Library

The Shire of Koorda provides residents with a FREE public library service as part of the statewide network of public libraries, jointly supported by local governments and the State Library of Western Australia.

Location & Opening Hours

10 Haig Street, Koorda (Shire Office Building)
Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Closed public holidays

Library Collection & Services

Our library offers a diverse and up-to-date collection for all ages, including:

  • Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction
  • Young Adult & Junior Fiction
  • Junior Kindy resources
  • Large Print books
  • DVDs & Audiobooks (CDs)
  • Better Beginnings Backpacks

The library receives approximately 42 new items each month and participates in a quarterly exchange program with the State Library of WA. New items are displayed on the ‘New Shelf’ at the front of the library.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, staff can request items on your behalf. A home delivery service is also available for housebound members.

Membership & Borrowing

Library membership is FREE.
There is no minimum age to join; however, members under 18 require parent or guardian consent.

Borrowing limits:

  • Up to 10 items per member
  • Up to 15 items on a family membership
  • 4-week loan period, with renewals available by phone, email or in person (if not reserved)

Please take care of all borrowed items and report any lost or damaged materials to staff.

A Welcoming Community Space

The library is a comfortable and inclusive space for all community members, featuring:

  • Relaxing lounge seating
  • A small children’s play area

Free Online e-resources

Your library membership gives you FREE access to a wide range of digital resources, including:

  • Libby – eBooks & audiobooks

  • BorrowBox – books, audiobooks & magazines

  • Kanopy – films, documentaries & educational content

  • hoopla – audiobooks, music, movies & eBooks

Your library card is kept securely at the library to prevent loss. Your membership number will be emailed to you after registration for easy access to e-resources.

Click here to download the membership application form

Technology & Equipment Loans

Thanks to funding support from the Western Australian Government through the State Library of WA (Technology and Digital Inclusion Grants), the library offers the following resources:

In-Library Use (Free)

  • 2 × Apple iPads
  • 1 × Samsung tablet
  • Laptop with access to Ancestry Library Edition

Take-Home Equipment (7-day loan)

  • Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera
  • 18–45mm, 55–210mm & 100–400mm lenses
  • GoPro 12 Black & accessories
  • Sony digital camera
  • Leofoto camera tripod

Energy Audit Kit 

The library also offers a FREE Energy Audit Kit for loan (7 days maximum), made possible by Switch Your Thinking and the WA Government.

For more information, visit Switch Your Thinking.

Children & Youth Programs

The Shire of Koorda is delighted to have secured funding from the LBW Trust (2025) to expand children’s library programs. This grant will support the purchase of STEAM education resources, including LEGO kits, to deliver after-school and school holiday activities for young people.

We sincerely thank the LBW Trust and Friends of Libraries Australia for supporting educational, health and wellbeing outcomes for children and families in our regional community.