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School Holidays @ Cockburn Libraries
Each school holidays, Cockburn Libraries runs a series of events across our three branches. The events are aimed at school aged children and most of...
Teen events
Adult events
Ancestry Help
Book in for a family history session and find out about how to build your family tree.
Watercolour painting workshops for beginners
Ever wanted to give watercolour a go but didn’t know where to start? Join us for a fun four-week class that will give you the confidence to pick up a brush and paint.
Retirement Planning seminar
Are you approaching retirement and like to know some handy tips in navigating the retirement process? Join this free information session.
Singing Your Subway Blues
Be transported back to a time before mobile phones, when you paid for everything in cash and taking money overseas meant travellers cheques or cash in a money belt.
Perth Storyfest 2025: Author Panel
Kick off the Perth Storyfest with a lively discussion by a talented panel of authors. Hear four writers from different cultural backgrounds come together to discuss storytelling, privilege and survival.
Drawing for Beginners
Join us for an introductory drawing course with Vicki Bulliard. Everyone can draw so come along and learn some simple techniques to improve your drawing in a friendly, fun and safe environment.
Kids programs
Toddler Tales
Talk, sing, read, write, & play every day Learning through play Play is a powerful learning tool for children and at Toddler Tales we are focusing...
STEAM Club
Imagine, invent & innovate with fun and challenging hands-on activities. Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics...
Cooby Gamer Club
Enjoy an hour packed full of social gaming fun at Coolbellup’s Gamer Club. Challenge your mates on our Nintendo Switch Step into another would with...
Creative Kids
Creative Kids is time in the library for kids to get creative with LEGO, board games, craft, and Science. First Wednesday of the month: Larger than...
Learning English Through Storytime (LETS)
Do you, or someone you know, have a child 3 to 4 years old who is learning to speak English as an additional language? Success Library runs special...
Story Dogs
Join Gaye and story dog Gracie for this fun literacy program. Ideal for children who are learning to read or children who are having difficulty...
Toddlers Sing And Play
Talk, sing, read, write, & play every day Introduce your toddler to the joys of music-making, playing simple instruments, and learning songs and...
School Holidays @ Cockburn Libraries
Each school holidays, Cockburn Libraries runs a series of events across our three branches. The events are aimed at school aged children and most of...
中文儿歌会 – Rhymes in Chinese
2025年的第一场故事会将在2月13日星期四早上进行。 Rhymes in Chinese is now weekly, starting Thursday 13 February 2025欢迎两岁以上的儿童来Success图书馆参加中文儿歌会，在生动精彩的儿歌和游戏中培养对中文的兴趣。...
Contação de História em Português – Stories in Portuguese
Visite a biblioteca de Spearwood para escutar histórias em Portugues Brasileiro. Venha participar de jogos e cantigas de roda, facilitados por...
Teen programs
STEAM Club
Imagine, invent & innovate with fun and challenging hands-on activities. Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics...
Anime Arvo
Anime Arvo is a two hour session in which we will screen the first episodes of four awesome anime titles. Popcorn and water will be supplied but...
Anime × Club
Dive into the world of anime. Chat, share your love of anime, manga, music, and culture while enjoying snacks and games. Bookings essential, open...
Adult programs
Papercrafts and More!
Bring your own craft material (knitting, sewing, crocheting, sketching etc.) and enjoy your activity with a fun and caring group! If you are...
Tech Help – One-on-one
Book in for an individual 30 minute Tech Help session for basic technology help. These are informal, introductory sessions aimed at increasing...
Learn Everyday English
The Success Library classes have been cancelled until further notice.Is English your second language? Improve and practise your speaking skills in a...
Guided Meditation Classes
In response to community demand, we are introducing regular meditation classes. These weekly one hour classes are suitable for Seniors and anyone over...
Anime Arvo
Anime Arvo is a two hour session in which we will screen the first episodes of four awesome anime titles. Popcorn and water will be supplied but...
Ancestry Help
Book in for a family history session and find out about how to build your family tree.
Volunteering
Cockburn Libraries and the Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre offer two different opportunities to hear about current volunteer positions in the...
Book Clubs
Library hosted Book Clubs. Book clubs are a great opportunity to meet people, discover new authors, expand your reading, and engage in lively...
Knitting Circle
If you enjoy meeting up with other knitters and crocheters to stitch and chat, or want to learn how to knit or crochet, then come along to one of our...
Creative Corners Writing Club
Creative Corners writing group welcomes beginners and more experienced writers alike. Bring along your prose, poetry or any written work for feedback...
Community Café and Support Group
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat at the Coolbellup Community Café and Support Group. Talk over problems that are getting you down and share information...
Strength for Seniors
Get back your pep with Strength for Seniors. Join us Wednesday afternoons for our tried and tested strength training for older adults and regain your...
Social Mahjong
Do you enjoy playing Mahjong? Would you like to like to join in a regular game? Join our weekly sessions to play the classic Chinese tile game with...
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using a chair for support.
Poetry Lovers Club
Come along, armed with your favourite poems to make new friends, have great discussions and share a free cup of tea or coffee. Includes poetry...