Kiama Library

16/06/2026

I will always return my books on time if you will please have mercy!

15/06/2026

Looking for a good podcast? (We assume you've already binged Good Librations!) We loved History or Hoarding with Annabel Crabb - available on ABC Listen (click the link) or wherever you find your podcasts.
📚Above ground, the State Library of NSW is all books. But below? There are letters, maps, old restaurant menus, military antiques, coin collections, stamps, walking sticks, an upsetting amount of HUMAN HAIR and — most importantly — some incredible stories that capture our history in unique ways. Join Annabel Crabb as she dives into the secret stacks and collections of Australia's oldest library uncovering strange, forgotten and fascinating national treasures.

Annabel Crabb — who personally struggles to declutter, just ask her husband — visits Australia's oldest library and immediately feels better about her own habits.

15/06/2026

How many books have you read from the NSW Literary Awards 2026 list? Grab one of our book marks, and tick them off and rate them as you go ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

15/06/2026

At the library we love a good story, and this one from the Socceroos caught our attention. The journey behind the jersey - a video message from the Socceroos on immigration, diversity and how the team is a reflection of modern Australia. Well done to the Socceros on their win yesterday!

The Socceroos have spoken of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team, as they prepare for the World Cup

14/06/2026

How fast can you read? You've got two weeks ... go!
📚 In addition to our regular copies, we have Fast Backs (two-week turnaround, no reservations. no renewals) of popular titles available at Kiama and Gerringong libraries. Look out for them on our new books stands.

12/06/2026

Just goes to 'show', every place is a good place to read. (See what we did there?) Happy !

11/06/2026

We received another wonderful donation to our local history collection recently - this photograph of the old Kiama Drill Hall, taken in 1974. The hall was located in Morton Lane, Kiama, behind Manning Street. For a time, the Library was housed there - from June 1974 until 1981. The hall was demolished in 1981 to make way for the current Council Administration Building.

10/06/2026

Never dreamed of spontaneously taking off to a far-flung location during monsoon with your dad? Neither had Susan Reoch ... yet that's exactly what she did, and it turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much, Susan, for taking us on a vicarious journey to Nepal from the comfort of Kiama Library, and for sharing the story of the trip you never dreamed of. The best kinds of adventures are the ones you least expect.

09/06/2026

Nothing to see here ...