Library services

Stirling Libraries have a number of PCs available for patrons to use. Use of PCs is free for library members, and they can be booked for 30 minutes at a time, with the option to extend if there are no further bookings.

Printing, photocopying and scanning services are also available at all libraries. Costs apply.

Library members can use public access computers including printing, up to 5 minutes before closing.  At 15 minutes before closing customers will be unable to start into new computer sessions.

If you have your own device, free Wi-Fi is available at all our Libraries. See below for more information about Wi-Fi and Mobile Printing. See above for Online services terms and conditions.

Libraries are a convenient place to pay your rates in person, if you are paying by card.

To find out more about paying your rates, ways to pay and what your rates pay for, click the link below.

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Our new Home Energy Toolkits are now available for loan from each of our six libraries. The toolkits will help you learn about energy use in your home to reduce your electricity use, and save money on your bills.

Each Toolkit includes:

• PowerMate Lite to measure the electricity use of plug-in appliances, their cost to run and greenhouse gas emissions
• Infra-red Thermometer to measure the temperatures of hard to reach places so you can check heat gains and losses from your home
• Thermometers to assess outside temperatures and how that impacts your comfort inside.

To borrow these kits, just ask our friendly library staff.

Find out more about what you can do so reduce energy and emissions in your home.

Do you find it difficult with online forms and websites? Are you struggling and needing help?

Mirrabooka Library Info Hub volunteers provide free one on one confidential assistance to help you complete basic forms, navigate government websites, or access information about local services.

Session times:

• Tuesday 3.00pm – 5.00pm
• Thursday 3.00pm – 5.00pm
• Friday 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Please note: Our Job Shop service at Osborne Library is temporarily suspended due to volunteer shortage. We are currently recruiting.

Do you need help finding a job?

We offer free assistance with resume design, job applications and interview preparation.

Our Job Shop volunteers will guide and support you towards better employment prospects.

The City of Stirling provides a free Justice of the Peace (JP) service to members of the community. A JP can witness official documents, administer an oath or affirmation, and take an affidavit.

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City of Stirling Libraries strives to be responsive to community needs and interests. In recent years, the notion of a sharing economy has inspired public libraries to develop non-traditional collections of items for community access. A public Library of Things (LoT) provides access to these items - or “Things”.

Things are considered and acquired in a variety of areas:

• Art and craft

• Kitchen and baking supplies

• Technology

• Health and wellbeing

• Musical instruments

• Toys and games

• Home improvement

• Outdoor recreation

• Home and garden.

Browse the catalogue of "things" or in your library app.

• Do you need local history information for your school assignment, or wondering how your local street was named or what is the history of your suburb? The City of Stirling’s Community History Collection comprises oral histories, books, booklets and ephemera, and may be able to assist with your query
• The Stirling Photograph Collection gives a fascinating insight into the development of the City of Stirling, and how early families lived. A selection of these photographs has been digitised and is available online. Digital copies are available for purchase
• The Mount Flora Regional Museum offers educational programs for school excursions to the museum. The program can be designed to support your current classroom focus. 

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Learn more about the resources and services we have available for neurodiverse visitors.

Quiet space

Stirling Libraries - Osborne

To assist our customers with diverse sensory needs we are creating a calmer and quieter environment in the library.

Every Friday, 9.30am - 11.30am

Earmuffs and sensory resources

Stirling Libraries - Osborne

The earmuffs are available for use in the library, for both adults and children who are sensitive to noise and may feel overwhelmed during their visit.

Other sensory resources also available. Please see staff at the front counter.

Sensory Sing and Play

Stirling Libraries - Dianella and Scarborough

Sensory sing and play is an inclusive program of songs and sensory play based learning in a small group setting. 

Visit our library programs and activities page for more details. 

Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka offers a Seed Library where you can kickstart your gardening journey with a variety of flower and vegetable seeds. Local gardeners are welcome to borrow, donate, and exchange seeds with fellow enthusiasts.

For more details, please get in touch with our libraries.

Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. During the Tax return period, you may be eligible for the Tax Help program if your income is around $60,000 or less and you have simple tax affairs.

To find out more about eligibility requirements, visit the ATO website below.

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