Our Collection
The Geraldton Regional Library and the Mullewa Public Library have a combined collection of more than 54,000 items, not including the 10,000 resources which make up the Local History Collection.
The adult collection includes:
- Fiction and non-fiction titles including Large Print
- Audiobooks and DVDs
- Books in languages other than English
- Magazines and Newspapers
- Paperback /Magazine exchange and jigsaws
- Electronic resources including downloadable eAudiobooks and eBooks
- Local Studies Collection
The Geraldton Regional Library and the Mullewa Public Library also have access to other resources housed in Libraries across Australia via the Inter-Library Loan service.
Our collections include material for all ages. Whilst the placement of material, throughout the physical collection and the provision of access to online resources is carried out by library staff based on professional knowledge and evaluation, this should be used as a guide only. It is not the responsibility of Library staff to exercise a supervisory or restrictive role in determining which library resources young people may use or access, except where material is classified as restricted under the Western Australian Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to monitor the suitability of both physical and online library resources used by their children.
YA Collection
This is a group of resources at the Geraldton Regional Library and Mullewa Public Library organised for older children, teenagers and young adults. The collection includes fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, magazines and large print titles which can be borrowed.
Junior Collection
The Greater Geraldton Libraries hold a range of material suitable for children. The collection includes fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, DVDs and magazines. There is a selection of board books, pre-school titles (picture books), big books and beginner readers.
A small collection of dyslexic friendly and large print titles are also available for loan.
Better Beginnings Yellow and Green Discovery Backpacks on a variety of themes are available for families to support the development of early literacy skills.
Speed Reads
Need a new read but don't want the long waiting periods? The Geraldton Library have got you covered! Our new 7 Day Loans are now available on selected titles. Two copies of each of the 4 titles will be available for loan with a limit of 2 titles per borrower. No reservations or extensions permitted and just 7 days to finish them! Will you take on the challenge?