Broome Public Library "Broome and Beyond" Collection.

Broome Public Library respectfully acknowledges that it is located on the land of the Yawuru people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this land.

The Broome Public Library houses the Local history collection "Broome and Beyond". The collection has an abundance of information ranging from First Nations People who walked on country to Pearl divers from Japan, Koe pang, Filipinos, South Sea Islanders and British citizens. It covers "John Sherlock Brooking" who lead the Kimberley Survey Expedition in 1883, to map the townsite of Broome and also encompasses the extensive sheep/cattle industry that feed the troops in WW2 and consistently exported to Britain and beyond. This eclectic research/study collection rangers from Newspapers to oral histories along with some detailed maps spanning the Kimberley coast. There are firsthand accounts of events along with a plethora of ephemera covering the social history of Broome e.g. Shinju Matsuri Festival programs and Art Award entries. "Broome and Beyond" is an easily accessible, secure collection of Broome and the Kimberley region. The Broome Public Library safeguards this precious collection for the posterity of all members of the Broome community.
The latest addition to our collection is Pearl Coast Wildlife Park - Pearl Coast Zoological Gardens and Lord Alistair McAlpine from West Green and his love of Broome resulting in Cable Beach Club, Pearl Coast Zoological Gardens and the restoration of 30+ local buildings. He had the vision to promote Broome as a high-end tourist destination due to its coastline, amazing history and relaxed atmosphere.