Library Membership
Membership is open to all permanent residents of the region free of charge. You simply need to complete an application form at the Library and provide current official identification with your name and address. A parent / guardian is required to sign on behalf of patrons under 16 years of age. A membership card is given to each borrower on joining. This card must be presented for each transaction.
Temporary Borrowers
For those who are residing or taking holidays in the area for a short time, temporary membership is available for the duration of your stay. If you have your home library card with you, please bring it in when you come to join the library.
Can I borrow straight away?
Yes, provided you have produced the required identification when joining.
What happens if I lose my card?
If you lose your card a $2.00 service fee is charged for replacement. NB. lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately.
Public Access PC
Desktop computers with an extensive range of software packages and internet access are available for use by library members and visitors. Access to a Colour Photocopier/Printer/Scanner is also available. Printouts are charged at 30c for A4 Black/white and $1.50 for colour A4. IBM Compatible.
Free Public Internet access and free Wifi is available at the library. This facility is available to members and visitors.
What can you borrow?
Fiction books
Non-fiction books
Large print books
Magazines
Talking books
Reading resources
DVDs
eResources
More about borrowing
You may borrow up to 30 items including 2 DVDs at any one time. Items may be borrowed for a 30 day period.
Renewing and returning items
Items must be returned on or before the due date.
An after hours return chute is available.
Items may be renewed twice provided they are not reserved for another borrower.
Reservations
All items in your local branch may be reserved.
Items not held at your local branch may be available for reservation from another branch.
Catalogue
The catalogue is the key to North Western Library's collection. It contains information about items in the collection, including whether an item is out on loan or not. The collection contains items such as books, DVDs, toys, audio books and magazines. Increasingly the collection also contains digital items such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, eFilms, eMagazines and databases. Speak to a library staff member if there is something specific you are looking for that you are unable to find when searching our catalogue. Library staff are always happy to assist.
Housebound Service
This service is available to local residents who are unable to visit the library due to health reasons. This service is not only for the elderly, but also for anyone who is unable to visit the library short term or long term. Delivery of house bound's takes place fortnightly or as required on Wednesday mornings.
Bulk Loans
Bulk loans are available to aged homes, hospital and schools.
Vision Disability Service
Staff select from a special collection of "Talking books" for those who cannot select for themselves due to vision disability.
Children Services
Junior fiction, non-fiction, picture books, reading resources, as well as eBooks and eAudioBooks are available for loan.
Storytime sessions - This is a programme for pre-schoolers and are conducted weekly Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the school terms, at 10.30am for children aged birth to school age. Activities can include story telling and craft.
Baby Time Session - This is a programme for babies ages 0-12 months and are conducted weekly on Fridays.
Holiday Activities - Activities available when staffing permits. Summer Reading Programme held during summer holiday break.
Children's Book Week - Library displays Award Books and encourages schools to visit.
Simultaneous Storytime - Bogan Library participates in this national event each year in May
Please visit the North Western Library website on information about our catalogue, available apps and more.
