Our libraries offer a wide a range of services that you'll find handy and fun.
Home delivery service
Library members who live in the City of Swan and are physically unable to access a library, can have items delivered to them.
Contact your nearest library to see if you're eligible for this service.
PS: Our Home Library Service relies on volunteers. If you're able to help contact us, we’d love to hear from you.
Book Club Sets
If you belong to a Book Club, or would like to start one, ask us about our selection of available Book Club Sets. These sets contain everything your group needs for a great discussion in one convenient bag. Most sets include an additional large print and audio book option (where available).
Click the links to view the Borrowing Rules and Conditions and Book Club Registration Form, and return the completed forms to your nearest branch of City of Swan Libraries to get your book club journey started.
Information about membership fees can be viewed in our Library fees and charges section
Quick Picks
Our Quick Picks collection allows faster access to new, in-demand books.
Quick Picks are extra copies of popular titles with a shorter loan period of seven days. They’re non-renewable, non-reservable and limited to two at a time, to help ensure copies of new titles are available more often.
Can’t finish a book that quickly? No problem. Copies of these titles will still be available in our main collection with normal borrowing conditions, so you can still place a reservation and join the queue.
There are now select Quick Picks collections at all branches. Quick Picks are first come, first served so head into one of our libraries to see what’s on the shelves today. We’ll be adding new titles every month so keep checking our catalogue to see what’s available.
Discovery backpacks
Better Beginnings Discovery Backpacks are available for loan at all library branches. These backpacks include books, puppets, self-paced activities, an audiobook and literacy games, all linked to learning areas in the Curriculum Framework.
There are also some fun online activities on the Better Beginnings website for you and your child to explore together.
For more parenting support, download the Brighter Tomorrows mobile app to discover tips and tools to give your child the best start to life.
Library of Things
Sometimes you just want something for a one-off use, or you want to try out an item before committing to a purchase. In this instance, the Library of Things is the collection for you!
We have 40 items you can borrow, including a sewing machine, board games, a popcorn maker, a lawn and garden spreader, a geocaching GPS kit and various cake pans.
3D printing service
3D printing is available at all library branches. The cost for 3D printing is flat rate of $3, plus $1 per 50 grams of filament used, rounded up to the nearest 50g. Fees are calculated per print job, not per object. For example, a print job that weighs 48g and consists of 2 objects would cost $4.
Explore these online resources for inspiration on what to create, and how! Please note, 3D printing takes time and may need to be picked up later.
Organise a training session by contacting the team at one of our local libraries.
Swan Seed Library at Guildford Library
The Swan Seed Library is currently situated at Guildford Library.
The Swan Seed Library contains a collection of free seeds that you can use to plant, grow and enjoy at home.
The library is for gardeners, from beginner to expert, and is a place where you can learn how to grow, harvest and save seeds.
The seed collection depends on donations and seasonality. Please contact Guildford Library to check on seed availability.
Contact:
Guildford.library@swan.wa.gov.au
(08) 9207 8880
Printing and computers
Our libraries offer access to a range of self-service facilities including:
- Printing
- Photocopying
- Scanning
- Laminating (available at most branches)
See below for the current costs for each service. Contact your local library for more information and specific printing inquiries.
| Printing / Copying | 2026/27$ |
|---|---|
| Black and White | |
| A4 (single sided) first 20 pages (each) | FREE |
| A4 (single sided) pages 21+ (each) | 0.20 |
| A3 (single sided) first 20 pages (each) | FREE |
| A3 (single sided) pages 21+ (each) | 0.40 |
| Colour | |
| A4 (single sided) first 20 pages (each) | FREE |
| A4 (single sided) pages 21+ (each) | 1.00 |
| A3 (single sided) first 20 pages (each) | FREE |
| A3 (single sided) pages 21+ (each) | 2.00 |
| Scanning | |
| Scanning to email or USB | FREE |
| Laminating at all library branches | |
| A4 | 3.00 |
| A3 | 5.00 |
Mobile printing is currently unavailable. Other printing is still available in our libraries.
All our libraries have computers available for library members.
You will need your library card to access these facilities.
Free Wi-Fi is available at all libraries, except Gidgegannup Drop Point Library.
Bring your device and connect to ‘Wired2Swan’.
Midland Courtyard Studio
The Midland Courtyard Studio hosts the Swan Writer in Residence and Residency creative workshops. Meet the current Writer in Residence and book into one of their programs.
Home Energy Audit Kits
Measure your household’s carbon footprint with a Home Energy Audit Kit, provided by Switch Your Thinking and the Western Australian Government as part of the 2025 Energy Efficiency Pilot Program.
Each kit includes:
- A thermal imaging camera to help you locate draughts around your home and gaps in insulation, for checking fridge seals, and measuring hot water temperature.
- A plug-in energy monitor for measuring energy consumption and the running costs of appliances.
- A basin flow measuring cup to determine the water flow rate of your taps
- A thermometer for measuring the temperature of rooms, fridges and freezers.
- An instructional manual which explains how to conduct a variety of test.
Reserve a kit via the library catalogue and pick it up from your local library.
Fees, payments, and guidelines
Payments for rates, infringements, animal registrations and renewals, extra bulk verge collections and invoices from Swan Caring can be made at our libraries.
Payments can be made using EFTPOS and credit card. Cash, cheque and Diners Club are not accepted.
Payments can also be made online. Our friendly library staff are available to help you with online payments.
| Public Library Services | 2026/27$ |
|---|---|
| USB drive | 11.00 |
| Library Programs | |
| Book Club Membership (per month) | 6.00 |
| Hire of Book Club sets (subscription per annum) | 141.00 |
| Library Room and Space Hire For more information about our available spaces and or to book a room, please visit Space2Co. |
- Guideline for the supervision of children (0-12 years old) in the library
- Animals in libraries guideline
- Display of community notices and items for sale guideline
- Use of photo or video equipment guideline
- Use of public computers
- Membership terms and conditions
- Conditions of entry
- Collection development guideline
- Freedom to Read statement