Library Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

Visiting Children's Authors

The fabulous Frané Lessac and Mark Greenwood will be in Broome presenting sessions to school students as part of our Children's Book Week celebrations.  

We extend an invitation to home school families to attend our sessions.  Please contact Lesley at the library for suitable session options.

Thanks to CBCA WA for a grant which has made these events possible.

Monday 1 September to Thursday 4 September 2025
Broome Public Library

Image description - two authors stand either side of a donkey, one holds a book.

 

Spring Into Water Safety Story-Time

Join us for a special free story-time at 10am Tuesday 2 September.

Water safety is one of the most important lessons for our children, and this session will use a story, songs and fun to share important water safety messages.

Image description - states spring safe story-time in fun font and little characters.

 

 

Women's Financial Wellbeing

As part of our Women's Health Week promotions, Commonwealth Bank Broome staff will be presenting a Women's Financial Wellbeing seminar.

Tuesday 2 September 11am - 12pm 
Broome Public Library

Bookings encouraged. Nibbles provided.

Booking Here

 

Regional Tech Hub

Rachael and Georgia from Regional Tech Hub will be available in the library, for members of the public to drop in for assistance with internet or phone setup, troubleshooting and exploring connectivity options.

Saturday 6 September 2025 9am to 11.45am

 

 

Get More From Your NBN - Connectivity Drop-in

Find out how you can get more from your NBN connection.

Drop in and chat with Hailey from NBN, who will be set up in the library.  

Monday 8 September 3 - 5pm
Tuesday 9 September 5 - 7pm 
Broome Public Library

 

Author Q&A Event with Shane Howard

An unforgettable opportunity to learn about the writing process with the well known Australian poet, singer songwriter from Goanna.

Free event!

Thursday 18 September 2025 5.15pm - 6.30pm
Broome Public Library

Book Here

 

School Holiday Program - Festival Fun!

Keep the kids entertained for the school holidays with our daily activities.

Free events!  Details to come soon.

Tuesday 29 September to Friday 10th October
Broome Public Library

Bookings may be required for some events.

 

'Ghosts of Yilagun' Book Launch

Celebrating the official launch of Kim Courtenay's latest book "Ghosts of Yilagun".

An eclectic collection of fishing tales and anecdotes from a well-known Broome local. 

Copies will be available for purchase from the author. 

Tuesday 30 September 2025 5.30 - 6.30pm

 

 

Learn more about aged care at Broome Public Library

Broome Public Library is partnering with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) in a community engagement initiative to raise awareness about changes to aged care. These changes – known as the aged care reforms – will improve aged care in Australia now and into the future.

Visit the aged care information hub located in Broome Public Library for the next few months to learn about aged care.

 

 

Switch Your Thinking - Energy Audit Kit

Available for loan from Broome Public Library.

More information is available at Switch Your Thinking - Energy

 

Regular Programs for 2025   

Regular Programs for Adults

(More information below)

• School Holiday Programs: daily event, for school aged children during the April, July & October holidays. Details available from the library or on our Facebook page.
• Hooked on Books: Reading incentive program for Year 1 students. (Scroll down for more information)
• Bookish Play - the Deadly Way (previously called Little Bubba Yarns), First Nations Storytime Progam: Wednesdays. 10am
• Computer/Technology Help Sessions: Free. Please contact the library on 9191 3477.
• Corrugated Lines – A Festival of Words: Every August. Details available from the library or on our Facebook page.
• Book Swap or Buy:  Second-hand book swap or buy - shelves at the Library entrance.
• Jigsaw Swap: Free to loan.
• Board Games: Free to use in the Library only.
• Author/Speaker Events: Irregular events will be advertised in the Library or on our Facebook page.
• Public meeting space: Please contact the Library on 9191 3477.
• Tech Help Tuesdays (to get you started online): Every Tuesday 5-7pm, drop-ins welcome. (Scroll down for more information)

• Monthly Book Chat: The last Thursday of the month 5:15pm - 6:00pm (Scroll down for more information)

Movie Night (free)

Every 2nd Tuesday evening.  See our Facebook page for up-to-date movie information.

 

Bookish Play, the Deadly Way - First Nations Story Time

 

Social Minecraft for Kids

To book children into one of our weekly sessions, please go to our Trybooking website.

https://www.trybooking.com/DFCSV

 

Craft and Conversation

 BYO project and enjoy socialising while you craft.

Informal session. Everyone welcome.

 

Innovation Station - Teen Tech Group

A group run by teens, for teens.  Exploring different tech, working on projects together.

Wednesday's 2.30pm during school term.

 

 

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