Spring is in the air and with it brings many opportunities to visit your library and take part in one or more activities and events. You could still find time to curl up with a good book, watch a streaming movie, listen to some music or audiobooks, or you might take the library with you when you are out and about - it is open 24/7.
We also have a range of technology to explore - 3D printers, virtual reality, recording equipment, robotics or you can just come to have some gaming fun.
Our latest VR for Seniors program has just landed - designed for seniors and people living with dementia or disability. Join us to enjoy some armchair travel, jump out of the plane (if you are really brave) or paddle in Thailand using specially designed virtual reality goggles.
We look forward to seeing you in the library.
Toy Story, Ice Age, The Lion King, Aladdin ... keen to flex your childhood Disney knowledge?
Come dressed to impress in your Disney best and join us for this trivia night exclusively for Disney fans. Bamboozled Quiz Masters will host an evening full of trivia, interactive games and prizes. Book as a team of six-eight members and play as a group or register individually and we will assign you a team. Refreshments will be provided.
Warnbro Community Library, Wednesday 5 October, 5pm – 7pm
This free event is for ages 13 - 17 (with some flexibility). Bookings are essential. For more information contact the library on 9528 8577.
Register
Join us at Safety Bay Library as we welcome young adult author Rebecca Laffar-Smith to talk about her latest book, Spirit Talker.
On the surface, Spirit Talker is about a young girl who sees ghosts. Beneath you will find a sympathetic look at real life mental illness, at the dangers of not having your voice heard and the importance of self-advocating with medical and mental health professionals or loved ones. Inspired by Rebecca's own lived experience, Spirit Talker was written to inspire, give hope, and save the lives of teens facing challenges today.
Safety Bay Library, Saturday 29 October, 10am-11am
This free event is for ages 14-25. Bookings are essential. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend and should also book a place.
Register
The Golden Bay Pop Up Library is at the Coastal Community Centre.
- Held on the third Thursday of each month from 10am – 4pm.
- Story Time/Rhyme Time from 10.30am
- Drop-in crafts all day for all ages.
A small lending library is available for customers to browse through and borrow from, with a good range of resources for all ages, jigsaw puzzles, magazines and anything else we get asked for.
Reserved items from library branches are also available here for collection.
We provide free WiFi and computers for the public.
For more information contact rlcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au
| Date | Time |
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| Thursday 20 October 2022 | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday 17 November 2022 | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday 15 December 2022 | 10am - 4pm |
Our Seed Library operating from the Mary Davies Library and Community Centre is now open.
The Seed Library is available for library members to access free vegetable seeds which you can plant, grow and enjoy at home.
People who successfully harvest seeds can return them to the Seed Library where they will be put back into circulation for others to plant in the following season.
There are basil, bean, beetroot, carrot, cucumber, lettuce, pumpkin, spinach, tomato and watermelon seeds to select from.
Create for a Cause is a newly formed crochet and sewing group that meets weekly in our Connect and Create space.
Anyone interested is welcome to come and join in and help create something for a special cause.
No bookings are required, just bring yourself, crochet hook if you have one and a smile. Light refreshments provided.
Every Saturday at Rockingham Library, 10am – 12pm
For more information, please contact the library on 9528 8683.
The Community Arts Program at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre provides a series of fun and engaging sessions for adults.
The sessions are designed to support and nurture community connectedness and wellbeing.
Workshops on various themes are facilitated by artists in the Corella Art and Craft Space with equipment and instructions provided.
Bookings are essential. (Payment for the classes is required seven days prior to the workshop)
Register
Make some new friends and learn some new skills at our regular community group meetings at Rockingham Library.
Groups include the Rockingham City Chess Connect, Crochet Club and Create for a Cause Group.
All welcome, bookings are not required.
Laughs and Crafts is a new monthly activity at Safety Bay Library - come to make new friends and learn some new skills, or bring along your own craft projects to work on.
Some materials are provided and you will have access to a Cricut Maker 3 and a sewing machine.
Last Friday of the month, 10am - 12pm.
All welcome, bookings are not required.
On the first Thursday of every month Safety Bay Library presents lunchtime films for your enjoyment (12pm - 2pm).
Bring your lunch but coffee and tea is provided. Audience members must be 18+.
Bookings essential.
Register to attend
Are you interested in learning a bit more about technology but aren't quite sure where to start?
Our libraries are running the IT20 Program – short, one-on-one 20 minute sessions.
For more information and bookings please visit your local library.
Our Book Clubs are a great way to meet to discuss books, discover new authors and make new friends.
For more information or to register your interest contact your local library.