Looking for something to do and wondering what's on at your local library? We regularly update the monthly libraries calendar so check back regularly.
January
1-31 January
Summer Reading Quest
Drop in to the Jurien Bay Library to grab your Summer Reading Log and Quest Adventure Card for school aged children and Summer Reading Steps Card for children under 5, and find out more about the state and local prizes for the most completed reading quests.
17 January
Blackbirds Culture Mental Health Workshop at Jurien Bay Library
Join Blackbirds Culture at the Jurien Bay Library when they run their Mental Health Workshop from 10am to 1pm Monday 17 January.
Taking a holistic and culturally-infused approach, this workshop will help you to gain awareness and understanding of mental health issues and help you to implement coping strategies during these uncertain times. Bookings essential. Call 9652 0810 or email
jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
18 - 21 January
Games Tournament at Jurien Bay Library
Satisfy your competitive side with our first board games tournament. All ages welcome. Play as an individual or in a team. Win cool prizes.
Games start 10am to 1pm Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 January with the finals held from 10am Friday 21 January.
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
20 - 24 January
Tech Taster Kit Session at Jurien Bay Library
The Tech Taster Kit Session, a pilot program through Better Beginnings, will help your little ones learn pre-coding skills, practice their logical thinking, and stretch their problem solving skills.
1-3pm Thursday 20 January & 10am - 12pm Monday 24 January.
To reserve a spot for you and your child, contact Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
27 January
How to: ServiceWA App Information Session at Cervantes Library
Come down to the Cervantes Library at 3pm for this free group session on how to download, install and use the ServiceWA app on your mobile device, and/or how to provide proof of your vaccination status. These sessions are a partnership between the Shire of Dandaragan, Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre and Public Libraries WA.
28 January
How to: ServiceWA App Information Session at Jurien Bay Library
Come down to the Jurien Bay Library at 10am for this free group session on how to download, install and use the ServiceWA app on your mobile device, and/or how to provide proof of your vaccination status. These sessions are a partnership between the Shire of Dandaragan, Jurien Bay Community Resource Centre and Public Libraries WA.
February
All February
Library Lovers Month
We have 3 new library cards for our Adult, Youth and Junior memberships. Have you received your new library card? Available now at all 4 of the Shire of Dandaragan libraries.
Every Tuesday
Tea, Chat & Activities at Cervantes Library
Come down to the Cervantes Library from 1.30pm every Tuesday for a cup of tea, chat and art activities. To reserve your spot contact the Cervantes Library on 9652 7647 or email cervanteslibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
24 February
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
March
Every Tuesday
Tea, Chat & Activities at Cervantes Library
Come down to the Cervantes Library from 1.30-3.30pm every Tuesday for a cup tea, a chat and art activities. To reserve your spot contact the Cervantes Library on 9652 7647 or email cervanteslibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
1 March
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library every second Tuesday during school term. Better Beginnings encourages all families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
8th March
International Women's Day at Jurien Bay Library
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Held every year on the same day for over 100 years, IWD is also an opportunity to reflect on and further the push towards gender parity.
Head to the Jurien Bay Library to view our book display highlight amazing women.
10 March
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics every second Thursday during school term.
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
15 March
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library every second Tuesday during school term. Better Beginnings encourages all families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
24 March
Harmony Week at Jurien Bay Library
This Harmony Week event aims to celebrate our cultural diversity whilst respecting each other and our differences. Join us at the Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to plant herb seeds - together we grow.
All ages event. Bookings essential on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
24 March
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics every second Thursday during school term.
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
25 March
Harmony Week at Jurien Bay Library
This Harmony Week event aims to celebrate our cultural diversity whilst respecting each other and our differences. Join us at the Jurien Bay Library from 10am to create seedling planters, then from 3.15pm to plant herb seeds. Together we grow.
All ages events. Bookings essential on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
29 March
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library every second Tuesday during school term. Better Beginnings encourages all families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
April
6 April
The Easter Float at Jurien Bay Library
Join us at the Jurien Bay Library at 10am or 3.15pm for this Easter themed event. It's a little bit arty, it's a little bit cray float, and a lot of fun and creativity. Help decorate local crayfishing floats in an Easter theme to display in the library.
Bookings essential by contacting the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
7 April
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematic every other Thursday during school term.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
20 April
Better Beginnings at Dandaragan Library
Enjoy Storytime, Rhymetime and craft activities from 9am at the Dandaragan Library. Better Beginnings encourages all families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
This month's theme is fire safety / fire truck.
For further information, contact the Dandaragan Library on 9651 4071 or email dandaraganlibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
May
Every Tuesday
Tea, Chat & Activities at Cervantes Library
To reserve your spot contact the Cervantes Library on 9652 7647 or email cervanteslibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
10 May
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library. To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
19 May
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
25 May
National Simultaneous Storytime 2022 at Jurien Bay Library
Join us at 9am for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), which is an important annual campaign that aims to encourage young children to read and enjoy books as well as teach them the value of literacy.
Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around Australia, New Zealand and the world. Now in its 22nd successful year, this year NSS takes place on Wednesday 25 May 2022 and we would love it if you could join us at the Jurien Bay Library.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
June
Every Tuesday
Tea, Chat & Activities at Cervantes Library
Looking for some company, to have a chat and stretch your brain? Head to the Cervantes Library for our Tea & Chat sessions.
To reserve your spot contact the Cervantes Library on 9652 7647 or email cervanteslibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
2 June
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
7 June
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
16 June
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
30 June
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
July
Every Tuesday
Tea, Chat & Activities at Cervantes Library
To reserve your spot contact the Cervantes Library on 9652 7647 or email cervanteslibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
3 - 10 July
NAIDOC WEEK
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday) to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
Visit your local Shire of Dandaragan library between the 3rd -10th for a range of NAIDOC Week activities and displays.
19 July
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
29 July
Library and Information Week at Jurien Bay Library
Library and Information Week is the week where we celebrate libraries all around Australia.
Join us at the Jurien Bay Library at 10am Friday 29 July for Bingo. This is an inclusive event for all ages and abilities. Will you be the 'Bingo champ' and earn bragging rights and some great prizes?
To reserve your spot, contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
28 July
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
August
August to September
Scribblers Festival
Scribblers Festival is an annual festival of literature and arts for young people. Scribblers Festival invites young people and the young at heart to celebrate the magic of storytelling.
The Festival brings together authors, illustrators and other storytellers from Perth, across Australia, and around the world to empower and engage young readers through interactive sessions and workshops. In the lead up to the Festival, over 15,000 feather-shaped bookmarks are scattered throughout public libraries across Western Australia, with five rare Golden Feathers waiting to be found by lucky young readers as part of the annual Golden Feather Hunt.
Sound like fun? Don’t miss any of the action - Golden Feather Hunt at your local library.
2 Aug
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
11 August
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
13-21 August Science Week
August Science Week
This year’s National Science Week school theme is Glass: More Than Meets the Eye. The theme is based on the UN International Year of Glass and will celebrate the many roles that glass plays in our lives – from phone screens to optical fibre to glassware in labs – plus investigating glass as a part of our sustainable future.
Contact your local Shire of Dandaragan library to see what displays, activities and resources are available to you. https://www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au/services/community/libraries
16 Aug
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
24 Aug
Book Week
This Year the Jurien Bay Library is lucky to have our very own Shire Councillor Peter Scharf visiting at 10am for a very special Story Time. To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
We will be partnering with the Jurien Bay CRC to support National Pyjama Day on this day so feel free to support this worthy cause by wearing your favourite pyjamas to this event. A fundraising tin will be available if you wish to donate.
National Pyjama Day is all about wearing your favourite pair of PJ’s to help The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqe-44OtOs8&feature=emb_rel_end
25 August
STEAM at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy STEAM at Jurien Bay Library from 9.30am to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
30 Aug
Better Beginnings Rhymetime at Jurien Bay Library
Enjoy Rhymetime from 9.30am at the Jurien Bay Library.
To reserve your spot contact the Jurien Bay Library on 9652 0810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au.
September
All Month
Scibblers Festival
Scribblers Festival is an annual festival of literature and arts for young people. Scribblers Festival invites young people and the young at heart to celebrate the magic of storytelling. Sound like fun? Feather shaped bookmarks are scattered throughout the children’s and young adult sections of our libraries.
How To Start Your Hunt:
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Visit your local Shire of Dandaragan Library
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Select a book you would like to borrow
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Check out the book with the help of your friendly librarian
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Cross your fingers and open the book...
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If there is a feather-shaped bookmark inside do a victory dance and bring the feather to the librarian who will know exactly what to do next
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If there isn't a feather-shaped bookmark inside, chin up - you still have a great book to read AND you can have another hunt when you borrow your next book.
Golden Feathers - There are only FIVE of this rare feathers hidden in the whole of WA. The lucky finder of one of these, wins the grand prize of a VIP Festival Pass, and iPad and signed book pack
Silver Feathers - There are only 20 of these lucky feathers in the hunt. Find one of these and you win a signed book
Amethyst Feathers - Each participating library has one of these hidden in the shelves, and comes with an instant book prize
White Feathers - Colour these in, post a pic to social media tagging us @scribblersfest and @shireofdandaragan and you could win an instant prize!
October
5-6 October
Visual Story Board Workshop at Jurien Bay Library
Join us at the Jurien Bay Library for this 2 day art workshop from 10 am to 1pm on the 5th and 6th of October to create your very own visual story board.
Local artist Linda Quanchi will help you to create a beautiful visual story board using your own special items.
Bring an apron and any personal momentos and keepsakes you want to embellish your art piece with and prepare to get creative at this mixed media workshop.
Bookings are essential. Call the Jurien Bay Library on 96520810 or email jblibrary@dandaragan.wa.gov.au to secure your spot.
November
To be confirmed.
December
To be confirmed.