Upcoming and One-off Adult Events
Forget-Me-Not Memory Cafe @ Wanneroo Library
Join us at Wanneroo Library for our regular Forget-Me-Not cafe. Are you a family member or are caring for someone living with dementia? Come along and join others travelling the same road. Enjoy a coffee and chat in a warm friendly atmosphere. Artwork courtesy City of Gosnells
Check In About Your Financial Wellbeing @ Clarkson Library
Join Sue Goodwin, from Uniting WA’s Financial Wellbeing Service, to talk in a safe and confidential space about your financial concerns. Sue will be available on Tuesday mornings at Clarkson library for 4 weeks from 5th September 2023; 10.30 am to 12 pm. Appointments are 30 minutes long and the service is free of charge.
Self-care for the body, mind and soul
September brings the beginning of Spring and health month at Clarkson Library. A new season and a new reason to make health and wellness a priority. Join experienced mental health and wellness facilitators Maria and Rachael as they discuss what constitutes a healthy mind, body and soul and what daily practices we can do to enhance our wellbeing.
Over two workshops you will discover techniques that target a holisitic approach to a healthy mind, body and soul. Bookings are essential
Session 1 : Steps to Mental Wellness & Self-care journals - Clarkson: 14th September 10am - 11:30am
Session 2 : Steps to Mental Wellness - Creating a Self-care Menu - Clarkson: 21st September 10am - 11:30am
Upcycled Artistry! A Spring Art Series
A local art collective - tickets will go fast so get yours now! A series of three workshops at Clarkson Library.
- Friday 8 September – Weave a Dream - upcycle those old CD’s and weave a dreamcatcher. A beautiful piece of art to keep or gift to someone.
- Saturday 16 September – Hanging Planter - upcycle a plastic bottle into a décor accent piece.
- Friday 22 September - Tissue Paper Lantern Bowls - Use that excess wrapping paper, create a lantern bowl and add some light to your life!
Advancing on the Write Track
Join local writer David Allan-Petale in a series of advanced writing classes at the Wanneroo Library that will deepen your understanding of literature and the skills used to create vibrant stories.
David Allan-Petale is a writer from Perth, Western Australia whose debut novel Locust Summer was published in 2021 by Fremantle Press. The book was longlisted for the 2021 ALS Gold Medal for "an outstanding literary work," and was shortlisted for the 2022 WA Premier’s Western Australian Premier's Book Awards. David has worked for many years as a journalist in WA and internationally with BBC World and Al Jazeera.
- Wednesday 27 September 6:30pm – Rewriting and Editing
- Wednesday 4 October 6:30pm – Writing Landscape and metaphors
- Wednesday 11 October 6:30pm - Point of View and Narration
- Wednesday 18 October 6:30pm - Beginnings and endings
Please note this is a paid event
Talking Gardening with Sabrina Hahn
Join us as Sabrina brings her knowledge and expertise on all things gardening and then conducts a Q & A.
Sabrina Hahn is a highly respected expert and published author in the horticultural field. Sabrina's extensive knowledge of both native and Mediterranean flora, together with her science-based background in soil, botany and natural systems, is reflected in her ability to design sustainable and beautiful landscapes
This event is supported by Wanneroo Libraries in conjunction with Strategic Land Use Planning & Environment.
Girrawheen: Thursday 12 October 12:30pm - 2pm
Clarkson: Saturday 28 October 12:30pm - 2pm
Get Online Week 2023
Get free and friendly help to improve your digital skills and get connected. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to safely participate in our digital world and no one should be left behind.
- Monday 16 October 10am- Wanneroo Library - Connecting with your smartphone
- Monday 16 October 1pm- Clarkson Library - Research and booking a holiday online
- Wednesday 18 October 10am- Girrawheen Library - Best apps to use on a smartphone