Port Stephens Libraries

28/05/2026

Rainy weather keeping you inside?

Port Stephens Library has books of course, but don't forget we also have games, puzzles, cookbooks, magazines and e-resources.

Plenty to keep everyone busy on a rainy day.

See our online catalogue or staff in branch for help.
🌐 https://ncccl.ap.iiivega.com/

28/05/2026

During Law week 2026 Raymond Terrace and Tomaree Libraries hosted a law talk with Bronwyn, a solicitor from the Hunter Community Legal Centre.

Bronwyn spoke to those attending about consumer rights, scams, wills and power of attorney. There were lots of questions and requests for information on a wide range of topics.

It was a great opportunity to highlight the Libraries legal resources, as well as the services the Hunter Community Legal Centre provides. We are very grateful for their time and expertise.

26/05/2026

If you are after a good mystery to read during this dreary weather, check out two of our current Grab and Go books.

These titles both come highly recommended by our Business Support Officer. "I find it hard to fit in time to read around all life's happenings, however I read both these books in less than a week! They are brilliant reads and I will definitely be reading Fleur McDonalds other books. I will also be attending Tim Ayliffe's author talk in June."

Jump the queue and grab a copy today (while stock is available).

How does Grab and Go work?
✔️ Select a title from the Grab and Go collection shelf and borrow in the usual way
✔️ There are no reservations and no renewals on titles
✔️ Titles can only be borrowed from within the library branch
✔️ The Grab and Go loan period is 2 weeks only
✔️ There is a limit of 2 titles per customer

Come along and listen to Tim discuss Dark Desert Road at Raymond Terrace and Tomaree Libraries on Saturday June 27. Full details in the link below ⬇
https://pscouncil.info/tim_ayliffe_author_talk

26/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 27 May, 12pm at Raymond Terrace Library to watch the special screening of "Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller" ready by retired Matilda’s player Elise Kellond-Knight.

Can’t attend in person? No problem. Library members can access the stream through Story Box Library to watch at home for free.

26/05/2026

UPDATE - TOMAREE LIBRARY OPEN
Tuesday 26 May @ 10.40am

Tomaree Library is now open, however the Community Centre remains closed until further notice.

21/05/2026

The Future of Democracy series, hosted by Nick Bryant and Rosalind Dixon, is a collaboration between Sydney Writers’ Festival and the Resilient Democracy Lab at UNSW Sydney.

We used to take honourable institutions, humans rights protections and freedom of speech for granted. With autocratic regimes on the rise around the world, these things are no longer guaranteed, even as the the value and importance of democracy becomes stark.
In this discussion, journalist and writer Jon Sopel (UnPresidented: Politics, Pandemics and the Race that Trumped All Others) joins co-hosts Nick Bryant (The Forever War) and Rosalind Dixon (The People's Guide to the Australian Constitution) to consider how to withstand the forces eroding democracies worldwide, from the rule of tech broligarchs to the autocratic superpowers.

Join Jon in conversation with Nick and Rosalind.

Presented in collaboration with the UNSW Resilient Democracy Lab, at 12pm.

Bookings are essential via Eventbrite or by calling your local branch.
🌐 https://pscouncil.info/Sydney_Writers_Festival_2026

Raymond Terrace Library
📞 4988 0111

Tomaree Library
📞 4988 0670

21/05/2026

Can a name change the trajectory of a life?

Instant bestseller and “best debut novel in years” (The Sunday Times) starts in a literal and metaphorical storm.

Explore the profound force of family with Florence, in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Claire Nichols (The Book Show).

Florence Knapp appears thanks to the support of The Salon.

Streaming 6pm at Raymond Terrace and Tomaree Libraries.

Bookings are essential via Eventbrite or by calling your local branch.
🌐 https://pscouncil.info/Sydney_Writers_Festival_2026

Raymond Terrace Library
📞 4988 0111

Tomaree Library
📞 4988 0670

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

Screen adaptations breathe new life into books, expanding their audiences and reimagining their worlds.

Get behind-the-scenes insight into the adaptation process and how reimagining their stories has influenced their careers, with Mick and Suzie in conversation with host Benjamin Law.

Bookings are essential via Eventbrite or by calling your local branch.
🌐 https://pscouncil.info/Sydney_Writers_Festival_2026

Raymond Terrace Library
📞 4988 0111

Tomaree Library
📞 4988 0670