What's on at the Libraries in August

Learning English through Storytime

Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August & 5 September, 9 – 10am Child and Parent Centre – Challis 40 Braemore Street, Armadale

Learning English through Storytime will be held at the Child and Parent Centre - Challis during Term 3.

These workshops assist families to improve and practice English in a fun educational environment.

Sessions include songs, rhymes and stories plus interactive activities which develop children's confidence and school readiness.

The program is suitable for children aged three to four years and their carers. Parents and children participate in the activities together; parents should be able to speak basic English.

This program will run for six sessions. Morning tea will be available.

Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to download the registration form or call Armadale Library on 9394 5133.

Reversing Global Warming

Wednesday 1 August, 5.45 - 7.30pm Armadale Library

Join us for this workshop on the Pachamama Alliance Drawdown Initiative, presented by Merrilee Baker.

Learn about a comprehensive scientific study of 100 solutions that together, could actually reverse global warming by 2050.

Connect with the local community to find inspiration and discover new possibilities for addressing global warming.

Learn how you can change the conversation about global warming from game over to game on!

Refreshments will be available. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

This event is presented as part of National Science Week 2018 and received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Beyond the first draft with Laurie Steed

Saturday 4 August, 1.30 - 3.30pm Armadale Library

Join acclaimed short story author Laurie Steed as he takes you behind the scenes in the judging and editing of short stories for competitions and publication. Find out:

How to increase your chances of being noticed amongst the hundreds of entries submitted to each competition or journal. The types of stories which are most often submitted to journals and competitions and why it’s important to know this information. Where to pay most careful attention when crafting a story for submission.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5125 to book your place.

Watercolours with Jude Scott

Tuesday 14 August, 1.30 - 2.30pm Armadale Library

If you would like to become more creative, improve your painting skills or simply love art, come along to Watercolours with Jude Scott.

Watch Jude create beautiful artworks and listen to her talk about technique and sources of inspiration. Ask questions or sit back, relax and enjoy a feast for the eyes!

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Money Matters - Managing your Money

Tuesday 14 August, 6 - 7pm Armadale Library

This session provides information on:

Personal Financial Planning Setting goals for the future Long term needs Reducing debt Protecting assets Money Matters

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Understanding Superannuation - Managing your Money

Tuesday 28 August, 6 - 7pm Armadale Library

This session provides information on:

Myths about superannuation How superannuation works Tax and social security implications Superannuation at retirement

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Sensory fun for babies!

Friday 17 August, 10 - 11am Kelmscott Library

Let's have some fun with our baby sensory play equipment!

Bond and explore with your baby as you enjoy an inviting and stimulating play space in the library. Sing songs, recite rhymes and play with bubbles, balls, scarves, puppets and more!

This session is for children aged zero to 18 months. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 9394 5810 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Parents or carers must stay with their child during the session. Childcare centres and groups must phone for bookings. If you are unable to attend after booking please notify the library.

This session is part of our Better Beginnings Parent Workshop series.

My Answers to Cancer with Cathy Brown

Friday 17 August, 1.30 - 2.30pm Kelmscott Library

Given a terminal cancer diagnosis in 1989, Cathy Brown set out on her own inspirational journey of healing.

As a long term survivor of secondary melanoma, Cathy knows what it takes to be truly well. Her terminal diagnosis initiated an amazing journey, which led to a lifelong commitment to share her knowledge and insights to help others.

Cathy is not promoting products or magical cures, just sharing an open and honest account of her journey.

Come and meet this inspirational woman who is a living example of the power of the will to live.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5810 to book your place.

Food, fun and fallacies of childhood

Saturday 18 August, 1 - 3pm Armadale Library

Some people have vivid memories of their childhood - some are fun memories, some are mischievous; some recall foods to die for and others to be avoided; while some beliefs and expectations are distorted as seen through the eyes of a child.

Come and hear our panel of speakers who grew up in the district as they share their stories, and afterwards you might like to share any memories that are rekindled during the afternoon.

Bookings are essential. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Sing with Me

Friday 24 August, 10 – 10.45am Armadale Library

Is your child two or three years of age?

Then come along to our Children's Book Week event for toddlers and receive a fantastic rhyme backpack containing a book, activities, CD, puzzle magnet and more.

Join Fairy Gabi for a fun interactive session of action songs.

The Better Beginnings Family Literacy program recognises that sharing books, songs and rhymes with children from birth builds early language skills and improves future literacy outcomes.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 9394 5125 or visit library.armadale.wa.gov.au to book your place.

Parents or carers must stay with their child during the session. Childcare centres and groups must phone for bookings.