Library Programs and Events
Upcoming Events
Pepper It Up with Trish
Join Trish Pepper for a fun and interactive cooking session, where you'll learn how to create something quick, easy, healthy, and delicious!
Includes live demonstration and tasting.
5pm - 6pm Tuesday 29 September 2026
11.30am - 1pm Friday 2 October 2026
Spaces are limited. Bookings essential!
Bookings here
Women, Wellness & Weaving
Free weaving workshop, supper & information session
Join us for an evening of connection, creativity and women’s wellbeing. Enjoy a relaxed supper while learning about the National Cervical Screening Program and the importance of looking after your health through cervical screening. The evening will also include a free weaving workshop with Nancy, where you can yarn, create and connect with other women in the Broome community. Prizes and giveaways are available on the night.
No experience is needed for the weaving workshop - just come along, enjoy a meal, learn something new and take some time for yourself.
5pm - 6.45pm Tuesday 15 September 2026
Bookings here
Meet the Blue Dot Army - Supporting Cancer Patients Getting Treatment in Perth
**Change of Date - Tuesday 22 September**
Meet Blue Dot Army founder Crystal Howie, and learn about the practical support available to individuals and families navigating a cancer journey, including accommodation, transport, connection and comfort services.
For more information visit the Blue Dot Army
5pm - 6pm Tuesday 22 September 2026
Wandering Minds Trek comes to Broome
**Change of Date - Tuesday 8 September 2026**
Bailey and her psychiatric assistance dog Rusty are walking more than 5,000 kilometres from Kalumburu to Albany, delivering over 200 free school and community presentations throughout Western Australia while raising $100,000 for the Black Dog Institute.
Wandering Minds is a grassroots mental health initiative combining endurance adventure, lived experience and evidence-informed mental health education.
Join us in listening to her powerful story of resilience, determination, and advocacy while she encourages people to embrace vulnerability and find strength in their own mental health journey.
5.15pm - 6.30pm Tuesday 8 September 2026
September/October School Holiday Program
Bring the kids along to some free school holiday fun and creativity.
Bookings are essential, and a responsible adult must remain on-site.
Bookings here
Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend.
Looking After Your Brain: Practical Steps to Age Well
Clinical Nurse Specialist Linda Finnigan, will provide information about health and lifestyle habits that you can use to help prevent or delay the onset of cognitive decline and dementia.
12pm Thursday 24 September 2026
Light lunch provided.
Introduction to Watercolour with Natlie Martin
Join artist Natalie Martin, for an afternoon of colour, creativity and gentle encouragement, as you explore loose, contemporary watercolour.
Expect a relaxed atmosphere, plenty of guidance, and that lovely feeling of doing something just for yourself.
Create your own floral-inspired piece to take home.
All art materials provided.
3pm - 6pm Tuesday 29 September 2026
Bookings here
Monthly Book Chat
All book-lovers are welcome to come along to chat about books and reading, in an informal, social setting.
No set reading, just share your thoughts about which books you've loved, or not. Peruse the newest books to the library.
First Tuesday of each month.
5pm - 6.30pm
13 October 2026 (Note date change)
3 November 2026
1 December 2026
Broome's Mangoes, Muddies and Memories- Recipes and Recollections Community Project
Please enjoy a digital copy of our community book Broome's Mangoes, Muddies and Memories - Recipes and Recollections.
Mangoes, Muddies and Memories - Recipes and Recollections.(PDF, 20MB)
This book presents stories and recipes from the Broome community along with Library historical archive materials, including excerpts from historic cookbooks, menus from memorable restaurants and archival photographs.
Whether it’s our love of ‘catch and cook’, dealing with the bounty of our seasonal gardens, enjoying our food festivals, a treat from the community markets, or sharing food with family and friends, food is a community connector.
Enjoy!
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 Weekly (School term) Programs for Kids
(More information below)
Regular Programs for Adults
(More information below)
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
Bookings are essential - via Trybooking Bookings here.
Social Minecraft for Kids
To book children into one of our weekly sessions, please go to our Trybooking website.
Minecraft Bookings
(If the booking site states "Sold Out" this might mean that bookings are temporarily closed, as bookings are only opened weekly- check back soon)
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.
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.