Broome Public Library is open and operating within the requirements of our COVID safe plan, for the safety of staff and the public.
The library has returned to normal operating hours:
Monday 10am to 5pm
Tuesday 10am to 7pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Thursday 10am to 7pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12 noon
Upcoming Events
Building Babies Brains
Join in some fun activities about how to build a healthy brain, strong relationships and understand the importance of language for your 0-3 year old.
Module 1 Early Brain Development Friday 7th May 2021 11am
This module looks at the development of brain wiring and the importance of healthy habits for mother and baby.
Module 2 Early Relationships Friday 14th May 2021 11am
This module covers the importance of language in a child's development and shows strategies for reading with your child.
Module 3 Oral Language Development Friday 21st May 2021 11am
This module explores secure connections with family members, emotional responses and regulation and building a child's executive function skills ready for life long learning.
Author Event
Author Barry Smith has written a number of books and is visiting the Kimberley. He is the author of the Kimberley Trilogy of Australian historical novels - For Freedom's Cause, Battle for the North & Kimberley Kill.
Come along to the library at 5.45pm Thursday 6th May.
For more information about Barry or his books, please go to
https://www.facebook.com/BarrySmithWordSpinner/
mBot coding & robotics workshops for kids.
Aimed at 8-10 year olds. Free. Limited places. Booking is for the ten week program.
Tuesday afternoons begins 27th April, then 4, 11, 18 & 25 May. 1. 8. 15. 22 & 29 June.
Each session starts at 4.30pm for approximately 1 hour.
Parent/caregiver must attend - a perfect opportunity for both generations to learn and share.
Ideally, kids should attend all 5 sessions to get maximum benefit from the workshop series.
Coding, programming and fun.
Call us on 9191 3477 for more information.
Bookings go live at 5pm 21st April at https://www.trybooking.com/BQSJY
Usual Children's Programs
All of our usual weekly children's programs will return for Term 2 2021, including:
- Toddler Rhyme Time on Mondays at 10.30am
- Story Time on Tuesdays at 10.30am
- Baby Rhyme Time on Fridays at 10.30am
- Lego Club Thursdays at 3.00 - 4.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you all.
E-resources
E-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and international films are all available for free from our e-resource services for library members. Call us for assistance or click here.
Tech help
As always, we’re happy to give a few tips for minor tech issues eg., setting up e-resource apps, how to use Skype to video call family, how to be e-smart and stay safe online. Call us on 9191 3477.
Stay in Touch
Follow the Broome Public Library’s Facebook page to keep up to date with all that we have to offer.
Broome Public Library staff continue to be available to assist you with research and general enquiries, and e-resource support, via phone 9191 3477 or via email on library@broome.wa.gov.au.