Berwick Mechanics' Institute Library

This is a selection of our recipe books - check out the whole collection for some culinary inspiration.

We will be closed on ANZAC Day, Saturday, April 25, 2026. We pay our respects to all those who have served our country in times of War. Lest We Forget.

A talk “The Social History of Mechanics' Institutes” will be presented by Heather Arnold, history enthusiast and formerly Local History Librarian. Heather will speak about the role played for over 180 years by Mechanics' Institutes in buildings from the humble to the splendid. Light refreshments to follow.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 2.00pm-4.00pm, 15 High Street, Berwick

Opening hours over Easter. Thursday, April 2 - open 9.30am to 5.00 pm. The Library will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We re-open Tuesday at 9.30am. Have a safe and happy Easter.

Stock up on some Picture books for the Easter holidays.

It's the first Friday of the Month Book sale! Come and find a bargain! Sale starts Friday, March 6th - 9.30am to 5.00pm and continues Saturday, March 7th - 9.30am to 12.30pm, and whatever is left on Tuesday, as we will be closed for the Labour Day Holiday om Monday.

Part of our display of books on Ellis Rowan for our talk today at 2pm. Still time to come and join us to hear about this wonderful artist.

Don't forget our talk next Wednesday, March 4, on artist Ellis Rowan.

Great photo of our building and High Street from the Antique Post Cards page.

No one likes Hillston ??
Moving on >> How about Berwick, High St. c 1908
Real photo post card - privately made possibly.
Wonderful streetscape here - running up the hill.
Clear photo to zoom into - all those names.
Generic back - just says Fred sent it to someone on 22/4/1909

We are delighted to announce that our first talk for 2026 will be presented by Paula Taylor on the artist, naturalist and explorer, Ellis Rowan (1848-1922). Light refreshments will follow the talk. Enquiries - 9707 3519.