Seniors Week Workshop: 2nd November
As part of Seniors Week Bunbury Public Library will be hosting creative writing tutor Sarah Evans for a unique writing workshop on memoirs. Based in Bridgetown, Sarah is a published author in crime, romance and comedy as well as being an experienced facilitator on all aspects of the writer's craft. This event is not to be missed and will allow both budding and experienced writers to benefit from expert advice in a collaborative, relaxed environment.
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Welcome to our new look eNewsletter!
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Topic: Estate Planning
Date: Wednesday 18th October
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Withers Community Library
Effective estate planning is becoming increasingly important in our modern, complex and fast-paced world. Like most legal matters, without the proper knowledge it can be hard knowing where to start. In this free session solicitor Samantha Bettenay from the South West Legal Centre will present the information you need to know to ensure your assets and beneficiaries are protected.
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Empower yourself.
Secure your legacy.
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Meet The Author
Judy Nunn
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Date: Tuesday 31st October
Time: 6:30pm onwards
Where: Bunbury Public Library
Internationally acclaimed author, Judy Nunn, will be at the Bunbury Library to introduce her new novel Sanctuary.
To reserve your free ticket, please contact Collins Booksellers on (08) 9791 3755.
Light refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Judy's books on the night.
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Bunbury Libraries
eLearning Class
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Topic: All About Apps for iPads & iPhones
Date: Thursday 19th October
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Bunbury Public Library
Learn All About Apps for iPad or iPhone. Discover what apps are, how to get them and what they can do for you. Explore new apps, navigate Apple's App Store and share your favourite app with the group.
Join us in a casual and relaxed learning environment ideal for beginners and experienced users.
Please note: This class focuses on free Apps and is suitable for Apple devices only.
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Intergenerational
Storytime
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In celebration of Seniors Week, City of Bunbury Public Libraries are inviting seniors, children and families to take part in a special intergenerational Story Time session. This will be held at both of our branches at the following dates and times:
Withers Community Library
Tuesday 31st October at 10:30 am
Bunbury Public Library
Friday 3rd November at 10:30 am
Please note: Bookings are not necessary for these events.
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The School Holiday fun continues throughout the second week of the holidays at the libraries. Whilst all the events are fully booked you can still sign up for the waitlist through our Eventbrite page. If there are any cancellations people on the waitlist are given priority. To be the first to know about our regular school holiday events, please follow us on Facebook.
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Next Reads: Adult Fiction
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Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey
On a hot summer's night in 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a precocious and bookish boy of thirteen, is startled by an urgent knock on the window of his sleepout. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. In the simmering summer where everything changes, Charlie learns why the truth of things is so hard to know and even harder to hold in his heart.
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Ratburger by David Walliams
This is the story of a little girl named Zoe, whose life is not to be envied. Her stepmother, Shelia, is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully, Tina Trotts, makes her life a misery - mainly by flobbing her on the head. And now the evil Burt from Burt's Burgers is after her pet rat! And guess what he wants to do with it?
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Name: Tracey
Role: Senior Customer Support and Collections Officer
All-time favourite book: There are too many to list! Anything by Martina Cole, Susan Lewis, and Dorothy Koomson. My list could go on and on...
Date you started at the City of Bunbury: November 2012
What is your favourite thing about Libraries: The inclusion and diversity of a library and of course the staff!
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Topic: Year 12 Leavers Survival Workshop
Date: Thursday 26th October
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Bunbury Public Library
School is out for Year 12 students and many will be looking forward to celebrating 12 long years of hard work! There are several leavers events that you (or your teenager) may be planning on attending. To help you prepare in the best possible way, Bunbury Public Library is hosting a Year 12 Leavers Survival Guide workshop. There will be expert presenters from a variety of local community organisations. Come along and learn how to look after yourself while still having a good time. For more information, and to register, click on the button below.
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Meet The Author & Book Launch
Peter O'Shaugnessy
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Date: Thursday 19th October
Time: 5.30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Bunbury Public Library
The Bunbury Public Library is proud to host local author and artist Peter O'Shaughnessy, presented by ABC Radio's Gillo, showcasing his new book and paintings in this meet the author event.
The Figures on the Lake takes the viewer on a colourful pictorial history of the Gormley statues on Lake Ballard near Menzies in the WA outback, through the creation, slow decay and ultimate destruction of the statues. It contains an imaginative attempt to put faces to some of the figures and concludes with a short series of paintings exploring how the statues influence future directions of the artist’s work.
Books will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to supporting Cancer Research in WA.
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Bunbury Libraries
eLearning Class
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Topic: All About Apps for Androids
Date: Thursday 5th October
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Bunbury Public Library
Learn All About Apps for your Android equipped phone or tablet. Discover what apps are, how to get them and what they can do for you. Explore new apps, navigate Google's Play Store and share your favourite app with the group.
Join us in a casual and relaxed learning environment, ideal for beginners and experienced users.
Please note: This class focuses on free apps and is suitable for Android devices only.
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We are joining libraries around the world for International Games Week. Visit City of Bunbury Public Libraries during this week and get your game on! Follow us on Facebook to find out more about this exciting week of events.
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Read Write Now is a volunteer group that was set up in Western Australia in 1977. That means the program is celebrating its 40th consecutive year.
Volunteer tutors provide free one-to-one assistance to adults wanting to improve their reading, writing, spelling, maths and/or IT skills.
The City of Bunbury Public Libraries are proud supporters of Read Write Now and have a range of resources available specific to this program.To arrange an introductory session ring the Read Write Now hotline on 1800 018 802.
For more information click on the link below.
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The Home Library Service is a free service available to people living in their own homes, nursing facilities or other accommodation within the City of Bunbury who are unable to get to the library due to illness, injury or disability. Library staff assist by selecting books and other library resources for you and then deliver and collect them on a monthly basis.
To enquire about the library service, or to apply for registration, click the link below, or contact the library on: (08) 9792 7190
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Have our resources
delivered to your door.
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Finding Gobi by Dion Leonard
In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 250 kilometre race in the Gobi Desert. The lovable pup, who earned the nickname 'Gobi', proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for in heart. Who would have thought that this was the start of a journey neither of them would ever forget. A roller coaster ride of drama, grief, heartbreak, joy and love, this inspiring true story is not to be missed.
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This month's eSmart focus is DigiZen, an online resource found on the eSmart Cyber and Digital Literacy Resources webpage.
Digizen focuses on positive digital citizenship and provides information for educators, parents, carers and young people.
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