Animal Encounter Week

19 - 23 May 2025

All Ages Free Kids/Family Library

Join the City of South Perth Libraries for a week of celebrating our furry friends.

From educational workshops to mini farms, snakes to bees - there's something for every animal lover during Animal Encounter Week.

Colour-in and drawing competition

To celebrate Animal Encounter Week (19-23 May) at the City of South Perth Libraries, we invite you to colour-in or draw your favourite animal. Drop your entry into South Perth or Manning Library for a chance to WIN an animal-themed prize. Entries close 2pm, Saturday 24 May 2025.

The colour-in competition is open for children aged 7 and under and the draw an animal competition is open to children aged 8 to 12 years. One entry per child. Terms and conditions apply.

Download the colour-in and draw an animal activity sheet.

Programme of events

Bee Educated

Manning Library 22 May 2025

Join us at the library for an unforgettable educational experience about the crucial role of bees in our environment. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years.

Snakesatthelibrary

Snakes at the Library

South Perth Library 22 May 2025

Discover the fascinating world of snakes and reptiles in a safe, interactive program designed for all ages

Play Time: Animal-themed session

Manning Library 23 May 2025

Join us for a special animal-themed Play Time session to celebrate Animal Encounter Week at the Library.

Free Kids/Family Library