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Make the most of what your Library has to offer with events for all ages, clubs to join, tech training and help, print, copy and internet services, free Wi-Fi, and housebound services.
Library services
Library services include:
A volunteer Justice of the Peace (JP) is available to witness and certify documents and wills.
- Joondalup Library, Thursday 5pm - 6.30pm
- Joondalup Library, Saturday 10am - 12.30pm
- Woodvale Library, Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am.
No bookings are required.
Important note: there may be occasions when the volunteer JPs are unavailable. Call staff to confirm sessions before visiting.
- Certified copies – bring the original documents and copies. Photocopiers available.
- Witnesses – bring someone with you as a second witness (if required).
Other JP services are available throughout the City of Joondalup, see map below or please search our Community Directory.
With a collection of over 5,000 carefully curated titles located in the Joondalup Library, the Reference collection specialises in titles to support upper and tertiary education and includes an extensive Western Australian collection.
- Books
- Journals
- Dictionaries
- Atlas and directories
- Staff are available to assist with academic and personal enquiries and research.
Reference collection borrowing
The following conditions apply when borrowing from the Reference collection:
- Loan for up to 7 days
- Borrow up to two items
- No renewals
- No reservations
- Pickup and return to Joondalup Library.
Free computer and Wi-Fi
Public computers have the following features for members and non-members:
- Internet access in metered time slots
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Office presentations
- Print facilities - charges apply
- Save documents to USB.
Please note, web content filtering is in place to block unsafe material and sites. For more information read the public internet terms and conditions.
Scan and photocopy
Each Library has a coin operated colour, A3 photocopier. Charges apply.
Use the photocopier to scan documents to your email address or your USB storage device for free.
Print from home or your mobile device via email or document upload. Visit your preferred branch to pay and collect.
Please note: A3 printing is only available at Joondalup Library.
Australian and international newspapers are available in print and online at Joondalup Libraries.
The following newspapers are kept for a limited time only at all libraries:
- The West Australian
- The Sunday Times
- The Australian
- The Guardian.
The Guardian Weekly and International Express UK are held at Joondalup Library only.
Online
- The West Australian archive – 2004 to yesterday
- The Sunday Times – 2017 to yesterday
- Australian and UK newspapers on BorrowBox.
Not a member? Join as an online member and gain immediate access to selected online resources.
Databases
A selection of Australian newspapers (text only) can be accessed through the Libraries’ subscription to the Informit databases including older issues of The Australian and Financial Review.
Not a member? Join as an online member and gain immediate access to selected online resources.
Archives
The Local History collection includes over 80,000 newspaper articles clipped from local papers since 1981. In addition, old issues of community newspapers have been transferred to microfilm and searchable PDF. Please ask Local History staff for assistance.
Build your independence and confidence when using technology, the internet, and doing all things online. Libraries have a team of people ready to answer your questions or enhance your digital skills. Book a time to sit with one of our Keystrokes volunteers in a one-to-one session to learn how to use your laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
Books on Wheels is a free delivery service for City of Joondalup residents who are unable to visit a Library. An agreed number of preselected items including books, audiobooks and DVDs will be delivered fortnightly to your home or care facility.
Eligibility guidelines
The following are requirements for eligibility to access Books on Wheels:
- Must live in the City of Joondalup
- Not be able to visit a library due to
- Frailty, disability or illness
- Compromised mobility
- Being in long recuperation
- Residing in aged care or nursing home.
- Can visit a library but facing difficulties with Library navigation or carrying Library items.
For more information call 9400 4755 or via books.onwheels@joondalup.wa.gov.au
Meeting rooms are available at Joondalup and Whitford Libraries for individual or commercial hire. There are dedicated Library meeting rooms available for hire during library open times.
Parking
Parking at Joondalup Library has time limits in place. Dedicated one-hour parking in front of the Library and two-hour time limits in the Library under croft.
Parking is available adjacent to Whitford Library.
View parking options. Please share them with your colleagues and guests.
Technology
All rooms have an overhead data projector included in your hire. HDMI and VGA connection available. Libraries have free Wi-Fi, but it is recommended you rely on your own data source.
Accessibility
Check services and facilities at each location: Joondalup Library and Whitford Library.
| Whitford | Joondalup room 1 or 2 | Joondalup room 1 & 2 combined |
Joondalup ground floor - weekends only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 4.8m x 8.2m | 6.3m x 6m | 12.6m x 6m | 12.8 x 8.m |
| Seating capacity (theatre) | 30 people | 23 people | 46 people | 50 people |
| Seating capacity (tables) | 24 people | 16 people | 32 people | 35 people |
| Standing capacity | 45 people | 35 people | 70 people | 50 people |
| Furniture | Specify requirements on booking | 5 tables and 23 chairs | 10 tables and 46 chairs | 5 tables and 35 chairs |
| Kitchen facilities* | No | Yes | Yes | No |
*Refreshments such as tea/coffee/milk are not provided.
Costs
| User | Rate per hour |
|---|---|
| Category A: an organisation, group or individual hiring a venue as part of a business, for business purposes, and/or for financial benefit. | $28.40 |
| Category B: a charity, an incorporated association or a community group, government department / agency or educational provider with an annual gross revenue of less than $10 million and more than $3 million, occupying the premises for non-commercial purposes. | $5.70 |
| Category C: a charity, an incorporated association or a community group with annual revenue of less than $3 million, or an individual hiring a venue for non-commercial purposes. | $1.40 |
All prices include GST. Terms and conditions apply.
Virtual tour of meeting rooms
Go on a virtual tour of the meeting rooms.
- Joondalup virtual tour of meeting rooms located up on Level 1
- Whitford virtual tour of meeting rooms.
Your unwanted books, DVDs and CDs can be donated to the Libraries.
Items accepted
- Books
- DVDs
- Audiobooks on CD
- Travel guides up to two years old
- Textbooks and finance books up to two years old
- Car manuals.
Items not accepted
- Encyclopaedia
- Damaged, dusty, or aged items
- Brochures or pamphlets
- Video tapes or cassettes
- Magazines
- Workbooks and personal journals.
If the item is of a local or historical significance, it may be considered for inclusion in the Local History collection.
How to donate
To donate contact your library to arrange a time with staff. Donations are not accepted outside of opening hours.
Please note, some donated items may not be added to the collection and may instead be set aside for Library book sale.
Library events
Your Library has a wide range of engaging one-off events, seasonal activities and regular programs and clubs to join and enjoy. Our events are carefully designed to foster social inclusion and wellbeing, making them perfect for individuals of all ages.
Follow the Libraries Instagram and Libraries Facebook to hear about latest events online.
Some of the events you can expect to find are:
- author talks
- Knitting and crochet groups
- information sessions
- parenting workshops
- boardgame groups
- brain games
- chess club
- technology training
- jigsaw group
- conversation groups – French, English
- community talks.
Some clubs operate on limited attendees. Express your interest in joining these:
- writing group
- book clubs
- camera club.
Express your interest in joining these clubs via library.programs@joondalup.wa.gov.au.
Some of the events you can expect to find are:
- Baby Rhyme Time (ages 0 - 18 months)
- Toddler Time (ages 18 - 30 months)
- Family Time (ages 18 months - 4 years)
- Story Time (ages 2 – 4 years)
- Lego® club (ages 5 - 12 years)
- Minecraft Engineers (7 - 12 years)
- CoderDojo (ages 7 - 17 years)
- School holiday programs (school aged)
- Chess club (all ages)
Chess afternoon
CoderDojo
Come along to learn how to code, develop websites, apps, programs, games and much more.
Create and Connect
Come along to Joondalup Library's craft group to create, relax and connect with others.
Discovery Outbound
Discovery Outbound offers a wide range of exciting activities and excursions for people over the age of 50.
Discovery Session
Discovery Sessions provide life-long learning opportunities for all adults.
Family History Help
Family History Help is a volunteer-led program that provides assistance to people who wish to research their family history.
Meet the author
Meeting a published author, listening to their story, and finding out what makes them tick is a great way to spend an hour or two.
Memory Cafe
The program aims to provide a supportive social network for families and carers of those with dementia in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Story Time
Story Time sessions are designed for children aged two to four years. Come and enjoy the stories, songs, and creative play.
Tabletop games
If you love board or tabletop gaming, or have been waiting for the opportunity to start, here is your big chance to play some really interesting games.
Toddler Time
Come along for stories, songs and rhymes with lots of action for your energetic toddler.
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