Animal Encounter Week
19 - 23 May 2025
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.
Programme of events
Cuddly Animal Farm at the Library
Fluffy bunnies, cuddly guinea pigs, and friendly chickens are visiting the library as part of Animal Encounter Week. For children aged 5 and under.
Get the Facts: Animal Care in the City
Join our Animal Care Officer and Rangers to discover what their jobs entail at our libraries Get the Facts series.
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
Come along and hear the National Simultaneous Story - The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell. Recommended for children aged 2-5 years.
Digikitties: Meet real cats and code a feline friend
Calling all cat-loving young coders. Join us at the library for this purr-fect combination: virtual and real-life furry friends. For children aged 8-12 and their caregivers.
Bee Educated
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.
Snakes at the Library
Discover the fascinating world of snakes and reptiles in a safe, interactive program designed for all ages
Play Time: Animal-themed session
Join us for a special animal-themed Play Time session to celebrate Animal Encounter Week at the Library.
