Hornsby Library Service celebrates 50 fabulous years 🎉

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Hornsby Shire Library Service is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

Opened in Hornsby on 29 April 1972, the service has gone from strength to strength, cementing its place in the hearts of residents.

Read more about its 50-year history, discover some very interesting fun facts, find out more about its focus for future generations and join us to celebrate in a rolling event series over the next 12 months.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the archives to celebrate fifty golden years of Hornsby Library. From the early days of the travelling library service through to the latest library refurbishment and beyond.

Travelling Library for boys and girls

Inside the library van

Did you know that Hornsby Library Service loans 1.2 million books every year? Or that in 1972, Watership Down was the most popular adult fiction book? Discover these and other interesting facts about Hornsby Library Service.

Lunch break on the library run

’Moaning Minna’ was the first travelling library van in 1943

The Discovery Space is now open at Hornsby Library where the next generation can explore their creativity and connect with new technology.

Commencing in our anniversary week, Hornsby Library Service will be holding a series of rolling events to celebrate its 50^th year. Join in and discover more.

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