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Spring school holidays at the Libraries

Spring is the perfect time to explore the magic of nature and make the most of the outdoors. Join the Libraries for a series of fun activities featuring art and crafts, animals and all things natural.

Bookings for the activities below open online on Monday 9 September at 9.30am

Please note:

  • Cost is $4 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.

Activities on offer – bookings essential

Natural weaving looms
Wednesday 25 September, 2pm-3pm, Whitford Library.
Discover how to create looms from tree prunings and repurposed fabric scraps. When finished they can be hung on a door or wall, above a bed or anywhere else you can think of. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth

Spider safari – FULLY BOOKED
Thursday 26 September, 2pm-3.30pm, Duncraig Library
If you see a spider in your house, do you run away screaming? Or do you get excited? Spiders may have a bad reputation, however they are actually vital for healthy ecosystems and have fascinating behaviours. Join entomologist Dr Lizzy Lowe to learn all about these weird and wonderful invertebrates and go on an outdoor ‘spider walk’ near the Library and see what you can find. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth.

Plant prints
Friday 27 September, 10am-11am, Joondalup Library
Have you ever wondered how to make colour using your own plants? Be inspired by nature and experiment with a selection of flowers and leaves to transfer textures and designs on to cloth. Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth

Boardgame bonanza
Monday 30 September, 10am-11am, Woodvale Library
Put your thinking cap on and enjoy a morning of creativity as you design your very own boardgame. All you need is your imagination! Suitable for ages 7 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth.

Native wildlife encounters – FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 1 October, 2pm-3pm, Woodvale Library
Join Native Animal Rescue and get up close to some amazing native wildlife. Share interesting facts, funny stories and learn what to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in your backyard or local park. For ages 5 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth

Lovable llamas – FULLY BOOKED
Wednesday 2 October, 10am-12pm, Whitford Library
Did you know Llamas and Alpacas are related to camels? Celebrate International Year of the Camelid and embroider a cute llama onto a tote bag to take home. No sewing/embroidery experience needed! Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth

Cards in bloom
Thursday 3 October, 11am-12pm, Joondalup Library
Spend a relaxing hour using different techniques to decorate a card, bookmark, or mini booklet to share with friends. Explore paper collage, mosaic and three-dimensional folding techniques to personalise your Spring paper gifts.
Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth

Aquatic animals – FULLY BOOKED
Friday 4 October, 1.30pm-3pm, Duncraig Library
Join Critters up Close and learn about a range of fascinating sea creatures and how they live. In this interactive session you will help to build a salt and freshwater ecosystem with plant life and coral to house a range of non-venomous sea creatures. You will meet lots of interesting sea creatures, including turtles, fish, sea urchins, frogs, sea snails, hermit crabs, and more! Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Book via Ticketbooth

Free activities – no bookings required

Treasure hunt
Visit the Libraries any time during the school holidays and complete the Spring Wildflower Treasure Hunt.

Story Time
Come and enjoy stories, songs and creative play at our regular story time sessions.
Suitable for children 2 – 4 years. More information.

Holiday Toddler Time
Woodvale Library
Thursday 26 September, 10am
Thursday 3 October, 10am
Join in these special holiday sessions, with stories, singing, movement and active play. Suitable for children 18-30 months.

 

For more information call 9400 4751.

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

 

 

 

WA Tree Festival 2024

The City of Joondalup is excited to collaborate for a second year with the City of Stirling, the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and other local governments for the WA Tree Festival from Saturday 6 April 2024 – Sunday 5 May 2024.

The WA Tree Festival brings local councils and the community together to help share the value of trees collectively, so that we can all work to protect and improve our urban tree canopy in the Perth metropolitan area.

Trees are essential in a warming climate – they cool us down, provide habitat for wildlife, and make our neighbourhoods look and feel better. By highlighting the benefits of trees and understanding the issues we face around tree canopy loss, we can improve our urban tree canopy.

Trees for nature

Urban tree canopy provides critical support for biodiversity, which in turn supports us. Greater biodiversity supports disease resistance, carbon sequestration, and food security, but it also supports plants, animals, and microorganisms in our ecosystems.

Many threatened species, such as our beloved Carnaby Black Cockatoos, are at risk of becoming extinct due to habitat loss and loss of trees. Trees provide a habitat for our fauna.

Trees for cooler suburbs

The urban heat island effect is caused by concrete and hardstand surfaces heating up the surface temperature and making the air hotter. Trees can substantially lower daytime temperatures in our suburbs by providing shade and transpiration. This means trees can help mitigate the effects of a warming climate due to climate change.

Trees for health and wellbeing

Trees strengthen our mental and physical health. A connection to nature has been shown to support happiness, health, and wellbeing. Trees also help us relax, reducing stress and blood pressure and improving mood. Time spent in nature also improves cognitive function and enhances our learning abilities.

What’s on?

Branch out and explore the trees in your local area and our urban areas through events and programs that the City is running throughout the month to celebrate the importance and the values of trees.

WA Tree Festival Walking Trail and Competition

Neil Hawkins Park
Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024
FREE | No bookings required


The City’s Terrific Trees, Pretty Plants and Attractive Animals Walking Trail competition is back for its second year! Enjoy this beautiful 1.1km walk through Neil Hawkins Park, read the signs and answer all 20 questions to go in the running to win one of five Conservation Prize Packs.

For further details about Neil Hawkins Walking Trail Competition, visit Ticketbooth webpage.

Free street trees

All locations

FREE | No bookings required

The City will supply and plant trees on residential verges for free. Green your neighbourhood with up to three new trees from the City’s Preferred Street Tree Species List, or you can also apply for approval to plant your own verge tree.

Visit the City’s website for further details.

Nature Play Passports

Available at all Joondalup Libraries
Saturday 6 April – Sunday 5 May 2024
FREE | No bookings required


Get outside and explore nature! Our kid’s Nature Play Passport is available free of charge from our Libraries or online. Try and visit all the parks and beaches and complete the activities before the festival ends.

Noongar Cultural Coastal Walks

Hillarys Marina Lake
Saturday 4 May 2024. Various times.
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Explore the culture, history and natural beauty of our coastline with knowledgeable Noongar guide, Olman Walley. You will be guided through the stunning sights of Whitfords Nodes and our pristine coastline to share information about Noongar culture, music, stories and local flora and fauna.

Visit Perth NRM website and register now.

Discovery Session: Recycled Seed Paper
Workshop one

Joondalup Library
Thursday 18 April 2024, 9.30am – 10.45am
Tickets $15 | Bookings required

Learn about the beautiful art of making paper from recycled materials. Create beautiful gifts from your paper, such as bookmarks, envelopes and cards for loved ones that include seeds for planting that will grow into beautiful Swan River Daisies.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Discovery session: Recycled Seed Paper
Workshop two

Joondalup Library
Thursday 18 April 2024, 11.00am – 12.15pm
Tickets $15 | Bookings required

Learn about the beautiful art of making paper from recycled materials. Create beautiful gifts from your paper, such as bookmarks, envelopes and cards for loved ones that include seeds for planting that will grow into beautiful Swan River Daisies.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Discovery session: A Biodiverse Urban Forest

Woodvale Library
Saturday 20 April 2024, 10.30am – 12.00noon
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Join WA Loves Nature to learn more about bushland within the City and the importance of urban trees, and take home the perfect tree seedling for you.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Discovery session: Capturing the Essence of Trees

Joondalup Library
Saturday 6 April 2024, 10.00am – 12.00noon
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Professional photographer Mike Pelusey will show you how to celebrate trees with his three step photographic process. Suitable for photography on cameras, smartphones or both.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Discovery Session: Native Animal Rescue

Whitford Library
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Tickets $5 | Bookings required

Join our local Native Animal Rescue team and their work in rehabilitating native animals back into their natural habitat. Learn about backyard wildlife and how we can protect them.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Discovery Outbound: Botanic Gardens Wanneroo

Whitford Library
Friday 19 April 2024, 10.00am – 1.30pm
Tickets $0 – 15 | Bookings required

Aimed at residents aged 50. Take a walk through the Botanic Gardens and learn about the wonderful trees and plants that are promoting urban biodiversity.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

All Natural Wall Hangings – School Holiday Program

Woodvale Library
Wednesday 10 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am
Tickets $4 | 7-12 years

Discover how to source natural materials from your backyard and create your own unique wall hanging or wind chime. Experiment with sticks, plants and all things natural to make a beautiful decoration.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Worms, Worms, Worms – School Holiday Program

Whitford Library
Thursday 11 April 2024, 10.00am – 11.00am
Tickets $4 | 5-12 years

An educational, informative and hands-on workshop all about worms. Includes worms role in waste management, recycling, mini beasts, gardening and worm biology. Each child makes their own mini worm farm to take home.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

  

Nature Prints – School Holiday Program

Duncraig Library
Friday 12 April 2024, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tickets $4 | 7-12 years

Have you ever wondered how to make prints using your own plants? Be inspired by nature and experiment with a selection of flowers and leaves to create textures and designs in clay.

Visit Ticketbooth webpage and book online.

Story time under the trees

All libraries
29 April – 4 May 2024. Various times.
FREE | No bookings required

Regular storytimes at all Libraries will focus on trees for this week. Sessions will move outdoors under the trees, weather permitting.

For further details, visit the City’s webpage.

What trees are flowering in Djeran?

April and May form the Noongar season of Djeran, which is represented by the colour green and is the time of the year when the cooler weather begins.

If you are visiting any of the City’s natural areas during the WA Tree Festival in Djeran, keep an eye out for Marri and Banksia flowering, as well as the Casuarina’s red ‘rust’ and seed cones forming. It’s also a time where feasts of Bayou (seeds) from the City’s emblem, the Djiridji or Zamia Palm, were traditionally eaten after being collected and stored for treatment in the previous season of Bunuru.

While travelling along the streets in our local neighbourhoods, you will also see the bright and vibrant blooms of the Red Flowering Gums.

Eats and Drinks

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the WA Tree Festival in Djeran and explore the diverse culinary options after enjoying its natural areas. From casual cafes serving breakfasts and lunches to a range of pubs, bars and restaurants offering a diverse range of flavours and drinks. Refer to the map below to discover the options available.



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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.

Youth events

The City of Joondalup provides a variety of music, sport and recreational events for young people.

Events

Winter Youth Event Series

Bounce and movies
Monday 1 July, 8.45am – 4.30pm
Book via Ticketbooth

Ice skating and drop in
Tuesday 2 July, 8.30am – 3.00pm
Book via Ticketbooth

Rock climbing and Zone Bowling
Wednesday 3 July, 9am – 2pm
Book via Ticketbooth

Art and fluffy pancakes
Thursday 4 July, 9.15am – 2.45pm
Book via Ticketbooth

Nostalgia Box and Rollerdome
Monday 8 July, 9am – 2.45pm
Book via Ticketbooth

The Climb Zone
Tuesday 9 July, 8.30am – 4pm
Book via Ticketbooth

Hijinx Hotel and Holey Moley
Wednesday 10 July, 8.45am – 3pm
Book via Ticketbooth

Soccer workshop and movies
Thursday 11 July, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Book via Ticketbooth

For information on all programs and services currently available, please follow the Youth Services Facebook page or subscribe to the Youth eNewsletter to be regularly updated.

Youth Event Series

The City of Joondalup provides programs and services for young people during both the school term and school holidays.

Spring Youth Event Series

The next Youth Event Series is just around the corner. The spring Youth Event Series will be from Tuesday 24 September-Thursday 3 October.

Registration will open for City of Joondalup residents on Monday 9 September, 12pm and for non-residents on Monday 16 September, 12pm.

Laser Corps and Quiz Room – SOLD OUT
Tuesday 24 September, 8.30am-4.30pm
Spend the morning battling it out on the field playing laser tag, followed by lunch in Fremantle where you will get some free time to explore the area. After that, challenge your friends to see who can hit the buzzer the fastest and with the correct answer in the all-new Quiz Room experience.

Roomscape and Perth Zoo
Wednesday 25 September, 9am-4pm
Have you got what it takes to escape the room in time? Challenge yourself in a real life interaction room escape game, requiring players to locate and decipher a series of clues and puzzles in order to escape! Once you’ve been freed, you will head over to Perth Zoo where you can spend some time with the animals.
Learn more and book

Outback Splash – SOLD OUT
Thursday 26 September, 9am-4pm
Spend the day at Perth’s Outback Splash!! Exhilarating waterslides, nine holes of mini-golf, native Australian animals – the list goes on! Towering six storeys in the air, Outback Splash has four spectacular slides that adrenaline seekers need to experience.
Learn more and book

Adventure World – SOLD OUT
Monday 30 September, 8.30am-4.30pm
Get ready for a jam-packed day at Adventure World. From an adrenalin rush on the Abyss roller coaster, zip down the Tidal Wave slide, or take a relaxing dip in the cool waters of the Lagoon – the choices are endless.

Art and Pickleball
Tuesday 1 October, 9am-4pm
Spend the morning getting creative at the Joondalup Library where Aqua Kre-Artz will host an art and mindfulness workshop. After this, you will get an opportunity to buy some lunch and stroll Lakeside Joondalup before heading back to Heathridge to suss out the latest craze – PICKLEBALL, a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
Learn more and book

Aerial Silks and SFX Makeup – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 2 October, 9am-4pm
Spend the morning learning to spin and twirl using hoops and silks that are suspended from the ceiling. Then stroll across to Lakeside to buy some lunch before finishing the day getting creative learning how to do special effects makeup in this Filmbites workshop.
Learn more and book

Ninja Academy and Movies – SOLD OUT
Thursday 3 October, 8.30am-4.15pm
Become a ninja. After, travel to Whitford City Shopping Centre to grab some lunch before relaxing with a movie at Event Cinema.

Drop off/pick up for most activities is at Anchors Youth Centre, Heathridge Community Centre (Google Maps: Heathridge Park, 16 Sail Tce, Heathridge).

For information on all programs and services currently available, please follow the Youth Services Facebook page or subscribe to the Youth eNewsletter to be regularly updated with current information.