Berrigan Shire Library Service

15/05/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺?

Join us at the Tocumwal Library for a FREE live streamed presentation hosted by the eSafety Commissioner and learn how to stay safe online.

Australians aged 55 and over lost almost $141 million to online scams in 2021, so knowing the warning signs has never been more important.

📍 Tocumwal Library
📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 10am

Come along and learn practical tips to help protect yourself online.

14/05/2026

REMINDER: Please note all Berrigan Shire libraries will be closed on Saturday 30 May, being the fifth Saturday of the month.

29/04/2026

Berrigan Library Closure Update

Our library refresh is still underway, and due to ongoing painting works, Berrigan Library will remain closed Thursday and Friday.
📅 Reopening: Saturday, 2 May

We’re excited to welcome you back soon to a brighter, refreshed space for the community to enjoy. Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed.

📸 Check out the progress so far 👇

28/04/2026

📚 Check out this book review from our very own librarian Clare 👇

RRL Reads: Maya's Dance by Helen Signy

I found reading Maya’s Dance to be an emotional and terrifying ride.
Based on the real-life account of a Holocaust survivor, the story gripped me as it shifted between 1942 Poland and 1990’s Australia, following Maya’s search for the man who helped her escape.
It was heartbreaking to read the vivid portrayals of the horrors in a N**i labour camp, yet so inspiring to see the incredible power of hope and the human spirit through Maya’s courage to keep dancing.
To me, this story is a beautiful reminder of the strength we find in art and love, and it serves as a powerful message to us all to never forget.

- Clare Hallett, Tocumwal Library, Berrigan Shire Library Service

22/04/2026

📚 Berrigan Library Closure Notice 📚

Berrigan Library will be closed on Friday 24 April as we get ready for exciting renovations ahead.

We appreciate your patience during this time and can’t wait to welcome you back to a fresh new look in the coming weeks. ✨

Please note there may be some additional temporary closures while works continue. We’ll keep you updated.

16/04/2026

📚 Legacy by Chris Hammer

The latest instalment in the Martin Scarsden series is another gripping addition to the library’s shelves.

MARTIN SCARSDEN IS ON THE RUN. WILL THE DESERT SAVE HIM… OR BURY HIM?

Set against the stark, sun-scorched beauty of outback Australia, Chris Hammer once again proves his talent for bringing landscapes vividly to life. You can almost feel the relentless heat, the vast isolation, and the simmering tension rising off the page as the story unfolds.

This is a novel that doesn’t let up. The pace is fast, the stakes are high, and the story pulls you along at full throttle. I tore through it in no time. A few twists might stretch believability here and there, but honestly, that just adds to the thrill of the ride.

If you’re craving a crime novel that’s atmospheric, gripping, and seriously hard to put down, Legacy delivers in spades.

📖 Reserve your copy at your local library — you won’t regret it!

14/04/2026

📱 Tech Savvy Seniors – Free Sessions at Your Library!

Do you know someone who could benefit from a little extra support with technology?

Our Tech Savvy Seniors program is running for 5 weeks, starting Thursday 23 April, with sessions held at:
📍 Finley Library
📍 Tocumwal Library

Each week covers a different topic, including:
✔️ Cyber Safety
✔️ Social Media
✔️ Sharing Photos Online
✔️ Using an iPad
✔️ Online Shopping

👉 If you know someone who could benefit from these sessions, please encourage them to participate. Not everyone we’re trying to reach is on social media, a quick chat or mention to a friend, neighbour or family member could really help.

📚 Register at your local library

08/04/2026

📚 Are you looking for an absorbing series to read? We have a suggestion…

The Seven Sisters Series by Lucinda Riley.

We have all the books in our collection ready for you to borrow and because they’ve been so popular, we’ve even added a second copy of each!

“The Seven Sisters is an epic series (with eight books and almost 6000 pages!) that traces the lives and histories of seven adopted sisters and their beloved father.

Each book follows one sister’s journey to uncover her heritage, guided by clues left behind by their mysterious father, Pa Salt. Their stories span across the world, revealing the unique paths that brought each sister into this extraordinary family all leading to the final book, which tells his story.” Review by Michaela, Cockburn Libraries

📖 Be warned… once you start, you won’t want to stop.

07/04/2026

🎨🐰 April School Holiday Fun at Your Local Library! ⏰✨

Looking for something creative to keep the kids busy these school holidays? We’ve got you covered with two fun, hands-on activities across our libraries!

🐇 Sock Bunnies – $4
📍 Barooga & Finley Libraries – 8 April, 10:30am
📍 Tocumwal & Berrigan Libraries – 9 April, 10:30am

⏰ Build a Clock – $5
📍 Barooga & Finley Libraries – 15 April, 10:30am
📍 Tocumwal & Berrigan Libraries – 16 April, 10:30am

✨ Places are limited, so bookings are essential!
👉 Check out the full details and book here: https://www.berriganshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/Events-Calendar