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Description:
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The East Gippsland Shire Library was established in 1995 following the amalgamation of the five shires which had previously contributed to, and managed the East Gippsland Regional Library Service.
The East Gippsland Regional Library Service began in 1962, and originally comprised the Shires of Alberton, Bairnsdale, Omeo, Orbost and Tambo. In 1967, the Town of Bairnsdale separated from the Shire to later become the City of Bairnsdale. In 1969, the Shire of Alberton withdrew to become part of the Central Gippsland Regional Library Service.
The East Gippsland region is characterised by magnificent alpine and wilderness areas as well as the spectacular Gippsland Lakes. The region contains some of the most rugged and isolated areas in Victoria with the library service covering 21,056 square kilometres and having a population of approximately 38,000. The main centres are Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Orbost and Paynesville where permanent libraries are located. The library also operates a mobile library service which visits 42 sites throughout the region on a two weekly and six weekly schedule.
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