Libraries
There are three Libraries within Narrabri Shire. They are located in Wee Waa, Narrabri and Boggabri.
Membership to any of the Council Libraries is free of charge.
Anyone who is over 18 years of age can join the library. If you are under 18 but would like to become a member, you will need your parent/s to sign the card on your behalf. Before signing the membership agreement you will be required to read the terms and conditions of membership and agree to abide by them.
Locations and hours of operation
Narrabri
Location: 8 Doyle Street Narrabri.
Phone: 02 6792 3336
The Narrabri library is open 6 days a week, please see hours below. Narrabri library is taking book returns via onsite chutes.
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Monday
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9.30am - 5.00pm
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Tuesday
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9.30am - 5.00pm
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Wednesday
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9.30am - 5.00pm
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Thursday
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9.30am - 5:00pm
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Friday
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9.30am - 5.00pm
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Saturday
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9:30am - 12noon
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Wee Waa
Location: 106 Rose Street, Wee Waa.
Phone: 02 6795 3064
The Wee Waa library is opened 6 days a week, please see hours below. Wee Waa library is taking book returns via onsite chutes.
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Monday
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10.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
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Tuesday
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10.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
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Wednesday
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10.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
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Thursday
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10.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
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Friday
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10.00am - 5.00pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm)
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Saturday
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10.00am - 12.00pm
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Boggabri
Location: 82 Wee Waa Street, Boggabri.
Phone: 02 6743 4281
The Boggabri library is opened 3 days a week, please see hours below. Boggabri Library book returns will only be accepted on Tuesday and Friday via return trolley which will be available at the library entrance.
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Tuesday
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10:30am - 4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm)
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Friday
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10:30am - 4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm)
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Saturday
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9.30am - 12.00pm
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Library Services
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Narrabri Shire Libraries, together with NSW Health and United Way, are thrilled to announce the start of the early literacy program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. All children born after 1 January 2022 and residing in the Narrabri Shire, will receive a FREE book each month until they are 5 years old. To register, simply complete the enrolment form below, check with your Child and Healthcare Nurse or at one of the three Narrabri Shire Libraries at Wee Waa, Boggabri and Narrabri. The program will be officially launched at the Narrabri Library on 14 February 2022.
Library Catalogues
Narrabri Shire Library catalogues are now available on-line!
Narrabri Shire Libraries are a part of the Central Northern Regional Library. Central Northern Regional Library have an on-line catalogue available for all libraries in the local area. This includes the libraries of Narrabri, Wee Waa and Boggabri.
Click on the following link to view the on-line catalogue: www.cnl.nsw.gov.au
To order a book
Click on the Search and Reserve tab on the left hand side of the page, then to search for a particular book and specify the library holding the item, please choose click on the "Advanced" tab.
Further information on Narrabri Shire Libraries can be found at the Central Northern Regional Library Website: www.cnl.nsw.gov.au.
Narrabri Shire Libraries Home Delivery Service
Home Library Service once a month is now available in the following towns and villages - Bellata, Boggabri, Gwabegar, Narrabri, Pilliga and Wee Waa!
This is a monthly delivery service based on the personal preference of the borrowers. The Home Library Service allows library members to borrow books, large print books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and magazines while remaining at home.
Pop Up Mobile Library Service
The Narrabri Shire Mobile Library is coming to a town near you in 2023!
The mobile library van will facilitate the delivery of library services and programs to outlying townships such as Bellata, Gwabegar, and Pilliga once a month.
Library services and programs will include internet & computer access, device & technology advice, printing & scanning services, JP Service, and brain training groups.
Registered members will benefit from home library deliveries and a wide selection of items that can be browsed and borrowed. The mobile library van will offer the kids Baby Rhyme Time and Storytimes.
Be sure to follow Narrabri Shire Libraries to stay up to date!
Public Internet Access & Printing
Public computers with internet access are available at all the Shires libraries. Residents are advised to book ahead to ensure that the machine is available.
Internet access is available free of charge at all the Shires libraries. There are 12 public internet machines at Narrabri, 6 at Wee Waa and 3 at Boggabri.
Printing, scanning, faxing and photocopying is available at a small charge.
Contact the relevant Library for more information.