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A special project of the Australian Library and Information Association
Power your mind! 12-18 May 2003
Activities in Western Australia
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event |
| 12 May |
City of Stirling Wayne Ashton first novel Under a tin grey sari is a sensual love story set in Chittagong in 1967. Scarborough Library, 6:30pm-7:30pm. To book ph 08 9341 1744. |
| 12-18 May |
City of Joondalup Libraries will be hosting a variety of free events and activities during Library and Information Week. For further information contact Duncraig Library, ph 08 9447 9533, Whitford Library, ph 08 9401 8222, Woodvale Library, ph 08 9309 4717 or Joondalup Library, ph 08 9400 4707.
Joondalup Library activities: word search up that everyone can come in and assist with completing; a 'guess the sportsplayer's favourite book' quiz; computer based training sessions; ongoing treasure hunt and a 'Guess the Number of Lollies in the Jar' competition. For further information contact Joondalup Library, ph 08 9400 4707.
Duncraig Library activities: come in and vote for their favourite book; computer-based training sessions; Spineless Wonders, the minibeast specialists. For further information contact Duncraig Library, ph 08 9447 9533.
Whitford Library activities: a group crossword; computer-based training sessions; Getting started in painting information session; 'design your library' for the young adult area. For further information contact Whitford Library, ph 08 9401 8222. |
| 13 May |
WA Library Technician's breakfast for National library technician's day. The conference grant will also be presented at the breakfast. 44 King Street (café), Perth, 7:30am. Contact: Claire Stokes, ph 08 9433 0743, fx 08 9433 0722.
Bunbury Public Library Internet day. 1-hour session: Introduction to the internet, to run from 10:00am-12:00pm. Bunbury Public Library Parkfield Street, Bunbury. Free training - bookings essential. Contact: Julie Coxall, ph 08 9721 5566 for all enquiries or bookings. |
| 14 May |
Bunbury Public Library Online day. 1-hour session: How to the use the library computerised catalogues? Training sessions include OPAC and SLWA.
Bunbury Public Library Author visit - well-known local children's author Deborah Lisson will conduct a writing workshop for children aged between 7-11 years. Bunbury Public Library Parkfield Street, Bunbury, 4:00pm, no charge to attend - numbers limited. Contact: Julie Coxall, ph 08 9721 5566 for all enquiries or bookings. |
| 15 May |
City of Stirling Estelle Blackburn: Broken Lives relates the story of John Button's wrongful imprisonment for manslaughter. Osborne Library, 6:30pm-7:30pm. To book, ph 08 9344 6927.
International Day of Families, so an intergenerational storytelling session has been organised. Local schools have been invited to participate in this session. |
| 16 May |
Woodvale Library activities come in and vote for their favourite book; book character storytime and have the opportunity to have their face painted! For further information contact Woodvale Library, ph 08 9309 4717.
Bunbury Public Library Children's day - Storyreading session will include a visit from Kyle the Clown to do face painting and animal balloons. Bunbury Public Library Parkfield Street, Bunbury, 10:30am, no charge to attend. Contact: Julie Coxall, ph 08 9721 5566 for all enquiries or bookings. |
| 20 May |
City of Stirling Liz Byrski: Remember Me tells the extraordinary true story of love lost and love found. Dianella Library, 6:30pm-7:30pm. To book, ph 08 9275 4022. |
| 22 May |
City of Stirling Tony Evans has written excellent biographies about CY O'Connor and John Boyle O'Reilly. Mirrabooka Library, 6:30pm-7:30pm. To book, ph 08 9344 5474. |
| 27 May |
City of Stirling Jennifer Browne's first novel Sarjan tells of the early settlement of Western Australia. Karrinyup Library, 6:30pm-7:30pm. To book, ph 08 9446 8944. |
| 28 May |
City of Stirling Juliet Marillier's wonderfully evocative fantasy is captivating readers both here and overseas. Wolfskin is her latest published novel. Inglewood Library, 6:00pm-7:00pm. To book, ph 08 9370 5366. |
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