Avalon Community Library is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this October!

Starting as a community initiative to serve the northern end of the peninsula, Avalon Community Library first opened its doors on Friday 28 October, 1983 with a small collection of 3,000 books donated by bookshops, authors and publishers. Today, the library houses more than 23,000 items that are shared across Northern Beaches Council Library Service.

Since its inception, Avalon Community Library has been a much-loved institution by community members. Operated by a dedicated library co-ordinator and 65 volunteers, the library provides a welcoming space to read, work and relax, and hosts a regular program of events including author talks and story time sessions.

Happy birthday Avalon Community Library! Here’s to 40 more years serving the Avalon community and beyond.

Avalon Community Library Historical Photo Exhibition

Saturday 30 September, 10am - 1pm
Sunday 1 October, 2 – 5pm
Room 2, Avalon Recreation Centre, 59A Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach
Free, no bookings required

Avalon Community Library are celebrating their milestone event with a photographic exhibition of the library throughout the years. A collection of photos and audio recordings of library patrons speaking about what the library means to them will be on display as part of the exhibition.  

Enquiries: 8495 5080 or avalonlibrary@ozemail.com.au

For further information about Avalon Community Library's history, please read more here: Avalon Community Library - Short History.