Welcome to Central West Libraries

From Monday 11 October visitors to our libraries are required to show proof of vaccination. We can help you to download your COVID-19 Digital Certificate to your device or print it out. Those under 16 years must be accompanied by a double vaccinated adult from their household.

Please note signing-in, mask wearing, physical distancing and hygiene rules still apply. 

Thank you for your kindness, patience and understanding during this challenging time for everyone in the community as we adapt to the changing NSW Public Health Orders Roadmap. Your support is much appreciated by the Library team.

Please enjoy all our online activities – CWL Lucky Dip, Story Box Library, author talks, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines through Borrowbox, Indyreads and Libby, and stream movies: Kanopy Kids, Kanopy and Beamafilm. Access these services on your own device anywhere anytime using your CWL Membership Card.  If you need assistance with your membership, please call us on 6393 8132. Thank you.

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Central West Libraries is a regional library service with branches at Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong and Orange. 

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The CWL app is live!

Download the new Central West Libraries app to streamline your library experience.

Available on your phone or tablet, the app brings the library to you!

Download now by searching for Central West Libraries in your app provider, or visit one of our branches, call on 6393 8132 or email us at [email protected]

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News and events

We wish to inform you that our Orange Readers and Writers Festival for 2021 has been cancelled due to the uncertainty created by COVID-19 cases, restrictions and regulations. The Orange Readers and Writers Festival will be held on Saturday 6 August in 2022 at the Hotel Canobolas with a fantastic line up of authors planned. Save the date!!

To keep up to date with the latest library news and events please follow Central West Libraries on the blog, facebook, instagram or check Eventbrite.com (click on events button) for event listings.