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July school holiday activities

A range of free or low cost activities to keep the kids busy during the July school holidays.

Children's Book Week Party

Celebrate all things books for CBCA Children's Book Week. Dress-up is encouraged! Saturday 10 August, 10am - 12pm, Manning Library. Free, book online. All ages welcome.

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Special Edition: Margaret Hickey 'The Creeper'

Explore Margaret Hickey's latest novel 'The Creeper' in conversation with with fellow rural crime writer, Michael Trant. Wed 7 August, 6.30 - 8pm, 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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NAIDOC Week 2024

7 - 14 July 2024

NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and recognise the contribution First Australians make to our country and our local communities.

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LEGO Day @ Manning Library

Manning Library 8 July 2024

Drop in to the library during the school holidays and create a LEGO masterpiece - the only limit is your imagination!

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Mario Kart Tournament

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South Perth Library 9 July 2024

Get ready for the ultimate Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes and bragging rights on offer! Suitable for children aged 8-15 years.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays

LEGO Day @ South Perth Library

South Perth Library 10 July 2024

Drop in to the library during the school holidays and create a LEGO masterpiece - the only limit is your imagination!

All Ages Free Kids/Family LEGO Library School Holidays Young people

Robot Rumble - Manning Library

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Manning Library 10 July 2024

Come along and try out all the radical robotics that Manning Library has to offer. Suitable for children aged 5 and over.

Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays
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Noongar Language Storytime with Dylan Collard | NAIDOC Week

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South Perth Library 11 July 2024

Join us for a very special Time for Stories session with Kalyakoorl's Dylan Collard and learn about Noongar language and culture through storytelling. Suitable for ages 4-8 years.

Arts & Culture Free Kids/Family Library School Holidays

All-Ages Papercraft Workshop: Giant Paper Flowers

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Manning Library 12 July 2024

Come along to this all-ages workshop to make some magnificent giant paper roses.

All Ages Arts & Culture Free Library School Holidays
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Words with Wine: Holly Craig

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South Perth Library 31 July 2024

Join local author Holly Craig for a discussion about her latest novels, set in familiar landscapes: The Rip on Rottnest Island and The Shallows on Sydney's rugged coast.

Food & Drink Free Library