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April 2021
FerryTramStories

Ferry Tram a place for stories

Media Release 1 April 2021

Families are invited to listen to stories on board a 120-year-old tram as the City expands its Time for Stories program to new locations outside South Perth and Manning libraries.

March 2021
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Join our Online Book Club

Library 9 March 2021

The City's libraries have partnered with the Western Australian Public Libraries to offer our members a free online book club.

February 2021
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Library members can get job-ready with LinkedIn Learning

Library 15 February 2021

City of South Perth library members can now access LinkedIn Learning - a database of thousands of online courses to help participants learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts.

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Writing competition to celebrate young talent

Library 9 February 2021

Budding young writers are invited to showcase their creative talent at the City’s 35th annual South Perth Young Writers Award.

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South Perth Young Writers Award now open

Library 5 February 2021

Entries are now open for the South Perth Young Writers Award.

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COVID-19 post lockdown update

News Update 5 February 2021

Some City facilities will start to reopen from Saturday 6 February pending no further local cases today and the ending of the five day lockdown.

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South Perth Libraries to reopen Saturday 6 February

Library 5 February 2021

South Perth and Manning Libraries will reopen on Saturday 6 February.

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Free webinar to help older Australians stay safer online

Library 5 February 2021

The City of South Perth Libraries together with eSafety Commissioner are hosting a free webinar presentation to help older Australians stay safer online.

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South Perth Libraries closed due to lockdown

Library 1 February 2021

The libraries will reopen on Saturday 6 February 2021 following the COVID lockdown.

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January 2021
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What happens to old library books?

29 January 2021

Have you ever wondered what happens to old library books? South Perth Libraries are now participating in The Sustainability Project (TSP), which focuses on preventing discarded books going to landfill.