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Hat Head mobile library van

03 March 2026

Hold on to your hats! The library outreach van is pulling up in Hat Head every Tuesday fortnight.

Good for the Hood @HOME Events

03 March 2026

Council is excited to share we are participating in Good for the Hood's @ HOME program, a free online sustainability education program which is available from the comfort of your own home or in person at the Kempsey Shire Library.

Crescent Head mobile library van

04 March 2026

Book lovers in Crescent Head get ready! The library outreach van is cruising your way every Wednesday fortnight.

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Latest news

Introducing Baby Bounce PLUS!

Published on 17 February 2026

We are excited to share Kempsey Shire Library will be adding additional Baby Bounce events to our calendar as of Wednesday 25 February 2026. Baby Bounce PLUS will include support from specialist nurses and guest presenters from Child and Family Health Services.

Big Summer Read Wrap-Up Party

Published on 11 February 2026

A big thank you goes to all the kids, young adults and their helpers who participated in our Big Summer Read program. Learn more about how we celebrated here!

That’s a wrap on School Holiday fun at the Library

Published on 09 February 2026

Local libraries are a great way of finding free, fun and educational activities for the young people in your life, which is especially helpful during the school holidays. Here is a wrap on what we had running during the Christmas School Holidays in 2025.

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