It continues to be fully managed and staffed by volunteers and the collection of donated books and periodicals numbers approximately 20,000 items.

[2][3] A diverse range of lesbian and feminist groups have called The Women's Library their home over the years, using the space as a meeting place outside of opening hours.

A long list of prominent Australian women supported its establishment including Eva Cox, Ann Deveson, Justice Elizabeth Evatt, Dorothy Hewitt, Caroline Jones, Clover Moore, Meredith Bergman, Sandra Nori, Dale Spender, Faith Bandler and Bobbie Sykes.

Under its constitution it is stated that it should "be a safe and supportive space where women, including lesbians, can relax, read, study and exchange information".

It moved to its current home in Brown Street, Newtown in January 1998 and continues to occupy these premises, courtesy of an accommodation grant provided through the City of Sydney Council.