History Illuminated Festival

Celebrate all things history this November across Lake Macquarie.

Windale Hub, bilyabayi

Windale Hub, bilyabayi is the city's newest state-of-the-art venue featuring modern and multi-purpose facilities.

Final chapter for late fees

We’ve officially closed the book on overdue fees at Lake Mac Libraries.

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Self-access service

A new self-access service is now available at multiple library branches.

Festival shines light on city’s rich history

Published on 01 November 2024

History buffs will be spoilt for choice over the next 10 days as one of the Hunter’s biggest retrospective festivals rolls out across Lake Macquarie.

Stan Grant set to headline History Illuminated

Published on 15 October 2024

Journalist, presenter and author Stan Grant will offer a glimpse behind the curtain of his illustrious four-decade career as part of this year’s History Illuminated Festival in Lake Macquarie.

BaRK takes bite out of nerves for young readers

Published on 28 August 2024

Canine companions are proving the paw-fect partners for primary school kids facing challenges with reading.

New Windale Hub throws out book on traditional library design

Published on 21 August 2024

The changing face of public libraries in Australia will be revealed on Saturday with the opening of the state-of-the-art Windale Hub, bilyabayi, in Lake Macquarie.

Final chapter for Lake Mac Libraries late fees

Published on 01 July 2024

Lake Mac Libraries is closing the book on late fees past and present in a bid to encourage more people to use the service, and to entice bookworms back to their local branch.

New hours for selected libraries

Published on 09 May 2024

Opening hours at Sugar Valley Library Museum, Charlestown Library and Toronto Library will change from 3 June 2024.

Masterchef champ Julie Goodwin to headline Write Here Festival

Published on 19 April 2024

Masterchef champion-turned-bestselling-author Julie Goodwin is set to headline this year’s Write Here festival in Lake Mac.

Operating hours over Easter long weekend

Published on 26 March 2024

All Lake Mac Libraries branches will be closed over the Easter long weekend.

Lake Macquarie to host Australia's first Fab Academy

Published on 05 January 2024

Lake Macquarie is set to host Australia’s first ‘Fab Academy’, drawing on a global network of knowledge to teach digital fabrication.