Library Programs and Events

Upcoming Events

What Shell Is That?

An informative session for every beachcomber - with Taryn the local shell citizen scientist. 

Discover the names of various shells, learn how to identify them, and hear about their fascinating biology.

Conchology -  the study of shells.

Broome Public Library

Saturday 20th September 2025 at 9.15am.

Morning Tea Party

Join our Craft and Conversation Group to present Southern Cross Care with hand-made blankets.

Thursday 25 September 2025 10.30am.

School Holiday Program - Festival Fun!

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

Free events! 

Tuesday 29 September to Friday 10th October
Broome Public Library

BOOK NOW

[Bookings link https://www.trybooking.com/DFINV ]

'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 Weekly (School term) Programs for Kids

 

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Regular Programs for Adults

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• 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.