Library Services

Baby Bounce

Every Tuesday the Library holds Baby Bounce for the youngest members of our community.  Baby Bounce is designed for babies and their carers to have a space where they can enjoy singing nursery rhymes whilst introducing them to the library.  Each week a member of our team sings along to rhymes and encourages the little ones to join in with clapping, playing instruments, and whatever fun sounds they can sing. 

Baby Bounce is held from 11.00am-11.30am and is free.  

Story Time

Every Wednesday during the school term the Library holds Storytime for members of our community.  Come along for a delightful time of stories, music, and craft.  Storytime helps children develop language, pre-literacy and fine motor skills in a social environment.  

Storytime is held from 11.00am-12.00pm and is free. 

School Holiday Activities 

Over the NSW school holidays the Library holds events for school aged children.  Each session runs for about 1 hour.  Carers are required to be present at the Library during the sessions.  Our school holiday program will be promoted on the ‘What’s On’ page prior to the holidays commencing.  Bookings are essential. 

Maker's Space

Our Maker’s Space is a place to create, hold workshops, play games, and have fun!  Maker’s Space is available all day, to all members of the community.  If you are looking for a space to create your art, enjoy making your craft with your friends, have a friendly chess competition, this space is for you.  Maker’s Space can be designed to fit your needs.  Whether its for your local arts and craft group, school groups, afternoon fun with the kids, or a workshop, we are here for you.     

We always have craft, colouring, and board games out for the community.  We hold our School Holiday Programs in this space as well as Friday & Saturday Splat. The library has an exhibition space available for local artists and community groups to showcase their professionally presented work or topics of interest to the local community.

You can exhibit your items for up to 4 weeks and get exposure to a variety of community members and visitors.

Virtual Reality (VR)

Located in our Youth Space is our VR (virtual reality) headset.  Our VR headset will take you into an interactive 3-D sensory environment.  There are a variety of games you can chose from to enjoy this experience.  Bookings are you best option to reserve your space, during the school holidays and after school.   

Maker's Space

Our Maker’s Space is a place to create, hold workshops, play games, and have fun!  Maker’s Space is available all day, to all members of the community.  If you are looking for a space to create your art, enjoy making your craft with your friends, have a friendly chess competition, this space is for you.  Maker’s Space can be designed to fit your needs.  Whether its for your local arts and craft group, school groups, afternoon fun with the kids, or a workshop, we are here for you.     

We always have craft, colouring, and board games out for the community.  We hold our School Holiday Programs in this space as well as Friday & Saturday Splat. The library has an exhibition space available for local artists and community groups to showcase their professionally presented work or topics of interest to the local community.

You can exhibit your items for up to 4 weeks and get exposure to a variety of community members and visitors. 

Study

The Library has multiple places for student to learn.  We have desk available in quiet locations as well as computer stations available.  There is free wifi and bathrooms at the library.  

Computer Workstations

Edward River Library has 5 desktop computers available for the members of the community.  

Microsoft Office Suites

Each computer workstation is equipped with Microsoft Office Suites.  Included our Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. 

Be connected

To access a range of online resources and to start learning & discovering the online digital world,Click here.

Volunteer

Are you looking to gain experience volunteering in the Library?  Or maybe you are interested in giving some time back to the community.  We do not just need help shelving books, we are always looking for adults who are eager to gain experience supporting us during events, School Holiday activities and Friday/Saturday Splat. 

We know you are busy, and you do not need to commit to a regular schedule.  However, if you are interested in volunteering, we would be eager to have you join us. 

For more information on volunteering at the library, visit our volunteer with council page.

Click/Call & Collect

The library has developed a way for busy borrowers to stay entertained and keep reading.

Want to borrow a book but are limited in time? All you need to do is:

• Check the library’s online catalogue to see if the items you would like are available. You can also reserve items if they are currently on loan.
• Call or email the library and let the staff know what books you require.
• Staff will then select and bundle your loan and let you know when your items are ready for collection.
• Grab a library bag and go and collect!

Don't forget you can also access a wide range of digital resources and eCollections you can access online.

Printing/Scanning

The Library can print your documents via our computers or emailing the document to the library.  Copies are only printed whilst you are at the library.  We can print A3 or A4, black and white or colour copies.  Fees are charged at the time of printing.

You can access our scanner and send your document to yourself via our computers.  There is no charge for the scanning service.   

Inter Library Loans

If items are not available at Edward River Library, including books in your language, we are often able to borrow them from other libraries on your behalf through Inter-Library Loan. To request an item for Inter-Library Loan, Visit the library and fill in the request form.

Justice of the Peace

NSW Justices of the Peace (JP) volunteer their services at our libraries. As this service is performed by volunteers, we encourage you to contact the library branch before visiting with your documents to ensure that the JP is available.

You can ask a JP for the below services.

• witness a statutory declaration or affidavit (only valid for use within Australia)
• certify a copy of an original document.

Wellbeing

To find mental health support services locally and online, Click here.

Work from home/study

The Library has multiple sports throughout the Library to support work from home members of the community.  With free wifi, bathrooms, and coffee and tea for sale you can utilize our space for your work.  

Tech Support

We offer Tech Support every Thursday for members of our community.  Call the library with the support you need, and we will confirm if we can support, then book you in for support session on a Thursday.  Our team can offer support with simple tech questions; however, we cannot log into your device and use it, or compose a document on your behalf.

Local History/Genealogy

Edward River Library has a large collection of Local History books, files, photographs, family history, maps and newspapers. Tracing your family history can be an enthralling hobby.

The library holds resources that provide information on births, deaths and marriages in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland.

Visit the Deniliquin Genealogy Society Inc. website

Local History resources held by Deniliquin Library include;

• NSW State Archives Resources Kit
• Deniliquin History
• Deniliquin Pastoral Times Newspaper on microfilm:  1859—2023 (indexed to 1925)
• Deniliquin Cemetery Records
• Conargo Shire History
• Wanganella History
• Windouran Shire History
• Mathoura History (Redbank) 
• Convict, Immigration & Shipping Arrivals & Departures
• Birth, Deaths & Marriages (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS & WA)
• Pastoral Properties in Deniliquin Area

Computer Workstations

Edward River Library has 5 desktop computers available for the members of the community.  

Microsoft Office Suites

Each computer workstation is equipped with Microsoft Office Suites. Included our Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

Be connected

To access a range of online resources and to start learning & discovering the online digital world, Click here. 

Volunteer

Are you looking to gain experience volunteering in the Library?  Or maybe you are interested in giving some time back to the community.  We do not just need help shelving books, we are always looking for adults who are eager to gain experience supporting us during events, School Holiday activities and Friday/Saturday Splat. 

We know you are busy, and you do not need to commit to a regular schedule.  However, if you are interested in volunteering, we would be eager to have you join us. 

For more information on volunteering at the library, visit our volunteer with council page.

Books on Wheels

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE

Do you love to read, but have difficulty getting to the library, due to circumstances beyond your control?

Library staff select books, magazines and Audio Books (talking books) that volunteers deliver to your home on a monthly basis to library patrons who are unable to get to the library.

Friends or relatives can collect books and other items on your behalf.  These services are free to people unable to get to the library.

We have a good selection of Audio Books (CD) as well as books in large print for people who find ordinary print too small. 

Click/Call & Collect

The library has developed a way for busy borrowers to stay entertained and keep reading.

Want to borrow a book but are limited in time? All you need to do is:

• Check the library’s online catalogue to see if the items you would like are available. You can also reserve items if they are currently on loan.
• Call or email the library and let the staff know what books you require.
• Staff will then select and bundle your loan and let you know when your items are ready for collection.
• Grab a library bag and go and collect!

Don't forget you can also access a wide range of digital resources and eCollections you can access online.

Printing/Scanning

The Library can print your documents via our computers or emailing the document to the library.  Copies are only printed whilst you are at the library.  We can print A3 or A4, black and white or colour copies.  Fees are charged at the time of printing.

You can access our scanner and send your document to yourself via our computers.  There is no charge for the scanning service.   

Inter Library Loans

If items are not available at Edward River Library, including books in your language, we are often able to borrow them from other libraries on your behalf through Inter-Library Loan. To request an item for Inter-Library Loan, Visit the library and fill in the request form. 

Justice of the Peace

NSW Justices of the Peace (JP) volunteer their services at our libraries. As this service is performed by volunteers, we encourage you to contact the library branch before visiting with your documents to ensure that the JP is available.

You can ask a JP for the below services.

• witness a statutory declaration or affidavit (only valid for use within Australia)
• certify a copy of an original document.

Wellbeing

To find mental health support services locally and online, Click here. 

Tech Support

We offer Tech Support every Thursday for members of our community.  Call the library with the support you need, and we will confirm if we can support, then book you in for support session on a Thursday.  Our team can offer support with simple tech questions; however, we cannot log into your device and use it, or compose a document on your behalf.

Local history/Genealogy

Edward River Library has a large collection of Local History books, files, photographs, family history, maps and newspapers. Tracing your family history can be an enthralling hobby.

The library holds resources that provide information on births, deaths and marriages in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland.

Visit the Deniliquin Genealogy Society Inc. website

Local History resources held by Deniliquin Library include;

• NSW State Archives Resources Kit
• Deniliquin History
• Deniliquin Pastoral Times Newspaper on microfilm:  1859—2023 (indexed to 1925)
• Deniliquin Cemetery Records
• Conargo Shire History
• Wanganella History
• Windouran Shire History
• Mathoura History (Redbank) 
• Convict, Immigration & Shipping Arrivals & Departures
• Birth, Deaths & Marriages (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS & WA)
• Pastoral Properties in Deniliquin Area

Computer Workstations

Edward River Library has 5 desktop computers available for the members of the community.  

Microsoft Office Suites

Each computer workstation is equipped with Microsoft Office Suites.  Included our Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. 

Be connected

To access a range of online resources and to start learning & discovering the online digital world,Click here.

Volunteer

Are you looking to gain experience volunteering in the Library?  Or maybe you are interested in giving some time back to the community.  We do not just need help shelving books, we are always looking for adults who are eager to gain experience supporting us during events, School Holiday activities and Friday/Saturday Splat. 

We know you are busy, and you do not need to commit to a regular schedule.  However, if you are interested in volunteering, we would be eager to have you join us. 

For more information on volunteering at the library, visit our volunteer with council page.

Books on Wheels

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE

Do you love to read, but have difficulty getting to the library, due to circumstances beyond your control?

Library staff select books, magazines and Audio Books (talking books) that volunteers deliver to your home on a monthly basis to library patrons who are unable to get to the library.

Friends or relatives can collect books and other items on your behalf.  These services are free to people unable to get to the library.

We have a good selection of Audio Books (CD) as well as books in large print for people who find ordinary print too small. 

Click/Call & Collect

The library has developed a way for busy borrowers to stay entertained and keep reading.

Want to borrow a book but are limited in time? All you need to do is:

• Check the library’s online catalogue to see if the items you would like are available. You can also reserve items if they are currently on loan.
• Call or email the library and let the staff know what books you require.
• Staff will then select and bundle your loan and let you know when your items are ready for collection.
• Grab a library bag and go and collect!

Don't forget you can also access a wide range of digital resources and eCollections you can access online.

Printing/Scanning

The Library can print your documents via our computers or emailing the document to the library.  Copies are only printed whilst you are at the library.  We can print A3 or A4, black and white or colour copies.  Fees are charged at the time of printing.

You can access our scanner and send your document to yourself via our computers.  There is no charge for the scanning service.   

Inter Library Loans

If items are not available at Edward River Library, including books in your language, we are often able to borrow them from other libraries on your behalf through Inter-Library Loan.

To request an item for Inter-Library Loan, Visit the library and fill in the request form.

Justice of the Peace

NSW Justices of the Peace (JP) volunteer their services at our libraries. As this service is performed by volunteers, we encourage you to contact the library branch before visiting with your documents to ensure that the JP is available.

You can ask a JP for the below services.

• witness a statutory declaration or affidavit (only valid for use within Australia)
• certify a copy of an original document.

Wellbeing

To find mental health support services locally and online, Click here.