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Hand washing song for kids

26 March 2020

City of South Perth librarians have created an original 30 second hand washing song that's easy for kids to remember to teach thorough hand washing.

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South Perth Libraries closed until further notice

Library 25 March 2020

This does note include library online services, including ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, eLearning, research and streaming services, which are still operating as normal.

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Library members can now access in demand items faster

Library 20 March 2020

South Perth Libraries have purchased additional BorrowBox e-resources so library members can access in demand items fast.

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Delays to Kanopy streaming services

18 March 2020

South Perth Libraries has been advised there are some delays to the Kanopy movie streaming platform, due to an increase in server traffic.

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Library after-hours chute to open 24/7

News Update 17 March 2020

As of 17 March 2020 the South Perth and Manning libraries after-hours chutes will be open 24/7.

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Routine Library website maintenance

17 March 2020

As part of ongoing improvement, the RBDigital website will be off-line from 8pm, Wednesday 18 March for about 30 minutes.

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All Library events and programs postponed

16 March 2020

South Perth libraries advises that all events and programs have been postponed until further notice. However, Time for Rhyme and Time for Stories will still take place.

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Words with Wine - Jen Hutchison

12 March 2020

Jen Hutchison's book Motherling, will resonate with every parent of an adult child.

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South Perth Young Writers Award Now Open

Media Release 5 March 2020

This prestigious competition, now in its 34th year, is open to all students from Year one through to Year 12 who live in, or attend school within the City of South Perth.

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February 2020
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New way to manage eBook holds

News Update 24 February 2020

You’ll be able to suspend a hold after it has been made available to you, while maintaining your place on the wait list.