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Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

  • Location Chisham Ave & Robbos Way, Kwinana Town Centre WA 6167, Australia
  • Facilities and Amenities available
    • Toilets
    • Seating
    • Kitchen
    • AV Equipment
    • Halls, Community Centres & Rooms
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The Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre offers an array of spaces for holding modern functions, meetings and conferences. Spaces for hire include the Ken Jackman Hall with a capacity of 300 as well as IT training rooms, art and activity spaces and community meeting rooms. Free Wi-Fi is also available throughout the facility.

Note: ​​​​​​​​​​​This page provides information relating to hireable spaces only. For more detailed information about the Darius Wells, visit the main facility page. A full facility walkthrough is also available on this page.

Available Rooms for

Ken Jackman Hall


  • The interior of Ken Jackman Hall at the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.

The Ken Jackman Hall is located on the Ground Floor and is the only function room in the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre featuring acoustic bi-fold doors that provide users with the option of creating a more intimate space.

There are three (3) spaces available within the hall, Ken Jackman Hall - Full, Ken Jackman Hall - North, Ken Jackman Hall - South.

This Facility has a commercial kitchenette, AV system, projector, tables and chairs and a capacity of up to 300.

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John Slinger IT Training Room


  • The John Slinger IT room in the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.

Located on the ground floor, the John Slinger IT Training Room is suitable for 14 participants and one facilitator.

This room includes 15 computers with webcams and speakers. Limited software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premier, Photoshop and Skype), internet and audio-visual equipment and a projector and smart board . 

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    David Nelson Art and Design Room


    • The interior of the David Nelson Art and Design Room in the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.

    Located on the first floor, the David Nelson Art and Design Room features a hard floor finish and opens onto a shared balcony.

    This room has ​a hard floor, whiteboard, portable projector, 3 easels, wet area and sink, tables and chairs and a capacity of 22.

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      Alf Lydon Meeting Room


      • The interior of the Frank Baker Meeting Room at the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.

      The Alf Lydon Meeting Room is ideal for small training groups or meetings.

      This room has a smart board, projector, access to a kitchenette, table and chairs, with a capacity of 17.

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        Frank Baker Meeting Room


        • The interior of the Alf Lyndon Meeting Room at the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.

        The Frank Baker Meeting Room is ideal for small training groups or meetings. 

        This room has a smart board, projector, access to a kitchenette, table and chairs, with a capacity of 17.

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        ​Frank Konecny Meeting Room


        • The interior of the Frank Konecny Meeting Room at the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre.

        The Frank Konecy Meeting Room is the largest meeting room (board room) that opens onto a shared balcony.

        This room has a whiteboard, projector with screen, table and chairs, with a capacity of 16.

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        Booking Information

        Thank you for considering the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre for your next event. Please note the City’s facilities have now transitioned to online booking through SpacetoCo. This gives you 24/7 access to the booking system as well as the flexibility to manage your own bookings.

        Book on SpacetoCo

        For Definitions please refer to Venues and facilities for hire - City of Kwinana

        Please note the rates quoted for bookings are effective 1 July 2023.

        Please contact the City of Kwinana Facility Bookings Team at Bookings@kwinana.wa.gov.au or on (08) 9439 0407 if you have any issues accessing or using SpacetoCo.

        Booking process:

        1. Go to SpacetoCo to make a booking
        2. Once submitted the City of Kwinana Facility Bookings Team will assess your application within six business days
        3. If any further details or forms are required please message us in SpacetoCo or email the Kwinana Facility Bookings Team at bookings@kwinana.wa.gov.au

        For more details on organising an event and the relevant forms required, please head to our 'running a community event' ​page.​​​​​