Literary and Special Events
Enjoy an exciting line up throughout the year of authors, writing workshops and other special informative sessions and workshops. To find out what is coming up view our program here.
Bookings essential for all events.
| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location | Bookings |
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Book Club
Join other keen readers to discuss the selected book of the month. A small fee for hiring books may apply. Contact your library for more details.
| Day | Time | Library |
| First Tuesday of the month | 6pm - 7pm | Maylands |
| Third Wednesday of the month | 6pm - 7pm | Bayswater |
| Third Friday of the month | 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Morley |
Libby Book Club for WA
The Libby Book Club for WA is a free monthly digital book club hosted by author David Allan-Petale - brought to you by OverDrive Australia for all members of the State Library and Public Libraries, Western Australia. Join in on the third Wednesday of each month to engage and interact with authors from all genres. The Zoom link will be emailed to all attendees on the day of the event.
Additional details for the Libby Book Club are available through the State Library of Western Australia
| Book being discussed | Date and Time | Time | Bookings |
| How to Avoid a Happy Life by Julia Lawrinson | Wednesday 19 June | 7pm - 8pm | View details |
| Last Best Chance by Brooke Dunnell | Wednesday 17 July | 7pm - 8pm | View details |
Hi,Tech - Learn - 1 to 1 technology help
Need help creating an email account, filling in an online form or using your device? Book a session with one of our Digital Mentors. The Hi-Tech - Learn 1 to 1 tech help program is for adults who need assistance with basic technology queries. Please only book 1 session at a time. Our volunteer Digital Mentors can assist you with:
• Accessing the free online courses on the Be Connected website
• Basic device use - smartphones, iPads/tablets, laptops, computers
• Basic program use - web browsers, word processing
• Basic internet searching
• Basic email assistance
• Basic online safety
• Navigating online forms
Digital Mentors cannot assist with:
• Job applications
• Online training courses/inductions
• Formatting/editing documents or emails
• Setting up devices or running software updates
• Troubleshooting hardware and software problems
• Intermediate or advanced-level computer, device or software training e.g. Excel
• Buying and selling online
• Building websites
Please contact the library if you are unable to attend your appointment time slot to allow someone else to attend in your place.
Book a session here or call your nearest library.
Bayswater Library: 9272 0951.
Maylands Library: 9208 2450.
Morley Library: 9272 0980.
Hi,Tech - Learn - Workshops
The Library Service runs a series of free workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics to help you upskill your digital skills. These workshops are most beneficial for adults who have a basic understanding of technology.
View program.
Be Connected - Every Australian Online
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. They have online beginner courses that will take you through the basics of using a computer, getting online and staying safe. Visit their website to start your learning journey today. Be Connected Website.
Be Connected - eLearning Tutorials
Are you interested in learning or improving on basic technology skills? The City of Bayswater Library Service, in partnership with Be Connected, are offering free online courses that will help you improve your skills and gain confidence while using technology.
| Tutorial | Description | Available Online |
| Skype | Learn how to stay connected with family and friends using Skype. | Watch here |
| WhatsApp | Learn how to stay connected with family and friends using WhatsApp. | Watch here |
| Zoom | Learn how to stay connected with family and friends using Zoom. | Watch here |
English Conversation Group - Fluency, Friendship and Fun
English chat sessions aimed at those born overseas, but suitable for anyone interested in gaining confidence speaking English.
| Day | Time | Library |
| Wednesdays | 9.30am - 11.30am | Morley |
| Fridays | 9.30am - 11.30am | Maylands |
Noongar Language and Cultural Session
Kaya! Local Noongar language teacher Carol Foley will lead you in a hands-on learning experience of First Nations language and culture.
| Date | Time | Library | Bookings |
| Monthly | 10am - 11am | Maylands | Book now |
Chat with others while enjoying your craft. New to crafting? Try one of our free workshops run throughout the year. View all upcoming workshops here.
| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location | Bookings |
| Loop to Loop | Come along and join the Loop to Loop group which is open to anyone who enjoys yarn crafts and would like to socialise with others that do, while at the same time practicing their craft. Why not join in next Monday? No booking required; just turn up. | Weekly on Mondays Weekly on Fridays | 9.30 - 11.30am
1 - 3pm | Maylands Library
Bayswater | No
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Beanstack
Join an online reading challenge, earn badges for completing goals, share reviews and more. Visit the site or download the Beanstack app to sign up.
Our first challenge on Beanstack is 1001 Books Before Year One. This is a fun reading challenge that families can participate in, designed to develop literacy and nurture a love of reading in children up to six years old by rewarding them for the amount of books read. After reading 100 books, each child will receive a library bag. For every 100 book milestone after that, children will collect a colourful iron-on patch, which they can use to decorate their library bag until reaching the 1001 book milestone. Young readers who complete the challenge will be rewarded with a book to keep.
More challenges coming soon!