Our libraries offer a wide a range of services that you'll find handy and fun.
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.
Quick Picks can be found at Ballajura, Beechboro, Bullsbrook, Ellenbrook, and Midland branches. They are first come, first served so head to one of these branches to see what’s on the shelves today.
Discovery backpacks
Better Beginnings Discovery Backpacks are available for loan.
The backpack is linked to learning areas in the Curriculum Framework and include books, puppets, self-paced activities, an audiobook and literacy games. There are also some great reading tips and online activities for you and your child to complete together.
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 is $10 for the first hour of printing and $3 per hour after that.
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)
Contact your local library to find out the availability and cost for each service.
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
You can measure your household’s carbon footprint with a City of Swan Home Energy Audit Kit. 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
Please Note: These kits contain valuable and sensitive equipment. Please be aware that you may incur a fee if the item is not returned in the same condition in which was loaned.
Fees, payments, and guidelines
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.
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.
| Printing and copying | |
| A4 Black and white (single sided) | 20c |
| A3 Black and white (single sided) | 40c |
| A4 Colour (single sided) | $1 |
| A3 Colour (single sided) | $2 |
| 3d printing | |
| Per hour | $10 |
| Every subsequent hour | $3 |
| Laminating | |
| A4 | $2 |
| A3 | $4 |
| Public library services | |
| USB drive (16GB only) | $5 |
| Membership replacement cards | $3 |
| Library program | |
| Book Club annual subscription (includes hire of book club sets) | $134 |
| City of Swan internal Book Club program (per month) | $5 |
- 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