Berwick Mechanics' Institute Library

07/06/2026

We are closed on Monday, June 8, 2026 for the King's Birthday holiday. We re-open on Tuesday at 9.30am.

05/06/2026

Thank you to the Berwick Opportunity Shop for their donation and for their on-going support since 1992. We are very grateful to them and they do so much wonderful work for the community.

This morning Diane and Sharon handed over our donation cheque to the Berwick Mechanics Library. Welcomed here by Debbie, Maurice and Lyn.
We have donated to the library for many years. Since 1992!

18/05/2026

This is a selection of our recipe books - check out the whole collection for some culinary inspiration.

24/04/2026

We will be closed on ANZAC Day, Saturday, April 25, 2026. We pay our respects to all those who have served our country in times of War. Lest We Forget.

09/04/2026

A talk “The Social History of Mechanics' Institutes” will be presented by Heather Arnold, history enthusiast and formerly Local History Librarian. Heather will speak about the role played for over 180 years by Mechanics' Institutes in buildings from the humble to the splendid. Light refreshments to follow.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 2.00pm-4.00pm, 15 High Street, Berwick

01/04/2026

Opening hours over Easter. Thursday, April 2 - open 9.30am to 5.00 pm. The Library will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We re-open Tuesday at 9.30am. Have a safe and happy Easter.

27/03/2026

Stock up on some Picture books for the Easter holidays.

05/03/2026

It's the first Friday of the Month Book sale! Come and find a bargain! Sale starts Friday, March 6th - 9.30am to 5.00pm and continues Saturday, March 7th - 9.30am to 12.30pm, and whatever is left on Tuesday, as we will be closed for the Labour Day Holiday om Monday.

04/03/2026

Part of our display of books on Ellis Rowan for our talk today at 2pm. Still time to come and join us to hear about this wonderful artist.

25/02/2026

Don't forget our talk next Wednesday, March 4, on artist Ellis Rowan.