Library and Community Resource Centre
The Mount Barker Library and Community Resource Centre is a central hub for information, learning and support.
Located at 1 Lowood Road, the Library and Community Resource Centre provides a range of services including:
- Connection to information – from local news through to Government services
- Free access to WiFi and public computers
- Printing, scanning, copying, laminating and binding
- Digital support
- Meeting rooms, video conferencing facilities, co-working and study spaces and
- Commercial kitchen hire
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1 Lowood Road, Mount Barker
Open Hours:
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Contact:
Telephone: 9851 2661
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Library Services
The Mount Barker Library encourages life-long learning through the provision of books, magazines, newspapers, DVD’s, audio-books and a range of engaging and interactive junior resources.
Membership is free for Great Southern residents, with benefits including:
- Borrow up to 20 books and 10 DVDs at one time
- Access to a broad range of Fiction and Non-Fiction titles for all ages
- A substantial Audiobook and Large Print collection
- Over a million e-Resources to choose from including eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and educational programs
- A Home-Delivery service for people in need and
- Access to the catalogues from a range of Libraries across the state.
Online catalogue
Access the Plantagenet Spydus Catalogue here.
e-Resources
To use e-Resources, you need a library membership card. Visit the library to complete an application form - photo identification and proof of address are required.
e-Resources
Regular programs
The Centre also hosts a range of programs and activities to support the community.
For children and families:
10.30am–11.30am Story Time and activities for children aged 0-5 years every Wednesday during school term.
3.15pm–4.15pm Friday Hangout after school program for children aged 6-12 years Friday weekly during school term.
For adults:
10.00am – 12.00pm Tech Help every Tuesday and Thursday
9.00am – 4.00pm Firearms’ License Assistance every Thursday
10.30am–11.30am Plantagenet Book Club on the first Tuesday of the month.
1.30pm–2.30pm Mount Barker Foreign Detective Book Club on the first Wednesday of the month.
10.30am–12.30pm Scrabble Club on the third Tuesday of the month.
Special events
The Library and Community Resource Centre offers training programs, workshops, personal development and lifestyle courses on a regular basis.
Visit our Facebook page for current information.