News in Brief - What's happening in the library - August

Technology Buddies

Wednesdays 1.15 – 2.15pm
Armadale Library

Do you have questions about your laptop, iPad, tablet, mobile phone or digital camera?

Technology savvy students from Dale Christian School will be able to assist you with your troubles Wednesday from 1.15 – 2.15pm at Armadale Library.

Term 3 dates:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
6 and 20 September

Term 4 dates:
11, 18, 25 October
1, 8, 15 and 22 November

Bookings are essential. Contact Armadale Library on 9394 5125.

Flying High

Monday 7 August, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Armadale Library

Simon Cherriman, Perth based environmental biologist and film maker, is passionate about the environment, bird related research, and environmental education.

During this session, Simon will talk about eagles found in the Perth hills and present a short slideshow of stunning photography. A question and answer session will follow.

Refreshments will be provided.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking please notify the library.

Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book a place.

Home Fires Safety

Friday 18 August, 10 – 11am
Armadale Library

Local Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) firefighters, will present an informative session on home fire safety and the importance of smoke alarms.

As part of the DFES winter hazard campaign, this information session will help you to be aware of common winter hazards and learn what you can do to keep your home and family safe during the cooler months.

This session is a collaborative effort between the DFES Community Engagement team, DFES firefighters and the City of Armadale.

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

Finding your family

Monday 21 August, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm
Wednesday 23 August, 9am, 10am or 11am
Kelmscott Library

Monday 28 August, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Wednesday 30 August, 9am, 10am or 11am
Seville Grove Library

Family history research volunteers from the City’s Birtwistle Local Studies Library will be available to help you get started on your family research or possibly assist you with your road block.

Bring along any information you have that might provide clues for making your discoveries. These include details such as the names and relationships of relatives and marriage or birth certificates.

These special 60 minute sessions are available at either Kelmscott or Seville Grove Libraries.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Phone Kelmscott Library on 9394 5810 or Seville Grove Library on 9394 5800 to book your place.

If you are unable to attend after booking please notify the library.

Cemeteries can tell stories

Wednesday 23 August, 1.30 – 3pm
Armadale Library

Sandy Hayward is researching the history of the East Perth Cemeteries and much of what she is finding has relevance to our local cemeteries.

Come and hear what stories can be told by cemeteries.

Refreshments will be provided. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book.

Sing with me

Friday 25 August, 10 – 11am
Armadale Library

Is your child two or three years of age?

Then come along to our Children’s Book Week event for toddlers and receive a fantastic rhyme backpack containing a book, activities, cd, puzzle magnet and more.

Join Rebecca Flanagan for a fun interactive session of action songs. The Better Beginnings Family Literacy program recognises that sharing books, songs and rhymes with children from birth, builds early language skills and improves future literacy outcomes.

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

Writing Workshop with Susan Midalia

Saturday 26 August, 1.30 – 3.30pm
Armadale Library

Everyone has a story that matters to them, but how do we make that story matter to others? This writing workshop for adults will consist of a series of short writing exercises, focusing on language that’s evocative and engaging, and cover the importance of voice, character and structure of a story.

Bring along your writing implements, your love of language and your willingness to try something new.

Susan Midalia is a local Perth author. She has three collections of short stories, all shortlisted for major literary awards.

Bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book a place.

Groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.