Book Builders Challenge: Book Launch

Celebrate young authors and illustrators as they showcase their book creations, with winners of the 2025 Book Builders Challenge to be announced. 25 September 2025.

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Open Mic Night

Raise your voice, connect with others and share the love at our inclusive Open Mic Night! 29 August at South Perth Library.

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Under 5 programs

The libraries offer a range of programs for children under 5 years of age.

Get Job Ready

Manning library is hosting a series of Get Job Ready sessions to prepare individuals for employment and increase their digital literacy skills.

Click: Be Connected

Free digital literacy training for seniors at Manning and South Perth libraries.

Upcoming Events

Events Listing

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Library Amnesty

South Perth and Manning Libraries 28 July - 30 August 2025

If you have overdue fees on your library card, we encourage you to bring a donation for Foodbank WA and we'll waive your fees.

All Ages Free Library
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Tax Help Program 2025

28 July - 25 August 2025

The City's libraries can help you lodge your tax returns with a free and confidential service supported by the Australian Taxation Office through a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers.

Business Free Library Seniors Young people

Live Art Studio - Lea Taylor | 2025 Evolve

South Perth Library 29 July - 9 August 2025

As part of the Evolve - Arts, Events and Culture Winter Program the City of South Perth has selected two artists to participate in a series of two Live Art Studios.

Arts & Culture Library Live Entertainment
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Nintendo Switch Superstars

Manning Library 29 July 2025 - 30 June 2026

Children aged 7 - 17 can book a 30-minute slot to try our Nintendo Switch and a variety of games like Mario Kart at Manning Library.

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Book Week Party!

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Manning Library 9 August 2025

Join us for crafts, activities, stories and games to celebrate all things books, literature and CBCA Children's Book Week.

Free Kids/Family Library

Popcorn & Pictures at the Library: Lion

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Manning Library 12 August 2025

Take a seat and join us for a cuppa, some popcorn, and a free screening of the movie Lion at Manning Library.

All Ages Arts & Culture Free Library Seniors

Get the Facts series

South Perth Library 14 August 2025 - 30 June 2026

Keen to learn something new or deepen your knowledge in a particular area? Stay informed on a range of current topics with our free information sessions.

Business Education Environment & Sustainability Free Library Seniors Young people

Get the Facts | Species Survival

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South Perth Library 14 August 2025

Join us for an engaging Science Week session with Dr Harriet Mills, Science Program Leader at Perth Zoo, on conservation breeding programs for iconic Western Australian species.

All Ages Education Environment & Sustainability Free Kids/Family Library Young people