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's normal operating hours are:
Monday 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Tuesday 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Thursday 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm.
New Projects
Thanks to a fabulous CHART grant, the Broome Public Library has been allocated funding for our "Who Lived Where In Old Broome?" project.
We have used the funds to purchase an overhead scanner to digitise the Shire of Broome's old rate books (dating back to 1930) and a display cabinet to showcase these old volumes, which provide a fantastic insight into Broome's yester-year.
Thank you AMaGA.
Supported by the Australian Government’s Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program
Upcoming Events
Upcoming School Holiday Program - (subject to change).
Ocean Star was a popular children's television series in 2003, that was filmed in Broome. Many Broome locals (including now famous Mark Coles-Smith) acted in the series, and viewers will enjoy spotting favourite Broome locations.
Trent and Dylan Steadman are city kids who are sent by their mother to live with their father in a small seaside town. They struggle to make friends with the local kids. Trent meets Swampy, an old pearl diver who tells him about a priceless cluster of pearls known as the 'Ocean Star' that he claims were lost when his boat sunk in a cyclone forty years ago. The quest for the treasure sends Trent and the kids on an exciting and dangerous adventure.
We will be showing one or two episodes from the series each weekday, between 4th and 13th July. Bring the kids and enjoy!
Usual Children's Programs
Our usual programs will recommence for Term 3 2022, on Monday 18th July 2022 (and will break for the WA school holidays), including:
- Toddler Rhyme Time on Mondays at 10.30am;
- Story Time on Tuesdays at 10.30am;
- Baby Rhyme Time on Fridays at 10.30am; and
- Lego Club Thursdays at 3.00 - 4.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Additional Children's Programs
Hooked On Books for Year 1 students
Broome Scratchers
Programs for Adults
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.