Due to damage to our phone lines, the library is currently unable to receive phone calls or respond to emails. We apologise for the inconvenience.
 
The library is open and you can still borrow and return items.  However internet access and other computer services are not available within the library. (Click here to view our opening hours).

New Library Construction Update

The builders are planning on jackhammering the carpark this week: Tuesday 30th June - Friday 3rd July

We sincerely apologise for the noise.

To find out more about new library project, click here.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Scitech's Science Roadshow are bringing their Science Shows + Hands-on Activities to the Library on Monday 13th July, for 2 sessions, suitable for primary school aged children.
 
 
 
2pm Where is air? (recommended for lower primary children ie years 1-5)
How do we know that air is actually there
3:15pm Supercool. (recommended for upper primary children ie years 4 and up)
We'll take the temperature down to -196 celsius.
Bookings essential - contact the library.
 
 

Dad's Storytelling Session
A special session just for children and their dads, grandads, uncles, coaches, big brothers, mentors and other male role models. Saturday 18th July 10:30am. Ages 3 and up. To book, contact the library.
 
This special storytime is run in conjunction with the Thanks Dad! PhotoVoice Competition, co-coordinated by the Westcoast Early Years Group. It's easy to enter - just take a photo of a child or young person with their male role model.  Pick up your entry forms from the library or download from www.thanksdadphotos.org.au (click on the WA competition link).
 
 

GREAT NEWS!  The new library has been approved and construction is due to start on Monday 22nd June.
 
Unfortunately this means that the library carpark will be closed from Monday 15th June.

Disabled and short-term parking will be available at the front of the library on Leake St.
The library sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
 
To find out more about NEW LIBRARY, click here.
 
 

Tell us what you really think about...

The Express Checkouts

LIBRARY BLOG
Read a good book lately?? We'd love to hear about it...

Share your opinion of the books you read, by submitting a READER REVIEW on our new Library Blog. You can also read reviews by other library members, keep up to date with what's new at the library and add your own comments to existing reviews.

As well as books, we'd love to hear your reviews for magazines, DVDs, CDs or anything else you've borrowed from the library. All posts and comments to the blog will be eligible for BOOK-VOUCHER PRIZES.

Click here to visit our new Library Blog today!
 

Express Checkouts in the Library
 
Don't like to wait?

Try our express checkouts next time you're in the library. 

They're great if you just want to check some items out for yourself, and don't want to wait in a queue.

 
Read Choice magazine online!
The library has recently subscribed to Popular Magazines online database which allows you to read articles from hundreds of different magazines on a wide range of subjects.
 
You can read text articles from Choice, Women's Health, Men Health, Popular Mechanics, Vogue and New Scientist among others.

See our Online Databases page for other online information that the library provides.

 
Love Books?

Follow our Good Read Links to find  book-related websites.  Read book reviews, catch up on the latest book news and find out what other people are reading.
 
 
Looking for the latest books or dvds?

We've updated our new items list so that you can easily find the most recent items purchased by the library. You can search for the latest fiction, non-fiction, dvds, kids books and more on the New Books page.

Tips on using the library website
Would you like some tips on how to use the library website? Try downloading the following information sheets on how to:
1. Search the library catalogue; Search for DVDs CDs etc.
2. Reserve items; Request an inter-library loan; Check My Details.
3. View online databases; Browse online magazines.
4. Search Britannica Online; Browse fiction database Novelist.