Check the upcoming programs and events at our libraries.
Regular Programs on offer:
Day & Date: TuesdayVenue: Forrestfield Library, 3 Salix Way, ForrestfieldTime: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
For community members whose first language is not English. Kelas Pertuturan Bahasa Inggeris | 英语会话课 | Aulas de conversação em inglês | 英語話す授業
The classes are run by friendly and dedicated volunteers who will help you to:
There is no need to sign up, just come along to the library. Please join us and improve your English skills.
Day & Date: Every Tuesday Venue: Forrestfield Library, 3 Salix Way, ForrestfieldTime: 10:00am – 11:30am
Need a hand with your smartphone? Would you like to read or listen to books on your tablet? Or send a text, use social media or download an app?
Tech Chat is an informal information session where you will be able to relax with some afternoon tea while learning about your smartphone, tablet or other mobile device.
Day: MondaysVenue: Lesmurdie Library, 21 Reid Road, Lesmurdie.Time: 2pm-3pm
Day: ThursdaysVenues: Forrestfield Library, 3 Salix Way, Forrestfield and Kalamunda Library, 7 Williams Street, KalamundaTime: 2pm–4pm
Consider. Reflect. Share. Repeat.
Day & Date: Every second Friday Venue: High Wycombe Library, 15 Markham Road, High WycombeTime: 3.30pm to 4.45pm
At High Wycombe Library we will tackle the big questions. All are welcome to share their thoughts and insights. Respect and tolerance are non-negotiable. Members are encouraged to borrow books and magazines from our recently expanded Philosophy collection. No bookings required
Come and have a game of scrabble with us and get wordy!
Day & Date: FridayVenue: High Wycombe Library, 15 Markham Road, High WycombeTime: 10.00am - 12noon
Drop in & play-all skill levels are welcome. No bookings required.
Check Out & Return Seeds - Promoting sustainability, community collaboration and engagement through sharing of seeds and knowledge.
Venue: High Wycombe Library, 15 Markham Road, High Wycombe
‘Check out’ up to 2 packets of seeds from the library - free!Plant the seeds in your garden, care for them, reap the harvest and enjoy your produce.‘Return’ seeds saved from your crop back to the libraryGrow your gardening knowledge by borrowing books from our collectionContact us on 9257 9974 to learn more!
Have you always liked the idea of joining a book club, but had concerns about committing to reading the book? Meet our new Book Discussion Group!
Day & Date: Third Wednesday of each month Venue: High Wycombe Library, 15 Markham Road, High WycombeTime: 10am
Each month we suggest a discussion topic. Patrons are invited to read (or listen to - or even watch) any book, audiobook or DVD based on that topic or theme. We can help you find material from our collection. Your reading (or listening or viewing) can inform your contribution to a discussion held at the library. No bookings required
Book clubs are a great opportunity to meet people, discover new authors, expand your reading, and engage in lively discussions and debates!
Day & Date: 4th Tuesday of each month (during school terms only)Venue: Lesmurdie Library, 21 Reid Road, LesmurdieTime: 6.30pm - 7.30pm Each month we discuss a pre-selected book(s). Join this local friendly group to share ideas and experiences about books. Please contact the Lesmurdie Library staff for further details.
Be Connected is a free Australian Government program to help ages 50+ get the most out of going online.
Day & Date: Every Thursday Venue: Forrestfield Library, 3 Salix Way, ForrestfieldTime: 2.00pm - 4.00pmWe can help you realise the full potential of going online, including being safe, learning how to shop online, using social media and much more. Please contact the Forrestfield Library staff for further details and to book.
Held weekly during school term time.
Bookings are only required if you intend to bring a group in, please phone the library you wish to attend to organise a group booking.More information about these sessions can be found here
Table 1. Rhymetime and storytime session times and locations
Join us on Saturday morning to create your own LEGO masterpiece. We provide the LEGO, you build your creation.
Builders also have the chance to win a LEGO lucky dip prize by completing an entry form. The lucky winners will be notified by phone or email at the end of the month. Aimed at primary school age children. Parental supervision is required.
Day: Saturday Time: 9.00am - 11.30amVenue: Lesmurdie Library, 21 Reid Road, Lesmurdie | High Wycombe Library, 15 Markham Road, High Wycombe
Come and get crafty at High Wycombe Library!
All craft supplies are provided. Aimed at primary school age children. Parental supervision is required.
Day: MondayTime: 3.30pm during the school term onlyVenue: High Wycombe Library, 15 Markham Road, High Wycombe
Encompassing Science, crafts, and fun! Join us to discover and create something new each week.
Aimed at ages 4-10 years. Parental supervision is required.
Day: SaturdayTime: 10.00am - 11.00am [during school term]Venue: Forrestfield Library, 3 Salix Way, Forrestfield
An official CoderDojo program
This is a fantastic FREE opportunity for students and parents to learn the basics of coding in a safe and structured environment. We request that parents/guardians attend with their child and encourage them to participate in the sessions. A structured learning plan will be provided and will include; a set of Arduino projects, create and customise a Web Journal / Personal Page(s), choose from a selection mini projects and bring your own project and get coding assistance. This FREE program is suitable for children ages 10 - 12 years. *Users can now access the official projects and earn badges.
CoderDojo is currently in hiatus. Please contact Kalamunda Library to express your interest in attending the program in 2023 and staff will contact you with details when available. We are also seeking expressions of interest from volunteers who are interested in facilitating this program. Please contact Kalamunda Library for more information.
Venue: Kalamunda Library, 7 Williams Street, Kalamunda
The libraries hold fun, exciting and educational programs during the school holidays suitable for children and teenagers aged 4-16 years.
Find out more about what we offer for the younger generation here
Summer Reading Quest is back this Summer! Head into City of Kalamunda libraries in December to collect your SRQ Booklet and get ready to read!
High Wycombe Library invite you join them with special guest storyteller Glenn Swift for our special Christmas storytime with Santa & Elf.
Sing along with Lesmurdie Senior High School music students who will be performing Christmas Carols to the accompaniment of their instruments.
Join local artist Jane Barwell for a workshop where we’ll be constructing honeycomb Christmas baubles from recycled materials. Bookings required
Join us for our annual musical Christmas storytelling event at Kalamunda Library with the fabulous Glenn Swift, Santa and Kira the Harpist!
Join us at High Wycombe Library and learn how to fold models in paper that hop, jump and fly, as well as transform.
Kalamunda Library invite you to one of the FREE parenting workshops as part of Libraries inaugural Parenting Month series.
Join us at Lesmurdie Library to meet Chloe Stephens the local author of “Where Does Sloth Belong?” and “My talking hands”
Japanese Pastel Nagomi Art has a therapeutic nature of inducing peace, harmony and hope in the artists and admirers. By using fingers to paint directly with soft pastels, we create artworks that are gentle, soothing, and connected to our hearts.
High Wycombe Library invite you to one of the FREE parenting workshops as part of the Libraries inaugural Parenting Month series. Using research from Telethon Collaborate for Kids, learn strategies to help your child navigate a digital world.
Lesmurdie Library invite you to one of the FREE parenting workshops as part of Libraries inaugural Parenting Month series. This workshop aims to assist parents and carers to understand anxiety and provides simple strategies to use at home.
Kalamunda Library invite you to one of the FREE parenting workshops as part of Libraries inaugural Parenting Month series. Join Speech Pathologist Alicia Gorman in a workshop that focuses on building your child’s language and literacy development.
High Wycombe Library invite parents who have recently had a baby to a 5-session program as part of the FREE parenting workshops as part of Libraries inaugural Parenting Month series. Every Tuesday morning attendees share and learn about your baby’s growth and development.
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