Clubs are great places to make new friends or pick up a new hobby. There are many benefits to joining a social club including:
- Meeting new people
- Picking up a new skill
- Keeping mentally active and involved
- Developing a sense community
- Discovering new interests.
Book clubs
Book club members broaden their range of reading, increase their knowledge and meet new people by meeting to discuss their latest book. Book clubs meet once a month at all four City of Joondalup Libraries. Some clubs meet during the day and others the evening to accommodate most schedules. Contact the City on 9400 4761 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.
Brain games
Brain games is held at Joondalup Library every Monday at 2pm and Duncraig Library on the second Saturday of the month at 10am. Enjoy an hour of puzzles, quizzes and games, designed to exercise and stimulate the brain. These challenging activities, held in a fun and social environment, will get the grey matter firing and help improve cognition.
Camera club
The aim of the camera club is to assist members to improve their photographic skills and techniques by submitting regular works, through challenges, workshops and outings. Meetings are held monthly on a Friday afternoon, with additional excursions and workshops organised throughout the year. Contact the City on 9400 4761 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.
Chess afternoon
A session for anyone who wants to learn how to play chess or just have a friendly game. Join in at Woodvale Library every Thursday at 4pm. All welcome. Chess sets are provided. No bookings required.
Crochet group
Do you crochet? Would you like to crochet with others in a friendly, social group? Join in every Wednesday at either Whitford Library, 10am or Woodvale Library, 9.30am. All adults welcome. No bookings required.
French conversation group
These informal sessions would suit people travelling to French speaking countries or for those who just wish to practice speaking French. Attendees must have some French language skills to participate. Currently, weekly meetings are held at Joondalup Library on Thursday evenings. Contact the Joondalup Library on 9400 4712 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.
Games in the Library
Libraries have a great range of games for patrons to enjoy. They are for use in the libraries only, but can be played for the whole day. Bring a friend or two to your local library and enjoy the challenge. Alternatively, come along to a scheduled Game On! session at Joondalup Library on Thursday mornings at 10am. Choose to play Scrabble, Upwords, Backgammon, Yahtzee, Rummikub, card games and many more. No bookings required.
Jigsaw group
Meet other jigsaw enthusiasts at Duncraig Library every third Wednesday at 2pm. Have fun tackling different types of jigsaws whilst improving your memory and visual-spatial reasoning. All welcome. No bookings required.
Knitting groups
Knitting groups provide an opportunity for adults who knit or crochet to get together and socialise. Meet new people, create community craft projects, knit for charity or simply complete your own knitting work in the company of fellow knitters. All welcome. No bookings required.
Day | Time | |
Duncraig | 1st Wednesday | 2pm to 3.30pm |
Joondalup | 4th Saturday | 1pm to 3.30pm |
Whitford | Every Thursday | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Mahjong
Mahjong is a popular and challenging game and will help keep the brain active whilst having fun. For further information regarding available sessions in the libraries, please call 9400 4761.
Tabletop games
If you love board or tabletop gaming, or have been waiting for the opportunity to start, here is your big chance to play some really interesting games. The group meet weekly at Whitford Library, on Saturday mornings at 9.30am. Ages 16+. No bookings required.
Writers’ group
This group share their work, give and receive feedback, provide support and motivation, exchange ideas and expand and develop their writing. All forms of writing are encouraged. Meetings occur twice a month on Sunday afternoons. Contact the City on 9400 4761 to register your interest as numbers may be limited.
To keep up to date with clubs, groups and other Library events:
- Subscribe to the Libraries Newsletter
- Browse the online Events Calendar
- Pick up a copy of the current Events and Programs brochure
- Browse the Community Directory