The council operates public libraries at Margaret River and Augusta with something for everyone, and there is no membership fee.

Simply go to the library with identification that gives your home address.
If you are staying at temporary accommodation in the shire, a deposit is also required.

We are a part of the State Library of Western Australia network of public libraries, with access to over 2.3 million items in the state collection through inter library loan.

The shire collection includes: Reference information, including online access Online databases Links to other online resources Books DVD’s, MP3s , videos & CD ROMs Audio cassettes/CDs & music CDs Magazines & newspapers Jigsaws & games Reports Shire & government publications Special collections include: Parenting section Young adult Local history Languages other than English Curtin collection – a unique partnership has been created with Curtin University of Technology to manage & provide printed reference resources.

Computing services include public access catalogues, internet access and word processing. A small fee is charged to access email.

For travellers there is a paperback exchange available.

Children's Services click here.

Services to Seniors includes a book delivery to Silver Chain Centres, hospitals and a limited housebound service, large print
and audio editions of the latest publications, regular social events and entertainment, and a comfortable reading area.

Both libraries have community noticeboards.  Photocopying, fax and laminating services are also available.

To view our Customer Service Charter click here.