A committee was established and the Jessie Street Women's Library Association held an inaugural Annual General Meeting in August 1989.

[2] The Library is currently staffed by volunteers and located in the Ultimo Community Centre, a venue provided by the City of Sydney Council.

[3] Jessie Street (1889 – 1970) fought hard for many years as an advocate for women's rights in Australia.

She was a key figure in Australian political life for over 50 years, well known for campaigning for human rights and women's issues.

The library contains an archival collection of documents relating to the Louisa Lawson House, a mental healthcare centre for women that operated from 1982 to 1994.