Libraries
Residents and visitors will find two libraries, located in the towns of Northam and Wundowie.
Both libraries offer photocopying, printing, and a place to sit and relax.
Wi-fi is available, and library members can use our public library computers.
Recycling stations are available at the Northam Library for some common household items - find out more by clicking HERE.
How to join the library:
Joining is easy with some current ID that shows your address.
Members can borrow up to 8 items at a time (books, audio books, DVDs, puzzles, games, magazines and bunting), for 3 weeks, and take 2 packets of seeds at each visit.
Library members can use our public library computers, including the use of Ancestry.com library edition.
Browse our catalogue by clicking on https://catalogue.slwa.wa.gov.au/search~S52
Library members can log in to renew or request items. This can be done by the "Forgot my password" reset, or calling into either library during opening hours.
We also have a Housebound Delivery service for patrons who meet our criteria - please ask at the desk for more details.
eResources:
Your library card also gives you access to eResources. Use your library card number to log into the below resources.
Borrowbox Libby Kanopy Hoopla
Library members can access Ancestry.com through our public use computers.
If you need help with downloading or logging into these apps, come along to our Tech Help session on Thursday at 2 p.m. or at 1 p.m. If these times and days aren't suitable, please arrange another time with our friendly staff.
eResources for kids:
StoryBox Library Libby for Kids Kanopy for Kids Busy Things LibraryCraft LOTE4Kids
Library activities for adults or all ages:
Crafty Connect - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 2 - 4 p.m.
Like to craft and have no time for it at home? Bring your latest project to the library, and work alongside other crafters. We can supply old books that are begging to be made into beautiful works of art, if you have no project to bring along.
Book Club - 2nd Thursday of the month 2 - 3 p.m.
Adults who love to chat about the latest book they read will enjoy these monthly sessions. To encourage reading new authors and styles, we have a monthly theme of authors who were born in that month. We have a selection of books ready, for easy borrowing, or you can bring along your own book.
Scrabble - 4th Thursday of the month 2 - 3 p.m.
Do you love to play scrabble? We welcome players of all levels to our friendly monthly game. As well as original scrabble, we have a collaborative version, making this a great way to learn how to play the game. Playing scrabble is a fun way to meet other people, and helps your brain too.
Tech Help - Thursday 1- 2 p.m. Wundowie Library
Thursday 3 - 4 p.m. Northam Library
Friday 1 - 2 p.m. Northam Library
Build the skills and confidence you need to use computers, tablets and smart phones,. Our volunteer will help you apply online for documents such as passport renewal and visas, show you basic computing skills and help you work out how to use your phone.
Wundowie Connect - every Thursday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Wundowie Library for a cuppa and a chat. Meet other people who live in the area, and make new friends. Opportunity to do a communal activity like puzzles or games as well.
As well as our regular get togethers, we also have special events during the year.
Keep an eye on our Facebook group or check the noticeboard at the Northam Library for more details.
If you are interested in any other activities, please chat to a library officer. We might be able to run a session, and there are also other groups using our library as a meeting base.
School holiday activities at Northam Library:
Create with Lego Thursday 9th January 4:30 p.m.
4 years +
Dinosaur Dig Tuesday 14th January 10 a.m. at Northam Library
Thursday 23rd January 10 a.m. at Wundowie Library
4 years +
Cardboard Construction Thursday 16th January 10 a.m. at Wundowie Library
Tuesday 28th January 10 a.m. at Northam Library
4 years +
Yarning Time Tuesday 21st January 10 a.m. at Northam Library
For information on any of these programs, please contact the library on 08 9621 1600, [email protected] or check our Northam Libraries FaceBook group for the latest information.
You can see our events at Shire of Northam Facebook page.
Activities for littlies and you
Our events for under-5s will return in February.
Contact Us
Northam
298 Fitzgerald St, Northam WA 6401
(08) 9621 1600
[email protected]
Opening hours
9am - 5pm Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
*We open at 9:30 on the last Monday of each month.
9am - 7pm Thurs
9am - 12pm Sat
Wundowie
47 Boronia Crescent, Wundowie WA 6560
(08) 9573 6205
[email protected]
Opening hours
9am - 12:30pm, 1 pm - 5pm Tues, Thurs
9am - 12pm Sat