About the libraries
Kempsey Shire Libraries include three branches across the Macleay Valley as well as a mobile library service.
We are a partner in the Mid North Coast Co-operative Library Service, which has been in operation since February 1980.
Information about Kempsey Shire
- Our shire has a population of 31,453 (ABS ERP 2023).
- We have 11,919 registered library members (2023/2024).
- The library has a total book stock, including print and e-books, of 57,581.
- There were more than 188,162 book borrowings during the year (2024).
To find out more about our collections and resources, please visit the Borrowing page.