Shire of Broome Library - local studies collection

Broome community reflected

Broome Library is the community hub of Broome where you can find out what is going on in town and browse 27,000 items to loan. Providing a cool haven for passing visitors and the local community, with around 17,000 borrowers, the town clearly loves their library. The friendly library staff host a wealth of community programs from for all generations, including book clubs, exhibitions, author talks and a swag of children’s activities. The community notice boards communicate community events and opportunities in Broome, and the library participates in annual arts events such as the Corrugated Lines writers festival, the Shinju Matsuri Festival and the Broome Fringe Festival. Among many things, the Local Studies Collection holds an extensive oral history section and copies of all newspapers ever printed in Broome.

Address:

Corner of Haas and Hamersley Streets
Broome WA 6725
Australia

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm.
Tuesday 9am - 7pm.
Wednesday 9am - 5pm.
Thursday 9am - 5pm.
Friday 9am - 1pm.
Saturday 9am - 12pm.
Sunday closed.

Reflecting Broome community

In the days before computers and digital media, the Broome Shire directory was essential. Here you could find every person and business in town. The front covers unveil the changing face of Broome...

What's in store at festival time

What started as a local community festival has grown into an internationally recognised event. Featuring on the cover of every program, is Sammy, the Dragon, who reminds us that Broome was, and...

The local rag

Since 1970 there has been a Broome News, Tribune, Bulletin or Advertiser. They document the town’s history, highlighting events, local identities and creativity in pictures, stories and advertisements...

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