Local broadcaster and writer, Lisa Herbert will take you through the basics of storytelling for radio and podcasting. From where to find stories, interviewing, structure and scripting, to recording equipment, sound design, editing, legals and how to publish your podcast and package for radio. We’ll have audio equipment for you to use so you’re ready to dive into telling your stories to the world! For adults and youth over 14. Free event. Bega Library -  Sat 20 Sep, 10.00am,  Book Now Tura Marrang Library -  Sat 27 Sep, 10.00am,  Book Now

We're planning for the next five years and we want to hear from you. Our current Library Services Strategic Plan is at the end of its life. We're working on a new strategic plan to guide library services and facilities for the next five years. Library spaces and services are adapting, technology is constantly updating and the way people use library and community spaces is changing, so what you think matters! We want to get planning and investment decisions around library buildings, collections, programs, technology and services right for the future. It’s important for you to let us know what you think because resources are limited – what do you see as the priorities for your library service? The Strategic Plan will be informed by feedback from library users, residents, community partners and library staff. Demographic data and NSW public library benchmarks and statistics will also be incorporated into the Strategic Plan. Have Your Say We’re planning for the next five years and ...

Coming up at Bega Valley Shire libraries:  September - November 2025. The library is running an action-packed program of events and activities this Spring including lots of fun children’s activities in the September school holidays. Visit your local library to grab a handy program brochure, scroll down for more details, or explore upcoming events  online . Click Read more for links.

Celebrate National Science Week with Bega Valley Shire Libraries! We are hosting a range of free events packed with hands-on activities, expert talks, and exciting science for all ages. Click Read More for  more information

Join best-selling author Sofie Laguna as she speaks at Tura Marrang Library, Friday 1 August 2025 at 6:00PM. Sofie is an award-winning Australian writer for children and adults. She won the Miles Franklin Award for her second novel, The Eye of the Sheep in 2015. Sofie’s most recent novel for adults, Infinite Splendours, won the 2021 Margaret and Colin Roderick Literary Award and the HT Priestley Medal and was long listed for the Miles Franklin Award, the Indie Award and the Australian Book Industry Awards. Sofie's new novel for adults, The Underworld, is due for launch with Penguin Books Australia, October 28. Sofie originally studied to be a lawyer, but after deciding law was not for her, she moved to Melbourne to train as an actor. Sofie worked for many years as an actor before she began to write books. Sofie is an author of great breadth and accomplishment, and we are truly thrilled to welcome her to Tura Marrang Library. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Bookings are req...

Coming up at Bega Valley Shire libraries:  June - August 2025. Stay warm and be entertained at your local library this winter. We have another great program of events scheduled for young and old over the winter period including author events by  Sofie Laguna and Ailsa Wild. Click read more to find out all about all our events this Winter

Bega Valley Shire Library presents a livestream of the Sydney Writers Festival sessions.  Sydney Writers’ Festival is the largest celebration of literature and ideas in Australia and is among the top five of its kind in the world. It brings together the world’s best storytellers with an engaged and enthusiastic audience for a thoughtful, challenging, and riotous celebration of the written word. Thursday 22 May - Saturday 24 May 2025. Click Read more for more information.  Click here for session times and brochure.