounds and the safety fence is Exempt Development pursuant to provisions of clause 66(1)(a)(vi) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007.

Visual impact has been minimised by the use of black mesh and its location directly adjacent to the row of cypress trees.

Mosman Library Service is excited to share a great new eBook and eAudiobook service to complement our existing BorrowBox digital library.

The collection consists of approximately 9,000 titles at present, including content from Australian independent publishers, self-published authors, a good range of classic fiction and non-fiction titles, as well as many titles not available through other eBook providers.

Download the Indyreads App from the Apple App store or Google Play to your PC or mobile device and log in using your Shorelink Library card and PIN.

In response to updated federal and state government public health orders Mosman Council’s community facilities and programs are being cautiously progressively reopened in accordance with physical distancing measures. Some services continue to be offered remotely. For details please see below.

Residents are invited to subscribe to Council’s e-newsletter, download the MyMosman app, or check back on this page for further updates.

If you would like to report something to Council, visit our Report it page. Alternatively, you can also report issues via the MyMosman app which allows you to include images to support your submission.

Council also has payment and form options available online.

For other enquiries and assistance related to Council business please call 9978 4000 or email council@mosman.nsw.gov.au.

Customer Service

Council’s Customer Service reception is open, 8.30am to 5pm weekdays and the Justice of the Peace service is available between 2 to 3pm weekdays subject to availability by appointment only.

Barry O’Keefe Library

Barry O’Keefe Library‘s opening hours are currently 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday with some additional services available.

Mosman Art Gallery and Community Centre

The Gallery is open for limited hours daily (excluding public holidays) from 10am to 4pm for exhibition viewings. The Community Centre has reopened.

Community Services: Seniors Centre, Youth Centre, Children‘s Services

Mosman Square Seniors Centre has reopened with limited programming and activities by booking with a progressive return of activities planned. Call 9978 4128 to book for an activity.

Mosman Council Community Services is continuing to deliver support services for elderly and more vulnerable residents.

Mosman Youth Centre is offering one-on-one appointments for face-to-face support 3-6pm Mondays and organised activities on Fridays from 3.30-5.30pm. Contact 9978 4013.

Connections Playgroup is suspended until further notice.

Mosman Markets

The monthly Mosman Market held at Mosman Square and Village Green has resumed with limited stall numbers due to COVID restrictions.

Business and community support

Council is working collaboratively with businesses, community groups and government agencies to protect more vulnerable residents and the broader community.

Earlier this year Council waived fees and charges associated with outdoor dining and displays and booking cancellations and offered significant rent reductions to its commercial tenants.

Council has produced free printable colour posters for local businesses to remind their patrons of physical distancing guidelines and advise of any limits to the number of people permitted in outlets.

Following NSW Government changes easing restrictions on construction work to facilitate social distancing measures, builders and their employees are now able to work on sites seven days a week during their approved hours of operation.

Council has engaged with sporting clubs and associations and did not charge fees for sporting grounds and ovals when the pandemic prevented them from being used. Fees and charges for sporting grounds have also been maintained at 2019/20 levels for 2020/21.

Policies are also in place to deal with economic hardship and any additional responses to that will be developed on a progressive basis.

Council continues to work with food premises and other businesses to ensure compliance with current health orders.

Face-to-face citizenship ceremonies have been placed on hold.

Duty Planning

Council’s Urban Planning team’s duty planning service is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 10.30am and can be accessed by calling the duty planning number 9978 4214 or visiting mosmanplanning.net and clicking on the Ask Joe button.

Development Applications

From 1 September all Development Applications, Review Applications and Modification Applications are be required to be submitted via the NSW Planning Portal. Further information regarding submitting an application via the NSW Planning Portal can be found in Step 3 Lodging an Application within our DA Guide.

Waste services

All residential waste services and street litter bin services are being maintained.

Tree services

Tree management and permits are being handled as usual with physical distancing measures in place.

Public areas

Playgrounds and exercise equipment are open, and visitors are encouraged to follow current health advice by taking their own hygiene provisions and cleaning hands before and after using equipment.

Council has increased the frequency of cleaning at popular high-use facilities, such as public bathrooms. Rangers are patrolling our local cafes and restaurants to ensure that the new restrictions limiting their operations to takeaway facilities only are being observed.

Council rangers are also assisting the NSW Government and police in reminding residents to observe the NSW Government’s physical distancing rules which are available here. Residents who are concerned that people may be breaching the NSW Government’s physical distancing restrictions may contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Bookings for Council venues

The Marie Bashir Mosman Sports Centre has reopened for bookings on 9932 4502.

Bookings are being received for Mosman’s parks and reserves.

Mosman Council updates

Please continue to check Council’s website, Library, Gallery and Events Mosman websites for updated information on the future scheduling of events and activities.

Government health information

Mosman residents are also encouraged to consider downloading the Australian Government‘s COVIDSafe app. Widespread use of the app will enable governments to quickly find and contain outbreaks and facilitate the further safe easing of restrictions.

More information on COVID-19 can be obtained from the following authorities or by telephone to the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

NSW Health: Coronavirus FAQs

NSW Health: Cases by NSW Local Government Area

Federal Department of Health: Coronavirus health alert

Federal Department of Health: COVID-19 Fact Sheets in languages

Transport for NSW: Travel information and advice

Other support services

Lifeline telephone crisis support available 24/7 on 13 11 14

Way2Wellness: telephone support and coaching service

In November 2019, Mosman Council declared a Climate Emergency. The Sustainability team has been expanded to three with the addition of a specialist in climate change and social transition.

Mosman Council is preparing a Climate Strategy and Action Plan for the next five years which will outline potential actions to be assessed against environmental, economic and social outcomes.

Residents are invited to attend Council’s series of Community Consultation Workshops.

The Climate Action Forum, which has been postponed due to public health directives on large gatherings, will be part of a suite of activities and community engagements to inform the Climate Strategy and Action Plan. Speakers are set to include Mosman’s Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, Member for Warringah Zali Steggall OAM, Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson, Professor David Schlosberg, University of Sydney and Professor Ruth Irwin, Mosman Council. The event will wrap up with a brief Q&A session.

Please note places are limited and bookings are essential for all sessions (links below). For information about possible cancellation, please refer to this webpage and Eventbrite:

Please note these events have been postponed due to public health advice

Climate Action Forum

New date to be announced

Hear from guest speakers and representatives from different levels of government, including Member for Warringah Zali Steggall OAM, Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson, Professor David Schlosberg, Director of the Sydney Environment Institute and Professor Ruth Irwin, Mosman Council’s newly appointed Team Leader Sustainability who is developing its Climate Strategy and Action Plan.

Mitigation Workshop

New date to be announced

This facilitated workshop will focus on mitigation. We will discuss our carbon footprint through energy, transport, air quality, waste, food, finance, planning and development, building design and materials.

Adaptation Workshop:

New date to be announced

This facilitated workshop will focus on adaptation. We will discuss topics such as resilience to sea level rise, storm surge, extreme weather, drought, water, the urban heat island effect, and urban forest.

Values Workshop:

New date to be announced

At this facilitated workshop we will continue to discuss issues around mitigation, adaptation, and resilience, and also explore values.

To keep informed about sustainability and the environment register to receive Council’s Living Mosman newsletter

Food lover, media personality and author, Maeve O’Meara shared her extraordinary career and adventures with 120 guests at Mosman Council’s International Women’s Day breakfast, on Friday 6 March.

Maeve recounted her childhood growing up in Mosman, and the evolution of her career, from starting as a journalist at Fairfax and the ABC, to charting new ground at SBS, and carving out a path exploring the world as one of Australia’s most renowned champions of multicultural cuisines. She said ‘being bold and a little bit brave’ and wanting no two days to be the same had served her well. She also suggested to the school students in the room that while ‘there are still glass ceilings to break and boundaries to be crossed,’ above all, we need to be kind to each other.

Guests at the breakfast, held in the Mosman Art Gallery’s Grand Hall, included Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, Deputy Mayor Libby Moline, Councillors Tom Sherlock, Jacqui Willoughby, and Roy Bendall, Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson, members of the community and students from local schools.

Image: Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, Maeve O’Meara and her daughter Kitty Stack