Libraries

Bringing the world of information to Rockingham:

• Where are the libraries located?
• Library Contact Details / Opening Hours
• Available Resources/Services
• Frequently Asked Questions

The City of Rockingham Information and Library Service has 3 convenient locations for residents to use:

1. Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library (combined Public/Murdoch University/Challenger TAFE Library)
   Dixon Rd, Rockingham, 6168.
2. Safety Bay Library
   197 Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay, 6169.
3. Warnbro Community Library (combined Public/Warnbro Community High School Library)
   Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro, 6169.

Books Videos Cassettes CD ROMs DVDs Childrens Collection

Music CDs Large Print Books Magazines                         Paperback Exchange    Books in languages other than English      Young Adults Collection

Reference books and subject material Community Information Government information Acts & Legal Information Australian Standards

Environmental Reports Annual Reports of Companies and Government departments Newspapers                       Local Telephone directories   Interstate Telephone directories

Use of computers with free wordprocessing, Internet and reference databases access. Online library catalogue with access to view, renew and request items @ www.libraries.rockingham.wa.gov.au

Computer, email and Internet training sessions.

Children's storytime, school holiday activities, Better Beginnings family literacy programme, Book Star Clubs for primary aged children, Rhyme Time (for children 0-2 years). Class visits are also welcome.

For more information on this service, please contact library staff.

Large print books, special events, Seniors Online Club and computer/Internet training.

For people unable to visit a library contact the Rockingham Home Support Service on 9528 2777.

Printing, faxing, photocopying, laminating, paperback exchange, meeting rooms and quiet study areas.

Please note: not all these services/resources are available in all three libraries.

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You will need to show a form of identification (preferably with a photo) which shows your current address. Once you have successfully joined you can use all three Rockingham libraries.

You can borrow a maximum of 10 items at any one time.

Items can be borrowed for a maximum of four weeks.

Yes, a booking can be made by telephone or in person.

Storytime consists of songs, rhymes, stories and crafts, is suitable for 2 - 5 year olds and is held at the following locations:

Rockingham Regional Library - 10am on Wednesdays

Safety Bay Library - 10.30am on Tuesdays

Warnbro Community Library - 10.30am on Tuesdays and Fridays

Yes, Internet access is free.

Yes, the web address is www.libraries.rockingham.wa.gov.au.

Yes, the web address is www.libraries.rockingham.wa.gov.au - View Your Record...

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Dixon Road, Rockingham
Phone: 9553 7060
Fax: 9360 7036
Mon to Thur 8am to 8pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 12noon to 4pm
(Dec/Jan - open until 8pm Tuesday & Thursday night only)

Email:

197 Safety Bay Road, Safety Bay
Phone: 9527 3338
Fax: 9527 8104
Mon to Thur 10am to 7pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 12noon

Email:

Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro
Phone: 9593 4608
Fax: 9593 4200

School Term Hours
Mon to Thur 8am to 7pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Sunday 2pm to 5pm

School Holiday Hours
Mon to Thur 10am to 7pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 2pm to 5pm

Email:

Check out the website at www.libraries.rockingham.wa.gov.au

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