In collaboration with Merimbula Lakeside Lantern Walk we invite children and their families to come and make a beautiful lantern at the library. Drop in between 10:00am – 12:15pm. Let us know your coming by registering at here For more information on the Lantern Walk visit: https://merimbulajazz.org.au/lantern-walk/ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../make-a-lantern-family...

Bega Valley Shire Library is seeking input into inclusive practices in our early childhood programs. We are planning to pilot ‘Sensitive Storytime’ sessions at Bega Library for children with autism and other sensory processing disorders. We want to ensure the benefits of these programs are accessible to ALL children in our community. We would love your input into the planning of this exciting program by completing this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/early-literacy This information will assist us to tailor a program that best meets the needs of the children and families in our community. Thank you

Coming up at Bega Valley Shire Library June - August 2022 Our Winter program is out now. We have a full schedule of events coming up this winter including some great school holiday activities. So drop in and have some fun while you stay warm and dry at your local library. We are running lots of workshops including Macrame, Digital Drawing, Special Storytimes, Lego Challenges, Ozobots and more!! Check out what’s coming up on our website https://library.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/.../def.../page.asp...

The Bega Valley Shire Library app is live and available for download now, with features designed to make it easier to access your library’s existing services. Bega Valley Shire Council’s Systems and Collections Librarian, Suzannah van den Haak said the app lets you search the library collection, access your member account, check your loans and find eResources anytime and anywhere. “We are excited to officially launch the app after trialling with our Library volunteer groups and staff,” Ms van den Haak said. “We encourage Library members to download the app and familiarise themselves with all the exciting features. “You can use the app to find your nearest library and it’s opening hours, search the catalogue, browse new releases, reserve and renew items, find out what’s on at your library, link family accounts and use a digital library card. “The app also lets you to discover other great apps to stream movies and borrow eResources and magazines. “We hope our members find the app fun and...

Now that the school holidays have ended Storytime is on again each week across all of our branches! TURA MARRANG LIBRARY Mondays 10:30am EDEN LIBRARY Tuesdays 10:30am BERMAGUI LIBRARY Tuesdays 10:30am BEGA LIBRARY Tuesdays 10:30am BEGA LIBRARY Thursdays 10:30am Click on the link below to book a ticket for your preferred Library https://bit.ly/BVSLEvents

We will be streaming a seminar from Legal Aid NSW to Tura Marrang Library. Hear from a Legal Aid NSW lawyer about making complaints and disputing decisions made by government agencies.  Decisions made by government agencies and services like Centrelink or health services can have a major impact on you. Hear from a Legal Aid NSW lawyer about how to make complaints and dispute decisions including who can help if you can't resolve the situation yourself. 11:00am - 12:15pm Thursday 19th May. Click READ MORE to  Register online .

Councillors and senior Council staff will be at local markets and community days in May to gather feedback on the future plans prepared for the shire. Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick said Councillors were keen to meet and chat to as many members of the community as possible next month. “We’re going where the action is. Local markets and community days provide the ideal opportunity for Councillors to meet people where they’re at … where they live and in a relaxed and informal setting.” Cr Fitzpatrick said Councillors welcomed feedback about upcoming projects and the future plans the newly elected Council team have developed for the shire. “The Bega Valley Community Strategic Plan 2042 and Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan provide the roadmap for the shire,” Cr Fitzpatrick said. “Staff and Councillors have spent quite some time assessing our priorities and resources so we can build a strong plan for the future. “We’re coming to Bemboka, Cobargo, Bermagui, Merimbula, B...