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Welcome to Central West Libraries
Our Libraries at Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong and Orange are welcoming spaces for everyone.
Masks are no longer required in the library; we support your personal choice to wear, or not wear a mask. Hand sanitiser is available in our libraries.
Thank you for your kindness, patience and understanding during this challenging time for everyone in the community as we adapt to changes. Your support is much appreciated by the Library team.
Please enjoy all our online activities – 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.
Central West Libraries is a regional library service with branches at Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong and Orange.
FLOODING UPDATE
CENTRAL WEST LIBRARIES
Due to recent heavy rainfall and flooding MOLONG LIBRARY will remain closed until further notice.
Molong borrowers please retain your items, or alternatively you can return or borrow items at any of our Central West Libraries.
Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra and Orange libraries continue to operate their normal opening hours.
Information on flooding in Cabonne
Recollect Central West
A digital space to capture and share history, heritage and stories of Central West NSW.

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]
From the blog...
CWL Kids Summer Read – The Right Way to Rock
Meet award-winning Australian author, Nat Amoore at Central West Libraries – Blayney, Cowra, Forbes, Canowindra and Orange this school holidays – January 23 – 25. Join in the biggest Kids Summer Read in the Central West with the book The … Read more…