First Nations Information

Dhumaan ngayin ngarrakalu kirraanan barayidin

We remember and respect the Ancestors who cared for and nurtured this Country.

Ngarrakalumba yuludaka bibayilin barayida baaduka

It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters.

Lake Macquarie City Council dhumaan Awabakala ngarrakal yalawaa, yalawan, yalawanan

Lake Macquarie City Council acknowledges the Awabakal people and Elders past, present and future.

Our Libraries

Aboriginal people of the Awabakal nation have lived in the Lake Macquarie area for more than 8000 years. The name Awabakal is derived from the Lake, meaning people of the calm surface.

In 2021, in partnership with Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre, Council introduced cultural names for all of our libraries to recognise the City’s indigenous heritage.

As part of this, our libraries will now be known as Lake Mac Libraries, kawumalyikilba. The word kawumalyikilba means "gathering place" in Awabakal.

The cultural information for each individual branch – including audio interpretations - is available below.

Wording by Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre.

Belmont Library, ngarrabangba

Belmont Library is located in the Belmont central business district, close to schools, TAFE campus and public transport

Cardiff Library, kuram

One of our newest relocated libraries, Cardiff Library, kuram is located on the bottom level of Cardiff’s shopping centre, enabling a 'one-stop shop' atmosphere for your convenience

Charlestown Library, walyamayi

Charlestown Library is our largest and busiest library, refurbished with a dynamic children’s area mural

Morisset Library, bawarramalang

Situated at the foothills of the Watagans, Morisset Library is conveniently close to public transport and to the shopping centre.

Redhead Community Library, bunjibanyal

Redhead Community Library has a meeting room available for hire
This is a small facility.

Speers Point Library, milyaba

Situated adjacent to Council‘s Administration Building, Speers Point Library also includes local history resources for visitors to explore.

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari is the City's newest facility located in Cameron Park.

Swansea Library, kariyawangba

Positioned in the Swansea Centre, the library is located in a joint facility with the SEEN@Swansea exhibition space

Toronto Library, tirrabiyangba

Overlooking spectacular lake views, Toronto Library is one of our largest libraries.

Wangi Library Creative Hub, wanji wanji

Wangi Library Creative Hub is a small community hub situated in the Main Street of Wangi Wangi.

Windale Hub, bilyabayi

The Windale Hub is home to the city's newest library along with a community hall, function spaces and the Fab Lab.