Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Library Branches are now open! Our current opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Entry to Cessnock Library will be via the Vincent Street entrance only. Entry requirements are that anyone aged 16 and over must be double vaccinated and a digital or printed copy of vaccination will be required before entry.
Login to your Cessnock City Library account. Not a member? Click through to join.
Click and Collect/Call and Collect services will still be available once both branches reopen.
Discover our huge range of digital books, magazines, audiobooks, newspapers, databases and more!
Join us for online author talks and workshops.
Check out our exciting events and resources for kids of all ages.
Your stories are our history! Find out about our Local Studies Collection and more.
Published on 10 November 2021
Cessnock Library launches free app to provide members with easy access!
Published on 11 October 2021
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28 November 2021
The eSafety Commissioner is hosting free webinar presentations to help older Australians stay safer online. It’s our way of helping the 4 million older Australians keen to improve their computer skills, but want help addressing online safety concerns. Join us online to learn about the eSafety essentials. Bookings are limited so don’t miss out!
29 November 2021
Bring your baby to the library for a special story time of songs, and action rhymes with musical instruments and props. Introduce your baby to literacy in a close and friendly environment with lots of hugs and laughter. Rhymetime is held every Monday at 10am at Cessnock Library. Suitable for ages 0 -2 years - bookings are essential.
30 November 2021
Come along to Storytime. It’s free! It’s fun! It’s important! Children under six love being read to. It helps them develop their communication and language skills. Storytime is held every Tuesday at 10am at the Cessnock Library. Suitable for ages 2-6 years - bookings are essential.