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September 2024
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Dementia Action Week at the Library

News Update 16 September 2024

Join us to raise dementia awareness and support cognitive health during Dementia Action Week 2024.

Fresh new look for South Perth Library junior kindy room

Library 12 September 2024

The junior kindy room at South Perth Library has reopened with a fresh new look and a semi-permanent home for Fiona Reidy's artwork.

August 2024
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South Perth Library junior kindy room refurbishment

Library 16 August 2024

The junior kindy room at South Perth Library is getting a fresh new look and will be unavailable from Monday 26 August until Friday 30 August 2024.

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Manning Library to close early on Monday 12 August

Library 12 August 2024

Due to staff shortages, Manning Library will close at 2pm on Monday 12 August.

Nominate now for Community Citizen of the Year

Media Release 7 August 2024

The Community Citizen of the Year Awards seek to recognise outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to their local communities during the past year, or those who have given exceptional service over a sustained period.

Citizen of the year Event
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hoopla Digital introduces new borrowing rules

Library 1 August 2024

Effective 1 August 2024, hoopla Digital are making changes to borrowing rules.

July 2024
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New artwork unveiled at Manning Library celebrates ‘Wonders Inside’

Library 18 July 2024

Manning Library welcomes a captivating new public artwork by local artist and children’s book illustrator Chris Nixon.

Public Art
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Local artists set to inspire at City libraries this winter

Library 12 July 2024

Local artists David Ledger and Jessica Holliday were chosen to create two Live Art Studios in the City’s libraries this July and August as part of Evolve: Arts, Events, and Culture Winter Program.

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Dedicated quiet space at South Perth Library

Library 12 July 2024

South Perth Library has transformed its eConnect room into a dedicated Quiet Working Room.

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Manning Library closing early on Friday 5 July

Library 4 July 2024

Manning Library will close at 2.30pm on Friday 5 July due to staff shortages.