Tomaree Library and Community Centre
Venue Address: Tomaree Library and Community Centre, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
Phone number: 02 4988 0670
Email Address: tomareel@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Opening Hours:
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
9am to 2pm, Saturday
End of year closures:
CLOSED – 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive
Fax: 02 4988 0224
Tomaree Library is located adjacent to the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre. A meeting room, study rooms, an external courtyard and many comfortable chairs and lounges are available for reading and relaxation. The library offers a full range of services including free Internet and Wi-Fi access as well as photocopying, scanning, printing and faxing.
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Community Centre
The Community Centre (TLACC) is a multi-purpose venue housing the Tomaree Library, as well as 6 meeting or function rooms that can accommodate from 2 to 100 people. In the heart of Salamander, the Centre is surrounded by parking and is just a short walk from public transport.
A range of permanent and casual tenants, groups, services and activities operate from the Centre on a regular basis. These include library, recreation and social activities, healthy lifestyle, spiritual, educational, cultural and hobby groups.
- View Port Stephens Council Fees and Charges for room hire rates.
- View more detailed room specifications for our Library and Community Centre.
- View Tomaree Library and Community Centre Brochure (PDF 857.3 KB)
Tomaree Library is proudly home to a Pink Box free period pack dispenser for women and girls in need. Find out more at sharethedignity.org.au
Community Facility Hire
To ensure our community halls remain in good condition, hirers are asked to complete an Application for Facility Hire and abide by the Terms and Conditions of Facility Hire.
The following groups and services currently operate from the Tomaree Library and Community Centre.
Casual tenants
Aware Super | Bay Fit Seniors Fitness Classes | Eco Network |
| Fellowship of Australian Writers | Knitting Katter group | Kirkwood's Institute of Karate |
| Mad Monday Quilters | Mambo – Wanda Wetland Reserves and Landcare Committee | Max Employment |
Meditate in Newcastle | Multi-cultural Social group | |
Seaside Singers | Yoga | |
Zumba Fitness |
Permanent tenants
| Care of Port Stephens Youth (COPSY) and jupiter | Meals on Wheels | Port Stephens FM |
| Port Stephens Historical Society | Port Stephens Library | Salamander Child Care Centre |
Tomaree Family History Group Nelson Bay | Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre |