Library
Our library collection includes over 1,780 books and a few
DVDs. In addition, we maintain current magazine
subscriptions to: Handwoven; Journal for Weavers,
Spinners and Dyers; Ply; Selvedge; Shuttle,
Spindle & Dyepot; Spin-off; VAV; Weft and Yarn.
All of these subscriptions are received as print copies
that may be borrowed.
We also hold incomplete print sets of Australian
Handspinner and Weaver; Complex Weavers Journal;
Interweave Knits, and Knitters.
Our major collecting areas are handspinning, loom and
off-loom weaving, tapestry weaving, and rug-making.
The minor collecting areas are (in alphabetical order)
basketry, dyeing, feltmaking, knitting, and textiles in general.
New additions to the library January - June 2026 PURCHASES 553.662 GUS Book of earth: a guide to ochre … 615.8515 COL Using textile arts and handcrafts in therapy with women 646.4 FUR Building patterns … designing clothing patterns 646.4 LAM Unfolding cloth: inspiration from historical textiles 677.3 EGB Art of washing wool, mohair and alpaca 677.71 QUE Rope … the backbone of civilization 746 BAR Textiles x art 746.12 WAL Listen to the wool 746.14 GAR Contemporary weaving in mixed media 746.14 WIN Enigma of shadow weave illuminated 746.27 LIG Passementerie 746.434 ROB Tunisian crochet workshop 746.44 HOS Universal stitches for weaving … and other fibre arts DONATIONS 391.3 CHI Children of the gods: dress and symbolism in China 667.26 DEA Wild colour … natural dyes 667.26 FOX Natural processes in textile art: … rust dyeing … 701.85 STC Secret lives of colour 746 IMP Text in textile art 746.092 JOH Retrospective exhibition … she who knits etc 746.14 FOX Wild weave 746.14 SCH Liftplan connection … Dobby looms … Photoshop 746.22 LOV Love lace 746.412 TAY Wild basketry 746.432 ATK Handknit romance: 22 vintage designs 746.432 KEE Poems of color: knitting in the Bohus tradition 746.432 ROW Whimsical hats
How to use the catalogue
The catalogue is online at the Library Thing website.This is a database listing the classified items in our library. The usual style setting for the catalogue is Member which lists the call number, a cover photo, keyword tags, title and author for each item.
The catalogue may be searched by author, title, keyword or Dewey Decimal number. Type a word or words into the box labelled Search this library located at the upper right of the screen, then click Search.
The results will indicate what items meet your search criteria. The catalogue is a listing only -- it does not and cannot include circulation information.
How to borrow
The library is available whenever our rooms are open to members. The library is closed to visitors during scheduled workshop sessions. Timetables for our many interest groups and meeting dates may be found in our calendar or on our Facebook and Instagram feeds.
Our library is self-service and runs on the honour system. When the library is open, members may borrow up to four (4) items for a one-month period with an additional one-month renewal possible (except for new items which may not be renewed) but only two (2) of these may be books or DVDs.
The maximum number of loans that a borrower may have checked out at any one time is:
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2 books/DVDs and 2 magazines, OR
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1 book/DVD and 3 magazines, OR
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4 magazines
To borrow, please clearly write your name and the day’s date on the card inside each item and put the card(s) in the orange box on the library desk. Returned materials should be placed in the blue box for library staff to card and shelve.
The library has been managed by a qualified librarian since 1989. The CSW committee sets an annual budget and members may suggest items of interest. To contact the librarian email cswlibrarian@gmail.com.