The Gundaroo Literary Institute is proudly owned and managed by the local community for the benefit of the community.

Situated in the heart of the village, the historic Gundaroo Literary Institute and Library building has been used by the community for over a century as the local library, a social centre, a literary retreat and a meeting space for public groups and trusts of the village. It is currently being used by the Gundaroo and District Historical Society and the Gundaroo Fire Brigade has been based on the rear of the property since the 1930s.

The property was gifted to the community by William Affleck in 1897 for its use. Since 2023, the ownership and management of the property has been Gundaroo Literary Institute Incorporated, a registered charity established for the purpose of preserving and maintaining the property for the benefit of the village. The principles of the original trust deeds were incorporated into the organisation’s new constitution keeping us true to the original intention of the gift.

New members are always welcome. If you wish to support one of the Gundaroo properties owned and managed by members of the community please contact us. Membership costs $10 per year.

More information on the history of the building can be found here.