Discover our Library of Things

Explore our new collection of everyday items, party supplies, kitchen utensils and DIY tools.

Self-access service

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

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.

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.

Time to say thanks to Lake Mac’s unsung heroes

Published on 19 May 2025

More than 1500 volunteers making Lake Macquarie a better place have been hailed as the unsung heroes of their local communities.

Lake Mac Libraries hit the road with Creative Cart

Published on 13 May 2025

A new kind of library experience is rolling into town with the Creative Cart – a colourful, artistically-designed trailer packed with free resources, activities and services.

Tom Keneally heading to Lake Mac’s Write Here Festival

Published on 09 May 2025

Booker Prize-winning author Tom Keneally is set to headline this year’s Write Here Festival, to be held 16-18 May.

New library items prove some ‘Things’ are best off borrowed

Published on 08 April 2025

Want a baking tray with that book, or a disco light with that DVD? Lake Mac Libraries have you covered.

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.