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View this email in your browser  Djilba 2022 https://library.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/ Kaya / Hello, Welcome to the City of Kalamunda Library Services e-newsletter Noongar season: Djilba (the season of conception)Djilba is a transitional time, with a combination of very cold and clear days and warmer, rainy, windy days with an occasional sunny day.It is the beginning of abundant flowering that starts with the yellow flowering plants such as the Acacias. Traditionally, main food sources included the Yongar (kangaroo), the Waitj (emu) and the Koomal (possum).Because the woodland birds are nesting, watch out for the swooping protective behavior of the Koolbardi (Magpie). Other birds also swoop to protect their young, including the Djidi Djidi (Willy Wag Tails) and the Chuck-a-luck (Wattle Birds).**************************************Forrestfield Library is relocating to an exciting new home within the Hawaiian’s Forrestfield Shopping Centre. With a focus on digital services, the new location will have more public PCs, a hireable meeting space, and will offer Council services such as rates payments, animal registrations and tip passes as well as the current library services. *****************************************High Wycombe Library invites you to celebrate the completion of the Reconciliation – Connecting Community Art Project on Thursday 18th August at 4pm. The beautiful acrylic artwork incorporates Indigenous design, local plants and animals painted by First Nations artist Sammy Wyborn and over 80 decorated handprints painted by local community members. To RSVP or for more information please call 9257 9974.********************************************Free Tax Help is available at Kalamunda and Forrestfield Libraries from July to October. Tax help community volunteers are trained and accredited by the ATO and provide a free and confidential service to help eligible people who have simple tax affairs and are on incomes of $60,000 or less, complete their tax returns. Please call the library to check your eligibility and book an appointment:Kalamunda Library 9257 9969 Forrestfield Library 9257 9975 Monday 2.00pm – 5.00pm Wednesday 10.00am – 2.00pm Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm What’s on @ your library?  An Introduction to Family History Date: Tuesday 9 August 10am – noon Location: Kalamunda Library Cost: FREE Ian Simon from Family History WA will give an overview of researching and writing family history, followed by the opportunity for small group sessions with more in-depth information. Bookings essential. + Book to attend  Reclaim the Void – Community Rug workshop Date: Thursday 18 August2pm – 4pm Location: Forrestfield Library Cost: FREE We invite you to participate in a dot rug making project to raise awareness of the story of country and its importance in Aboriginal culture. Reclaim the Void’s vision is to cover a mining pit with a large scale artwork made from discarded fabric. There is no experience required to make a rug! Bring along an adult sized hula hoop and some old plain bedsheets Bookings essential. + Book to attend + More information  Writing workshop with Juliet Marillier Date: Thursday 29 September10am – noon Location: Lesmurdie Library Cost: FREE Suitable for ages 13 years + In this two hour workshop, award-winning author Juliet Marillier will work with you to bring your fantasy story to life, and practise ways you can make your story both fantastic and immediate, both strange and relevant. Please bring writing materials. Bookings essential. + Book to attend  Lesmurdie Senior Citizens’ Morning Tea at Lesmurdie Library. Date: Mondays in August 10:10 am – 10:45am Location: Lesmurdie Library Cost: FREE Join us for scones, jam & cream and tea, coffee or milo presented by Year 12 Hospitality students every Monday in August from 10.10am – 10.45am. Please phone Lesmurdie Library on 9257 9976 to reserve a place.  In Conversation with Holden Sheppard Date: Tuesday 16 August 6pm – 7pmLocation: Lesmurdie Library Cost: FREE Holden Sheppard’s 2019 novel Invisible Boys achieved both commercial and critical success. Meet Holden at Lesmurdie Library as part of the launch tour of his new novel Brink (released in August 2022 and available to purchase on the night). Bookings essential. + Book to attend  Raising Children in a Digital World Date: Tuesday 6 September9:30am – 10:30am Location: Kalamunda Library Cost: FREE For parents, grandparents and carers of children 4-12 years. National Child Protection week is a great time to join Lisa Henry from Communicare and learn strategies that support children growing up in a digital world. This workshop uses research from Telethon Collaborate for Kids. Bookings essential. + Book to attend  Boost your Wellbeing- RUOK Day 2022 Date: Thursday 8 September 2pm-3pm Location: Forrestfield Library Cost: FREE A one-hour session with HelpingMinds that will address: Risk factors for mental health challenges Managing stress Mental health activities and strategies Physical health Bookings essential. + Book to attend  The WayFairer Skills, Talents and Knowledge Workshop Session 1Date: Wednesday 14 September 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: High Wycombe Library Session 2 Date: Wednesday 21 September 3:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Lesmurdie Library Cost: FREE The WayFairers Project in partnership with the City of Kalamunda, assists adults 50+ to create meaningful connection to their community. Bookings essential. + Book to attend Why not celebrate… Indigenous Literacy Day When: 1st September. …by making a donation to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation at one of the libraries. Thank you to our generous patrons who have already donated! Science Week When: 13th – 21st August …by coming to a special STEM Storytime session at any of the libraries. See below for session times at each of the libraries. Children’s Book Week When: 20th – 26th August …by dressing up as your favourite character for Storytime sessions. See below for session times at each of the libraries. Regular programs Adults programs Tech Chat Thursday 2pm – 4pm @ Forrestfield and Kalamunda Mondays 2pm – 3pm @ Lesmurdie Library Wednesdays 10am – noon @High Wycombe Library English Conversation Classes Tuesday 10am – 11:30am @ Forrestfield Library Knit ‘n’ Yarn Tuesday 12:00pm – 2:30pm @ Forrestfield Library Book Club 3rd Tuesday of the month 6:30pm @ Lesmurdie Library August’s book is: A Perfectly Good Man by Patrick Gale September’s book is: The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje Book Discussion Group 3rd Wednesday of the month 10am @ High Wycombe Library Philosophy Group Every second Friday 3:00pm – 4:45pm @ High Wycombe Library Scrabble Group Fridays 10am – noon @ High Wycombe Library Gardening Group 3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 11:30am @ High Wycombe Library Games Night Thursdays 4pm – 7pm @ Forrestfield Library Children’s programs Rhymetime 9:30am during school term Mondays @ High Wycombe Library Wednesdays @ Kalamunda Library Thursdays @ Forrestfield Library 10:30am during school term Wednesdays @ Kalamunda Library Storytime 11am during school term Mondays @ High Wycombe Library Thursdays @ Kalamunda Library Fridays @ Forrestfield Library 10am during school term Tuesdays @ Lesmurdie Library Crafternoon Mondays during school term 3pm @ High Wycombe Library CoderDojo Wednesdays during school term 3:15pm @ Kalamunda Library Lego Club Saturdays from 9am Lesmurdie and High Wycombe Libraries Discover and Create Saturdays during school term 10am @ Forrestfield Library + Find more information Copyright © 2022 City of Kalamunda, All rights reserved. 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