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What’s on in May!?
May 2026Welcome to the Muswellbrook Shire Libraries eNewsletter – the best way to stay up to date with all the news and events from the Muswellbrook and Denman Branches. Don’t forget to follow us on our Instagram or Facebook for ongoing news and events.This month features an exciting array of activities at Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries, including an Author Talk with Grantlee Kieza, National Simultaneous Storytime and Mothers Day Story Time and Craft! Be sure to check out what’s on below and contact your local branch for more information.Our activities are inclusive. Please contact Muswellbrook or Denman library if you would like to discuss any supports for your family prior to attending. |
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Grantlee Kieza at Muswellbrook Library
Author Talk
Join Grantlee Kieza as he discusses his latest book ‘Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur’!
Thursday 7 May 2026
From 2pm at Muswellbrook Library
Follow the story of Ellen Savage, a fearless nurse from Quirindi, who emerged from a whirlpool of fire and burning wreckage and survived one of the deadliest wartime attacks on Australia – the sinking of the hospital ship, the Centaur.
You may know Grantlee Kieza OAM from his incredible work as the bestselling Australian history author of ‘Sister Viv’, ‘Lawson’, ‘Banjo’ and many other autobiographies of influential Australian figures.
Bookings are essential. Please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 or click this link to reserve your spot today.
National Simultaneous Storytime 2026
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 (NSS) as we come together to read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press. Cheer for Luna Roo as she finds her inner strength on the field in this energetic underdog story.
NSS is one of the Australia’s most beloved annual reading events, bringing together millions of children, families, libraries, schools and early learning centres to share the same story, at the same time, right across Australia. NSS 2026 will take place on 27 May 2026 at 12:00pm AEST at Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries.
It’s a joyful celebration of reading, literacy, community – and a reminder of the essential role libraries play in nurturing learning, connection and a love of stories.
Exhibitions
Military Memorabilia from Terry Gill
Currently On Exhibit at the Muswellbrook Library.
We are very privileged at the Muswellbrook Library to soon have on display an amazing exhibition of military memorabilia courtesy of a Shire local, Terry Gill.
This vast collection covers many conflicts. Leading up to ANZAC Day it is wonderful to be able to showcase these items in remembering our veterans. Be sure to take the time to come and have a look.
Lest We Forget
As Time Goes By…
Currently On Exhibit at the Muswellbrook Library.
The Muswellbrook Local & Family History Society presents this nostalgic collection of objects, from Kodak and Agfa box cameras to typewriters and a butter churner!
The majority of these items’ functions can now be done on a mobile phone… how time flies! Not the butter churner, though maybe there’s an app for that… Spark fond memories and explore these nostalgic wonders at Muswellbrook Library.
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
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.
Join us on Thursday 7 May for an extra special Mothers Day Story Time and Craft!
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.
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, 5 May and Tuesday, 19 May from 10AM.
NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 (NSS) as we come together to read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press.
NSS is one of the Australia’s most beloved annual reading events, bringing together millions of children, families, libraries, schools and early learning centres to share the same story, at the same time, right across Australia. NSS 2026 will take place on 27 May 2026 at 12:00pm AEST at Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries.
Cheer for Luna Roo as she finds her inner strength on the field in this energetic underdog story!
What’s on for Adults
AUTHOR TALK WITH GRANTLEE KIEZA
Join Grantlee Kieza as he discusses his latest book ‘Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur’!
Thursday 7 May 2026
From 2pm at Muswellbrook Library
Bookings are essential. Please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 or click the link below to secure your spot!
LAW WEEK ID SUPPORT SESSION – KEEPING YOUR IDENTITY SAFE
Learn how to spot a scam, run a credit check, understand cyber security and spend one-on-one time with the ID Support team in this FREE information session.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
From 10am at Muswellbrook Library
Bookings are essential. Please contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543 1913 to reserve your spot.
LIBBY READS WITH BEN HOBSON
Join Ben Hobson in conversation with author Amy Taylor as they discuss Amy’s simmering, provocative novel exploring the tensions between privilege, power and desire, ‘Ruins’.
This month’s session will be held on Tuesday, 26th May, at 7:30PM AEST
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Check out what’s on at our libraries during May!
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7 Ogilvie St,
Denman NSW 2328
Phone: (02) 6547 2208
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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 - closed
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126 Bridge Street,
Muswellbrook NSW
Phone: 02 6543 1913
Fax: 02 6543 1325
Email: Send us an email
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Monday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday— 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday— 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday— closed