Libraries
In addition to the extensive range of reading material, eResources and dvds, our Libraries offer free computer and wi-fi access, author talks, reading clubs, school holiday programs, storytime sessions for children, community programs and family and local history information. These are just some of the services on offer to our communities.
Library membership is free and members may borrow and return at any branch or mobile library within the Riverina. The loan period is generally four (4) weeks. Material may be renewed either over the counter, by phone or on-line.
Batlow Library
The Batlow Library is located next door to the Batlow Literary Institute Building on Pioneer Street
Phone (02) 6941 2446 Fax: (02) 6949 1315 Email: [email protected]
Christmas Closure
Batlow Library: Closes Friday 20th December at 4:30pm, reopens Monday 6th January at 1:30pm.
Normal Opening Hours
- Monday: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
- Tuesday: 10.00am to 1.00pm
- Wednesday: 10.00am to 1.00pm
- Thursday: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
- Friday: 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Batlow Library provides services including:
- Lending of books, CDs and DVDs
- Medicare Easy Claim Centre
- Centrelink Access Point
- ADSL Internet Access
- Photocopying and Faxing Service
- Community Noticeboard
- Rates Payments
- Booking of local venues, including the Literary Institute and the Community Kitchen at Memorial Drive, Batlow.
Tumbarumba Library
The Tumbarumba Library is located in Prince Street, on the edge of the Bicentennial gardens.
Christmas Closure
Tumbarumba Library: Closes Friday 20th December at 4:00pm, reopens Tuesday 7th January at 1:00pm.
Normal Opening Hours
- Tuesday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
- Wednesday and Thursday: 10.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch 1.30pm – 2.00pm)
- Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm (closed for lunch 1.30pm – 2.00pm)
The Tumbarumba Library provides services including:
- Adults and children's fiction & non-fiction books
- Large print books
- DVDs
- Newspapers & magazines
- Family history/local history collection
- Housebound services
- Photocopier and access to computers
- Public internet access
- Meeting room is available for hire - contact the Librarian for further information.
Tumut Library
169 Wynyard Street, Tumut.
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Christmas Closure
Tumut Library: Closes Friday 20th December at 2:30pm, reopens Monday 6th January at 10:00am.
Normal Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday - 10.00am to 6.00pm
Tumut Library has access to information held state-wide and nationally. It provides extensive lending and reference resources together with special collections and other items in support of:
- Children and Youth Services
- Local Family History
- Community Information
- Housebound Service
- Timber Industry Information
- Snowy Mountains Collection
- Internet and Computer Access
- HSC Study Collection
The Library provides services including:
- Adults and children's fiction & non-fiction books
- Large print books
- DVDs
- Newspapers & magazines
- Family history/local history collection
- Housebound services
- Photocopier and access to computers
- Public internet access
Libraries on the Road - Adelong and Talbingo
Council offers a monthly outreach service in Adelong and Talbingo offering books to borrow, e-resource help, and activities for adults and children including story time for the kids and crafts and social groups for the adults.
Adelong
- At the Services and Citizens Club
- First Thursday of the Month - 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Bookworm Social Group 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Adult craft club 12:00pm to 12.30pm
Upcoming Dates
| 6 Feb 2025 |
7 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 |
7 Sept 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 |
2 Oct 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 |
6 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 |
4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 |
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Talbingo
- At the Snowy Hydro Training Room
- Second Thursday of the Month from 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Children's storytime & craft 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Adult craft club 12:00pm to 12.30pm
Upcoming Dates
| 13 Feb 2025 |
14 Aug 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 |
11 Sept 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2025 |
9 Oct 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 |
13 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 |
11 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 |
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Mobile LIbrary
If you are able you may like to visit a branch library near you or borrow eBooks, audibooks and magazines from our eLibrary.
The mobile service is run by the Riverina Regional Library service.
The mobile library makes stops at Jingellic, Khancoban and Tooma. For the current services dates, please check the Mobile Library timetable
Jingellic
Khancoban
Tooma
Riverina Regional Library
The Riverina Regional Library is the largest regional library service in NSW. Snowy Valleys’ residents can access the Riverina Regional Library website to:
- Join on-line
- Reserve books (to be picked up at your local Library)
- Renew borrowed books
- Access the eLibrary
Riverin Regional Library Website