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Release Date: 
Thursday, 28 February 2019

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The City of Armadale Libraries and Museum hosts exciting sessions and workshops throughout the year, which cover a variety of interests for all ages.

Our electronic newsletter can be sent straight to your inbox once a month and will keep you posted about all our upcoming events, exhibitions, competitions such as the Armadale Writer’s Festival, and eResources that you can access on your devices 24/7, there is something for everyone.

Subscribe at library.armadale.wa.gov.au or enquire next time you visit the library and don’t miss out on an event again!

Backyard Chooks

Monday 11 March, 1.30 - 2.30pm
Armadale Library

Want your own free range fresh eggs?

Chooks in the City make keeping chickens easy. The focus of this workshop is to provide you with information to confidently care for all of your hens needs, including the set-up of coops and enclosures.

With very little effort you can enjoy the benefits of having happy and healthy chickens in your own backyard.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

In search of Safety: Information about the real situation faced by people seeking asylum in Australia

Friday 15 March, 10.30 - 11.30am
Armadale Library

Who seeks asylum? Why do they come to Australia? What is life like for them now?

The Australian Red Cross will deliver this thought provoking presentation with enlightening stories by speakers who have first-hand experience seeking safety and being granted protection.

Discover the real stories behind the headlines and take the opportunity to discuss the issues in a forum which cultivates understanding and compassion.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

Story Time: Cultural Stories from around the world!

Tuesday 19 March, 10.30 - 11.30am
Armadale Library

Celebrate Harmony Week with Rebecca Flanagan!

Join our regular preschool story time for multi-cultural tales, including fun with puppets, scarves, musical instruments and bubbles!

This session is suitable for children aged two to five years. Parents or carers must stay in the library during this session.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

DNA & Family History

Wednesday 20 March, 1 - 3pm
Armadale Library

DNA testing gets a lot of publicity these days. Would you like to know more about DNA testing and what it means?

During this session presented by DNA expert Mike Murray and Dr Lesley Silvester of Time Trackers you will learn:

  • Some basic facts about DNA
  • How your DNA links to you family history
  • What DNA tests are available
  • What you can learn from DNA testing
  • What's involved and how much it costs.

There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions following the presentation.

This session is for adults. Bookings are essential. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Dementia Awareness

Friday 22 March, 10.30am - noon
Armadale Library

With almost one in 10 people over 65 living with dementia, and a growing rate of early onset, the chance of you or someone you care about being affected are high.

At this free information session presented by Dementia Australia you will learn:

  • About dementia types, signs and symptoms
  • How to support someone living with dementia
  • How to look after your brain health and memory.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Dave Warner: A Life of Crime

Wednesday27 March, 6.30 - 8pm
Armadale Library

Known as the Suburban Boy thanks to his rock hit of the late 1970s, Dave Warner is not only an engaging raconteur but one of Australia’s finest wordsmiths - as you will discover during this session. Enjoy a sublime hour of readings, autobiography, mock heroic poems and original music. 

Dave will detail his life growing up in the suburbs of the world’s most isolated city, and how this shaped a desire for music and an appetite for crime fiction.

He will talk about how and why he got interested in crime, and what makes him laugh, cry and shout as he sings his way through his original library of deeply Australian songs written over a span of 40 years.

This is one event you don’t want to miss! This session is for adults. Refreshments of wine and cheese will be available.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

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Phone: (08) 9394 5000
Email: info@armadale.wa.gov.au

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