Bega Valley Shire Libraries will be closed Thursday 25 April 2024, Anzac day and re-open 10:00am Friday 26 April 2024. Customers can still visit the website or the eLibrary to access  eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more. Items can be returned in the After Hours returns at each library branch during this time. Download the  Bega Valley Shire Libraries app  for fast access to your member account, loans and reservations.  

Did you know that 43% of our population does not have the literacy skills to cope with everyday life? Here 2 Help  is a collaboration between TAFE NSW Bega and the Bega Valley Shire Library. The drop-in service offers one-on-one tuition with volunteers in whatever literacy and numeracy needs people have. Hele2Help will run every  Thursday in school terms from 3.30pm to 5pm  at Bega Library; and every  Wednesday in school terms from 3:30pm to 5pm  at Tura Marrang Library. What to expect Volunteer tutors work one on one with the client to reach an identified goal. There is no enrolment or assessments, just help with whatever the client wants. Clients are encouraged to bring in documents for whatever they want help with, but we also have resources at the library. Want to help? Here 2 Help  is looking for more volunteer tutors to get involved. To be a tutor you will need: - Good levels of literacy and numeracy skills Current Working With Children Check. Patience and ability to connect with

Join writer and comedian Benjamin Stevenson at the Tura Marrang Library for an evening of laughter and fun. Benjamin Stevenson is an award-winning stand-up comedian and author. His first novel, GREENLIGHT, was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction, and published in the USA and UK. His second novel, EITHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT, was shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback. His novella, FIND US, was an internationally bestselling audiobook. Off-stage, Benjamin has worked for publishing houses and literary agencies in Australia and the USA. He currently works with some of Australia’s best-loved authors at Curtis Brown Australia.  He loves hearing from readers on Instagram (@stevensonexperience) and Facebook (The Stevenson Experience). EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE is his third novel which has been sold in twenty-seven territories around the world and will soon be adapted into a maj or HBO TV series. It was short

One of Australia's most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers' Festival will live-stream its headline events from Sydney to Tura Marrang Library. Read all about it by clicking READ MORE and then  clicking here

On Tuesday 26 March there was an error in our library system which resulted in a large number of our library members receiving a notification to re-register and update their membership details. Re-registration ensures that the library stays up to date with your current details and the system normally ensures that we update those details every two years. This system error sent email notifications not just to those library members who were due for re-registration, but also a large number who weren’t. The system support team is currently investigating this issue. Should you wish to update your customer details please do so by clicking here.