Libraries

The Kununurra School and Community Library is a joint-use facility with the East Kimberley College. The library aims to provide excellent and relevant library programs, resources and customer service to the students, community members and visitors of East Kimberley College and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley.

Kununurra School and Community Library specialises in children's services, visiting author and illustrator events, programs that promote community harmony and resources about the Kimberley.

Kununurra School and Community Library is frequently described as the cultural hub of the town - a reputation we are proud of!

Opening hours

The Kununurra School and Community Library's normal operating hours are:

During School Holiday periods, the library's opening hours are:

Location

The library is located on the corner of Coolibah Drive and Mangaloo Street, Kununurra and is situated on the East Kimberley College grounds.

Contact details

Submit a Customer Service Request.

Becoming a member

Membership to the Kununurra School and Community Library will give you access to all of its many brilliant books, as well as thousands of eBooks and audiobooks and the movie streaming platform Kanopy.

To sign up, all you need to do is pop in to the library and speak to one of the friendly staff about the type of membership that is best for you. It only takes a couple of minutes and you can borrow straight away.

Are you a traveller or visitor to Kununurra? Don't worry - the library even has temporary memberships designed for you!

Borrowing rules

Standard members of the library may borrow up to ten items for two weeks - any combination of book, audiobook, DVD, or other resource.

Do you live remotely but use Kununurra town for supplies? The library can increase borrowing limits and extend due dates to accommodate you.

Need your stuff for longer? Feel free to renew your items up to two times before bringing them back.

Are you worried about overdue fines on a library book that is still in your possession? It's OK! As long as the book is returned in good condition, the library will not charge you a cent. Lost or damaged books may incur charges.

Catalogue

Do you want to see if we have the book you are after? Have a look at our online Catalogue.

Have a book you want to read that is not currently on the shelves? Let a staff member know what it is and the library will try to get it in for you.

Activities for children and parents

The library offers Rhyme Time and Story Time each week. These sessions are an opportunity for children and their parents to read books, sing songs and participate in many other activities all of which will encourage the enjoyment of books.

The sessions are offered on these days:

Newspapers

The Kimberley Echo newspaper is available weekly for reading at the Library. 

Special events and programs

The library hosts a number of events during the year.

The Kimberley Writers Festival is an annual celebration of stories and creativity, held in the heart of the Kimberley. It aims to entertain and inspire residents of - and visitors to - to the East Kimberley region by bringing together authors, illustrators, poets, and storytellers from across Australia for an inspiring weekend of workshops, readings, and conversations.

The festival is a vibrant mix of culture, community, and creativity which offers something for everyone - from avid readers to aspiring writers. Highlights include engaging panel discussions, intimate author sessions, and the much-loved boat cruise. It is held in the stunning dry season with each year's dates announced in January. Keep an eye on the library's Facebook page for the announcement!

The library is also rolling out The Kimberley Digital Discovery Program which aims to increase digital literacy skills in children and families in and around Kununurra and the East Kimberley. Staff members introduce groups to various devices to get people more comfortable with the technology that is all around; they are travelling far and wide to deliver the program which is designed for small group instruction.

If you would like the Kimberley Digital Discovery Program to visit your community, school, early learning centre, or social group, please get in touch via the library's contact form.

Other events that the Kununurra Community and School Library host include:

• Children's Book Week
• Visiting Author and Illustrator Programs

Local history collections

The library is very fortunate to have the items that form its Mary Durack Collection. Mary herself donated them shortly before she passed away in 2021. The collection comprises books, films, and paintings that reflect Mary's deep respect for Miriwoong people and culture and Indigenous people's lives and experiences.

The library's Indigenous collection comprises books and other resources that are by, for, and about Indigenous Australians, Aboriginal culture, Indigenous knowledge and experiences.

Its Kimberley collection includes local historical information, stories, and biographies - as well as geological surveys and agriculture information.

Online resources - Available with your Library Card

	Overdrive Download eBooks Anytime, Anywhere! WA public library members can borrow and read thousands of ebooks. Sign in with your library card to enjoy digital books on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or ebook reader anytime, anywhere.
	Overdrive Kids OverDrive Kids provides a safe and easy browsing experience for children. Kids can browse, sample, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level.
	Busy Things Is an online resource for the early years that includes 115+ fun learning activities that help children learn important skills in the key learning areas of creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy and knowledge and understanding of the world. This subscription service has been provided through Better Beginnings supporting families in sharing a love of reading
	Borrow Box BorrowBox is an award winning Australian App that enables Public Library members to browse and borrow bestselling eAudiobooks on their Apple or Android device for limited periods through digital loans. BorrowBox is a FREE download solution. Once you are signed in you can borrow or reserve up to 6 eAudiobooks or eBooks for a 2 week loan period Your library card membership number makes up your user name and the last four characters of you membership card make up your password.
	Box RB Digital Provides State Library and Public Libraries members with access to a range of eMagazines delivered right to their desktop or favourite mobile device. All you need is you library card membership number.

Management Committee

The Minister of Education and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley hold a long-term agreement for the management of the library, to cater for the whole community. The agreement calls for the formations of a Management Committee of six people, including two community members, who meet on a monthly basis during the four school terms. You can find the Terms of Reference for the committee here.

Library facilities and services

There are a wide range of services available to members of the public at the library, including computers and Samsung tablets.

Book a meeting room or conference space - and, on request, be provided access to a Smart TV - or enjoy the library's outdoor facilities, including its courtyard and garden.

Printing and scanning is available from the library's public access computers. You can also email the documents you need printed to kununurra.library@outlook.com.

Need IT support? Library staff members are trained digital mentors and more than happy to help. People with more complex needs or IT issues are recommended to make an appointment.

Access and inclusion

The library aims to create a place that is accessible and inclusive for all clients and staff.

The facility and its computers are accessible by wheelchair.

All computers available for use in the library have Windows accessibility features and tools for people with vision, hearing, mobility, or focus disabilities. 

Partnership opportunities

The library hosts a range of events and programs for community and education organisations which are of benefit to the community and have no political or religious affiliation or entry fee.

Reach out to a member of the library's programs team to discuss collaborating on a program or event.

See Contact Details above.

The Wyndham Library aims to provide excellent and relevant library programs, resources and customer service to the community of Wyndham.

Location

The library is located in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley office at 65 Koolama Street, Wyndham.

Contact details

Opening hours

Activities for children and parents

WELA Story Time is held in the Wyndham Library on Thursday mornings starting at 8.30am. As part of the Better Beginnings program, the library offers parents and children a large collection of Story Time and Better Beginnings books, audiobooks and access to State Library of Western Australia e-resources, including TumbleBooks and StoryBox.

Catalogue

Do you want to see if we have the book, audiobook or DVD you are after? Have a look at our online Catalogue.

Safe use of technology

Being eSmart

The Wyndham Library is part of the eSmart program.  Its aim is to educate Library members about safe and informed use of internet technologies and what to do when cyber breaches occur.

The Australian Government Cyber[Smart] website provides fantastic information for all members of the community, including fun and educational videos for young kids, kids, teens, parents, schools, indigenous peoples and citizens, including advice on what to do when cyber breaches occur.

Try the creep quiz and test your knowledge about being cyber safe.

eBooks

Wyndham Library members can now download free eBooks, audiobooks and other publications from the State Library of Western Australia using their new Wyndham Library card (for those Library members with old cards, please come by the Wyndham Library to receive your new Library card).

Up to 5 items can be downloaded onto personal computers and most popular mobile devices for a period of 7, 14 or 21 days, after which time the item will “expire” and will no longer be accessible.

Visit Western Australian Public Library Digital Media Collection to Register to access the catalogue (For easy-to-follow instructions how to register, please visit the Wyndham Library).

Online Resources

Available with your New Wyndham Library Card

Links to other websites