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SouthsideSummer

Southside Summer

28 Jan - 3 Feb: Come along to Mindeerup at South Perth Foreshore for free family fun activities, activations and award-winning live entertainment!

MindfulnessPhotography

Mind Lounge: Mindfulness Photography

10am 28 Jan: Join Perth photographer Michael Pelusey to pause, see, feel, and connect with your surroundings while taking meaningful photos.

Kaya Karawara

This series of events for young people includes a cooking classes, summer splash fun, basketball clinics, movie sessions and plenty more!

StayingonyourFeet

Uncover the Facts: Staying on your feet

19 Jan 10am: Join us for a session by Injury Matters on staying safe and independent as we age, and gain strategies to reduce your risk of falls and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

DecJanSchoolHolidays

Dec-Jan School Holidays

From freebies to paid events, our range of engaging activities have something to keep the whole family busy during the holidays.

Extended weekday hours

Both South Perth and Manning Libraries are now open from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Discover South Perth

If you thought you knew all there was to know about South Perth, take a closer look with our new, interactive Discover South Perth mobile friendly site.

Latest News

What's new at our libraries: November 2025

News Update 28 October 2025

Discover new books, movies, music and events at the South Perth Libraries this November.

Toddler Time at Manning Library change of location

News Update 1 September 2025

Toddler Time on Thursday, 11 September will be held outside on the James Miller Oval, next to Manning Library, weather permitting.

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