Town of Port Hedland - South Hedland Public Library Overview

South Hedland Library - local studies collection

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A community space – a space for community

A young girl, cast in bronze, sitting on a wooden bench reading her book, welcomes visitors to the South Hedland library. In the ‘new’ town of South Hedland, the library quietly weaves together the strands of a diverse, multicultural community of the region, brought together mainly through mining. Far from its etymological roots, meaning ‘dry’ in Ngarluma, the Library’s Local History Collection reflects the vibrant community spirit that thrives in South and Port Hedland.

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Address:

Leake Street
South Hedland WA 6722
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9158 9373

Email:

sthlib@porthedland.wa.gov.au

Opening Hours

Local history collection accessible by calling (08) 9158 9373

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One big mob altogether so that our grandchildren’s, children’s children will know their culture.

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