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Meet the Authors – Crime Writers

Joondalup Libraries, in partnership with Dymocks Joondalup, will host three visiting crime authors over the next three months – Dave Warner, Candice Fox and Michael Robotham. All authors are well established crime writers, and these events are not to be missed!  Book your seat today and enjoy an evening of literature and crime. 

Meet the Author – Dave Warner
Thursday 2 May 2024, 6.00pm
Joondalup Library
Dave Warner is an author, musician and screenwriter. He has twelve published novels and six non-fiction books. Dave will talk about his latest novel, Summer of Blood, and will be accompanied by his long-time guitarist and collaborator, Tony Durant.

Tickets cost $5.00 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth

Meet the Author – Candice Fox
Tuesday 21 May 2024, 6.00pm
Joondalup Library
Candice Fox is the author of ten internationally bestselling crime novels and the winner of three prestigious Ned Kelly Awards. Candice’s will talk about her latest nail-biting crime novel, Devil’s Kitchen.

Tickets cost $5.00 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth

Meet the Author – Michael Robotham
Wednesday 17 July 2024, 6.00pm
St Stephen’s School Theatre, Duncraig
Joondalup Libraries are delighted to host the bestselling and award-winning master of crime, Michael Robotham. Michael will be talking about his latest book Storm Child, which has been described as a riveting and absorbing masterpiece – a cancel-your-social-plans and ignore-your-family kind of book.

Tickets cost $12.00 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth

For more information call 9400 4751.

Aboriginal Experience at Yanchep National Park

Adults aged 50 and older are invited to join us for an Aboriginal Experience outing to Yanchep National Park as part of the Outbound Discovery program, ahead of National Reconciliation Week. The event will be held on Tuesday 21 May 2024, with the bus departing from Whitford Library at 9.30am, returning at 2pm.

Discover the culture of the Noongar people of WA’s southwest at Yanchep National Park, including their seasonal movements, language and how knowledge is passed from generation to generation. See tools such as spears and boomerangs, a didgeridoo demonstration and discover the significance of plants and animals to Noongar people.

Book online via Ticketbooth.

Tickets cost $8 for City of Joondalup concession card holders, or $15 for adults.

 

Picture: Tourism WA / DBCA

Meet the Author – Dave Warner

The Joondalup Library is hosting an evening of literature and music as we host musician and screenwriter, Dave Warner, on Thursday 2 May, 6.00pm at Joondalup Library for a Meet the Author event.

Dave will talk about his latest novel, Summer of Blood, and will be accompanied by his long-time guitarist and collaborator, Tony Durant.

Dave has published twelve novels and six non-fiction books. His first novel, City of Light, won the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award for Fiction, and Before it Breaks (2015) won the Ned Kelly Award for best Australian crime fiction. His novel Clear to the Horizon features the lead characters from both these books. His most recent crime novel is Summer of Love and his new book, the fourth in the Dan Clement series, When It Rains is due out in November 2024.

Tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased via Ticketbooth.

 

About the Book

Two Australian police officers travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles in the summer of 1967 in search of a missing young man, only to find themselves fully immersed in the world of music, free love, drugs and hippie counterculture. They soon realise this isn’t just any ordinary missing person investigation. A big gig is the perfect place to get away with murder, and their search becomes a thrilling journey through the seamy side of the 1960s counterculture.

This book is not to be missed for fans of gripping crime fiction and rock’n’roll.

Summer Reading Quest – last days!

Congratulations to all those who participated in the Summer Reading Quest. The last day is Thursday 29 February 2024.

To go into the statewide draw to win some awesome prizes, submit your reading details to Summer Reading Quest website or just drop your Booklet or Summer Steps into your local Library by Sunday 31 March 2024.

Prizes include: writing workshops, art prints, a place in the Young Writers Program at the Literature Centre, books, puppets, Better Beginnings kits, gift vouchers and much more.

 

 

 

Spring School Holidays at the Libraries

Be inspired to Go Wild! in the holidays as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Book into the fun activities below, enjoy our regular free programs, or drop in anytime to complete the ‘Wild Things’ Treasure Hunt.

Activities on offer – bookings essential

Please note:

  • Bookings for the activities open online on Monday 11 September, 9.30am at a cost of $4.00 per child per activity.
  • Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued.
  • Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event.
  • There is a maximum of three events per child

Spinning Flowers – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 27 September, 10.00am – 11.00am, Woodvale Library
Join Michael Alvares from Kite Kinetics to create a colourful recycled garden decoration that spins in the wind. Children will create flowers using recycled plastic bottles with propeller-like petals, decorate them with paint, then mount them on rods to display in the ground. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

African Drumming Workshop – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 27 September, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Joondalup Library
Join Paul Osei Kofi from Ghana, as he brings alive the rhythms of Africa with traditional African drums and percussion instruments. Each child will be provided with a drum to play and will have the opportunity to drum, dance and sing together! Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

PokeBattle!
Thursday 28 September, 10.00am – 11.30am, Whitford Library
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! If you want to be the very best, compete in the Whitto Gym Knock out Tournament. Borrow a pre-made deck to compete in a simple knock out battle. Once the tournament is over, design your own Pokémon card, and bring your Pokémon cards to battle or trade with other trainers. All skill levels welcome. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Bottle Top Art – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 29 September, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Duncraig Library
During Plastic Free July, local families contributed hundreds of plastic bottle tops to the Duncraig Library collection. Create your own beautiful work of art using these colourful bottle tops and discover the fun side of recycling!
Suitable for children 8 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Creating Wild Characters – FULLY BOOKED
Monday 2 October, 10.00am – 11.00am, Joondalup Library
Back by popular demand – award winning author/illustrator Sean E Avery! Be inspired to create wild and wacky characters to star in your very own comic book. Explore the art of comic lettering, gain tips on character development, and enjoy Sean’s interactive drawing demonstrations. It’s time to let your imagination go Wild! Suitable for children 7 – 10 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Dungeons and Dragons: Into the Shrieking Forest – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 3 October, 10.00am – 12.00noon, Woodvale Library
Choose your character and join a group of fearless adventurers as they brave the dangers and mysteries hidden within the Shrieking Forest.
This session will introduce new players to DnD 5th edition and its tabletop game play of interactive storytelling. Suitable for ages 12 – 17 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Beeswax Lunchbox Wraps – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 3 October, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, Duncraig Library
Have you heard the buzz about beeswax wraps? Join the amazing Peg Davies and discover how to ‘nude’ your lunchbox with alternatives to plastic wrap. In this interactive session you will make your own beeswax wraps to take home and use everyday – it’s easy and lots of fun! Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Marvellous Minibeasts – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 6 October, 2.00 – 3.00pm, Whitford Library
Get up close with a range of friendly minibeasts including stick insects, giant burrowing cockroaches, beetles, caterpillars and more! In this interactive workshop you will learn about the fascinating world of invertebrates and the crucial role they play in our environment. Suitable for children 5 – 12 years.
Book via Ticketbooth

Free activities – no bookings required

Treasure Hunt – Where the Wild Things Are
All Libraries
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and join in the special Treasure Hunt. Can you find where the Wild Things are hiding in the Library? You could win a Wild Things prize pack! No cost. No bookings required.

Imagination Station
Sunday 1 October, 2.00pm, Joondalup Library
Come along for craft activities that will engage your imagination. Drop in for an hour of entertainment, learn new skills and let your creative side run free.
No cost. No bookings required.

Story Time
All Libraries
Bring your little wild things along to enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular story time sessions. Costumes and dress-ups are encouraged.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. More information.

Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 28 September, 10.00am
Thursday 5 October, 10.00am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18 – 30 months.

To keep up to date with activities in the school holidays subscribe to the Libraries eNewsletter and follow the Libraries on Facebook and Instagram.

Joondalup25 Anniversary Showcase

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024, marks the 25th Anniversary of the City’s inception.

Take a walk down memory lane and reflect on how the City has changed and adapted over time and celebrate the people and places that make this a great place to live.

The City’s local history team have researched and compiled a timeline of key events, achievements, activities and milestones that will be showcased in the walkway outside Joondalup Library.

Saturday 1 July
Joondalup Library, local history and walkway
9.30am – 4.00pm

Free coffee and a Joondalup25 sweet treat

  • Keep warm while browsing the displays and completing the activities with a nice warm cuppa and special Joondalup25 sweet treat. Service between 10.00am – 2.00pm.

For the locals and history buffs (all day)

  • Deep dive into the history and stories leading up to and beyond 1998.
  • Local History on the lower ground floor at Joondalup Library will have displays, oral histories, photos, Picture our Past and other memorabilia on display from the archives.
  • Civic Chambers and Library 3D architectural model.
  • Grab a prop, strike a pose and snap and share a memory with a Day at the Beach.
Local History Mullaloo 1972
Pictured: Mullaloo circa 1972

Get Creative

  • Being the start of the School Holidays, how could the libraries not host their infamous Treasure Hunt. It has been themed Joondalup25 – A Hunt through History.
  • Imagination Station encourages children’s creativity and expression. Make a beach themed diorama with the Whitford Beach shacks and local flora and fauna as inspiration.
  • Lego Club, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, continues the Joondalup25 creative journey incorporating trains, lakes, roads, the beach and all the things that make your suburb your home.

Imagination Station

Art Exhibitions (all of July)

  • For Our Elders, 2023 NAIDOC Celebrations – Guest Curator, Zali Morgan has curated a fabulous selection of First Nations artworks from the City’s art collection.
  • Celebrating Joondalup – Entries from local schools who entered the annual competition will be on display.
A painted booka (kangaroo skin cloak)
Pictured: Taylor, Lea. Gorah Wandang Kambarang – To Wear a Long Time Ago, 2022. Kangaroo skins, waxed linen, leather acrylic and kangaroo bone. One of the artworks featured in For Our Elders.

Parking is free for the whole day. Looking forward to seeing you to kick start the celebrations.

 

Meet the Authors – Winter 2023

Meet the Author – Michael Thomas
Thursday 22 June, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Joondalup Library

New WA Author to launch his first novel, The Map of William.
A novel set in Western Australia, in 1909, William Watson’s beloved father is sent on an expedition to the north-west to map water sources in the Pilbara. Invited along, fifteen-year-old William embarks on the outback journey of a lifetime.
Michael will be in conversation with Sharron Booth as they explore the inspiration, setting and how Michael balances a rite-of-passage novel with hope, tragedy, and respect.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Lindsay Miles
Thursday 6 July, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Woodvale Library

Lindsay Miles is an educator, author and passionate zero waste/plastic-free living advocate helping others live more meaningful lives with less waste and less stuff. Lindsay will showcase her popular book The Less Waste No Fuss Kitchen which outlines the many ways to use less packaging whilst still eating good food.
Lindsay’s book will be available for purchase on the night.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Carrie Cox
Tuesday 25 July, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Duncraig Library

Author and journalist Carrie Cox showcases her latest book Storylines, a novel about how we see ourselves in an age of distortion. Storylines takes Carrie’s personal experience of living with physical scars and explores what happens when we move past the fear of judgement and look deep within ourselves to rediscover our beauty – both inside and out.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Amanda Bridgeman
Wednesday 9 August, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Whitford Library

Award-winning science fiction author, Amanda Bridgeman, will talk about her journey to publication and the roller coaster ride that has been her writing career ever since – spanning award wins, a TV adaptation and writing for Marvel.
More information and booking details via Ticketbooth.

Authors’ books will be available for purchase on the night.
Cost $5.00. Book and pay online.

For more information call 9400 4751.

Harmony Week

Harmony Week is a celebration of our cultural diversity. City of Joondalup Libraries have a series of events to celebrate, aimed at adults and children.

For adults

Meet the Author – Nilesh Makwana Wednesday 15 March, 6.00pm Joondalup Public Library

Nilesh Makwana is an Indian-Australian entrepreneur. He is passionate about self improvement and encouraging others to do the same. Nilesh made the life changing decision to become an international student. This allowed him to travel and learn. An incredible experience after growing up in a small town in India. Nilesh is now the author of the book Terminal 4 – An Entrepreneur’s Journey from Bicycle to Business Class, as well as a public speaker and the CEO of a global award-winning business. He is also an Australia Day Council Ambassador and encourages all Australians to be more diverse and inclusive. Be inspired by Nilesh’s journey and explore your own opportunities. “An enjoyable story of optimism, perseverance and the importance of making the most of every opportunity. A great read for international students, migrants and for us all.” Annie Fogarty, Executive Chairperson, Fogarty Foundation More information and booking details via Ticketbooth

Discovery Session – Exotic Inspirations Thursday 16 March, 10.00am Joondalup Public Library

Lydia Edwards is a fashion historian, author and lecturer at Edith Cowan University. She is fascinated by changing fashion and has written two books – How to Read a Dress : a guide to changing fashion from the 16th to the 21st Century and How to Read a Suit. Lydia will share how western fashion has always been inspired by other cultures and asks the question, are other cultures ever influenced by western fashion? She will share her knowledge of the global influences of fashion and the changes throughout the centuries. More information and booking details via Ticketbooth

Discovery Session – Cultural Crossings Tuesday 21 March, 6.00pm Woodvale Public Library

Elena Khakimullina has a passion for art and photography. She grew up in Russia and has been living in Perth for ten years. Elena works with her husband in a photography business as well as volunteering as a Gallery Guide at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Elena will share her knowledge of art and its influence on culture. Elena will explore the universal language of art and how much culture impacts on our understanding of it.  Harmony Week focuses on celebrating our cultural diversity, Elena will discuss how art can create connections with culture and how we can learn from it. More information and booking details via Ticketbooth

For children

Harmony Week Story Time Monday 20 March to Saturday 25 March

Let’s celebrate our vibrant multicultural community this Harmony Week. Children can experience and explore other cultures through stories, songs and craft. Each library will celebrate a nationality and focus on creating harmony among us all. No bookings required. Ages 2 to 4 years. Times and Locations. For more information call 9400 4751.  

Celebrate Christmas at the Libraries

Celebrate the festive season at your local City of Joondalup Library. There will be Christmas stories, songs and plenty of craft to make and decorate your home.

Bookings open online on Monday 5 December, 9.30am, at a cost of $4.00 per child per activity.

Please note:
• Bookings and online payment are essential, there will be no refunds issued.
• Parents/carers of children under 12 years are required by library policy to remain in the building while their children attend the event.
• There is a maximum of one event per child.

Festive Gift Wrapping
Monday 19 December, 10.00-11.00am
Whitford Library
Design your own colourful Christmas wrapping paper and Christmas card to make the perfect gift just that little bit more special. Ages 5-12 years

Book Festive Gift Wrapping

Christmas Scratch Art
Monday 19 December, 2.00-3.00pm
Woodvale Library
Create a multicolour Christmas Bauble using scratch art, adding glitter and sequins to make a beautiful decoration for your home or tree. Ages 8-12 years

Book Christmas Scratch Art

Sparkly Christmas Baubles – fully booked
Tuesday 20 December, 10.00-11.00am
Joondalup Library
Add some sparkle to your Christmas tree by decorating a bauble with shiny colourful sequins. Ages 5-12 years

Book Sparkly Christmas Baubles

Santa and Elf Show – fully booked
Thursday 22 December, 10.00-11.00am
Duncraig Library
Christmas is coming to the Library, and so is Santa (aka Glenn B Swift)! Bringing new life to a timeless tradition, Santa and his Elf will entertain young and old with favourite stories and songs, all the way from the North Pole Library. There’ll be time for questions, photos with Santa and the Elf, and maybe an early present. Family event ages 3 +

Book Santa and Elf Show

Meet the Authors in December

This December, Joondalup Libraries will host an exciting collection of author events. Check out the special guests and book in today.

Meet the Author – Richard Offen

Meet the Author – Richard Offen
Thursday 1 December, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Joondalup Public Library

Following his high-profile success with Perth Then & Now and Lost Perth, popular historian and author Richard Offen, will showcase his next book – A Perth Camera.
A Perth Camera is a treasure trove of rediscovered images by the late Perth City Surveyor Ernie Polis from a lifetime spent photographing the city.
Richard’s book will be available for purchase and signing on the day.
For more information and booking details go online to Ticketbooth.

Meet the Author – Claire O'Rourke

Meet the Author – Claire O’Rourke
Saturday 10 December, 10.00am – 11.30am
Duncraig Public Library

Campaigner Claire O’Rourke will showcase her book Together We Can, which tells stories of people all around Australia who are making a difference to overcome climate change.
Claire’s book will be available for purchase and signing on the day.
For more information and booking details go online to Ticketbooth.

Dymocks Joondalup will be selling A Perth Camera and Together We Can.

For more information call 9400 4751.

Meet the Authors in November

This November, Joondalup Libraries will host an exciting collection of author events. Check out the special guests and book in today.

Meet the Author - Natasha Lester

Meet the Author – Natasha Lester
Thursday 3 November, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Joondalup Public Library

Meet popular Australian author Natasha Lester as she talks about her new novel The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre. A compelling and lavish novel about a young woman striving to forget her part in the war by building life anew as the publicist at the just-launching House of Dior in Paris.
Natasha’s book will be available for purchase and signing on the day.
For more information and booking details go online to Ticketbooth

Meet the Author – Elizabeth Brennan
Wednesday 16 November, 10.00am – 11.30am
Whitford Public Library

Local Author Elizabeth Brennan will share her illuminating story of traveling in her ancestral homeland of Ireland. Her book, A Different Shade of Seeing, is a voyage of self-discovery. While it may have us packing our bags for Ireland, it may also have us pondering about our own past, present and future.
Elizabeth’s book will be available for purchase and signing on the day.
For more information and booking details go online to Ticketbooth

For more information call 9400 4751.

Cultural experience in Virtual Reality

Virtual Whadjuk

Cultural experience in Virtual Reality

Wednesday 5 October, Whitford Library, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Ages 12+

Produced by Periscope Pictures and winner of local, national and international screen awards, Virtual Whadjuk is a time machine that strips away the city high-rises before your eyes and transports audiences back nearly 200 years, placing them into a thriving Aboriginal Australian culture and pre-city flora, fauna and landscapes, as they existed in the moments leading up to first contact with Europeans.

The unique interactive documentary experience blends new mapping technologies, accurately generated landscapes, botanical data, 3D animation and interactive tasks with traditional documentary elements, giving users an Aboriginal body in which to experience a robust and deeply spiritual culture in the hours and moments before the first ship of European colonists arrived.

Each immersive Virtual Tour will run for 30 minutes. Cost $5.00. Book online.

Whadjuk… is the name of the dialectal group from the Perth area. Whadjuk is situated south of Yued and north of the Pinjarup dialectal groups. The major cities and towns within the Whadjuk region include Perth, Fremantle, Joondalup, Armadale, Toodyay, Wundowie, Bullsbrook and Chidlow.

Image courtesy of Periscope Pictures.

Meet the Authors in September

This September, Joondalup Libraries will host an exciting collection of author events. Check out the special guests and book in today.

Meet the Author – Danielle Laidley
Tuesday September 13, 6.00pm
St Stephens School, Duncraig

Meet author Danielle Laidley In-conversation with Craig Silvey.
Once an elite footballer and coach, Danielle will share her account of what it’s like to know you don’t fit the body you were born into, and the desperate measures taken to mask the fear of being outed, of losing those you love.
For more information and booking details go online to Ticketbooth

Meet the Author – Dave Warner
Tuesday 20 September, 6.00pm
Woodvale Library

An evening of literature and music.
Dave Warner is an author, musician and screenwriter. Dave first came to national prominence in 1978 with his gold album, Mug’s Game, and his band Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs. He has been named a Western Australian State Living Treasure and has been inducted into the WAMi Rock’n’Roll of Renown. Dave’s debut novel, City of Light, won the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award and is credited as the first contemporary crime novel published in Western Australia. Dave will discuss his eleventh adult novel After the Flood.
The night would not be complete without some signing by Dave accompanied by his guitarist.
For more information and booking details go online to Ticketbooth

These events are in partnership with Dymocks Joondalup. Dymocks will be selling the authors books on the night.

For more information call 9400 4751.

World Wide Knit in Public Day

Calling all knitters, young and old! Join in at Joondalup Library for World Wide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 11 June at 1.00pm. Bring your current knitting project or start something new on the day.

The purpose of World Wide Knit in Public Day is to show that knitting is for all ages and that it’s a fun and enjoyable social activity, especially in a large group. Let’s join in the fun as events are held in different locations all over the world such as Germany, the United States, Sweden, South Africa, Poland, Norway, Ireland, France, Finland, England, China, and here in Australia.

World Wide Knit in Public Day was started in 2005 and takes place on the second Saturday of June each year. It began as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each other’s company. Knit in Public Day is the largest knitter run event in the world.

Join a regular group

Joondalup Libraries host regular knitting and crochet groups that provide further opportunities 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. Find details of all sessions and more activities here.

Advance Care Planning Workshops

We all want to have a say in what happens in the last part of our lives. By making plans that cover your future care, lifestyle, health and finances, you’re not only working out what you want, you are also making things easier on those around you. This process is called Advance Care Planning.

More than 80% of Australians think it’s important to put our end-of-life care preferences into writing, but less than 5% of us have completed advance care plans. It’s important to start advance care planning early in life when you can speak and decide for yourself. As things change in your personal situation, health or lifestyle, you can go back and review your choices and, if needed, make changes to your documentation. Some of the tools and documents for Advance Care Planning in WA include:

  • values and preferences form
  • making a will
  • organ and tissue donation
  • Enduring Power of Attorney
  • Enduring Power of Guardianship
  • Advance Health Directive.

These workshops will cover information on what’s involved in Advance Care Planning, how to get started, and how to talk about your wishes for the last stage of your life with your family, loved ones and health care providers.

Come along to one of the FREE workshops presented by Palliative Care WA:

Workshop 1
Friday 24 February 2023, 10.00am-12.00noon
Duncraig Library
Cnr Warwick Rd and Marmion Ave, Duncraig
Book online.

Workshop 2
Monday 27 February 2023, 10.00am-12.00noon
Fleur Freame Pavilion
11 MacDonald Ave, Padbury
Book online.

Call 9400 4503 for more information.

Groups and club membership

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 2.00pm and Duncraig Library on the second Saturday of the month at 10.00am. 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 4.00pm. 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, 10.00am 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 10.00am. 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 2.00pm. 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 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Joondalup 4th Saturday 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Whitford Every Thursday 1.00pm 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:

Toddler Time

Come along for stories, songs and rhymes with lots of action for your energetic toddler. Toddler Time is designed for children 18 to 30 months and their parents.

Benefits

  • Encourage the love of books and language
  • Allows your child to move about
  • Develop your child’s pre-literacy, communication and social skills
  • Learn to value the enjoyment of reading together
  • Develop creativity and dexterity through play.

Where and when

Sessions commence at 10.00am. No bookings required.

Toddler Time runs during school terms at Joondalup, Duncraig and Whitford Libraries. At Woodvale Library sessions run throughout the year.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Whitford Duncraig Woodvale Joondalup Woodvale
(Family Time)

A parent or guardian must accompany the child and participate in the Toddler Time session.

Family Time

Family Time is an action-packed program full of stories, songs, rhymes and making noise in the library. Aimed at children from 18 months to four years, the songs and actions will grab the attention of younger children, while the older children will be entertained by the fun-filled stories.

STEAMing into Stories

Saturday STEAMing into Story Time program combines encouraging a love of reading with STEAM activities. Sessions are suitable for children from two to seven years old.

Please check the events calendar.

Younger children aged 0-18 months may prefer Baby Rhyme Time, or Story Time for preschool kids aged two to four years.

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Story Time

Story Time sessions are designed for children aged two to four years. Come and enjoy the stories, songs, and creative play.

Benefits

  • Encourages a love of reading
  • Stimulates the imagination
  • Develops literacy and social skills
  • Relaxed and fun environment
  • Develop creativity and dexterity through play.

Where and when

  • No bookings required
  • Free library activity
  • A parent or guardian must accompany the child and participate in the Story Time session.

Current sessions

All sessions are at 10.00am

 Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Duncraig Joondalup Duncraig
Joondalup		 Woodvale Whitford Whitford
(STEAMing into Stories)

Check the Events Calendar for up-to-date information.

Check out the Social Story for Story Time that the Autism Association of Western Australia have created to help children increase preparedness and have the best possible experience at Story Time.

Stories in the Park

Stories in the Park occur on Tuesdays at 10.00am in March and November. Join City of Joondalup Libraries staff in one of your favourite parks.

STEAMing into Stories

STEAMing into Story Time program combines encouraging a love of reading with STEAM activities. Sessions are suitable for children from two to seven years old.

Family Time

Family Time is an action-packed program full of stories, songs, rhymes and making noise in the library. Aimed at children from 18 months to four years, the songs and actions will grab the attention of younger children, while the older children will be entertained by the fun-filled stories.

Sensory Story Time

Sensory Story Time is aimed at children aged between two and four years who may find regular Story Time too noisy or overwhelming.

Other options

Younger children aged 0 – 18 months may prefer Baby Rhyme Time, or Toddler Time for 18 – 30 months.

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Parenting workshops

Tailored specifically for parents of babies and toddlers, these information sessions focus on learning, language and development. Topics include:

  • Baby signs
  • Water safe babies
  • Beyond babbling
  • Baby tastes
  • Baby sleep.

Sessions

Presentations run for one hour and refreshments are provided. The workshops are held once a month and babies up to 18 months are welcome.

Bookings

Bookings are essential through the events calendar. A cost of $5.00 is payable when booking online.

Please note: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend an event. Refunds will only be issued if the City of Joondalup Libraries have to cancel.

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Meet the Author

Meeting a published author, listening to their story, and finding out what makes them tick is a great way to spend an hour or two.

Libraries hold regular Meet the Author events and are proud to partner with Dymocks Joondalup to bring you a range of fascinating guest speakers and book launches. Libraries host local, national and international authors including high profile best-selling writers.

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Discovery Sessions

Discovery Sessions provide life-long learning opportunities for all adults. They include information sessions and workshops on a variety of topics and give participants a taste of a subject they may wish to pursue in more detail at their leisure. Themes have covered topics such as arts and culture, travel, history, health and well-being and lifestyle.

Sessions

Presentations run for one hour and refreshments are provided. Bookings are made online, a small fee is charged which is payable at time of booking.

Please note: There will be no refunds if you are unable to attend an event. Refunds will only be issued if the City of Joondalup Libraries have to cancel.

Bookings

Due to the popularity of sessions, online bookings are essential through the Events Calendar or by calling the Library.

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Library events and programs booklet

Print copies are available at all City of Joondalup Libraries and selected cafes and community facilities in and around the Joondalup region. Events are also listed on the City’s Event Calendar.

View Event Calendar

For further information call 9400 4751.

City of Joondalup Libraries uphold the companion card fair ticketing scheme. Ticket purchases made by a valid companion card holder are eligible to receive a second, complimentary ticket to an event for a carer or companion (subject to availability). For more information on booking a complimentary companion ticket, please call Adult and Senior Services Officer on 9400 4761 for adult events, or Youth and Children’s Services Officer on 9400 4759 for children’s events.

Autumn 2024

Events Program March – May 2024