Lake Macquarie Adventures for Kids

Discover Lake Macquarie's new children's picture book. Available now at Lake Mac Libraries.

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.

Join the library

Become a Lake Mac Libraries member today and gain access to a huge range of resources, services and activities.

Events and programs

Find out what's happening across our libraries.

Access your E-Library

Select from our wide range of eBooks, Audio Books, eMagazines, Comics and free music.

Search our collection

Explore our extensive online catalogue of more than 120,000 books, DVDs, CDs and magazines.

Download the library app

Access your favourite resources anytime, anywhere with the Lake Mac Libraries app. Download for free today.

Self-access service

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

Little Libraries make reading magic for preschoolers

Published on 04 December 2024

A NSW-first program is set to tackle low literacy rates by putting more books in the hands and minds of preschool children.

Christmas and New Year operating arrangements for Lake Mac Libraries

Published on 04 December 2024

Find out the Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 operating arrangements for Lake Mac Libraries.

New book takes young readers on Lake Mac adventures

Published on 15 November 2024

Shrinking the iconic Fernleigh Track from 15km to just 60cm was just one of the challenges Illustrator Chrissy McYoung faced when bringing to life a new book showcasing Lake Macquarie and all its splendour.

Partial closure across our libraries

Published on 13 November 2024

All Lake Mac Libraries branches will be closed from 9am to 1:30pm on Thursday 28 November for a staff development day.

Final chapter for Lake Mac Libraries late fees

Published on 05 November 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.

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.

BaRK takes bite out of nerves for young readers

Published on 01 November 2024

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

Stan Grant set to headline History Illuminated

Published on 01 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.

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.