Kununurra School & Community Library

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Kununurra School & Community Library A joint-use facility between the East Kimberley College and the Shire of Wyndham - East Kimberley

The Kununurra Community & School Library is a shared facility supported by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley and the Kununurra District High School. The library aims to provide excellent and relevant library programs, resources and customer service to the students, community members and visitors of Kununurra District High School and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley. Kununurra Community & School Library specialises in children's services, visiting author and illustrator events, programs that promote community harmony and resources about the Kimberley. Kununurra Community and School Library is frequently described as the cultural hub of the town - a reputation we are proud of!

🎉 Let’s Celebrate Seniors Week at Kununurra School & Community Library! 🎉We're collaborating with Kununurra Neighbourhoo...
03/11/2026

🎉 Let’s Celebrate Seniors Week at Kununurra School & Community Library! 🎉

We're collaborating with Kununurra Neighbourhood House for a week of fun, connection and community as we celebrate Seniors Week, 9–15 November! 💛

Comes and join us at the library, make new connections and, most importantly, have some fun! 🥳

Whether you’re a familiar face or visiting us for the first time, everyone is welcome. We’d love to see you there!

✨ Let’s connect, laugh and celebrate together! ✨

📚✨ NEW BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED AT THE LIBRARY! ✨📚Looking for your next great read? 👀 We’ve got a fresh batch of books hitting...
02/11/2026

📚✨ NEW BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED AT THE LIBRARY! ✨📚

Looking for your next great read? 👀 We’ve got a fresh batch of books hitting our shelves, with heartfelt memoirs, magical adventures, page-turning mysteries and stories that will stay with you long after the final page!

Here’s a peek at what’s new 👇

💗 I Can’t Tell You But I Will – Magda Szubanski

Beloved Australian comedian and performer Magda Szubanski opens up about caring for her dying mother while fighting for marriage equality in Australia. An honest and deeply moving memoir about love, grief, family and finding the strength to keep going. Perfect for readers who enjoy personal stories that tug at the heartstrings.

🐕 Etna – Paul Yoon

Meet Etna, a former military dog on a journey to find his way home after a devastating war. As he travels through a shattered landscape, he encounters others trying to rebuild their lives and rediscover hope. A beautifully moving story for animal lovers and readers who enjoy thoughtful tales of resilience, belonging and second chances.

🪄 The Magic We Made – Meg Cabot

What happens when a woman who believes in science meets a man with very real magical abilities? When teenage witches begin disappearing in a town full of supernatural secrets, a sceptical therapist and her magical neighbour must work together to uncover the truth. Expect witchy happenings, mystery, humour and a little romance! Perfect for fans of magical fiction with a cosy, romantic twist.

🎾 Only Ever Evonne – Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Go beyond the tennis court and discover the remarkable life of one of Australia's greatest sporting legends. From her childhood in country NSW to becoming a world number-one tennis player and a two-time Wimbledon champion, Evonne shares her personal journey, family memories and experiences as an Aboriginal woman in professional sport. A wonderful choice for sports fans and anyone who loves an inspiring true story.

📚 If Books Could Kill – Kate Eberle

Ever wished you could step inside your favourite romance novel? Roxie does just that, only to discover she's landed in a crime thriller instead! With a dangerous stranger on her tail, she teams up with an anxious English professor to navigate a story filled with unexpected twists. A fun, fast-paced read for book lovers who enjoy romance, suspense, humour and a clever twist on familiar book tropes.

💚 Galinda: A Charmed Childhood – Gregory Maguire

Ever wondered who Glinda the Good Witch was before she became the bubbly, pink-loving icon we know? Journey back to her childhood, when she was known as Galinda, and discover the family struggles and ambitions that helped shape her future. A must-read for Wicked fans and anyone who loves reimagined fairy tales, magical worlds and seeing familiar characters in a whole new light.

✨ So, what will it be? A moving memoir, a journey of hope, a little witchcraft, an inspiring sporting story or a trip back to Oz?

Pop into the library, browse our new arrivals and find your next favourite read. 📖💛

🎃👻 HAUNTINGLY GOOD BOOKS! 👻📚Spooky season is here, and it’s the perfect time to get lost in a book that sends a little s...
26/10/2026

🎃👻 HAUNTINGLY GOOD BOOKS! 👻📚

Spooky season is here, and it’s the perfect time to get lost in a book that sends a little shiver down your spine! 🕯️ Whether you love ghostly encounters, creepy old mansions, dark academia or mysteries with a supernatural twist, we’ve got some hauntingly good reads waiting for you.

So grab a cosy blanket, switch on a lamp and prepare to meet a few things that go bump in the night… 👀

🏚️ WEAVINGSHAW — Heba Al-Wasity

👻 Some secrets are worth more than gold…

Leena has been haunted by a secret since she was seventeen: she can see the dead. When her brother falls ill, she turns to the mysterious Saint of Silence for help, striking a deal that leads her to Weavingshaw, a cursed estate on the moors. But with ghosts, dangerous secrets and a mysterious man hiding his own dark past, Leena soon discovers that some hauntings are far more complicated than they seem.

🖤 ASK FOR ANDREA — Noelle W. Ihli

📱 Three women. One killer. And unfinished business from beyond the grave.

Meghan, Brecia and Skye have one terrible thing in common: they were all murdered by the same man, who used online dating to lure his victims. Now dead but far from gone, the three women find each other and realise they may be the only ones who can stop him from killing again. A chilling thriller with a supernatural twist that proves some spirits refuse to rest until justice is served.

🪶 THE BLACK FEATHERS — Rebecca Netley

🕯️ Where ghosts tread, black feathers fall…

When Annie marries widower Edward Stonehouse, she hopes to leave her troubled past behind and begin a new life at his remote estate on the Yorkshire moors. But Edward’s sister, Iris, is a taxidermist and medium who warns Annie to watch for black feathers — signs that a spirit has visited. As strange events unfold, Annie begins to question what happened to Edward’s first wife… and whether something in the house is watching her.

🏡 HAUNT SWEET HOME — Sarah Pinsker

👀 When the scares are supposed to be fake, what happens when they become real?

Mara lands a job on her cousin’s ghost-hunting and home makeover reality TV show, where her job involves hiding fog machines and creating spooky surprises for unsuspecting homeowners. But when genuinely unsettling events begin happening on set, the line between staged scares and something much stranger starts to blur. A quirky, eerie ghost story about deception, finding yourself and discovering that not everything is as it seems.

💀 DEAD POETS SORORITY — Sofia Shelley

📜 He’s handsome, charming and a hopeless romantic… unfortunately, he’s dead!

Student journalist Emma goes undercover to investigate a secret society dedicated to bringing long-dead literary icons back to life. She expects Ouija boards and college gossip, not accidentally summoning the ghost of a nineteenth-century poet! Now Nathaniel is following her around, and Emma finds herself caught between writing the story of a lifetime and falling for her very own ghostly romantic. Can she keep him safe without losing him forever?

🏰 PALACE OF SHADOWS — Ray Celestin

🌫️ A mysterious mansion, unexplained deaths and secrets hidden behind every door…

In 1899, Samuel Etherstone accepts a commission from the reclusive Mrs Chesterfield to work on her grand house on the Yorkshire coast. But the locals whisper that the mansion drives people mad, and the surrounding area is plagued by unexplained deaths and missing girls. As Samuel investigates the disappearance of the house’s architect, he begins to uncover a disturbing mystery surrounding the building and its owner's chilling obsession. Perfect for fans of atmospheric gothic thrillers and sinister old houses!

🎃 Ready to get your spooky-season reading started?

Whether you’re after ghostly mysteries, haunted houses or supernatural secrets, come and discover your next chilling read at the library.

Dare to find your next hauntingly good read? 👀

🧛‍♀️🩸 BOOKS TO SINK YOUR TEETH INTO! 🩸🧛‍♂️It’s that time of year for all things spooky, mysterious and a little bit fang...
19/10/2026

🧛‍♀️🩸 BOOKS TO SINK YOUR TEETH INTO! 🩸🧛‍♂️

It’s that time of year for all things spooky, mysterious and a little bit fang-tastic! 👻 Whether you love vampire romances, gothic adventures or tales of the undead, we’ve got some supernatural reads to get you into the Halloween spirit.

From mysterious vampires and forbidden romances to vampire royalty and supernatural secrets, there’s something for every reader ready to embrace their spooky side! 🦇✨

So settle in with a good book and let the spooky reading begin! these reads are sure to leave you thirsting for more!

🌹 BRIDE — Ali Hazelwood
💍 An arranged marriage between enemies… what could possibly go wrong?

Misery Lark is a Vampyre who agrees to marry Lowe Moreland, the Alpha Werewolf, in a bid to keep the peace between their rival species. But Misery has secrets of her own, and this marriage might be her only chance to uncover the truth. Expect supernatural intrigue, dangerous alliances and sizzling tension! 🩸🐺

🩸 HUNGERSTONE — Kat Dunn
🌹 Some hungers are best left unsatisfied…

When mysterious Carmilla enters Lenore’s troubled marriage, she awakens desires Lenore can no longer ignore. But Carmilla is no ordinary guest, and as local girls begin suffering from a terrible hunger, a sinister darkness begins to emerge. A seductive, blood-soaked gothic tale for lovers of vampire horror! 🦇🌑

⚰️ HOLLOW — Celina Myers
🩸 Dead, buried and suddenly part of the vampire world…

After a fatal car accident, Mia Adair wakes up as a vampire and discovers her ordinary life is gone for good. Caught between two rival vampire families, centuries-old secrets and her own mysterious supernatural abilities, Mia must figure out where she belongs before the vampire world tears itself apart. 🖤🧛‍♀️

💋 UNDEAD AND UNWED — MaryJanice Davidson
👠 Being dead is one thing. Being a vampire queen? That's another story!

Betsy Taylor has lost her job, died in an accident and woken up craving blood. Now she's being told she's the prophesied Vampire Queen — and she's expected to take on a powerful undead ruler! Unfortunately, Betsy has other priorities, including fabulous shoes. A hilarious vampire romp packed with supernatural drama and wicked humour! 🩸👑

🖤 THE LAST RAVEN — Helen Glynn Jones
🦇 In a world ruled by vampires, being human makes you different…

Emelia is heir to the House of Raven in a world dominated by vampires, but she's human herself. Trapped by expectations and surrounded by dangerous secrets, she must navigate the politics of the undead while questioning the destiny laid out for her. A dark supernatural read filled with vampire intrigue and looming danger. 🌑👑

🌹 THE BOOK OF BLOOD AND ROSES — Annie Summerlee
🩸 She's sworn to kill vampires. Unfortunately, one is irresistible.

Rebecca Charity goes undercover at an elite Scottish university to find a legendary book detailing how to kill vampires. But when she meets Aliz Astra, a dangerously alluring vampire, everything gets complicated. Bound together by an unexpected magical connection and a deadly curse, can Rebecca resist falling for the very creature she's sworn to destroy? 🖤🌹

🦇 Which one will you sink your teeth into first?

Whether you love seductive bloodsuckers, gothic chills, vampire royalty or laugh-out-loud undead chaos, we've got your next supernatural obsession waiting at the library!

Just remember… some books are best read after dark. 🌙📚🩸

🧙‍♀️🔮 WITCH WAY TO THE LIBRARY? 🎃📚The witches are gathering, the cauldrons are bubbling, and our shelves are full of mag...
14/10/2026

🧙‍♀️🔮 WITCH WAY TO THE LIBRARY? 🎃📚

The witches are gathering, the cauldrons are bubbling, and our shelves are full of magical reads to get you into the Halloween spirit! 🕯️🌙 Whether you're drawn to dark magic, ancient spells, mysterious covens or witchy secrets, we've got a book that's ready to cast its spell on you!

✨ The Coven by Lizzie Fry
Imagine a world where witchcraft is real, and mothers pass their magical powers down to their daughters. Sounds harmless enough… until the US President decides all witches must be imprisoned for their own safety. As witches are rounded up around the world, one young woman discovers a dangerous power of her own. Can she and the women around her fight back before women's power is lost forever? 🔮

🌿 Marrow by Samantha Browning Shea
Cast out from her mother's coven, Oona has given up on the witchcraft she was born to inherit. But when her longing to become a mother leads her back to a remote, windswept island and her enigmatic witch mother, she discovers that the promise of magic comes with a darker side. With secrets lurking beneath the island's mysterious traditions, how far will Oona go to claim the power she has always wanted? 🌊

💘 An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward
Meet Thorn Scarhart, a 39-year-old witch whose love potions haven't exactly been working their magic! When one of her brews goes spectacularly wrong, Thorn finds herself catapulted 350 years into the future. Suddenly, she's trading 17th-century matchmaking for online dating, electric kettles and a whole new world of romantic possibilities. Can this time-travelling witch finally find love, or will her search for romance be another magical disaster? 🧹💋

🌊 The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer
In a village gripped by fear, being different can be deadly… England, 1645. When a notorious witchfinder arrives in Martha Hallybread's quiet coastal village, a terrifying witch hunt begins. Martha is a midwife and healer who has lived peacefully among her neighbours for decades, but as women are accused of witchcraft and suspicion spreads, she finds herself caught between protecting her community and saving herself. In a world where whispers can condemn you and secrets can cost you your life, who can you really trust? 🕯️

🌙 The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller
Some families inherit more than just a name… For generations, the women of the Duncan family have inherited extraordinary magical gifts, passed down through their ancestral home of Wild Hill. But after a family tragedy, the descendants scattered, each forging their own path. Now three estranged women are drawn back to Wild Hill, where an ancient power has plans for them. With their family legacy at stake and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, can they overcome their differences, embrace their witchy heritage and discover the true power of working together? 🔮✨

🔥 The Tinder Box by M.R. Carey
Some wishes come with a devilish price… A wounded soldier, a mysterious widow with a talent for witchcraft, and a dead demon falling from the sky — this is no ordinary fairytale! When Mag Tresti discovers an ancient tinderbox with terrifying magical powers, he finds himself caught up in a world of dark enchantments, dangerous secrets and devilish schemes. With the power to grant wishes and alter the fate of nations, one little box could change everything. But will its magic be a blessing or a curse? 🖤⚔️

🧹 Ready to embrace your witchy side? Pop into the library and discover your next bewitching read. From powerful covens to ancient curses, there's plenty of magic waiting to be discovered on our shelves!

🦇 Which witchy read will be casting its spell on you this Halloween?

📚✨ NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY! ✨📚Looking for your next great read? We’ve just added some fantastic new titles to our shelv...
06/10/2026

📚✨ NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY! ✨📚

Looking for your next great read? We’ve just added some fantastic new titles to our shelves! Here’s a little taste of what you can expect from each one:

✨ The Make-Believe by Hannah Murray
A deeply honest memoir about fame, acting, mental health and magical thinking, following Hannah's journey from the world of Hollywood and London parties into an organisation promising extraordinary things — and the disturbing reality she encounters along the way.

🏠 Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins
A gripping domestic thriller packed with secrets, suspicion and complicated relationships — because you never really know what goes on next door.

🏳️‍🌈 The Disappearers by Marlon James
Set in 1980s Jamaica, this riveting and deeply human story follows a group of gay men whose lives are changed forever by a brutal act of violence, exploring q***r identity, survival, friendship, retribution and the compromises people make to survive in a society that refuses to accept them.

🏛️ Athens and Sparta by Adrian Goldsworthy
Explore the fascinating rivalry between two legendary ancient Greek powers, delving into war, politics, society and the forces that shaped the ancient world.

👑 Billie King by Shannon Kelly-White
Set in Australia in the aftermath of a mysterious disappearance, this gripping historical story follows Billie King as she searches for her missing mother while fighting to keep her troubled family together — with bushrangers, family secrets and a determined young heroine at its heart.

👁️ Eyes of the King by Chloe Gong
A fantasy filled with political intrigue, dangerous secrets and high stakes, perfect for readers who enjoy complex characters and power struggles.

✨ Which one will you be taking home? Come into the library and discover our new arrivals!

📚 School Holiday Opening Hours! 📚   A quick reminder to our library community that Kununurra School and Community Librar...
29/09/2026

📚 School Holiday Opening Hours! 📚
A quick reminder to our library community that Kununurra School and Community Library will be operating on school holiday opening hours until the 9th of October.

⏰ Holiday Schedule:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Rhymetime and Storytime are still on the regular days at 10am.

Pop in to grab your holiday reads, borrow some movies, or stay cool in the aircon! We look forward to seeing you soon.

⏳ Final call!Our library survey closes this week — don’t miss your chance to have your say.It only takes 10 minutes, and...
23/09/2026

⏳ Final call!
Our library survey closes this week — don’t miss your chance to have your say.

It only takes 10 minutes, and your feedback helps improve services, programs and spaces for your community.

🎁 Plus, you’ll go into the draw to win a $100 voucher.
☕ Coffee is on us! 💛
👉 Get in before it closes: https://actionsurveys.au/index.php/391776?newtest=Y&lang=en

The Public Library Performance Framework Survey is conducted by the State Library of Western Australia with research support from Action Market Research.

📚🎬 BOOK vs. MOVIE… Let the debate begin! 🍿👀Have you read the book before seeing it on the big screen? Or are you more of...
18/09/2026

📚🎬 BOOK vs. MOVIE… Let the debate begin! 🍿👀

Have you read the book before seeing it on the big screen? Or are you more of a “watch it first, then read the book” kind of person? 🤔

There are SO many book-to-movie and TV adaptations already out — with plenty more heading our way soon! 🎥✨

Here’s a look at some of the book-to-screen adaptations available at our library. You might just find your next read (or watch)!📚

So grab a book, settle in, and then tell us… 👇

📖 Was the book better?
🎬 Did the movie do it justice?
🤯 Did they completely ruin your favourite character?
❤️ Or did the adaptation actually make you love the story even more?

Let us know in the comments below!🤩

Address

Cnr Mangaloo And Coolibah Street
Kununurra, WA
6743

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61891691227

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kununurra School & Community Library posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Kununurra School & Community Library:

Shortcuts

Share

Category