| 14-20 May |
Floreat Library Displays and giveaway
Bookmarks and balloons will be available, so ring the library for more details and to book for the talks and training sessions. Phone 03 9387 4700.
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| 14-20 May |
Floreat Library How to use the library computerised catalogue:
Training sessions every day at 11:00am and 2:00pm for an hour. (Evening sessions by arrangement).
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| 14-20 May |
The Narrogin Regional Library All Week: Celebrity check out:
Well-known members of the community taking their turn behind the library desk! For more information contact: Heather White, Narrogin Regional Library, PO Box 188, Narrogin 6312, ph 08 9881 1944.
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| 14-19 May |
Collie Shire Council Library Service Giant crossword:
Call in and help us complete the giant crossword. Mystery librarians will be working on the desk during the week, guess who they are and win a prize. Collie Public Library Wittenoom Street Collie, no charge. Contact: 08 9734 1334
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| 14 May |
Floreat Library Internet workshops:
An introduction to e-mail and surfing the net 2:00pm for an hour.
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| 14 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Storytime for pre-school children:
Bayswater Library, 25 King William Street, Bayswater, 10:30am. Ph 08 9271 2340, 08 9370 3370.
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| 14 May |
City of Bayswater LIS LIW activities for primary aged children (aged 5 years+):
Gerry Leeuwangh Public Library (Morley Branch), 7 Dewar Street, Morley, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ph 08 9375 1766.
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| 14 May |
WA Branch Launch of LIW:
WA Constitution Centre, ALIA members $16.50, non-members $22, students/unwaged $11.
Contact: Jane Edinger, ph 08 9330 8464, search@iinet.net.au.nospam
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| 14 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Tom Smith:
From Perth Observatory 'Astronomy' talk and slide show.
Maylands Public Library, Cnr Guildford Rd and Eight Avenue, Maylands, 6:30pm for tea and bikkies, 7:00pm-7:45pm for session. Ph 08 9370 1700.
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| 14 May |
Bunbury Public Library Local history stories
Mrs Nutley to read local history stories with NHSHS support education students. Bunbury public library, 9:40am, no charge. Contact: Julie Coxall, special services librarian. Ph 08 9721 5566 or juliec@bunbury.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 14 May |
City of Joondalup Public Libraries Children and books: making reading and writing part of your child's life
Discussion led by Joy Lefroy (senior education officer at the Fremantle children's literature centre) 'Children and books: making reading and writing part of your child's life' followed by morning tea. Woodvale library, 5 Trappers drive Woodvale 10:00am-11:00am, possibly no charge. Contact: Vanessa Murphy, assistant librarian Woodvale public library. Ph 08 9309 4717, vanessa.murphy@joondalup.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 14 May |
Canning City Council Library Service Creative memories workshop
Willetton library, 39 Burrendah bvde Willetton, 1:00pm-3:00pm, possibly no charge.
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| 14 May |
Mandurah City Council Library Service Guest speaker:
Jill Burgess, local author/newpaper editor. Mandurah public library, 331 Pinjarra road Mandurah, 2:00pm, possibly no charge. Contact: 08 9535 4424
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| 14 May |
City of Joondalup Public Libraries and The Peter Cowan Writers Centre Writing and Editing Workshop with Ffion Murphy MA:
Editor-in-residence, Peter Cowan Writers Centre, Joondalup Centre Library, Cnr Boas Ave and Lakeside Dr, Joondalup, 2:30pm-4:00pm. Contact: 08 9400 4707
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| 14 May |
Safety Bay Public Library Information Rights Day:
Basic Computer Skills for Complete Beginners (Free, Seniors Welcome). 10:00am-11:00am, 1:00pm-2:00pm, 3:00pm-4:00pm Safety Bay public library
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| 14 May |
City of Joondalup Public Libraries Online catalogue searching workshop:
Duncraig library, 40 Warwick road Duncraig, 7:00pm-8:00pm, possibly no charge. Contact: 08 9447 9533
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| 14 May |
Geraldton City Council Library Service Internet access:
To IRDB (an ABS database) and databases through EBSCO and Ilanet. Geraldton public library Cathedral avenue Geraldton, no charge. Contact: 08 9956 6659 |
| 14 May |
Harvey Shire Council Library Service Introduction to online resources:
For absolute beginners 9:30am-11:30am, Harvey library Young street Harvey, no charge. Contact: Ruth Campbell-Hicksharlib@harvey.wa.gov.au.nospam ph 08 9729 1080 |
| 14 May |
Gosnells City Council Library Service Storytime:
For Pre-School Children 10:30am, Kenwick public library, 80 Kenwick Road Kenwick, no charge. Contact: 08 9493 4536
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| 14 May |
Gosnells City Council Library Service Magic show:
Magician 6:30-7:30pm, Kenwick public library 80 Kenwick road Kenwick, no charge. Contact: 08 9493 4536 |
| 14 May |
Collie Shire Council Library Service Topsy-turvey Thursday:
Spot the things that are 'topsy-turvey' on Monday. Collie Public Library Wittenoom Street Collie, no charge. Contact: 08 9734 1334
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| 15 May |
Collie Shire Council Library Service Battle of the books:
With Carlisle Sheridan, judge for the Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards. Collie Public Library Wittenoom Street Collie, no charge. Contact: 08 9734 1334
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| 15 May |
Capel Shire Council Library Service Battle of the books:
Morning tea for seniors and a 'Guess Who?' baby photo competition designed to provoke memories. Boyanup Public Library, Jack and Mary Kitchen Community Centre, Thomas Street Boyanupl, no charge. Contact: 08 9731 5639
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| 15 May |
Geraldton City Council Library Service Story time:
For pre-schoolers 9:30am, Geraldton public library Cathedral avenue Geraldton, no charge. Contact: 08 9956 6659 |
| 15-16 May |
Jerramungup Resource Centre/Public Library Focus on Family Week:
Free internet access will be available to access information on the family and to learn to send e-mail to a member of your family. 'Life be in it - families using libraries'. Jerramungup resource centre/public library, Vasey street Jerramungup. Contact:Sarah Liddiard, librarian. Ph 08 9835 1018
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| 15 May |
City of Joondalup Public Libraries Online catalogue searching workshop for seniors:
Followed by morning tea. Duncraig library, 40 Warwick road Duncraig, 9:00am-10:00am, possibly no charge. Contact: 08 9447 9533
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| 15 May |
Gosnells Library Free public seminar
on Gosnells Townsite Revitilisation Project and proposed new cultural centre and library, 10:00pm-12:00pm.
Contact: Laurie Phillips Stanton, lphillipsstanton@gosnells.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 15 May |
Thornlie Library Free seniors bus trip
to Thornlie Library, tour and morning tea, 10:30pm-12:00pm.
Contact: Laurie Phillips Stanton, lphillipsstanton@gosnells.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 15 May |
Mandurah City Council Library Service Kanyana chorus quartet
Musical entertainment. Mandurah public library, 331 Pinjarra road Mandurah, 10:30am, possibly no charge. Contact: 08 9535 4424
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| 15 May |
Eastern Perth Public and Community Health Unit Workshop on search techniques for databases and the internet
Eastern Perth public and community health unit, afternoon. Contact: Roberta Cowan
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| 15 May |
Bunbury Public Library Staff dinner
Epicure Restaurant at 6:15pm.
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| 15 May |
WA Library Technicians section National Library Technicians Day:
Breakfast at Fraser's Restaurant, Kings Park, from 7:30am. Cost: $6.50 ALIA members, $12.50 for non-members. Payment on the day,
RSVP by 10 May with your membership number to: Brenda Ellen, bellen@liswa.wa.gov.au.nospam .
Fraser's Restaurant will charge us for people who RSVP but do not turn up on the day so please let us know if you are not able to come.
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| 15 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Storytime for pre-school children:
Gerry Leeuwangh Public Library (Morley Branch), 7 Dewar Street, Morley, 10:30am. Ph 08 9375 1766.
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| 15 May |
City of Bayswater LIS LIW activities for primary aged children (aged 5 years+):
Bookmark making.
Maylands Public Library, Cnr Guildford Rd and Eighth Avenue, Maylands, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ph 08 9370 1700.
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| 15 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Mike Lefroy:
From Maritime Museum Fremantle 'Great Ship Stories'. Bayswater Library, 25 King William Street, Bayswater, 6:30am for tea and bikkies, 7:00am-7:45pm for very long session. Ph 08 9271 2340, 03 9370 3370.
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| 15 May |
Floreat Library Boys and reading:
A free seminar conducted by Joy Lefroy.
Floreat Library, from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
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| 16 May |
Floreat Library Internet workshops:
An introduction to e-mail and surfing the net 2:00pm for an hour |
| 16 May |
Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library Morning tea:
For library patrons and invited guests including a performance by local school band.
Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library, 10:00am-11:30am.
Amanda Heptinstall, reference librarian, aheptinstall@jupiter.murdoch.edu.au.nospam
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| 16 May |
City of Bayswater LIS John Long:
Mountains of Madness... A Scientists Odyssey in Antarctica Author talk and slide show.
Gerry Leeuwangh Public Library (Morley Branch), 7 Dewar Street, Morley, 6:30pm for tea and bikkies, 7:00pm-7:45pm for session. Ph 08 9375 1766.
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| 16 May |
LISWA Morning tea
For library volunteers who provide services within the State Reference and Battye libraries. LISWA, 10:15am.
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| 16 May |
Bunbury Public Library Morning tea
at city library to thank library volunteers and to officially launch the South West Times and Bunbury Herald newspaper index on CD-ROM. Withers story reading sessions, Edward the emu. Bunbury public library, Parkfield street Bunbury, 10:30am, possibly no charge. Contact: Julie Coxall, special service librarian. Ph 9721 5566 or juliec@bunbury.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 16 May |
Mandurah City Council Library Service Afternoon tea
Mandurah public library, 331 Pinjarra road, Mandurah, 2:00pm, possibly no charge. Contact: Steve McQuade. Ph 08 9535 4424
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| 16 May |
City of Joondalup Public Libraries Optimisimm Building in our Youth
Joondalup family liaison officer, Julie Singh, will discuss the pressures that young adults experience today. Joondalup library, 102 Boas ave Joondalup, 7:00pm-8:00pm, possibly no charge. Contact: 08 9440 4707
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| 16 May |
Geraldton City Council Library Service Afternoon tea:
To thank volunteers and other helpers. Geraldton public library Cathedral avenue Geraldton, no charge. Contact: 08 9956 6659 |
| 16 May |
Gosnells City Council Library Service Books@Bedtime:
Evening storytime for all ages 6:30pm-7:30pm, Kenwick public library 80 Kenwick Road Kenwick, no charge. Contact: 08 9493 4536 |
| 16 May |
Warnbro Community Library Thank you Day:
ALIA greeting cards sent to the city of Rockingham CEO and other city senior managers as well as Murdoch uni library staff.
Launch of Historical School Photographs Exhibition and Function (with light refreshment) 6:00pm. |
| 16 May |
Collie Shire Council Library Service Homework on the internet:
A guide for beginners'. Collie Public Library Wittenoom Street Collie, no charge. Contact: 08 9734 1334
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| 16 May |
Capel Shire Council Library Service Meet the representatives:
Local electors can meet their newly elected representatives over a glass of wine or a cup of tea. 6:00pm-7:00pm, Capel Public Library Forrest Road Capel, no charge. Contact: 08 9727 2030
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| 17 May |
Capel Shire Council Library Service National simultaneous storytime:
Boyanup Public Library Jack and Mary Kitchen Community Centre, Thomas Street Boyanup. Capel Public Library Forrest Road Capel. Contact: 08 9727 2030
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| 17 May |
Warnbro Community Library National simult. storytime:
Safety Bay Library and Warnbro Community Library at 2:00pm-2:45pm |
| 17 May |
Safety Bay Public Library Yoga workshop:
Yoga workshop (free, seniors welcome) 9:30am-10:30am |
| 17 May |
Harvey Shire Council Library Service Introduction to online resources:
For absolute beginners 9:30am-11:30am. Australind library Paris road Australind, no charge. Contact: Ruth Campbell-Hicks, harlib@harvey.wa.gov.au.nospam Ph 08 9729 1080 |
| 17 May |
Geraldton City Council Library Service National simultaneous storytime:
(sort of) For two pre-school classes. Geraldton public library Cathedral avenue Geraldton, no charge. Contact: 08 9956 6659 |
| 17 May |
Harvey Shire Council Library Service Evening storytime and pyjama party:
6:30pm-7:30pm. Australind library Paris road Australind, no charge. Contact: Ruth Campbell-Hicks, harlib@harvey.wa.gov.au.nospam Ph 08 9729 1080 |
| 17 May |
Agriculture Western Australia Library Electronic expo
Agriculture Western Australia library, 9:00am-11:00am.
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| 17 May |
City of Joondalup Public Libraries National simultaneous storytime
Whitford library cnr Marmion and Banks avenues Hillarys, Woodvale library 5 Trappers Drive Woodvale, Duncraig library 40 Warwick road Duncraig, 2:00pm, no charge. Contact: 08 9401 8222
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| 17 May |
Canning City Council Library Service National simultaneous storytime
For Willetton childcare group. Willetton library 39 Burrendah bvde Willetton, 11:00am-12:00pm. Possibly no charge Contact: 08 9313 5128
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| 17 May |
Canning City Council Library Service Creative memories workshop
Willetton library 39 Burrendah bvde Willetton, 7:00pm-9:00pm. Possibly no charge. Contact:9313 5128
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| 17 May |
Canning City Council Library Service Morning tea for patrons
Willetton library 39 Burrendah bvde Willetton, 10:00am-11:00am. No charge. Contact: 08 9313 5128
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| 17 May |
Floreat Library National Simultaneous Storytime with Clare Steve.
Floreat Forum Shopping Centre, 10:30am.
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| 17 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Storytime for pre-school children:
Maylands Public Library, Cnr Guildford Rd and Eighth Avenue, Maylands, 10:30am. Ph 08 9370 1700.
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| 17 May |
Floreat Library How to set up and run a Book Club:
a free talk held by Ron Davis, (a former bookshop owner and library administrator) at 2:00pm for an hour. Afternoon Tea is provided afterwards.
Displays and giveaway bookmarks and balloons will be available, so ring the library for more details and to book for the talks and training sessions, on 08 9387 4700, or visit the Town of Cambridge website at for more information.
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| 17 May |
Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library Simultaneous storytime:
Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library, 10:00am-11:30am.
Amanda Heptinstall, reference librarian, aheptinstall@jupiter.murdoch.edu.au.nospam
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| 17 May |
City of Bayswater LIS LIW activities for primary aged children (aged 5 years+):
Bayswater Library, 25 King William Street, Bayswater, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ph 08 9271 2340; 08 9370 3370
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| 17 May |
WA Library Technicians section National Library and Information Week dinner:
Come and hear our guest speaker Marilyn Boydell speak about her experiences in the Antarctic.
Rosie O'Gradies, James Street Northbridge, 6:30pm. Cost: $10 ALIA members, $15 non-members, a menu will be available from the lounge bar for ordering a meal or drinks. RSVP: Brenda Ellen, bellen@liswa.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 17 May |
The Narrogin Regional Library. National Simultaneous Storytime:
For more information contact: Heather White, Narrogin Regional Library, PO Box 188, Narrogin 6312, ph 08 9881 1944.
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| 18 May |
Gosnells Library (International Museums Day too!) Heritage Display
What on earth was that used for?
Junior and Adult Quiz (all libraries). Contact: Laurie Phillips Stanton, lphillipsstanton@gosnells.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 18 May |
Safety Bay Public Library Basic internet classes:
For complete beginners (free, non-patrons and seniors welcome). Safety Bay public library 10:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-1:00pm, 3:00pm-4:00pm |
| 18 May |
Collie Shire Council Library Service Storytime:
Our regular fun morning of stories and activities for preschoolers. Collie Public Library Wittenoom Street Collie, no charge. Contact: 08 9734 1334
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| 18 May |
Collie Shire Council Library Service Family quiz evening:
Collie Public Library Wittenoom Street Collie. Contact: 08 9734 1334
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| 18 May |
Bunbury Public Library Story reading session
Edward the Emu. Bunbury public library, Parkfield street Bunbury, 10:30am, possibly no charge. Contact: Julie Coxall, special service librarian. Ph 08 9721 5566 or juliec@bunbury.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 18 May |
Mandurah City Council Library Service Hillary Tuner (peel senior net)
Mandurah public library 331 Pinjarra road Mandurah, 2:00pm, possibly no charge. Contact: 08 9535 4424
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| 18 May |
Geraldton City Council Library Service Mid West Seniors Online group:
Demonstrate the use of the internet, e-mail and other activities such as internet banking, scanning and word processing. Geraldton public library Cathedral avenue Geraldton, no charge. Contact: 08 9956 6659 |
| 18 May |
Harvey Shire Council Library Service Giant crossword and morning tea:
For Australind library and CEO on the issue desk for half an hour 10.00am-11.00am. Australind library Paris road Australind, possibly no charge. Contact: Ruth Campbell-Hicks, harlib@harvey.wa.gov.au.nospam Ph 08 9729 1080 |
| 18 May |
City of Joondalup Public LIbraries Cecily Scutt
Popular storyteller Cecily Scutt will delight the whole family with a variety of her favourite stories. Duncraig library 40 Warwick road Duncraig, 7:00pm-8:00pm. Contact: 08 9447 9533
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| 18 May |
Floreat Library Internet workshops:
An introduction to e-mail and surfing the net 2:00pm for an hour.
|
| 18 May |
The Narrogin Regional Library. How to use the Internet sessions:
Free instruction sessions for Net neophytes.
For more information contact: Heather White, Narrogin Regional Library, PO Box 188, Narrogin 6312. Ph 08 9881 1944.
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| 18-22 May |
WA State Library Lecture Theatre Beyond Boolean: exceptional internet research:
A 3-hour seminar on the tools, techniques and concepts of exceptional internet research. Pitched at expert level.
WA State Library Lecture Theatre. Cost: $200pp.
|
| 18 May |
WA Local Government Libraries Association Breakfast:
Bertinis Restaurant Cafe, 44B Mews Road, Fremantle, 7:30am. $20.
RSVP by 14 April to: Maureen Chew, ph 08 9399 0125, mchew@armadale.wa.gov.au.nospam
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| 18 May |
Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library Basic internet classes for beginners:
Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library, 9:00am-10:00am, 11:00am-12:00pm, 1:30pm-2:30pm, 3:30pm-4:30pm.
Amanda Heptinstall, reference librarianaheptinstall@jupiter.murdoch.edu.au.nospam
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| 18 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Storytime for pre-school children:
Gerry Leeuwangh Public Library (Morley Branch), 7 Dewar Street, Morley, 10:30am. Ph 08 9375 1766.
|
| 18 May |
City of Bayswater LIS Storytime for pre-school children:
Bayswater Library, 25 King William Street, Bayswater, 10:30am. Ph 08 9271 2340; 9370 3370.
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| 18 May |
City of Bayswater LIS LIW activity for young adults:
Jigsaw competition. Kids make up teams and get 1hr to do book-based jigsaws. Most completed win. Prizes given out.
Gerry Leeuwangh Public Library (Morley Branch), 7 Dewar Street, Morley, 4:00pm-5:00pm. Ph 08 9375 1766
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| 20 May |
Local Studies Section Breakfast:
7:45am, further details: TBA.
Julie Zuvela, jzuvela@ozemail.com.au.nospam
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| 20 May |
Local Studies Section Visit to the Perth Mint
The tour starts at 9:30am, and the Gold Pour will be at 10:00am. Morning tea at 10:30am followed by a talk by Anthea Harris. Perth Mint, 9:00am Cost for entry fee and morning tea is $12 each.
Julie Zuvela, jzuvela@ozemail.com.au.nospam
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| 23 May |
Harvey Shire Council Library Service Giant crossword and morning tea:
For Australind library and CEO on the issue desk for half an hour 10.00am-11.00am. Australind library Paris road Australind, possibly no charge. Contact: Ruth Campbell-Hicks, harlib@harvey.wa.gov.au.nospam Ph 08 9729 1080 |
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