Library Services
The Shire operates four public libraries located in Onslow, Pannawonica, Paraburdoo and Tom Price. (please follow links for Library opening hours)
The libraries may be used by anyone for study, general reading or as a place of relaxation. To borrow books it is necessary to register as a member and obtain a membership card. Visitors to the area who are members of another library in the State may use their card at the Shire's libraries during their stay. Children are encouraged to join at an early age, so that they become familiar with public libraries and develop a love of the books as soon as possible. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that the children’s books are returned undamaged.
Membership is free.
Borrowing Books
All patrons are allowed 6 items per person, this includes 3 videos per household. All items are loaned to a borrower for 2 weeks. We ask that items be returned promptly. If however the borrower requires the item(s) for a longer period of time, please advise library staff and they will be able to re-issue the item for a further 2 weeks.
Special Services
There is an inter-library loan service that is available. This allows patrons to order specific book titles, or items on a subject area, from the State Library or other libraries in Western Australia.
Special Collections
Foreign Literature books are available. If you are fluent in another language such as French, Spanish, Indonesian etc, there are books that are available for loan. If the library does not stock your language the staff will be able to access stock from the State Library to accommodate your needs. Large Print and Audio Books are available for loan. We have some very popular titles that are on the shelf.
Internet Services
A free Internet service is available to all library members. Parents are asked to sign a permission slip for school age children, as the librarians cannot supervise this service.
Reference Collection
All libraries have a collection of reference material that is a valuable source of general information. These books are not normally available for loan.
Request Service
Works for non-fiction, unavailable from the library may be obtained through the inter Library Loans Branch which allows access to all books held in public libraries throughout the State. Fiction titles not normally obtained through this scheme which operates not only among the above libraries but also among other libraries in neighbouring Shires.
Printed Subject Catalogue
This given details of all books held in the State and it is available for consultation. In addition, the libraries have records of their own book holdings.