How do I join?

Membership is free and open to everyone! Just bring in your current ID showing your name and address and we will complete your application with you. Or you can join online by clicking here and confirm your details when you visit the library.

Those under 18 will require the signature of a parent or guardian.

Borrowing

You can borrow up to 35 items (please note that while the One Card Network policy differs from this, our policy overrides). Items are available to loan for 4 weeks. Exceptions apply to high demand items.

If the item you are after is in our catalogue but not on the shelves, you can place a reservation on this item. If we don’t have the item in our collection we will try and source a copy from another Library  for you.

Overdue Items

Please remember that other people may be waiting for the items you have borrowed and return them on time.

A receipt will be generated each time you borrow with the due date of all your items. If you have given the library your email address, mobile phone number or landline, you will receive an automated reminder message 3 days before your loans are due and an overdue notice 4 days after your loans are due.

If items are not returned within 14 days of the due date a final notice will be posted to you and your borrowing and Internet privileges may be suspended until the items are returned.

After a further 14 days (28 days in total) if your items have still not been returned you will be issued with a letter listing the items outstanding and their costs. A  $5.00 processing fee will also be added to your account. You may not be able to borrow or access the Internet until all outstanding items have been returned or the amount owing on your account is paid for in full.

Outreach Library Service

If you or someone you know is having problems getting into the library and still wish to borrow books, DVD's or audio books, we can help. This may be a temporary or a permanent arrangement.

Items are selected by trained staff based on your preferences given on your registration form. Each month the Items are delivered directly to you by one of our of volunteers and the previous months items are picked up and taken back to the library.

Please contact our Library Outreach Officer on (08)8645 7891 for further information.

Spaces available for use

We have a well-equipped room available for public use. Our Vicki Ledo community room accommodates approximately 50 people, we are also able to divide the room in half and each side is able to hold 25 people comfortably.  Please ask staff for more information.

Internet Services

Library computers

All computers have internet access and Microsoft (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access) and are free to use with your membership card. You may belong to any of SA's library's as we are all connected under Public Libraries SA One Card Network.  
If you are under 18 you will need parental permission to access a computer.

Library members can book up to a maximum of 120 minutes a day via:

• phone - by calling the library on 8645 7891, you will need your membership card.
• booking online - You will need to enter your library card number and PIN.
• in-person - by speaking to a staff member;
• or can use any available computer by logging in with your library card number and PIN.

Advance bookings can be made up to a week prior.

Not a library member? Please see our friendly staff who will be happy to assist.

Bookings are advisable and can be made in person or by phoning the library on 8645 7891.

Wi-Fi

The Library also offers a free Wi-Fi service so you can use your own Wi-Fi compatible device with-in the library.

Library on-line catalogue

You can access our catalogue from home by clicking on the link above. You will need your membership card and pin number to log-in.

What can we help you with?

Items available for loan

• Books, EBooks and eMagazines
• DVD’s, CD Roms and Music CD’s.
• Magazines, Audio books  and Talking books.
• Toys

Services

• Free Internet and computer access.
• Digital assistance.
• Children's activities.
• Outreach Home Library service.
• Past issues of the Whyalla News.
• Local History collection.
• Workshop manuals.
• Photocopying, printing and scanning.
• On-line databases.
• Reading areas and coffee machine.
• Daily newspapers.
• Community jigsaw.
• Justice of the Peace (JP) service (Thursday’s 4-5.45pm).
• Community display area.
• After hours return chutes.

We are here to help!

If you have any questions or need any assistance please ask our friendly staff!