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New Lending Limit |
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We are happy to announce that the City of Armadale Libraries have increased our lending limit.
You may now borrow 12 items
for three weeks per library card.
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Positive Ageing - The importance of exercise and Speak out about diabetes |
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The importance of exercise
Wednesday 5 February, 1.30pm at Armadale Library
Come and learn about the importance of exercise, movement and staying healthy as we get older. The presentation will cover the effects of exercise on your mind, body and soul.
Refreshments will be provided between sessions.
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Speak out about diabetes
Wednesday 5 February, 2.30 - 3.45pm at Armadale Library
Diabetes Australia will explain what diabetes is and the impact it is having on the community. The presentation will cover the risk factors, and ways to prevent type 2 diabetes.
Bookings are essential for both sessions. Call 9399 0125.
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Jeff Austin - Train Talk |
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Wednesday 19 February, 6 - 7pm at Armadale Library
Join us as Jeff Austin shares the history of trains in and around Armadale. Jeff has been a volunteer member with Rail Heritage WA and Hotham Valley Tourist Railway for over 40 years. As a researcher of Western Australian railway history and author of Station Masters of WA and co-author of Rails through the Bush, Jeff knows a great deal about the once thriving railways of the district.
Refreshments will be provided.
Bookings are essential. Call 9399 0125 to reserve your place.
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NovelNibbles & BookBites Recommendations - Now online |
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Are you on the hunt for some good books to read, but unsure where to start?
NovelNibbles & BookBites is an exciting book club with a difference, where you read whatever you like and share a nibble or a bite of the book you have been reading with the group. After each month's meeting you can click this link to see the latest recommendations.
The next meeting is Thursday 20 February.
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Positive Ageing - Seniors' Matters and Ageing Well |
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Seniors' Matters
Wednesday 5 March, 1.30 - 2.30pm at Armadale Library
Both of these sessions will be presented by a speaker from the WA Seniors Card Centre.
This session will provide information about the Seniors Card, updates, benefits, concessions, rebates, allowances, and how it can be used in conjunction with other government cards. |
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Ageing well and living independently
Wednesday 5 March, 3 - 4pm at Armadale Library
This session will cover planning for your later years, challenging yourself, keeping physically and mentally active, staying connected, and keeping informed of your rights and responsibilities.
Refreshments will be provided between sessions.
Bookings are essential. Call 9399 0125.
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Technology Buddies |
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Starting Monday 10 March, 3.15 - 4pm at Armadale Library
Students from Kelmscott Senior High School will be available to assist seniors with their technology troubles in one on one lessons. Any questions about your laptop, iPad, tablet, mobile phone or digital camera can be solved by these technology savvy youngsters.
Places are limited. For bookings call 9399 125.
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Better Beginnings Parent Workshop - Barn Babes |
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Friday 28 March, Seville Grove Library
Three half hour sessions starting at 10, 10.30 and 11am
Spend some quality time with your little one and interact with some cute and cuddly animals. You will have the opportunity to come up close to pat, as well as feed some of the smaller animals. There will also be an alpaca, pig and other animals visiting the library.
Bookings are essential. Please phone 9399 0800.
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Displays at Kelmscott, Seville Grove and Birtwistle Local Studies Libraries |
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Roleystone Primary School children as they were in 1967
Kelmscott Library has a display of old Roleystone Primary School class photos. Come and see if you recognise anyone. By sharing your knowledge, you may be able to help us fill in the gaps in the Birtwistle Local Studies Library collection.
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The old Armadale - Fremantle railway service 1907 to 1964
Armadale Railway Station was once the junction of the rail lines direct from Fremantle and the Perth to Bunbury line.
Two maps are in the foyer of the Birtwistle Local Studies Library. One shows the train route in 1953, and the other how Armadale Road, in 2014, traces much of the original track.
Seville Grove Library also has a similar display.
Please visit and share any memories you may have of the trains around Armadale. |
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