Library Memberships
Full Memberships:
An adult, student, junior and young adult full membership allows you to borrow up to 30 items across the consortia for up to three (3) weeks. DVDs are limited to ten (10).
You can also join online with a temporary account until you can make it to the library - just click the link below to get started!
Online Registrations
Outreach Memberships:
Includes book club and Home Delivery outreach, which allows you to borrow up to 50 items across the consortia for up to 42 days. DVDs are limited to ten (10).
Temporary Memberships:
This includes short-term residents, with a temporary membership allowing you to borrow up to five (5) items across the consortia for up to three (3) weeks.
Reminders will be sent if an item is getting close to being due or is overdue and has not been renewed or returned.
Damaged Items
Please remember that you are responsible for returning items in good condition – returned in the same condition as they were borrowed. Charges will apply for lost or damaged items. We realise that minor damage can sometimes inadvertently occur so please let us know if items have been damaged when they are returned. Our trained staff can repair minor damage.
Room Hire
The Donnybrook Community Library offers hirable rooms for community, individual or business use. Our meeting room can be used for small meetings or if you want a private place to work. Our seminar room is great for large functions or fitness sessions. Both can be hired along with our kitchen if needed.
All prices and costs can be found in the current year's Fees & Charges, or you can contact us to discuss your options further.
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Housebound Activities
Unable to make it to the library due to illness, age or disability? Let the library come to you! We deliver a variety of formats including books (fiction and non-fiction in both regular and large print), audiobooks, magazines, DVDs and Navigators, a device made for those with poor or failing eyesight that read books aloud.
We’ll have staff talk to you to find out your preferences including, genre, authors, format and amount of items. Once a fortnight we will deliver your items to your address. This service is also available to those staying at the Donnybrook Hospital and Tuia Lodge.
Spaces are limited, so please call the Donnybrook Library for more information about the service on (08) 9732 4307.
Borrowing
We have a variety of physical materials at the libraries, including:
- Books for all ages (including large print)
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Audiobooks
- DVDs
- Local history material
- And more!
Online Library
Our online library lets any library member browse for all items available within the consortium, renew checked out items and place holds.
Check it out here!
South West Library Consortia
The South West Library Constortia is the first of its kind in Western Australia and connects 25 libraries throughout the South West.
This allows you to browse material online, place holds, checkout and drop off items from any library with any item within the Consortia.
As of July 2023, the Consortia has split into two Hubs. You can place holds on items from any library within our Hub (Hub two). If you want to order an item from outside of the Hub, please contact the library.
Please note that we are unable to place holds or return any items from Boddington Library.
| Hub 1 |
Hub 2 |
| Shire of Bunbury |
Bunbury |
Shire of Busselton |
Busselton |
| Withers |
Dunsborough |
| Shire of Harvey |
Australind |
Shire of Manjimup |
Manjimup |
| Binningup |
Northcliffe |
| Harvey |
Pemberton |
| Yarloop |
Walpole |
| Shire of Dardanup |
Dardanup |
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup |
Balingup |
| Eaton |
Donnybrook |
| Shire of Capel |
Boyanup |
Shire of Bridgetown |
Bridgetown |
| Capel |
Greenbushes |
| Dalyellup |
Shire of Nannup |
Nannup |
| Shire of Waroona |
Waroona |
|
| Shire of Boddington |
Boddington |
| Shire of Collie |
Collie |
Inter-library Loans
If you can’t find what you are looking for within the Consortia or via our eResource apps, you may be able to order an inter library loan. Public Library Services WA have a combined stock of over two million items that can be requested through the library.
Please note that this service is subject to regulations and we can’t guarantee that we will be able to supply items.
e-Resources
As well as our physical materials, you can also access a plethora of materials online. Read ebooks, listen to audiobooks or music and watch TV shows and movies all with your library card!
BorrowBox
An easy to use platform that allows you to download eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks to your computer or mobile device. You can loan up to six eBooks, six eAudiobooks and 10 eMagazines at one time for up to 14 days.
Access the website here
Libby
Libby gives you access to thousands of magazines, eBooks and eAudiobooks that you can borrow for free, using a phone, tablet or computer. You can loan up to 10 items at one time for up to 21 days.
Access the website here
Hoopla
Hoopla is a digital media service that allows library members to borrow movies, TV shows, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks and comics to enjoy on their computer or mobile device. You can borrow up to six items per month for up to 21 days for most items.
Access the website here
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video-streaming platform delivering one of the largest collections of indie films, classic cinema, and educational documentaries, entirely for free to public library members. Watch up to eight movies or TV shows per month.
Access the website here
For Kids
Overdrive Kids
OverDrive eReading Room just for kids provides a safe and easy browsing experience for children. The eReading Room only shows items suitable for children, where they can browse, place holds and borrow eBooks appropriate for their age range and reading level. (Requires a library card to access)
Access the website here
Busythings
Busythings is a website for the early years that includes 115+ fun learning activities that help children learn important skills in the key learning areas of creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy. Supported by Better Beginnings.
Access the website here
StoryBox Library
Story Box Library provides a place where children can connect and engage with the wonderful world of Australian Children's Literature. Listen to stories read by Australian storytellers who add meaningful and entertaining readings. Supported by Better Beginnings. (Requires a library card to access)
Access the website here
Kanopy for Kids
Kanopy Kids provides access TV series, learning languages, animated storybooks, Anime favourites, classic films and family movies to suitable for children. (Requires a library card to access)
Access the website here
LOTE4Kids
LOTE4Kids is a digital collection of picture books (ebooks and audiobooks) in a diverse range of World Languages. It allows kids to enjoy the magic of books and other activities in LOTE (Languages Other Than English), both in State Library and at home.
Access the website here
Storytime & School Holiday Activities at the Donnybrook Community Library
School Holiday Activities
Takes place during every school holidays, except for summer holidays.
Looking for something to do during the school holidays? We’ve got you covered. Each school holidays the library hosts four different fun activities that your kids will enjoy! Visit our Facebook page or call (08) 9732 4307 during the school holidays to see what we have on!
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Storytime
Every Thursday and Friday at 10:30am during school terms at the Donnybrook Library.
Storytime introduces you and your child to a wide range of quality books, sing alongs and fun activities! Join us to assist in enriching and extending your child’s vocabulary and imagination as well as providing a solid foundation for the development of reading skills.