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Issue 52 - October 2018
Reading
An afternoon with Anna Jacobs
Tuesday 23 October, 2 - 3pm at Armadale Library

Great Bush Stories with Graham Seal
Friday 26 October, 2 - 3pm at Armadale Library
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Click the link of the session you are interested in for full details and to book, or call Armadale Library on 9394 5125.
Discover
The Cook Book Club - Chocolate
Friday 5 October, 10.30 - 11.30am at Armadale Library

Learn to Sketch with Jude Scott
Monday 8 October, 2 - 3.30pm at Armadale Library

NEW! The Armadale knitting and crocheting group
This new group meets alternate Thursdays
Thursday 11 & 25 October, 9.30 - 11.30am at Armadale Library

Bullet Journalling with Amanda Kendle
Monday 15 October, 1.30 - 2.30pm at Armadale Library
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Click the link of the session you are interested in for full details and to book, or call Armadale Library on 9394 5125.
Our History
The pleasures and pitfalls of publishing a family history
Tuesday 30 October,  2- 3pm at Armadale Library. Phone 9394 5125 to book.

Wildflowers of Armadale: Fabulous then, Fabulous now!
This exhibition is on display until 31 October, during opening hours at History House Museum.
Come and discover the history of the City’s wildflowers and the people who have studied and protected them for our enjoyment today, and into the future.
Kids and Families
Learning English Through Storytime
This program will run for seven sessions on Monday mornings, 9.30 to 10.30am at Armadale Library.
15 October, 22 October, 29 October, 5 November, 12 November, 19 November and 26 November. 
Phone 9394 5133 to book.

Libraries Rock!
Wednesday 24 October, 3.30 – 4.30pm at Armadale Library
Parents or carers must stay with their child during these sessions. Childcare centres and groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking, please notify the Armadale Library. 
eLibrary - Wheelers
Wheelers eBooks: Anytime, Anywhere
We have recently added around four thousand new titles to our Wheelers ePlatform.
Download the ePlatform app and start reading today.
Positive Ageing
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
Wednesday 3 October, 1.30 - 2.30pm
Armadale Library

Osteoporosis
Wednesday 3 October, 3 - 4pm
Armadale Library
Places are limited and bookings are essential. Click the link of the session you are interested in for full details and to book, or call Armadale Library on 9394 5125.
Step into Volunteering
Step into Volunteering
Tuesday 9 October, 1.30 - 2.30pm
Kelmscott Library

Are you interested in volunteering but aren't sure how to get started? 

Come along to this FREE information session to find out about the many opportunities available. There is something for everyone.
Bookings are essential. Click here to email or call 9394 5000 to book your place.
Community 
King of the Hill Skate and Scooter competition
King of the Hill is a skate and scooter competition for young people across the South East corridor where participants compete for the title of King of the Hill, prizes and cash in their divisions by wowing judges and the audience with their skills and tricks.
Click here to register, participate or find out more about the competition and clinics.

Free skate clinic - all skill levels and ages
Saturday 20 October, 9 - 11am at Forrestdale Skate Park

Protective Behaviours Parent and Community Workshop
Friday 19 October, 9 – 11am at Grovelands Primary School. Phone 9390 8411 to register.

At this free workshop you will learn new skills and strategies to keep your children safe.
Explore how best to teach your children how to be wary of harm without the concern about overloading them with fear, wrapping them in cotton wool, or giving them so much information that their innocence is damaged.

Calling all Community Groups for the Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade
The City of Armadale’s annual Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade will take place on Friday
7 December 2018. The parade commences at 6pm and culminates at Memorial Park for the Carols by Candlelight event at 7pm.
 
We are searching for groups who want to share the Christmas spirit by dressing up and performing in the Christmas Parade. If you want to help bring some Christmas cheer to local residents and belong to a community group, whether it be a local group, dance or theatre group, marching choir or band, gymnastic and or sporting group, then we want you! 

Click here to register your interest as soon as possible by sending an email to our Arts and Events Team with your contact details, a brief explanation of your group,  what you might like to do, and any questions.
Seville Grove Library - Renovations
The Seville Grove Library is closed for renovations. It is anticipated that the library will reopen in autumn 2019.

During this time we encourage you to visit the Armadale and Kelmscott Libraries where you will see the familiar faces of the Seville Grove Library staff.
We will provide updates via the library website and in the newsletter as the renovations progress.
7 Orchard Avenue Armadale
08 9394 5000
info@armadale.wa.gov.au
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