Celebrate a local landmark with an evening dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Bassendean Pillar Box on the corner or North Road and Surrey Street.

Our elevator is now back in service.

Due to a burst pipe, the library elevator is currently out of service.

We are pleased to advise that all library services have been restored and are running as normal.

The Library is currently experiencing a network outage, which means we have no access to our internet, network or phone systems.

Please note that the Children's Area has been reserved on Friday 14 August for a series of Book Week author talks. To help ensure the sessions run smoothly, we ask that you avoid accessing the area throughout the day. Thank you for your cooperation!

It is back!!!!!! Join author Lynsey McDonnell as she discusses Bailey Street, a sweeping novel of contemporary and historical romance inspired by Western Australia's rich past.

The Bassendean Memorial Public Library after-hours returns chute is back in service.

The after-hours returns chute is currently closed while we prepare for an upgraded replacement.

Our first sessions back will commence on the 21st and 22nd of July.

Our Wi-Fi is now available again. Thank you for your patience.

The library is currently experiencing an internet outage.

EFTPOS will be unavailable after 4:45pm today. We will still be accepting cash payments.

Fun things are happening in the children's section!

This weekend, local artist Nami Osaki will be creating our life-sized cardboard postal delivery van at Bassendean Memorial Library, and we'd love to see the whole community get involved!

Bassendean Memorial Library will no longer be accepting Nespresso coffee pods at our recycling station.

Babies start learning as soon as they’re born. Everything they see, touch, feel and hear helps their little brains to grow.

Join us on the 22nd and 23rd of April for our first sessions back!

Do you know why it’s called the Bassendean Memorial Library?

As of the 22nd and 23rd April, Rhymetime and Storytime will be commencing again!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Wall of Love poetry competition.

Work has begun on the Library and Customer Service integration project, with Bassendean Memorial Library being refurbished to become the future home of the Town’s Customer Service team.

Library Lovers’ Day (A.K.A. Valentine’s Day) is fast approaching, and we’re inviting our patrons to confess their love!

Rhymetime and Storytime on pause!

Whether you’re new to technology or just want to boost your confidence online, this session will equip you with the skills you need to stay safe and informed in the digital age.

Bassendean Memorial Library will soon undergo a series of minor upgrades as part of the Town’s planned Library and Customer Service integration project. 

Please note that the Bassendean Memorial Library website will have maintenance performed over the weekend.

We’re moving away from a system where new books are displayed for reservation and introducing a process that allows patrons to borrow them immediately upon arrival.

Good news! We are now back to accepting and processing request as normal.