About our Library
A short History of the library
Gilroy Catholic College was founded in 1980 with 12 staff members and 137 students enrolled in Year 7. The College now has some 131 staff members and approximately 1,355 students enrolled across Years 7 to 12.
The College has always had a dedicated library space for use by Staff and Students. Before the move to our beautiful current location, the Library was situated in the Upper G block building and was called the 'Kensell Resource Centre' named after Dr H G Kensell who was the College Board Chairman during the 1980's.
Our current library space was part of a new redevelopment on the College grounds that was completed in August 2016. The building which houses the Library is known as 'H Block' and also includes our Hospitality kitchen and several classrooms, including our computer lab, and study rooms.
Our IT specialists are also located in H8 within the Library space
On 25 May 2017, the library was officially blessed by The Most Reverend Vincent Long Van Nguyen and officially opened by Mr Greg Whitby and named The MacKillop Centre in honour of Saint Mary MacKillop.
what can Your library offer you?
Books
We have thousands of books available for loan, including Fiction, Graphic Novels, Manga, Non-Fiction, Biographies and Year 11 and 12 study resources.
study spaces
We have a range of study areas, including tables, booths, and also break-out rooms that can be booked for group study. Please speak to Library Staff if you would like to make a booking.
printers
We have 4 colour multi-function printers that are available for use by staff and students. By using your student ID card you can print, photocopy and scan documents to your email.
class sets
Students in Years 7 to 10 will on occasion be required to read Class-Set novels as part of the English curriculum and these are loaned out individually to students for longer periods than our fiction books.
games
We have several games that can be used in the library, including: UNO cards, playing cards, chess sets, tri-ominos, jigsaw puzzles, Monopoly, and Scrabble, just to name a few. We also have a giant Connect4 and chess set available for use everyday.
chess club
Over the years, the Gilroy Chess Competition has been fiercely fought and won by many students.
This competition is run by staff and senior students. Keep an eye out for the signs and also information during homeroom and daily messages when it starts up again. It is usually run during lunchtime.
a SAfe space to visit
Sometimes all we need is somewhere to feel safe and welcome, Gilroy Catholic College Library is this place.