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Latest News

New Hours for Denman Library 

Denman Library has new opening hours! This schedule will commence from 2 February.

Monday 9:30am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 9:30am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm

Thursday Closed

Friday 9:30am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm

Saturday and Sunday Closed

Denman Library Book Club will go ahead on 3 February at 1:15pm as planned.

Exhibitions

Wooden Creations Exhibit by Lionel Ahearn
Currently On Exhibit at the Muswellbrook Library.

Muswellbrook Library is proud to host Lionel Ahearn’s exquisite collection of hand-crafted wooden figurines, featuring beloved characters from your favourite childhood stories.

Visit Muswellbrook Library and explore the artistry, nostalgia, and craftsmanship of this enchanting display!

Upper Hunter Show Inc. Exhibit
Currently On Exhibit at the Muswellbrook Library.

Step back in time with the Upper Hunter Show Inc. and their exhibition of past photographs, trophies and show paraphernalia on display at the Muswellbrook Library.

This display celebrates the rich history of the Upper Hunter Show and builds excitement for the 2026 event!

What’s on for Children

BABY RHYME TIME

Join us weekly at our rhyme time sessions filled with stories, movement and song.

MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS

Baby Rhyme Time: Monday mornings from 10:00AM – 10:45AM

Join us for our love themed Baby Rhyme Time for Library Lovers Month featuring stories, songs and rhymes all about love on Monday 9 February from 10am

DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSIONS

Baby Rhyme Time: Monday mornings from 10:00AM – 11:00AM

Suitable for ages 0-3 years.

STORY TIME AND CRAFT

Share interactive stories and craft at Muswellbrook Library.

Story Time and Craft sessions are held weekly on Thursday mornings from 10:00AM – 11:00AM.

Suitable for ages 3 – 5 years.

Younger siblings are also welcome!

Please contact our Muswellbrook Branch if you would like to discuss any supports for your family prior to attending.

Interested in attending a session but can’t make it to these times? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913.

LEGO CLUB

Lego Club is scheduled to return from March.

In the meantime, free play Lego is available at both Muswellbrook and Denman branches upon request.

Children under the age of 13 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

CIRCLE TIME AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY 

Join us at Muswellbrook Library for an interactive Circle Time session, that will be filled with movement, music and craft! Suitable for ages 0-6 years.

Circle Time sessions will be fortnightly on Tuesdays. Sessions this month will be held on Tuesday, 10 February and Tuesday, 24 February from 10AM.

What’s on for Adults

LIBBY READS WITH BEN HOBSON

Register Online Here.

BOOK CLUB AT THE LIBRARY

Joining a book club can be a fun and interesting way to meet people as well as indulging your love of reading.

Check out our website for more information and sessions at your local branch.

Muswellbrook Library’s Book Club

Denman Library’s Book Club

LAUGH AND LEARN SOCIAL CLUB

Looking for a fun way to connect, share, and pick up new skills? Join our welcoming library group where community members take turns teaching and learning together.

From knitting and card games to cooking tips, crafts, music, or storytelling – there’s always something new to try (and a friendly face to share it with).

This month’s session will be on Wednesday 11th February from 11am at Muswellbrook Library and features watercolour painting!

Find out more here.

UPPER HUNTER CASUAL CROCHET CREW AT MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY

Come along and share your skills, ideas and crochet tips and tricks and in a social setting over a cuppa each fortnight at Muswellbrook Library.

Find out more here. 

UPPER HUNTER WRITERS COLLECTIVE MEETING

Join the Upper Hunter Writers Collective at the Muswellbrook Library each month for motivation, support and feedback from others who have a passion for writing.

Find out more here.

Our Services

CHILDREN’S EARLY READING PROGRAMS 

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Thanks to the generous support of our funding partner, AGL, eligible families can now access this program at no cost. This program delivers a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth until their fifth birthday — helping to build early literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading. Children born on or after July 1, 2025, are eligible to register!

Read more and register online here.

Rising Readers: 1000 Books Before School
Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. This reading program is open for children ages 0-5 years and aims to add reading to your daily routines!!

Log books and reading time into our free Beanstack app to track your progress.

Read more about our Beanstack app and register your child today!

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE

Did you know we run a free home library service to housebound members of the Muswellbrook and Denman Communities? We can pick for you, or you can use our online catalogue to make a selection of books, DVDs, CDs and Audio books that pique your interest. We also have audio readers available for members with low to no vision.

For full details or to register visit our website or contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913.

CLICK AND COLLECT

Our FREE Click and Collect services are now available at Muswellbrook and Denman Branches to eligible library members. Reserve things you are interested in or let us make selections for you.

For full details or to register visit our website.

TECH HELP

These BYO device sessions are designed to help you get started on library digital collections, learn how to use your device and general tech assistance.

These sessions can be booked one-on-one for a maximum of half an hour.

Please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 to register your interest.