What's new at our libraries: January 2026

New year — new you! Start 2026 by discovering new books, movies, music and events at the South Perth libraries this January.

Jump to: Music, Games & Activities | Movies & Shows | Heritage | Events, Programs & Clubs | Notices

Books & Magazines

New book release

The Calendar Mums, Lauren K McKellar
A poignant and witty debut novel about reclaiming identities and embracing imperfections. For readers of Colleen Hoover and Rachael Johns.

Featured adult book

Generation connected: how to parent in a digital world - at every age and stage, Joanne Orlando
Navigating digital dependency, screen time and boundaries, and finding creative outlets for young minds.

Featured children's book

How to Build Everything, Hannah Dolan
LEGO creations: be inspired by 200 awesome LEGO ideas, from cars and houses, to dinosaurs and robots and more.

Featured magazine

Leisure Painter
Learn how to draw and paint this year with this best-selling magazine for beginners and hobby painters.

Featured eAudiobook

What's Your Dream?, Simon Squibb
A Sunday Times bestseller, this audiobook empowers readers to identify their own meaningful goals, to remove barriers and build a richer life.

Featured eBook

Crisis on Our Only Earth: An Environmental Awareness Anthology (Digital Graphic Novel), Various Authors
Comic creators come together to share stories across genres to highlight a critical, multi-faceted issue that is even more urgent as we enter a new year.

Music, Games & Activities

Featured music

Manifest Abundance: Affirmations for Personal Growth, Lil Jon
Featuring 10-minute guided meditation sessions, Grammy Award-winning rapper/producer Lil Jon helps listeners shift their mindset, reduce stress and focus on personal growth.

Featured board games

Wavelength
A telepathic party game where teams must compete to read each other's minds!

Featured exercise video

Radiance Yoga, Jessie Chapman
Stretch, cleanse and tone your body with a dynamic yoga practice designed specifically for beginners, filmed on Byron Bay’s stunning beaches.

Movies & Shows

Featured movie

The Brutalist (2024)
Multi-award-winning movie about visionary architect Tóth László. When he and his wife Erzsbet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious and wealthy client.

Featured TV show

Hands on Crafts for Kids – Season 1 (2013)
For ages 6 -12, this television show showcases school curriculum-based projects on themes such as patterns, symmetry and perspective. Perfect for the holidays - a new take on screen time.

Featured video lecture

Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature
Study some of the most recognisable figures in world literature and gain insight into what makes the hero character successful with this engaging lecture series.

Heritage

"Vote no amalgamation” banner
City of South Perth Resident’s Association created this banner to rally the vote against amalgamation with Victoria Park in 2015.

Events, Programs & Clubs

Pirate Pete's Kids Show: Recycling and Sustainability Adventure
10—11am Friday 16 January, Manning Community Hall, FREE

Uncover the Facts: Staying on your feet
3—4pm Monday 19 January, Manning Library, FREE

Popcorn & Pictures at the Library: Dial M for Murder
2—4.30pm Tuesday 20 January, Manning Library, FREE

We also have LEGO days, stop motion workshops, terrarium sessions and more as part of our School Holidays program.

Library Notices

• South Perth Library reopens with normal hours on Tuesday 6 January 2026: we look forward to welcoming you back from the break with a fresh upgrade of our facilities.
• Manning Library reopens with normal hours on Monday 5 January 2026.

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