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Issue 36 - March 2017
Kids & Teens
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Click the title of the session you are interested in for full details and to book, or call the relevant location.

Scitech Early Childhood Program: Session 1 - 9394 5800
Friday 24 March,  9.30 - 10.30am at Seville Grove Library

Scitech Early Childhood Program: Session 2 - 9394 5800
Friday 24 March, 10.45 - 11.45am at Seville Grove Library


Lego at the Library - 9394 5810
Monday 10 April, 2 - 3pm at Kelmscott Library

Autumn Falls at the Museum
11 - 23 April, History House Museum

Visit the Museum and have some FREE School Holiday fun with the whole family!  There are three activities available: Decorative Leaves, Easter Clue Hunt and ANZAC Poppies.  These activities are available every day that we are open.  Bookings are not required.

Spineless Wonders: Session 1 - 9394 5800
Wednesday 12 April, 10 - 11am at Seville Grove Library


Spineless Wonders: Session 2 - 9394 5800
Wednesday 12 April, 11am - noon at Seville Grove Library

Children have a unique opportunity to see and hold, magnificent live invertebrates including spiders, centipedes and scorpions during this session.
 
PJ Storytime - 9394 5125
Wednesday 19 April, 6.30 - 7.30pm at Armadale Library


Paper Quilling - 9394 5810
Thursday 20 April, 1.30 - 4.30pm at Kelmscott Library

 
Critter Crafternoon - 9394 5125
Friday 21 April, 2 - 3pm at Armadale Library

 

Teen Scene: April 2017 - Celebrate National Youth Week
 
Yoga at the Library - 9394 5125
Tuesday 11 April, 2 - 3pm at Armadale Library

This activity is suitable for young people aged 12 - 16 years. 

Have your say!
We are eager to know what young people want from our libraries.  If you complete the online survey between 3 and 21 April 2017, you will be eligible to go into the draw for a great prize.
Click here to have your say.  Make sure you enter your email address so we can contact you.
Parents or carers must stay in the library during these sessions.  Childcare  centres and groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the relevant library.  
Discover

FOCUS:  Photographic Competition
This competition runs from 1 - 31 March and is open to adult, amateur photographers.
Explore the theme of ‘our corner store’ by photographing the unique locally owned shops run by our friends and neighbours. Convenient and one-of-a-kind, it’s time to document these stand-alone neighbourhood gems for future generations to see.

This competition's aim is to show historical reality. Other photo contests are solely seeking photographic artistry or visual experimentation, but FOCUS favours truth over beauty. If you can achieve both in one image, you'll do well.  So grab your camera and snap some photos of your local shop or favourite family run store, to show the people of tomorrow how we live today! 

You could win a great cash prize of up to $500.  Click here for full competition details.



Wonderful Worm Waste  - 9394 5800
Wednesday 15 March, 10.30 - 11.30am at Seville Grove Library

This presentation will cover interesting facts about worms, worm farming, and the role worms play in recycling.

Harmony Week with author Nadia L King - 9394 5125
Friday 17 March, 6 - 7pm at Armadale Library


Getting to know the trees of Armadale - 9394 5125
Monday 27 March, 2 - 3pm. Meet outside History House Museum

Kim Fletcher, our walking encyclopaedia of local history will guide you on this CBD mini-tour.  Discover Armadale's heritage and significant trees. 
 
Introduction to Oral History Interviews - 9394 5125
Thursday 30 March, 9.30am - 2.30pm, The old school room (next to History House Museum)

Family and community group members are invited to this mini-workshop to learn the basics of conducting an oral history interview.  
 
First time composting - 9394 5800
Thursday 30 March, 1 - 2pm at Seville Grove Library

 
Tai Chi Demonstration - 9394 5125
Saturday 8 April, 10 - 11am at Armadale Library

 
Voices from the Graves: Session 1 - 9394 5125
Saturday 22 April, 10 - 10.35am at St Mary's in the Valley Anglican Church, River Road,
Kelmscott


Voices from the Graves: Session 2 - 9394 5125
Saturday 22 April, 10.40 - 11.15am at St Mary's in the Valley Anglican Church, River Road, Kelmscott

Voices from the Graves: Session 3 - 9394 5125
Saturday 22 April, 11.20am - noon at St Mary's in the Valley Anglican Church, River Road, Kelmscott

As part of a small group you will be led between the graves as snippets of history, from the early days through to more recent times, are shared by the voices of women from the graves. 
Payment for the Voices from the Graves sessions is a gold coin donation on the day.
Places are limited and bookings are essential.  Click the title of the session you are interested in for full details and to book, or call the relevant library.  Groups must phone for bookings.  If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Positive Ageing
Age Friendly Communities Consultation
Wednesday 5 April, 1 - 4pm at Armadale Library


What do you need in your community as you age?
The City of Armadale is extending an invitation to individuals who live in our community to join us at this consultation.  Help us to identify the age-friendly features, barriers and suggestions for improvement in your community.
 
Your experience, diversity, knowledge and input will assist us in our future development of the City’s Age Friendly Strategy to provide an inclusive and accessible community for people as they age.
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Click here or call Armadale Library on
9394 5125.  Groups must phone for bookings.  If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the library.
Easter Hours
All of our Libraries will be closed over the Easter weekend.
 
                     Friday 14 April               Good Friday
                     Saturday 15 April          Easter Saturday
                     Sunday 16 April             Easter Sunday
                     Monday 17 April            Easter Monday


History House Museum will only be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday.
 
The City of Armadale Library and Heritage Staff and Volunteers wish you all a safe and happy Easter!
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