Town of Port Hedland Libraries

South Hedland Library

Address:  Leake Street, South Hedland 6722
Phone: 9158 9373
Email: sthlib@porthedland.wa.gov.au 

Port Hedland Library

Address: Port Boulevard, Anderson St,  Port Hedland 6721
Phone: 9158 9378
Email: portlibrary@porthedland.wa.gov.au

• Membership is free and you can join online.
• You'll then be able to borrow up to 10 physical items at a time for 3 weeks (we have a large range of books, DVDs, magazines, audiobooks and music CDs).  In addition, you'll also be able to borrow ebooks, eaudio items and emagazines.  You also have access to free videostreaming of movies and documentaries.
• Please bring your membership card each time you would like to borrow or reserve items.
• If we don't have the item you want, we will try to get it from another public library in WA for you.  You can fill out an Inter Library Loan Request (you'll need to log in first).
• If you'd like to suggest a purchase for the libraries, you're welcome to do this via our library catalogue (you'll need to log in first).

• Free Wi-Fi.
• Public use computers.
• Printing, photocopying, scanning, faxing and laminating services.
• Bill payments for a range of Town of Port Hedland services between 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

• We happy to be able to continue our Click & Collect service for borrowing physical items (in addition to online) by reserving items and coming and collecting them when you're notified that they are available for collection.  Full details of the service are available via the Click & Collect FAQ and help guide.
• You can choose which library to collect from as you place your reservation.
• You can also phone us on 9158 9373 or email sthlib@porthedland.wa.gov.au for help with the service.

• We're now offering a Homebound service to our older and eligible vulnerable library members. 
• The service focuses on ensuring our older library members and those with illness (besides COVID-19) or disability and who are unable to get to the libraries.
• Phone us on 9158 9373 or email sthlib@porthedland.wa.gov.auto find out if you are eligible.

• There are a range of online activities available via the Online Activities drop-down menu on our library catalogue: https://porthedland.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME 
• Check out Story Box Library which allows children to view stories by authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian and New Zealand storytellers
• Busy Things for children is an online learning resource for children. It includes activities across a range of subject areas including maths, science, art and music
• We've also included some crafts you might like to do with your children
• If you're into puzzles, you can access Clue Detective Puzzle Agency for crosswords and Sudoku as well as do online jigsaws of photos from our Local History collection

• You can find these in our library catalogue: https://porthedland.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME and also via the drop-down menu eResources
• You have access to hundreds of eBooks and eAudio from OverDrive and BorrowBox
• RBDigital Magazines gives you access to lots of popular magazines from Better Homes and Gardens, to Delicious, to Marie Claire, to National Geographic and National Geographic Little Kids to Family Handyman. Check out the range!
• Remember that there are lots of children's eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines to access

• Kanopy has a huge collection of indie films, classic cinema, festival and educational documentaries online
• Once you are signed in, you can view up to 4 films or documentaries with a month loan period

• Check out our growing online collection of local history items at: https://porthedland.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/BSEARCH_ARC?HOMEPRMS=ARCPARAMS.
• Type in a search term (e.g. Hedland) and you will see results.
• We also hold many books about Port Hedland's history.
• For additional local history information check out our Port Hedland History page.

4 February 2023 - Week 1

11 February 2023 - Week 2

18 March 2023 - Week 3

1 Apr 2023 - Week 4

Learn basic computer skills such as navigating the internet, sending emails and using social media

• Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
• Time: By Appointment Only
• Location: South Hedland Library
• Cost:  Free

(08) 9158 9373