What's new at our libraries: December 2025

Enjoy the festive season with new books, movies, music and events at the South Perth libraries this December.

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

Books & Magazines

New book release

Book of lives: a memoir of sorts, Margaret Atwood
Immerse yourself in the creative universe of Margaret Atwood; one of the most important literary icons of our time tells her own story.

Featured adult book

The Christmas collection: festive recipes to celebrate the season, Women's Weekly
Knock Christmas out of the park with more than 200 favourite recipes from nibbles all the way through to summery desserts and edible gifts.

Featured children's book

Macca’s Christmas Crackers, Matt Cosgrove
Read aloud by sparkly storyteller Dolly Diamond, learn about the true spirit of giving this festive season with this divine rhyming tale for little ones. You can also watch the story being read by Dolly on StoryBox Hub.

Featured magazine

WellBeing Predictions Almanac 2026
This bookazine explores how the stars will influence work, life and personalities in the year ahead. It reflects on global perspectives and timeless wisdom. Also available on Borrow Box.

Featured eAudiobook

The Mushroom Tapes: Conversations on a triple murder trial, Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper, Sarah Krasnostein
In this extraordinary book, three renowned true crime writers collaborate on an un-put-downable record of a case like no other.

Featured eBook

The Summer I Turned Pretty, Jenny Han
Now a major TV series, the story of 16-year-old Isabel and two brothers is the perfect binge for long, lazy beach days.

Music, Games & Activities

Featured music

A Very Backstreet Christmas – Deluxe Edition (2025), Backstreet Boys
Throwback to the 00s with the deluxe edition of the group’s first Christmas album, which entered Billboard’s Top Holiday Album Chart at No. 1.

Featured board games

Scrabble Junior: two fun word games in one
Play scrabble at your own level! Practice reading and spelling with the illustrated option, or create words with an easy scoring method.

Featured tutorial

Creativebug BingePass
Learn a new skill these holidays with access to thousands of video tutorials taught by artists and experts. Learn to crochet, knit, paint, draw and more. Creativebug BingePass is leaving Hoopla soon, so check it out before 24 December.

Movies & Shows

Featured movie

Wicked (2024)
Sing your way into the holidays with dazzling musical films. Starring Ariana Grande, Wicked is a spellbinding mix of magic, music and pure escape. For more films that lift your voice and your spirits, discover the other movie musicals in our catalogue.

Featured TV show

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Slide into the shadowy corridors of Cold War espionage with a faithful adaptation of John le Carre's celebrated novel starring the remarkable Alec Guinness. You can also read the original book.

Heritage

Souvenir of Picturesque South Perth
Published by South Perth Council in 1922, this promotional booklet highlights many local attractions.

Events, Programs & Clubs

Social media ban for caregivers and teens
6 - 7pm Tuesday 2 December, John McGrath Pavilion, FREE

Stop Motion Animation Workshop
4 - 5.15pm Thursday 4 December, Manning Library, FREE
For ages 13-17.

Uncover the Facts: Chiropractic, A Body-Based Approach to Stress
4 - 5pm 11 December, Manning Library, FREE

We also have Crafts Days on the 16 and 17 December as part of our Christmas in the City activities.

Library Notices

Our libraries will be closed on the following days:

• Wednesday 10 December 2025.
• Friday 12 December 2025 from 12pm to close. 

We'll also be closed during the Christmas holiday period:

• South Perth Library: Thursday 18 December 2025 - Monday 5 January 2026: we're doing a fresh upgrade with new technology and front counter and can't wait to welcome you back to a smoother, more modern experience.
• Manning Library: Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026

Please note that Nintendo Switch Superstars at Manning Library will be unavailable on Tuesday 2 December 2025. Sessions resume on the 9 and 16 December.

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