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
- Video conferencing facilities, co-working and study spaces and
- Meeting room, boardroom 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 hosts a diverse 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.
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