Welcome to the GIL Library Hub!
In the GIL Library Hub, you can borrow books, DVDs, music, magazines, large print, talking books and much more! We also provide a number of services for the community, including Storytime for children, volunteer literacy tutoring, Internet access, Wi-Fi access, online databases and printing services. We have a small local history collection. For more information visit the Local & Family History section.
- Location: 30-32 Miller Street, Gilgandra NSW 2827
- Open: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 12noon
- Phone: (02) 6817 8877
- Email: library@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au
- Website: www.northwesternlibrary.com.au
- Facebook: /GilShireLibrary
How to join the Library:
Joining the Library and borrowing is FREE! All you need is identification that shows your name, address and signature e.g. a drivers licence or health care card. People under 18 need to be enrolled by a parent or guardian.
Initially, you can borrow up to four items at a time. When you have returned these loans three times, you can move on to borrow up to 15 items at a time.
What We Offer & What You Can Borrow:
We offer something for everyone including free computer and wifi access! You can borrow off the shelf or online from our wide collection of books, audiobooks, magazines and more!
Gilgandra Shire Library is a branch of North Western Library, and you can search the North Western Library Catalogue here. Items are to be returned through the returns chute at the front of the building.
1. On-the-shelf collections include:
- fiction (all ages)
- picture books
- student readers
- large print books
- talking books
- music CDs
- DVDs
- non-fiction (all ages)
- biographies
- magazines
- graphic novels
2. Digital Collections:
eBooks and eAudiobooks are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week….and they’re FREE for all library members!
3. Books on Prescription:
This is a special collection that can be borrowed, to help the community use reading to understand and manage mental health and well-being. The scheme is endorsed by health professionals, who have recommended all of the books in the collection. The books have also been tried and tested by people with experience of living with the conditions. Library staff are available to help find the books that are in the collection, and they can be borrowed for free, as with all library items.
Book a space at the GIL Library Hub:
The GIL Library Hub, located in the centre of Gilgandra's main street has 3 bookable spaces available. We welcome you to book these spaces, or drop in and use our communal spaces.