Library

The Library opening hours:

Day Time
Monday - Tues, Thurs - Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am – 4:00pm

Library Services

  • Access to the Kojonup Online Library Catalogue
  • Free internet access for school work and research
  • Project & Assignment information
  • Computer access
  • Research assistance
  • Links to online services of The WA State Library
  • Books, Audio Books, DVD’s, and Jigsaws for borrowing 
  • Access to all eResources
  • eSmart Library

Kojonup Public Library

Street address: 93 Albany Highway, Kojonup

Postal address: PO Box 163, Kojonup WA 6395

Email: library@kojonup.wa.gov.au

Phone: (08) 9831 2412

Follow the Library on Facebook Facebook Link

Kojonup's Little Library

At Apex Park on Albany Highway you will also find the “Kojonup Little Library”. All you do is bring a book you no longer want to keep and swap it for something in the little library house that grabs your attention.

eResources

Public Libraries provide access to free eMagazines, eAudiobooks, eBooks and films.

To view what is available view the State Library of Western Australia’s website or to link to eResources for Public Libraries and the Western Australia Public Libraries Digital Media Collection click here.

 

Libby enables Public Library and State Library members to browse and borrow bestselling eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines on their computer or mobile device for limited periods through digital loans. Libby is a FREE download solution.

Anyone can access this site but to borrow from the collection: Your library membership registration must have been renewed with the last 2 years; and You will need your membership pin number (contact the library to confirm your pin number).

You may:

  • Borrow up to five e-books at a time
  • Choose a borrowing period of 7, 14 or 21 days
  • Place items in a wish list for future reference;
  • And place holds on items that are already on loan.

Gain access to over 3,500 magazine titles through your digital device.

E-magazines are available anytime, anywhere using your library membership card. 

To access the website, download the app and browse available titles.

  • Download titles to read offline
  • Unlimited simultaneous loans
  • 12 months of back issues

Unfortunately Kindle users are unable to download books from the WAPLDMC at this time due to the incompatibility of Kindle readers to other formats.  A list of compatible e-readers is available on the Libby website.

Kanopy is a video Streaming platform for public libraries delivering one of the largest collections of indie films, classic cinema, festival and educational documentaries, and movies online or through an app. Library members can browse and view over 30,000 + films and documentaries from top suppliers, including the BBC, Criterion Collection, Ronin Films, Madman Entertainment.

Once you are signed in you view up to 4 films or documentaries within a month loan period. Once selected, each film may be viewed, paused, finished and re-watched over a 72 hour period before requesting again. These are updated on the 1st of every month.

To access the website, download the app and browse available titles, click here. 

 

Borrow Box is an eAudiobook download service through the Western Australian Public Libraries Digital Media Collection (WAPLDMC).

Four (4) titles may be borrowed at a time with apps available for apple and android devices.

Borrow Box is designed and powered by Bolinda Digital. 

Kojonup Borrow Box

We are the new home of the widely celebrated resources, Story Box Library and Story Tools.

Story Box Library is a subscription based educational website, created for children to view stories by local authors and illustrators, being read aloud by fantastic, predominantly Australian storytellers.

Story Tools is a new story writing series that helps students in
grades 3-6 master the mechanics of storytelling.

We are committed to showcasing the power of stories to children as tools to help us Connect. Engage. Inspire. Educate.

For the Kojonup access link, please click here.

The Lote 4 kids

Enjoy story time in any language. The LOTE4Kids app has over 3,0000+ picture books in 65+ languages, with new books and languages released each month. The app was developed for libraries and schools to grow their World Language picture book collections, help engage culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families, and support kids learning a language. 

The app is free with your State Library membership, or ask at your local public library. You must enter your library name and card information to read picture books via your mobile device.

Hoopla

hoopla is the digital service of Midwest Tape, a leading provider of entertainment media products and services: DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and shelf-ready solutions, to public libraries across North America for over a quarter of a century. Our purpose has always been to partner with libraries in delivering the best content to patrons in the most streamlined manner possible. Through the years, we've cultivated a growing passion for the evolving public library.

hoopla Digital builds on that passion by providing public libraries of all sizes the ability to offer patrons an enormous selection of digital video (movies and TV shows), music, audiobooks, Ebooks and comics to their patrons. For these libraries, we’ve pioneered a unique model that allows patrons to borrow content immediately, removing artificial availability constraints and maximizing the power of digital content and Internet distribution. Technologically, we focus on the latest browser, phone, tablet, and TV products to deliver the best possible experience to our user – our passion – the public library patron.

Joining the Library

Membership is free. Parent/Guardian consent is needed for those under 18 years old. You can apply online via the Kojonup Spydus Catalogue here.

The Kojonup Library is apart of the Southern West Australian Library Consortium are the following Libraries - Albany, Broomehill, Cranbrook, Denmark, Frankland River, Jerramungup, Katanning, Mount Barker, Ongerup, Tambellup, Wellstead and Peel, now all use a shared Library Management System, giving library members access to a larger supply of resources.

You can use your current Library card to borrow and return items at any of the participating Libraries and as a member of the Southern West Australian Library Consortium network you have access to a wider range of resources at your fingertips than ever before.

You can browse the catalogue and request items from any participating from one of these Libraries. When your requested items become available, they will be delivered to your preferred Library.

Borrowing from the Library

All Members can borrow ten items. Loan period is 3 weeks. Items may be renewed by telephone, email or online unless reserved by another borrower.

Membership Responsibilities

Items lost or damaged while on loan must be paid for. Your library is a public place and the Library staff would like you to feel welcome, to enjoy your visit and to use as many services as possible. 

Home Delivery Library Services

Delivery services for homebound people who otherwise would have no access to library and information materials. Contact the library for details on 9831 2412.