The local history collection has printed material of social and historical significance to East Gippsland. Items are not available for loan.

It is located in the Local Studies Room upstairs at Bairnsdale Library.  An elevator is available. Items can be requested for viewing at other branches.

Search our Local History Database

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Parenting Collection

Parenting resources provide useful information (in print, DVD and pamphlets) for parents and carers on 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".

• ‍Parenting Resource Collection 

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Gender Equality Resources

We have a selection of gender equality resources suitable for children.

These resources provide useful ways for parents and educators to introduce gender equality to children from a young age.

Educators can also borrow a Gender Equality Resource Kit which has books, information and lesson plans that can be used by in classrooms.

• Gender Equality Resources Brochure

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Giant Books and Puppet Kits

This collection is available for loan by community organisation members including schools and childcare centres.

The collection includes book and puppet kits, giant books, traditional puppet kits and nursery rhyme puppet kits.

• ‍Giant Book and Puppet Kit Catalogue

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Science Discovery Boxes available for loan

Are your little ones curious about the world? Do they want to know more about the night sky, or how sound travels? We’re excited to announce that library members can now borrow one of 17 different Science Discovery Boxes – themed, age appropriate science and nature kits.

• Science Discovery Boxes Catalogue

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• If you can't find the item you're looking for in our collection, you can request to borrow it from another library through an interlibrary loan
• Complete the online form (https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forms/inter-library-loan-request-books) to place your request
• All interlibrary loans incur a $4.10 charge which is payable upon collection of the item.
• In the event that an item is only available at a state, national, academic or special library, we will contact you before proceeding as higher charges apply.

Selected titles are available as sets of eight for book clubs. A special membership application is needed from a club member in order to borrow the set.

• Book Club set list

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We welcome your suggestions for the purchase of new items or ideas or recommendations for a library program or event.

• ‍Library Suggestion Form

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Donations

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

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Save money and reduce your household energy use with our Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kits.

Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is a simple but effective way to cut carbon emissions, combat climate change, and lower your energy bills.

Borrow one of our Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kits and start making a difference today.

The kit includes:

Energy Saving Thermometer – Check if your hot water, rooms, fridge, and freezer are running at optimal energy efficiency.

Water-Flow Rate Measuring Cup – Measure the water usage of your taps and shower in litres per minute.

Power-Mate Lite Energy Meter – Track power consumption by devices to pinpoint the sources of high energy bills.

Thermal Imaging Camera – Identify hot and cold spots in your home to find areas with missing insulation, draughts, or inefficient appliances.

Each kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions, including how to interpret your results and suggestions for improvement.

These kits are free to borrow from any East Gippsland Shire Library and come in a convenient carry case. All you need is a library membership (it's free to join!).

Browse the library catalogue to reserve or borrow your kit today.