Yes, the library has a free housebound service that operates every two weeks for people who are sick, infirm or elderly. If the person is already a library member, all they need to do is let us know how many items and their interests. The library staff will select the books and they are delivered to the door, or they can be collected during library hours.

A family history group meets at the library on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. They can lend a hand when starting out. This is an independent program which runs through the library, so attendance can vary.

The library has books about researching family history and the local history of the area. They also subscribe to ProQuest Ancestry Library, an online database that includes Australian electoral rolls, convict records, census records, newspaper articles and journals.

There is a microfiche/film reader and records on the local papers, which are available during opening hours. Staff can assist if necessary.

The library has several activities for adults. Brain Training on Mondays is a fun session of puzzles and quizzes.

Bookends Literacy Assist requires adult who can to children who need practice with their reading. Sign up for days or times that suit you. A family history group meets at the library selected Wednesdays. Meet up with other budding historians and help each other to discover new avenues of information.

Try out your creative skills with Make It!, on Wednesday afternoons.

Knit and Natter, Colour and Chatter meets Saturdays. Bring along your project and compare notes. It is open to all ages and skill levels.

Library staff can assist with age-appropriate books.

For young children, the library has a 1,000 Books Before School program. Just pick up a tally sheet and mark off each book that is read to the child. Hand the sheets in to receive certificates for each milestone.

The children can then progress on to 1,000 Books After School once they have started school and are able to read themselves.

Yes. The library has Toddler Time three time a week, for children from birth to school-age. The sessions include stories, rhyme and a simple handicraft.

Children between 7-12 years can come along to Junior Brain Games on Wednesday afternoons to enjoy a variety of brain-stimulating and imagination-inspiring activities. Just contact the library on (02) 6740 2190 to book a place.

At Bookends Literacy Assist, junior readers read to a senior receive feedback on their progress.

The library welcomes suggestions of items to add to the collection. Ask them for a Purchase Request form at the desk or use the request feature on the online catalogue.

Yes. Ask the staff to see if it is available through Inter-Library Loan.. It may take a few weeks and a fee may apply. The more information you have about the item, the easier the process will be.

Ask the library staff to reserve it for you, or look it up yourself through the online catalogue and place a reservation.

Notify the library staff as soon as possible. They will advise you what to do. Don’t worry, it isn’t painful!

The library has an after-hours chute to the left of the door. Just hold the flap open and push your items through. They will be returned by the library staff the following working day.