Banquet Survival Guide
Tuesday 7 March, 6.30 – 7.30pm
History House Museum
Have you ever wanted to hold a banquet? Join Craig Gouldthorp, House Manager of Government House, as he tells us the story behind setting up a formal banquet at Government House and why they need so many knives and forks.
Refreshments of wine and cheese will be provided. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5670. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking please notify the museum.
Wonderful Worm Waste
Wednesday 15 March, 10.30 - 11.30am
Seville Grove Library
This presentation will cover interesting facts about worms, worm farming, and the role worms play in recycling.
Find out what worms eat, as well as how to recognise and manage pests. This will be followed by a practical demonstration in setting up, operating and maintaining a worm farm.
Participants will also be invited to make their own ECO Pot to take home.
Refreshment will be provided. Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book, visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5800. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Harmony Week with author Nadia L King
Friday 17 March, 6 - 7pm
Armadale Library
Celebrate Harmony Week 2017 on National Day Against Bullying and Violence with Nadia L King and Headspace.
Although under-reported, suicide is the number one cause of teen death. Bullying is one of the most common triggers, including the cyberbullying that goes on in teen social circles.
Nadia King’s short teen fiction, Jenna’s Truth, tackles cyberbullying head on. It offers answers and provides a starting point for discussion on the effects of bullying and is essential reading for teens, parents and teachers.
Headspace Armadale will also be in attendance.
Refreshment will be provided. Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book, visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Herbs: for health, wellbeing and tea!
Wednesday 22 March, 6.30 - 7.30pm
Armadale Library
Join us for this session as we discover the health benefits of different herbs. Learn how to grow and dry herbs at home, as you taste different flavour combinations of herbal teas.
Presenter Leesa Caldwell has a background in Naturopathy and is passionate about organic gardening.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Scitech Early Childhood Program
Friday 24 March, 9.30 - 10.30am or 10.45 - 11.45am
Seville Grove Library
The Scitech Early Childhood Program uses play-based learning to inspire children's natural curiosity and encourage them to ask why, how and what if?
Join your child to play with light, create sound, investigate invertebrates, and much more in this hour long workshop.
These sessions are specially designed for little scientists aged zero to five years. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5800. Parents or carers must stay with their child during the session. Childcare centres and groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
This session is part of our Better Beginnings Parent Workshop series.
First time composting
Thursday 30 March, 1 - 2pm
Seville Grove Library
Feed, nurture and grow your garden with composting. At this workshop presented by Rivers Regional Council, you will learn the benefits of composting, the secrets of good compost, and how to use compost in your garden.
Rivers Regional Council is a local government organisation that concentrates on the strategic planning of infrastructure, and education associated with waste within its six member councils, the Cities of Armadale, Gosnells, Mandurah, and South Perth and Shires of Serpentine Jarrahdale and Murray.
Refreshments will be provided. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5800. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Getting to know the trees of Armadale
Monday 27 March, 2 - 3pm
Meet outside History House Museum
Kim Fletcher, our walking encyclopaedia of local history will guide you on this CBD minitour. Discover, or perhaps rediscover, Armadale's heritage and significant trees. Along the way, you will also learn about the district's history dating back to the mid-1800s.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Introduction to Oral History Interviews
Thursday 30 March, 9.30am - 2.30pm
The old school room (next to History House Museum)
Family and community group members are invited to this mini-workshop to learn the basics of conducting an oral history interview.
Bring along your recording devices, such as your mobile phone or mini recorder to get some hands-on practice. Tea and coffee are available, but you must supply your own lunch.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 3934 5125. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
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