What's happening at your local library this May?

An Introduction to Meditation
Friday 4 May, 6 – 7pm
Armadale Library

Whether you are seeking stress reduction, relaxation, an individual meditation practice, or a deeper connection to your inner being, this workshop has something for everyone. Come and spend a peaceful hour during this heartfulness meditation workshop.

Heartfulness is a simple and practical way to experience the heart's unlimited resources.

Refreshments will be available after this session. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Armadale Young Writers’ Awards: Writing Workshops
Year 3 & 4: Saturday 5 May, 1 - 2pm at Armadale Library
Year 5 & 6: Saturday 5 May, 2.30 - 3.30pm at Armadale Library
Years 7 to 12: Saturday 12 May, 1 - 2pm at Armadale Library

Norman Jorgensen is an award winning and well known Western Australian author. He has written over a dozen books for children and young adults including The Last Viking and The Smuggler's Curse.

Meet Norman during these workshops and gain some writing tips!

These sessions are open to students in years three to12 who reside, or attend school, in the City of Armadale.

Places are limited, and bookings are essential. To confirm eligibility and book your place, call Armadale Library on 9394 5125.

What is Happiness?
Wednesday 16 May, 1.30 – 2.30pm
Armadale Library

Would you like to pick up some tips on how to create an increasingly satisfying, meaningful and joyful life?

Natalie Barker, Director of Hello Happiness, will share her extensive knowledge of using Positive Psychology to help overcome depression, anxiety and feelings of hopelessness and support your emotional wellbeing.

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

Eric McCrum: The Birdman
Friday 18 May, 10.30 – 11.30am
Kelmscott Library

You may have heard Eric The Birdman McCrum on ABC radio?
He is a nature educator and enthusiast who can imitate the call of almost any bird found in the Australian bush.

Eric will be at the Kelmscott Library to talk about and imitate the birdlife of Australia.

Refreshments will be available. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5810 to book your place.

Tales from over the back fence
Sunday 20 May, 1.30 – 3.30pm
Armadale Library

Although documented history of the City of Armadale can be read in books, there are lots of stories that have not been recorded. Some are quirky, some serious and some are just hard to believe.

At this session, a group of long term local residents will share their less than ordinary stories.

Refreshments will be available. Bookings are essential.

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

National Simultaneous Storytime: Hickory Dickory Dash
Wednesday 23 May, 11 - 11.30am
Armadale Library

Before the clock infamously strikes one, a poor mother mouse must search the house for her two missing sons. But she'd better watch out for the cat!

Join us, along with thousands of libraries, schools and bookstores across Australia, as we promote the value of reading and literacy when we regale you with the tale, Hickory, Dickory Dash by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood.

There will be songs and craft at this celebration of storytime!
This session is suitable for pre-school children.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Childcare centres and groups must phone for bookings. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Below are the library events that are part of the Armadale Arts Festival.

Poetry in the Café: Reading and writing poetry with Rose van Son
Saturday 12 May, 2.30 – 4pm
Bean Thru Café - 89B Jull Street, Armadale

Enjoy a workshop and poetry reading with accomplished local poet Rose van Son.

Refreshments will be provided. Booking are essential as places are limited.
Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

Writers’ Group Expo
Sunday 13 May, 1 – 3pm
Armadale Library

Meet the creative people from our local writers’ groups and find out which group may be right for you.

Ask questions, collect information and join like-minded fellow writers for a delicious afternoon tea.

No bookings necessary.

Kids’ Illustration Workshop
Saturday 19 May, 1.30 – 3pm
Armadale Library

Talented Perth authors and illustrators Sean Avery, Kylie Howarth and Briony Stewart will inspire and delight in this fun filled workshop.

Learn how books are created and make some book magic of your own!

This session is suitable for children six to 10 years of age.

Booking are essential as places are limited.Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

Traveling Tales with Stephen Scourfield
Saturday 19 May, 5 – 6pm
Armadale Library

Join us for an hour of engaging stories with award winning travel editor, author and photographer Stephen Scourfield.

“Bringing back stories is one of the most important reasons for travel. Stories last long within us. It is these that we first tell with relish, then cherish and embellish and make part of our own story.”

Stephen has been Travel Editor of The West Australian for nearly 20 years and twice been named Australia’s best travel writer, and a recipient of a United Nations Media Award for fairness in publishing.

Stephen brings a personal and insightful slant to his extensive travel experiences and knowledge of the writer’s craft.

Refreshments of cheese and Hainault wines will be provided. Booking are essential as places are limited. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.