Borrow from the library

Access items locally, statewide, or online via our website or the Libraries Tasmania app. Find out more about borrowing.

New Release Express Service

Home Library Service

Find the information you want

Research and information resources locally and online

Family history resources and support

Need help? Ask us!

Family History research help in the library every second Wednesday 12:30pm – 4:00pm, contact us to make a booking

Computers and the internet

Free public access to our computers and Wi-Fi.
Need help with technology? Ask about our scheduled programs or talk to us to organise support from one of our trained volunteers.

Space to study, research or read

People of all ages and interests have access to flexible spaces to feel

welcome as an individual or for a group activity

Co-located Services

Service Tasmania

Activities for preschool kids

Storytime Tuesdays 10:30am – 11:00am

Rock and Rhyme Wednesdays 10:30am – 11:00am

Rock and Rhyme Thursdays 10:00am – 10:30am

Bookings open 24 hours prior via Eventbrite or call (03) 6165 5493

Activities for School Kids

Bookings via Eventbrite or call (03) 6165 5493

Regular sessions and school holiday activities including: craft, Lego and more

Activities for young people

Free Wi-Fi and access to computer and study spaces, homework resources

Activities for adults

See our What’s On (PDF) newsletter and book via Eventbrite

• Digital Help @Glenorchy
• Coffee, Cake and Computers
• English Conversation group Beginner and Intermediate
• Friday Film Club
• Knitting Group

Help with reading, writing and maths

Talk to one of our literacy coordinators

Phone: (03) 6165 5494 or 0417 098 682 or ask when you visit

Learner Licence Assistance Program

First Gear do you need support to sit for a Car, Motorcycle or Heavy Rigid Learner Licence test?  This free program helps you learn the road rules and prepare for the test.  To make an appointment talk to a staff member or call us on (03) 6165 5494

Meeting rooms

Contact us to book one of our meeting rooms, Room 1 (seats up to 60), Room 2 (seats up to 20), Room 3 (seats up to 10), Room 4 (seats up to 10)

Volunteer with us

Help others to use computers and other technologies

Reading, writing and maths skills support for others

Help in the library

Library courier

Contact us for more information