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• For more activities visit our What's On Calendar or read our monthly eNewsletter.

  Events may be cancelled or postponed based on updated health advice from the State Government.

  Events and Programs Guide - Winter Edition

  

  Check out our Events and Programs Guide for June, July and August 2021.

  We have prepared a variety of events and activities to brighten up your winter months.

  Whether you are interested in the regular programs for kids, teenagers or adults, art and craft workshops, author talks, movie screenings, technology,  presentations on different topics, book clubs, Lego for kids and adults, or school holiday activities - there are too many to mention - you will find them all at your local library. 

  Program information

  • Events and Programs Guide - Winter Edition 4.9 MB

  Winter Events for Adults

  

  Always wanted to master weaving, carving, whittling, brush lettering or crocheting? Want to learn how to create wall art, learn how to manage stress, find your creative mojo, discover the art of positive thinking and more? We have it all for you ready to book in, attend and enjoy.

  Suitable for ages 18+. Booking essential.

  Register to attend

  Online Presentation - Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish

  

  Join us for this online author talk featuring Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish in conversation with Pia Miranda. 

  Thursday 26 August 2021, 5pm - 6pm on Zoom

  Bookings essential.

  Book now

  Program information

  • Online Presentation - Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish 6.1 MB

  Makers and Creators

  

  Get crafty every month with a different activity for adults across all four libraries.

  In July create a beautiful 3D heart made of tiny paper butterflies.

  Suitable for ages 18+.

  Bookings essential.  

  Register to attend

  Program information

  • Makers and Creators - July 2021 547.7 KB

  Community Arts Program

  

  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)

  Workshop	Sessions	Day/Date Commences	Time	Fee	Registration
  Patchwork and Quilting	12	Monday 14 June	9am - 1pm	$30	Register
  Macramé Wall Hanging with Wood Shelf	1	Friday 30 July	9.30am - 2.30pm	$35	Register
  Abstract Needlework	3	Friday 6 August	9.30am - 12.30pm	$30	Register
  Macramé Feathers Wall Hanging	1	Sunday 29 August	1pm - 4pm	$30	Register
  Pressed Flowers with Mixed Media	3	Friday 3 September	9.30am - 12.30pm	$30	Register
  Patchwork and Quilting	13	Monday 6 September	9am - 1pm	$30	Register
  Digital Typography Collage Using Adobe Photoshop	1	Wednesday 6 October	9am - 4pm	$12	Register

  Writers in Residence at Rockingham Central Library - Don Gordon

  

  Don Gordon, author of From Technocrat to Leader, will join us to talk about the foundations of leadership as well as his writing journey and adventures so far. Bookings open Monday 21 June. For adults 18+.

  Thursday 22 July 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

  Bookings essential.

  Register to attend

  Golden Bay Pop Up Library

  

  The Pop Up Library at the Coastal Community Centre is open on a fortnightly basis alternating between a Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon.

  It will provide the community with job searching and resume assistance, Story Time for children under 6 years (Tuesdays 10.30am), toys for loan and access to limited IT services including printing for a small fee.

  A small lending library will be available for customers to browse through and borrow from, with a good range of resources for all ages. Also reserved items from library branches will be available here for collection.  

  For more information contact rclcontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au

  Date	Time
  Thursday 15 July 2021	1pm-4pm
  Tuesday 3 August 2021	9am-12.30pm
  Thursday 19 August 2021	1pm-4pm
  Tuesday 7 September 2021	9am-12.30pm
  Thursday 16 September 2021	1pm-4pm

  Connect and Create at Mary Davies Library

  

   

  Learn some new skills and make new friends at our regular community groups at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre.

  Join the Adult Lego and Sewing Group regular sessions. Bookings are not required.

   

  Program information

  • Connect and Create at Mary Davies Library 659.2 KB

  Connect and Create at Rockingham Central Library

  Make some new friends and learn some new skills at our regular community group meetings at Rockingham Central Library. Groups include the Rockingham City Chess Connection Group and the Crochet Group.

  All welcome, no bookings are required.

  Program information

  • Connect and Create at Rockingham Central Library 952.8 KB

  First Thursday Films

  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

  Matinee Movie Series

  Visit the Mary Davies Library and Community Centre on the fourth Friday every month for the screening of the best in classic cinema, independent, Australian and world films.

  Audience must be 18+.

  Bookings essential

  Register to attend

  IT20 Program

  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.

  Program information

  • IT20 Technology training 1.4 MB

  Book Clubs

  

  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.

  Program information

  • Book Clubs 559.9 KB

  English Conversation Group

  

  Everyone is welcome at this Mary Davies Library and Community Centre group for people interested in practising their English. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 10am - 11am.

  Contact us for more information on 9591 0800 or email mdlcccontact@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

  Register to attend

  Program information

  • MDLCC English Conversation Club 210.6 KB

• Library eNewsletter

  Want to keep up to date with what's happening at our libraries?

  Read our monthly E-Newsletter

  Housebound Library Service

  Residents who are physically unable to visit their local library, either temporarily or permanently, are able to apply to have library items delivered to their house. The service is also available to live-in carers and to people whose partner, relative or friend who would normally drive them to the library is away on holiday or unavailable.

  The service makes deliveries to each reader once a month, with members permitted to borrow up to 20 items at one time. We provide a wide range of books in normal print and large print, audio books, magazines and DVDs, as well as free downloadable e-books and e-audiobooks. 

  Residents who would like to join the service are encouraged to submit an application form at any of our libraries. ​ Visit library memberships to download the application form.

  Related documents

  • Housebound Library Service 727.2 KB