News in Brief

Mr. Car Man

Paul Rutley will answer your questions and provide simple, practical advice on car maintenance and repairs.

Learn how to save money and time, and avoid unnecessary trips to the mechanic.

Thursday 23 April, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale

Refreshments will be provided and bookings are essential. Call 9399 0125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to secure your place.

Babywearing

Babywearing is the practice of wearing or carrying a baby in a sling or in another form of carrier. Babywearing has been practiced for centuries around the world.

You will learn about the benefits of babywearing, safe and optimal positioning, and have the opportunity to view and try a variety of carriers. An experienced babywearing consultant, from The Practical Possum, will be on hand to demonstrate.

Friday 8 May, 10 – 11am
Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale

Bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9399 0125 to secure your place.

Armadale Young Writers’ Awards – free workshops

Armadale Library will host five free workshops for students in years 3 to 10 who live or go to school in the City of Armadale.

Author Jen Banyard will host a fun writing workshop with tips and tricks to inspire young writers. Jen’s books include Spider Lies and Mystery at Riddle Gully.

Year 3 and 4
Saturday 9 May, 11am – noon
Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale

Year 5 and 6
Saturday 9 May, 1 – 2pm
Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale

Meg Caddy will run an informative workshop focussing on young adults. Meg is the author of Waer which will be published this year and was been shortlisted for the Young Adult and Children’s Writing Text Prize (2013).

Year 7 and 8
Saturday 16 May, 11am – noon
Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale

Year 9 and 10
Saturday 16 May, 1 – 2pm
Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale

To help students create their entries for the Armadale Young Writers’ Awards, Living in Armadale category, Rosinda Seara will host a researching and historical essay workshop. Rosinda is the head of Humanities and Social Sciences at Rossmoyne
Senior High School.

There will also be a tour of Birtwistle Local Studies Library.

Refreshments will be provided and bookings are essential for all workshops. Contact 9399 0125 to secure your place.

Bush Tucker

Dale Tilbrook from Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery will host a bush tucker tasting experience.

Discover more about the distinctive taste and aroma of Australian bush food.

Maalinup products include sauces, jams and chutney.

Refreshments will be provided. Bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9399 0125 to secure your place.