Libraries Accessibility

All Library locations are wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets.

To support visitors with low vision or mobility needs, large print keyboards and height-adjustable desks are available at Riverton, Cannington, and Willetton Libraries.

Interpreters are available by prior arrangement over the phone.  If possible, please give staff advanced notice so an interpreter can be booked.

Guide Dogs are always welcome. We are delighted to inform you that the library and memberships are always free.

Here's what you can enjoy without a library card:

• Visit the library – come in and explore all we have to offer!
• Connect to our free Wi-Fi on your own device, with power points available to charge it.
• Relax and read a newspaper, magazine, or book within the library.
• Play in-house games like UNO or chess.
• Bring your own crafts, jigsaws, or study materials to work on.
• Meet with a Justice of the Peace during appointment hours.
• Book into our exciting events and programs.
• Sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed on what is happening in the libraries.

With an online membership you can enjoy everything above and:

• You can use our public computers for 2 hours each day for free (a $2 fee applies for non-members).
• Gain access to our online eResources (Libby, Hoopla, Borrowbox, Kanopy) which allow you to read magazines, eBooks, graphic novels but also listen to eAudiobooks and watch movies.

With a full membership, you'll enjoy all the benefits listed above, plus:

• Borrow up to 20 items, including books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, graphic novels, games, and audiobooks.
• Access special collections, including dyslexic friendly font books, sensory board books, large print books, books in Languages Other Than English (LOTE), and adult literacy resources.
• Borrow dementia aids like our Active Minds puzzles and Memory Bags (including LOTE versions).
• Explore our Library of Things, where you can borrow sporting equipment, board games, musical instruments, technology, book packs, hobby items, and Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games.

Please note: Our libraries are not quiet all the time. The staff are available to help if things need calming down. We have lots of activities and people in the library and it is not silent.

We welcome drinks with lids in the library. We ask that you only enjoy dry, odourless food inside the library, any other food will need to be eaten outside the library or in the courtyards. 

We have water stations available at all libraries so you can refill your own bottle.

Are you unable to get to the library? Our Books on Wheels program will assist housebound community members by delivering library items to their house.

Visit the Books on Wheels page to learn more and sign-up. Conditions do apply.

Would you like to borrow a book that we don’t have in our catalogue? Ask one of the friendly staff to make a request to our Collections team! We might be able to get a copy for you. The request is completely free as we would love to try to get the book for you and other members of the library to enjoy.

You can also make the request yourself on the Canning Libraries website by clicking ‘Request an Item’ when you are logged in.

We have printing facilities to use at Riverton, Cannington, Willetton and Hillview.

Costs to Printing per printed side:

• Black and White: A4 – 30 cents, A3 – 50 cents.
• Colour: A4 – 80 cents, A3 – $1.

You can scan hard copies of documents to your email or USB for free.

Visit the Computers, Wi-Fi and Printing page to learn more.

Planning a visit to the Libraries is easy thanks to easy access to public transport and ample parking, including ACROD and seniors bays. 

If you are using public transport to get to the Library, please use the Transperth Journey Planner for the latest times and routes.

Click the Library above for more information about the parking options and public transport stops available.

The Riverton Library is located at 67 Riley Road, Riverton, Western Australia 6148.

Driving and parking

• All-Day Parking for Library and Leisureplex patrons
• Drop Off and Pick Up bays available.
• 11 ACROD bays
• 4 Senior bays

Public transport

Use the Transperth Journey Planner for the latest public transport times and routes.

• Bus stop: 20187 (Approximately 200 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20167 (approximately 208 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20123 (approximately 226 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20124 (approximately 214 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20186 (approximately 293 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20276 (approximately 308 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20168 (approximately 389 metres from library)

Willetton Library is located at 39 Burrendah Boulevard, Willetton.

Driving and parking

• 30-minute and 3- hour parking available for library patrons
• 3 ACROD bays

Public transport

• Bus stop: 11208 (approximately 107 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 11207 (approximately 234 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 11197 (approximately 275 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 22887 (approximately 366 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 11206 (approximately 373 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 11196 (approximately 376 metres from library).

Cannington Library is located at 233 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington.

Driving and parking

Main Parking Lot (Sevenoaks Street side):

• 5-hour Parking for Library and Leisureplex patrons
• 7 Drop Off and Pick Up bays
• 3 ACROD bays
• 7 Senior bays

Side Parking Lot (Wharf Street side):

• 5-hour Parking for Library and Leisureplex patrons
• 4 ACROD bays
• 2 Senior bays

Public transport

• Bus stop: 27484 (approximately 80 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 28942 (approximately 219 metres from library),
• Bus stop: 28943 (approximately 227 metres from library).

Hillview Intercultural Community Centre is located at 1-3 Hill View Place, Bentley.

Please visit the Hillview Intercultural Community Centre page to learn more about the services available.

Driving and parking

Street Parking and ACROD bays available, please make sure you follow the street signs as fines may apply.

Public transport

• Bus stop: 11705 (approximately 321 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 11246 (approximately 340 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 12091 (approximately 398 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 12097 (approximately 401 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 12092 (approximately 403 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 12102 (approximately 442 metres from library)

CREEC is located at the corner of Kent Street and Queens Park Road, Wilson.

Please visit the CREEC page to learn more about the services available.

Driving and parking

• 4 ACROD bays

Public transport

• Bus stop: 20226 (approximately 1012 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20225 (approximately 1018 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20223 (approximately 1031 metres from library)
• Bus stop: 20224 (approximately 1040 metres from library)