Library Programs and Events
Upcoming Events
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
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[Bookings link https://www.trybooking.com/DFINV ]
Foster Carer Information Session
Can you open your heart and home
to a child in need?
Children and young people urgently need foster carers. A foster carer provides a stable and caring environment when a child or young person cannot live with their own family.
Lifestyle Solutions will be holding an information session on foster care during Carers Week.
Tuesday 14th October 2025 5.15 - 6.30pm
Broome Public Library
Aussie Bird Count - Webinar
Find out more about one of Australia's most popular Citizen Science events.
Get Online Week 2025
Learn how to protect yourself from cyber-criminals, whilst using the digital world.
All sessions are free, with a light lunch provided.
Plus, every attendee is in with a chance to win a free digital Tablet.
Monday 20th October 2025 11.30am - 1pm Using the Library E-Resources
Learn how to use our free library apps to get access to e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and films.
We will be demonstrating how to use BorrowBox, Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy, while staying safe online.
Tuesday 21st October 2025 11.30am - 1pm Staying Safe Online- Internet Banking
Join us to learn from the banking experts from Broome Commonwealth Bank, how to identify and protect yourself from scams and fraud.
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 11.30am - 1pm Staying Safe Online - Job Seeking Skills
Avoid the pitfalls and scams while creating resumes, looking and applying for jobs.
Aidan Mitchell from the Jobs and Skills Centre (NRTAFE) will take you through his key tips and recommendations.
Thursday 22nd October 2025 11.30am - 1pm Staying Safe Online -Understanding AI
You've heard about it on the news, you know to be wary. But what is AI? Is it of any use to me? What do I need to watch out for?
This is an introductory session to AI, delivered online from Darwin by NBN's Hailey Hardy.
Staff will be onsite to help you to have a go at using platforms such as ChatGPT, and some other AI tools
Friday 25th October 2025 11.30am - 1pm Staying Safe Online -Who Do You Think You Are? Family History Research
Learn how to search your family history, for free, online and safely.
Staff will take you through using Ancestry- Library Edition, plus other useful sites.
Children's Week event
Celebrating the UN Rights of the Child, while enjoying a variety of activities.
Please note- this event is not at the library, but at Lotteries House on Cable Beach Road East.
Halloween Family Event
Get in the spirit of Halloween and have some spooky fun, while enjoying our air-conditioned space.
Bookings essential at https://www.trybooking.com/DGLVD
Aged Care Reforms Information Session
Staff from the Dept. Health, Disability and Ageing will be presenting the new reforms that intend to improve Aged Care in Australia.
Find out all of the important information for you or those you care for.
'Gather Round' Community Sketchbook Project and Exhibition
All Broome community members are invited to participate.
Individual Sketchbook pages will be completed by participants, who can draw, paint or use mixed media,
to express their understanding of a cohesive Broome community.
The finished pages will be exhibited at the Broome Public Library, and then sewn into the
“Gather Round” Community Sketchbook.
Voluntary workshops Tuesdays 3-4.30pm 7 - 28 October
Exhibition 28th October - 15th November
Sketchbook launch and display 18th November (& ongoing)
Queries to Lesley 91913477 at Broome Public Library
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.
Information Session Thursday 30th October 11am 12pm
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
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.
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.