coomalie community

libraries

Council currently offers two Community Libraries for its residents and visitors to use.

They are located at Adelaide River Primary School and Batchelor Institute.


Quiet reading corners are available should you wish to avail yourself of the air-conditioned comfort, we also offer internet access, iPad and computer lending, Knit & Knatter and Craft sessions (check with your local library first for details).


Both libraries operate under an agreement between Coomalie Community Government Council and the library owners – Adelaide River Primary School and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE).

The Adelaide River library has a vast collection of World War 2 books, with several relating to the Coomalie areas activities during the war. These have been donated over many years through our ANZAC Dawn Service.


The library located at BIITE contains a wonderful collection of indigenous art along with many books on indigenous history and culture.


Community Library Rules

To ensure adequate supervision of children the below rules are applicable at each Community Library, these rules have been determined in conjunction with the Adelaide River Primary School and Batchelor Institute policy.


Adelaide River Community Library

  • Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Children 5 - 7 years of age need a person 12 years or older to supervise them.
  • Children 8 years or older can go to the library by themselves.


Batchelor Community Library

  • Children under 10 must be under direct supervision at all times. Parents/Carers must remain at the library.
  • Children 10 and over are classed as 'Unattended Children' will not be supervised and remain the responsibility of the parents/carers.


The above rules are put in place to ensure the safety of our children.

Opening Hours

Adelaide River Library

Thursday 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Friday 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm

Batchelor Community Library

Friday 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Sunday 1:00pm – 4:30pm

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