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What’s on in May!?
May 2025Welcome 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 Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries have a range of activities and resources for all ages, including our new Coding Club at Denman Library and an exhibition from the Muswellbrook Shire Local and Family History Society! 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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National Simultaneous StorytimeNational Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. The National Simultaneous Storytime book for 2025 is The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. Muswellbrook Library will be hosting a special Story Time session on Wednesday, May 21st. Please arrive from 10:45am for an 11am start. Group bookings are essential. Contact Muswellbrook Library on 6543-1913. This inclusive activity is open for children ages 0-5 years. Please contact our Muswellbrook Branch if you would like to discuss any supports for your family prior to attending. |
Exhibitions
Photography Exhibition
May 1 – May 31
Throughout May the Muswellbrook Shire Local and Family History Society are displaying a variety of photos to celebrate the history of Muswellbrook.
This collection of images includes civic buildings, hotels, commercial buildings, churches and historic properties in the Muswellbrook Shire.
Visit Muswellbrook Library today and explore the history of our Shire.
What’s on for Children
STORY TIME AND BABY RHYME TIME
Join us weekly at our story time and rhyme sessions filled with stories, song and creativity.
MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS
Baby Rhyme Time: Monday mornings at 10:00AM – 10:45AM
Story Time and Craft: Thursday mornings at 10:00AM – 11:00AM
DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSIONS
Rhyme Time sessions will run weekly on Mondays from 10:00AM.
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
Join in on Lego building challenges that will make you think outside the box and push your building skills to the limit. Bookings are essential.
MUSWELLBROOK LIBRARY’S SESSIONS
Muswellbrook Library’s Lego Club is held on the first and third Mondays of each month.Mondays, May 5 and 19 from 3:45PM to 4:45PM.
DENMAN LIBRARY’S SESSION
Denman Library’s Lego Club is held on the third Tuesday of each month.Tuesday, May 20 from 3:20PM to 4:20PM.
Contact your local branch for more information.
Suitable for ages 6 – 12 years.
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 Tuesdays, May 6 and 20 from 10AM.
CREATIVITY CLUB AT DENMAN LIBRARY
Come along to Denman Library for a social and interactive session where you will create and collaborate on arts and crafts projects.
Bookings are recommended for preparation of supplies.
Mondays May 5 and 19 at 3:20PM to 4:00PM
Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Siblings are welcome.
CODING CLUB AT DENMAN LIBRARY
Learn how to code using a range of technology in these interactive monthly sessions at Denman Library.
Bookings essential.
Sessions will be held monthly on the second Monday of each month.
Sessions will commence on Monday May 12 at 3:20PM to 4:20PM
Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Siblings are welcome.
Hosted In partnership with the STEM Innovation Lab.
What’s on for Adults
BEN’S BOOK CLUB
Join Ben Hobson in conversation with author Riley James to discuss her debut novel, ‘The Chilling’, a compelling winter thriller filled with icy twists.
This month’s session will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, 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
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
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.
Deliveries will be made on May 13th and 27th.
For full details or to register visit our website.
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!
Please note: During working hours—For all after hours enquiries, visit our contact page
Latest News
Temporary changes to Denman Library opening hours
Commencing Monday 16 June, Denman Library will have adjusted hours on Mondays and Fridays. Temporary Opening Hours:Monday | 10:00am–1:00pmTuesday | 2:00pm–4:30pmWednesday | ClosedThursday | 10:30am–2:00pmFriday | 10:00am–1:00pmSaturday & Sunday | ClosedAll...
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7 Ogilvie St,
Denman NSW 2328
Phone: (02) 6547 2208
Email: Send us an email
Hours
Monday — 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday — 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday — closed
Thursday - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Friday - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday - closed
Sunday - closed
126 Bridge Street,
Muswellbrook NSW
Phone: 02 6543 1913
Fax: 02 6543 1325
Email: Send us an email
Hours
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