Activities for adults
Stirling Libraries host a variety of activities and groups for adults including book clubs and games clubs. For more information on an activity please view the events calendar or contact your local library.
Book clubs
Stirling Libraries host monthly BookChat book club meetings, where you can come and read, review and discuss.
About BookChat
- BookChat members decide on the books to read
- Supply of the book sets and discussion notes are coordinated for a monthly fee of $5.00 per member
- To see the current BookChat adult book clubs and meeting times, please visit our event calendar.
For information about joining an existing book club or starting up a new one, please contact your local library.
Craft clubs
Stirling Libraries - Dianella hosts a Night Knitters club which meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Bring along your knitting and enjoy a cuppa.
Please note that bookings are not required.
Crafters' circle for adults
Bring along your craft projects and join our crafters' group at Mirrabooka, Dianella and Karrinyup libraries.
- Stirling Libraries - Dianella hosts a crafters' group which meets every Wednesday from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
- Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka hosts a crafters' group which meets every Thursday from 10:00am to 11:30am
- Stirling Libraries - Karrinyup hosts a crafters group which meets every Tuesday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
Please note that bookings are not required.
English conversation group
If you want to improve your English and meet new people at the same time, Stirling Libraries - Osborne runs English conversation groups every Monday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and every Thursday from 10.00am to 11.00am.
Stirling Libraries - Mirrabooka runs English conversation groups every Thursday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and every Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Everyone is welcome and bookings are not necessary.
Ask a Librarian
Stirling Librarians are available for one-on-one sessions, to help you with basic computer and tech questions, such as internet searching, using the library catalogue, online resources and more! Contact your library to book a session.
Library | Time |
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Dianella | Tuedays 2.00pm - 3.00pm and Wednesdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
Inglewood | Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm |
Karrinyup | Tuesdays 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
Mirrabooka | Mondays 6.30pm - 7.30pm and Fridays 2.00pm to 3.00pm |
Osborne | Fridays 9.00am to 11.00am |
Scarborough | Fridays 1.30pm-2.30pm |
Seniors IT support group
Share and learn IT skills with other like-minded seniors and stay connected with family, friends and your community.
Bring along your iPad, laptop or any digital device to share your expertise and learn from others.
- Stirling Libraries - Dianella hosts a Seniors IT Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month from 1.00pm - 2.00pm.
Please note that bookings are not required.
Games club
Learn Canasta 5 at Stirling Libraries - Dianella. This game can be played individually or in a partnership.
It starts on Monday 19 February 2018 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Scrabble club
Play Scrabble for fun and enjoy the company of others.
- Stirling Libraries - Dianella hosts a Scrabble Club which meets every Wednesday at 10.00am
- Stirling Libraries - Osborne hosts a Scrabble Club which meets every Friday at 10.00am
- Stirling Libraries - Inglewood hosts a Scrabble Club which meets every Tuesday at 6.00pm.
Please note that bookings are not required.
Mahjong club
Learn to play Mahjong and meet new people.
- Stirling Libraries - Osborne hosts two Mahjong sessions on Wednesdays 9.30am and Thursdays 1.00pm
- Stirling Libraries - Scarborough hosts two Mahjong sessions on Tuesdays 9.30am and Thursdays 1.00pm.
Please note that bookings are not required.