Collections

Items for Loan 

The library’s collection is divided into Adult, Teenage and Junior sections and includes fiction and non fiction books, magazines, music CDs, DVDs and talking books in various formats.  

Reference collections (not for loan)

Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias, bibliographies and a variety of other reference materials are located at each branch library.  Because they are not for loan, they are always available to access in the library branches.  

Local Studies collection (not for loan)

This collection contains printed material of social and historical significance to East Gippsland. The collection is located at Bairnsdale Library, but items can be requested for viewing at other branches.

The library also holds a collection of Hal Porter’s works.  

Sight Impaired Readers 

Large print books, talking book CDs and Playaways are available for sight impaired readers.

Suggestions for Purchase 

The library welcomes suggestions for the purchase of new items for the collection. “Suggestion for Purchase” forms are available at each branch. 

Parenting Collection

Each branch has a collection of parenting resources providing useful information (in print, DVD and pamphlet format) for parents and caregivers on various aspects of parenting.

It includes material that will help your child in day-to-day activities and help you answer tricky questions like "What's happening to my body?", "Where do babies come from?", "Does Dad still love me even though you got divorced?”  The collection also includes easy to share information on topics such as "Going to the hospital" or "Bullying".

Westerns

Both large print and regular collections have their westerns (cowboys) shelved separately.

Donations 

The library accepts donations of items published within the last two years, or items of any age that have local significance.