For at least 20 years, Teresa has been a weekly visitor to the library and we love seeing her smiling face come through the door. She is an avid fan of the Royal family, borrowing nearly 3000 items on a regular rotation, all about Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.
Teresa emulates the Queen in her fashion style and holds a wealth of knowledge about the Queen, especially Her Majesty's grandchildren.
We recently wrote a letter to Her Majesty on behalf of Teresa and were so excited to receive a reply from Balmoral Castle several weeks ago. The gift takes on an added poignancy with the recent passing of the Queen. Included with the letter was a Royal souvenir from the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and we sourced a copy of The Queen magazine for Teresa to keep.
When asked about her favourite thing about visiting the library, Teresa said it was the staff and that she likes all of us! She always likes to come to the library, along with going shopping.
Teresa told us that she will miss the Queen, her favourite Royal, but she likes the whole Royal Family.
CHARLES PIERCE - LIFE IN VANUATU
LAST CHANCE - EVENT ON TONIGHT!
Join us for an evening with MBE recipient, Charles Pierce, as he shares his stories about his time living in Vanuatu, working with the local community and how this led to a career in education around climate change.
Thursday 15 September
5:30pm - 6:30pm BOOK ONLINE or give us a call on 6820 3600.
LOCAL BEEKEEPING WITH PAUL NASH
Please note that this session has been postponed due to the Queen's Memorial Public Holiday.
We are currently working to secure an event date in October and we will contact all registered attendees once we have confirmed the details.
SELF PUBLISHING WITH JULIE MORRIGAN - 2ND SESSION
Due to the popularity of Julie's first session, we are hosting a second session! Join Julie Morrigan from Jumble Publishing and Editing, to learn about the ins and outs of self-publishing. The sessions will cover:
ISBNs
Formatting
Copyright
Legal Deposit Requirements, and much more.
Thursday 29 September
5:30pm - 6:30pm BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.
MOVIES @ THE LIBRARY - BABETTE'S FEAST
Daughters of a devout clergyman, Martine and Philippa become spinsters on the desolate coast of Jutland, keeping alive their father's teachings long after his death. But when Philippa's former suitor sends a Parisian refugee named Babette to serve as the family cook, their small world begins to change in a big way.
Thursday 29 September
1:30pm - 3:00pm BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.
MANDALA OF SEASONS WORKSHOPS
Join Art Therapist, Dawn Burke, to explore what seasons mean to you, perhaps through spiritual, cultural, or personal connection, and how this can be represented through the making of a mandala.
Please note that this program is suitable for ages 14+ and is a hands-on workshop. All materials provided.
Thursday 6 October
>> Morning session: 10:30am - 12noon
>> Evening Session: 5:30pm - 7:00pm BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.
SENIORS TAI CHI
Join Injury Matters and the City of Albany for a free community event and afternoon tea. Learn about how you can strengthen your legs and build your balance to prevent falls.
Tai Chi session
Information on how to Stay on Your Feet
Afternoon tea
Monday 10 October
2:00pm - 3:30pm BOOK ONLINE or phone the Library on 6820 3600.
Presented by Get Lost & Found Ltd, Puffin, and the Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd in association with Interactive Theatre International.
All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing not only from books but children’s minds too! Now only a secret organisation known as The Ancient Guild of Taletenders can save the stories and they need your help...
Especially made for ages 6 and up, the show is an immersive and interactive performance, involving games and imaginative play, while exploring Roald Dahlʼs extraordinary stories, including The BFG and The Twits along the way.
DISABILITY ACCESS & INCLUSION PLAN REVIEW - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
The City of Albany is conducting community consultation to develop the 2023-2027 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. Two surveys are available for community members to provide their feedback (hard copies available on request):
We need YOUR stories! The City of Albany is partnering with THEATRE 180 to deliver a story capturing project ahead of the 2026 Albany Bicentenary.
We know Albany’s heritage is rich and deeply rooted in our military history, maritime traditions, and Menang Noongar culture. This means we also know there are many stories out there just waiting to be told.
The City of Albany and THEATRE 180 invite you to tell your story at one of the Group Reminiscence Sessions.
Register for one of our Reminiscence Sessions on Tuesday, 20 September or Wednesday, 21 September to share your story. To register, head to https://fal.cn/3rrOj
Acknowledgement of Country
Albany Public Library respectfully acknowledges the Menang Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which it stands, and pays respect to elders past, present, and emerging.
