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Author talk | Sharyn Munro

02 February 2023

Meet award winning author Sharyn Munro in person. In this author talk Sharyn will talk about 'Peeping through my fingers', her collection of short stories, some funny, some poignant, but always perceptive.

Seniors Festival | Beeswax Wraps Workshop

04 February 2023

SOLD OUT. Create reusable beeswax wraps that prolong the life of produce and reduce your reliance on single use plastics.

Free film screening of 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'

07 February 2023

SOLD OUT. A free film screening at Kempsey Library of this comedy adventure film starring Sam Neill. A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
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Happy Library Shelfie Day

Published on 25 January 2023

Today’s the day to take a ‘shelfie’ to show your love for books! It’s a day to be clever with your favourite book covers.

Money goals 2023

Published on 10 January 2023

If you’re keen to manage your finances better or watch your savings grow in 2023, we’ve got a top list of books available that might be a great place to start.

Kempsey Shire Libraries holiday hours

Published on 22 December 2022

Kempsey Shire Libraries will be closed from 12noon December 24, 2022 and repoening 10am January 3, 2023.
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Newly refurbished Kempsey Library

The newly refurbished Kempsey Library is now open. We hope to see you soon.

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