Fran Taylor is the author of Wind in my Wings.  At present she is writing a book about her experiences on the Titanic Memorial Voyage in 2012.
She will discuss her new book and the process of writing.

Friday 12 April, 10 - 11am at Kelmscott Library

 Bookings essential.  Call 9399 0810.

This session is a must for people interested in literature
and writing, particularly short stories.  Susan’s first book
A History of the Beanbag  was shortlisted  for the
Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards in 2007.  
At this event Susan will introduce her new book
An Unknown sky.

 
Wednesday 24 April, 7 - 8pm at Armadale Library
Refreshments will be provided. To avoid missing out call 9399 0125.

Wherever we live we all share Perth’s heritage.
Come and hear Richard Offen of Heritage Perth as he speaks about heritage and conservation issues in the central Perth area.

Thursday 2 May, 4.30 - 5.30pm at Armadale Library
 
Bookings are essential.  Call 9399 0125.

Armadale Library will hold three free workshops for students in years five to 10 who reside or attend school in the City of Armadale.   
Local author DJ Stutley will share her writing knowledge
and expertise at these practical workshops.
Years 5 & 6               Saturday 4 May            11am - noon
Years 9 & 10             Thursday 9 May           5.30 - 6.30pm
Years 7 & 8               Saturday 11 May          11am - noon
Refreshments will be supplied after these sessions. 
Bookings are essential.  Call 9399 0125.

Annabel is the author of A new map of the universe and
Whiskey Charlie Foxtrot.  Her third novel is due for release later this year and she is already working on her fourth novel. 
Meet Annabel and hear about her writing world.
 
Wednesday 8 May, 10.30 - 11.30am at Kelmscott Library
Refreshments will be provided.  Bookings are essential.  Call 9399 810.

 “The wretch has shot me!  Send for a doctor!”
 
These are said to be the words of William Foster, mortally wounded
by his convict cook, John Gill, on the summer evening of
14 February 1874.  Re-live the sorry tale of murder at the
site of the crime almost 140 years later as it is told in all its
grim detail by performer and actor Simon James.

The Armadale library will hold
English conversation classes for new migrants.

Classes will commence 16 May.
 

They will be held every Thursday, from 6 - 7pm at Armadale Library. 
Places are limited so book now. Call 9399 0125.

Is it easier for you to give than to receive?
Being in a helping role involves attending to the needs of others and often exposes volunteers to demanding challenges and behaviours.
Volunteers in a helper role often have attitudes that increase their susceptibility to burnout and compassion fatigue.
 
Self-care for the Volunteer will discuss tools to help prevent compassion fatigue. Participants will learn to recognise and counteract underlying causes of stress, be more effective as a helper and take care of themselves in ways that enable you to sustain a healthy balance between giving and receiving. By being aware of some the obstacles that foster stress and limit attention to self-care can make all the difference, even when stressful conditions can't be changed.

Come and join the fun as over 100,000 children across Australia hear Nick Bland's The Wrong Book as it is read at the same time
in libraries, schools and bookstores.

Wednesday 22  May, 11am at Armadale Library

Bookings are essential.  Call 9399 0125

Get on Board, Wednesday 22 May, 1.30 - 2.30pm at Armadale Library
 
This informative session will cover the Transperth network, journey planning, ticketing, local network information, safety and security.

Ageing Well, Wednesday 22 May, 3 - 4pm at Armadale Library
 
Life coach and naturopath Lee Lenyk will discuss life,
becoming conscious and aware, reviewing and valuing your life,
and making changes.
 

Have you every been on a coach tour through Europe?

Shannon has...about 50 times!  Find out how she went from
being a lawyer to a tour manager to an author. 
Hear her amazing and hilarious stories.
Tuesday 28 May, 7 - 8pm at Armadale Library
 18 years +  Refreshments will include wine and cheese. 
Shannon’s book will be for sale for $25 each. 
Bookings are essential.  Call 9399 0125.

Author Iris Lavell has written one act plays, poetry and now
her first novel, Elsewhere in Success. 
Come along and find out what the neighbours in Success are up to.

Wednesday 19 June, 7 - 8pm at Armadale Library 
Refreshments will be provided. 
Bookings are essential.  Call 9399 0125.

The City is currently developing a Health and Wellbeing Plan.  To ensure the
plan meets community needs and aspirations, it is important to ask for people’s input about local priorities that affect their health and wellbeing. 
The survey is short and will only take you around 10 minutes to complete.
 
The City has provided some fabulous prizes as incentives,
including $100 grocery vouchers, a $100 voucher from Art of Hearing and
"Work out" packs from the Armadale Arena valued at over $400 each.