Find out what is happening at City of Stirling libraries, including services for adults, young people and parents.
Latest Events
Read Anywhere, Anytime, Anyhow
Look out for "The Kid on the Karaoke Stage and Other Stories" scattered outside our libraries from Tuesday 1 May - Tuesday 31 July. Let us know what you thought of the book and the whole initiative on our Facebook page. Pass the book on to a friend or family member and share the joy of reading. Recommended for an 18+ audience.
Fast and Furious Writing Session by
Aleesah Darlison
Fire up your imagination with Aleesah Darlison. This session is designed to get the creative juices flowing and develop participants' writing skills
For ages: 8-12 years
When: Thursday 3 May
Where: Mirrabooka Library
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Bookings essential: 9205 7300
Free Event
Sherlock Holmes by the Earl of Maynooth
Fred Rutter aka “The Earl of Maynooth” shares his tale by the “fireplace”. Hear his comments on the birth of Sherlock Holmes, his abode, the fact and fiction, and information on several of his cases.
When: Monday 7 May
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Osborne Library
Bookings essential Ph: 9205 7900
Refreshments provided
Free Event
Stitch and Chat with “Yarn Bomber” Lex Randolph
Meet “Yarn Bomber” Lex Randolph, bring along your knitting and natter with like minded people. Create something in time for Mothers Day.
When: Friday 4 May
Time: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Dianella Library
Bookings essential Ph: 9205 7420
Refreshments provided.
Free Event
Inherited by Amanda Curtin
A selection of beautifully crafted short stories that capture the ebb and flow of human relations. These are stories concerned with the gifts and burdens we inherit from the world and those we love, and the traces we leave behind. Meet the author and have the chance to purchase her book.
When: Wednesday 16 May
Where: Scarborough Library
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Bookings essential Ph: 9205 7420
Free Event
Museum Open Day
We are having a special mid week opening including half hour talk & tour with Museum Curator. Come and listen to some local stories, and see our new digital screen with Gwelup market garden footage taken during the 1950’s.
Date: Thursday 17 May
Time: Museum open 1.00 – 4.30 pm, with Curator’s talk 2.00 – 2.30pm
Phone: 9205 8946 for bookings.
Venue: Elvire Street Watermans Bay
Take home promotional packs for all visitors. Children welcome.
Gold coin donation.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Get In2 your local Stirling Library from Monday 21 May until Friday 25 May for a special Storytime Session "Very Cranky Bear" by Nick Bland. Get to know your local library staff and join in the fun. All session times are at 10.30am. No bookings required.
Monday: Dianella
Tuesday: Mirrabooka and Osborne
Wednesday: Scarborough
Thursday: Karrinyup
Friday: Inglewood
Free Event
Download the below brochure for more event details:
Get In2 Brochure
Adult book club
Have you ever come to the end of a great book and wished you could talk about it with a kindred soul? If you answered ‘Yes’, then you might want to join one of the monthly BookChat book clubs at Stirling libraries.
Children’s book club
Stirling libraries have an excellent range of award-winning children’s books, and the BookStars reading club, to make reading fun for everyone!
Rhymetime and Storytime
To help parents develop their children's literacy skills right from the very start, Stirling libraries has introduced weekly Baby Rhymetime and Preschool Storytime sessions at all City of Stirling Libraries.
Young people’s services
Find out what services are available at Stirling libraries for teens/young people, including Wii consoles, Spine Out magazine, BookStars and Latest Graphic Novels.