From public computers, free Wi-Fi services, newspapers, magazines, and more. If you’re staying for a while, borrow a book or two. Note, that you will need to be a member to borrow items, but it’s free to join.
Photocopiers, scanners and a laminator are also available for a small fee.
The Harvey Or Korijekup Literary Institute was formed in 1906 by Mr William Ash, Mr Charlie Rees and Mr John Knowles. It was first located in a room at the north end of the Town Hall Lesser Hall and moved to today’s library building when it was built by PJ Ward in 1921.
The War Memorial Library was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War 1. The Library was erected at a cost of £900, which was defrayed by local subscription after Mr. Roy Hayward initiated a campaign to raise a large sum of money towards its cost. Throughout three years, dances, sports days and raffling of donated items ranging from a gramophone to pumpkins raised £750 to cover the building’s cost.
The official opening of the Library occurred on 24 March 1922, with a Foundation stone laid by Sir Francis Newdegate, K.C.M.C., Governor of Western Australia.
The Harvey War Memorial Plaques were unveiled on the walls of War Memorial Library on
ANZAC Day in 1956. The plaques were in honour of the Harvey men who lost their lives in World War I and II. The 21 Harvey men who had died whilst in service had a crown engraved alongside their names.
In 2015, the plaques were moved to the new Harvey War Memorial located opposite the Library.
