Library members can borrow up to twenty items for a period of three weeks. Items can be returned to Subiaco Library via the indoor returns chute during opening hours or via the after-hours returns chute at the rear of the building.
Items are automatically renewed twice but can also be renewed by telephone, email or by logging into your online account. Items cannot be renewed if:
- they have been requested by another member
- have already been renewed twice.
Programs and events at Subiaco Library include:
- Monthly events for adults
- School holiday activities for children
- Tech, tea and treats - monthly 10am final Friday of the month
- English Conversation Club - weekly 9.30am Tuesdays
- Your Move Board Games Club - weekly 9.30am Mondays
- Yarn Club - weekly 9.30am Wednesdays
- Storytime - weekly Tuesdays and Fridays 10.30am
- Baby Rhymetime - weekly Monday and Wednesdays 10am
Book Clubs
- Adult Book Club - every 6 weeks 1.30pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday and 3pm on Sunday
- Book Explorers (Ages 9 - 11)- first Tuesday of the month 3.30pm
- Book Raiders (Ages 12 - 15)- first Tuesday of the month 4.30pm
- Book Adventurers (Ages 6 - 8) - second Tuesday of the month 3.30pm
For more information on these events, when they are happening and how to book visit the City's events calendar.
The Nook is Subiaco Library's general purpose meeting space available to members of the public, community groups, organisations and clubs. The room is free to book for groups of
up to 12 people for up to two hours at a time. The room cannot be used for any profitable or business related activities. Click here to complete an
online form to book The Nook.
Click here to view the terms and conditions of use for The Nook.
Subiaco Library has ten public computers with Microsoft Office software and internet access. Free wireless internet is also available inside and outside the library.
Printing and photocopying services are available at the following rates:
| A4 black and white |
20 cents |
| A4 colour |
50 cents |
| A3 black and white |
30 cents |
| A3 colour |
1 dollar |
Printing is available from laptops, mobiles phones or tablets via print.princh.com.
Download our print guide to follow the instructions and print from your own devices.
Scanning services are available at no charge but you must bring your own USB device.
The City facilitates a Justice of the Peace (JP) service for local community members who need documentation witnessed. The service is available at Subiaco Library every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2pm to 3pm. No bookings necessary. Should your document require a second witness signature, please bring someone along with you.
The library offers a housebound delivery service for residents who are temporarily or permanently housebound and unable to visit the library. This service delivers library materials including DVDs, books, talking books and magazines fortnightly on a Thursday. Contact the library on (08) 9237 9300 to find out more or determine your eligibility.
Subiaco Library is pleased to offer Dementia memory kits, a take home loanable kits of items designed especially for those caring for people experiencing memory loss.
They foster communication and are meant to be explored together with a caregiver or family member. Each kit contains items to provide opportunities for:
- Prompts - materials provide prompts to engage in conversations, stimulate memories, and provide opportunities for positive and engaging interactions.
- Reminisce - materials for sharing life experiences, memories and stories from the past. It not only brings back memories of people and places from another time, but also evokes the emotions associated with them.
- Share memories - as a way of leading into a question more gently, providing clues for the sorts of things you will talk about.
- Actions instead of words - tactile games are included in the kits.
To find out more or to reserve a Dementia memory kit visit the
library catalogue.
Residents can hire a DIY home energy audit kit from Subiaco Library to help them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save on energy costs at home.
The kit was provided thanks to the Energy Efficiency Pilot Program, funded by the State Government, and facilitated by
Switch Your Thinking.
The kit contains:
- a thermal camera,
- a power mate energy monitor,
- a flowrate measuring cup,
- and an energy efficiency thermometer.
As well as an instructional manual explaining how to conduct a variety of tests, tips to reduce energy and water use, and more.
To find out more or to reserve the energy efficiency kit visit the
library catalogue.
Specially designed sensory kits are now available for loan from Subiaco Library.
They contain carefully selected items designed to stimulate the senses and provides individuals with the chance to explore sensory resources and discover what works best to support their needs.
Five kits are available for loan:
- Squish Sensory Kit
- Fidget Sensory Kit
- Calm Sensory Kit
- Explore Sensory Kit
- Sensory Seeker Kit
There are also two not-for-loan kits: one for anyone needing resources when they visit the library, and the other that can be used at community events to support attendees.
To find out more or to reserve a Sensory kit visit the
library catalogue.
