Join a fun free Storytime or Baby Rhyme Time Session at a local City of Melville Library during school term.

For session times and venues check the online calendar.

Baby Rhyme Time (Babies three months to 2 years)
Baby Rhyme Time is a special session for babies aged from three to 24 months. It features a mix of songs, rhymes, activities and movements especially for parents and their babies.

Baby Rhyme Time is lots of fun and introduces little ones to the joys of literature and language, and helps them to develop the skills they need to learn to read and communicate.

Storytime (Toddlers to Pre-Primary)
Storytime, suitable for pre-school children from two to five years old, introduces young children to the inspirational world of books and reading. It is an opportunity for children and their parents/carers to share the joys of literature, language, rhythm and rhyme, as well as assisting in the development of fine motor skills.

No Bookings Required – Capacity Limits Apply
Each session has a maximum capacity. Please arrive early to secure your spot. We must maintain the session capacity limits to keep in line with the government’s Phase 4 strict capacity limits.

Little Learners is back for Term 2 with a new day; sessions are now on Saturdays!

Join the fun at Hawaiian Melville’s Little Library on Saturdays at 10am for some sing-along fun with The Musical Mum.

These free sessions include a range of songs, dance and play for children aged two to six years old, where mums and kids can make some new friends from the local Melville area.

For those attending, please make sure to observe appropriate physical distancing and stay at home if you are feeling unwell. Please note the weather may alter sessions as these are held outdoors. Please ensure all children are supervised. We would like to acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional lands of the Noongar people. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.

When Saturdays 10am – 10:30am during term two (May 1 – June 26)
Where Hawaiian Melville’s Little Library, 380 Canning Highway in Bicton
Who Children aged 2-6

The Swapmart operates every Sunday morning from 6am – 10am with the kind support of the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre and Ezy Plus Kardinya.

No reservations needed – first in best dressed. Please note the Kardinya Markets will be closed on Easter Sunday (April 4) and Anzac Day (April 25), as well as Christmas and New Year.

The weekly Rotary Swapmart has been running each Sunday morning at the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre for over 20 years.

Through the Swapmart, Rotary Booragoon has raised well over $500,000 for charitable purposes in the local community, nationally and internationally.

The Swapmart has become a much-loved community event for residents over a wide area of Perth’s southern suburbs. Many of today’s visitors bring their children to share the market experience, as they did with their own parents a generation ago.

Through the Swapmart, thousands of items of pre-loved household goods find new homes in a triumph of smart recycling.

Sellers arrive early, set up and start selling. Rotarians will come around to collect fees during the morning. Fees for Sellers are $10 first bay, $5 each extra bay including space your vehicle occupies if inside the designated market area. Buyers/visitors – Gold coin donation.

No sale of food or animals/pets.

All rubbish, unsold goods etc must be taken away. Shopping Centre rubbish bins may not be used for Swapmart waste.

Facilities: A toilet is available to Swapmart patrons at the rear of Ezy Plus. Other public toilets are at the BP Service station at South Street-Gilbertson Road and at Chicken Treat, South Street.

Coffee and other supplies are available at Ezy Plus.

Operates: Each Sunday except Christmas/New Year and Easter, weather permitting. A decision to close the Swapmart due to inclement weather will be made on the day and will be notified as soon as possible on this page.

Closing time may vary in line with Sunday trading regulations.

As this is an open-air venue, patrons are advised to take precautions against heat and/or inclement weather.

Join Lindsay Miles as she dispels the common myths about decluttering, along with the common excuses that hold people back, and discover that decluttering (when done right) can actually be good for the planet!!

Learn about local options for donating items, the second-hand economy and community reuse initiatives, letting items go responsibly and avoiding landfill as well as how to make more sustainable choices for future.

When May 18th
Time 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, 555 Leach Highway in Winthrop
Cost $7.00
Hosted by Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre
Contact environmental.education@melville.wa.gov.au

Every year a book is chosen and read simultaneously in libraries, schools and homes around Australia.

At City of Melville, they won’t let a pesky time difference stop us!

National Simultaneous Storytime is *technically* meant to be all at the same time all over the country (we DO know what simultaneous means), but we’d all have to be up very early in WA to make it on time.

So instead, zoom on down  for a special space-themed session of your regular Storytime (or reserve a place at the booked session) and celebrate this year’s book – Philip Bunting’s ‘Give me some space!’

When Wednesday May 19th
Time 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where AH Bracks Library + Creative Space, Corner Stock Road and Canning Highway in Melville
Registrations essential book your free spot here
Hosted by City of Melville Libraries

Special booked Storytime afternoon session
Guarantee your child a spot at our special booked session at A H Bracks Library + Creative Space on Wednesday 19 May at 2.00pm. Reserve a place here.

Regular Storytime sessions
No bookings required at the regular Storytime sessions howeer capacity limits in place so arrive early to secure a spot!

All sessions will have a space theme during NSS week:

• A H Bracks Library + Creative Space – Wednesday 19 May, 10:30am

• Bull Creek – Monday 17 May, 10:30am

• Civic Square – Wednesday 19 May, 10:30am

• Willagee – Wednesday 19 May, 10:00am

Storytime, suitable for pre-school children from two to five years old, introduces young children to the inspirational world of books and reading. It is an opportunity for children and their parents/carers to share the joys of literature, language, rhythm and rhyme, as well as assisting in the development of fine motor skills.

1. The Left Bank is hosting their next themed Kids Night on Thursday 20th May! Bring the little ones down for dinner and some great Superheroes Entertainment.

There’ll be a special visit from Batman, Spiderman and Wonder Woman – so everyone gets the chance to meet them and get their photo taken.

Everyone is welcome to dress up in their favourite Superhero costume!

Kiera from Facepainting for parties will be there as always to offer face/arm-painting, arts and crafts – plus, a special colouring in competition.

Kids EAT FREE with every main meal purchased from 5pm.
To reserve for a large group (10people ), please email functions@leftbank.com.au or call (08) 9319 1136

The Sri Chinmoy Centre offers FREE meditation classes as a community service. During the classes many simple meditation techniques are practised so all participants can go home with the tools required to establish their own regular meditation routine.

You will learn the ABC’s of meditation and how to establish a regular practice to bring about peace, happiness and joy. Topics covered include visualisation, music, mantra, breathing techniques, inner peace, happiness and concentration. Attend all classes for maximum benefit as it is a continuation series. The continuation classes are held on May 13, 20, 27 and Jun 3.

When May 13, 20, 27 and Jun 3
Time Thursday 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost Free
Book this event here
Where Melville LeisureFit (Room 5), Cnr Canning Highway and Stock Road in Melville
Hosted by The Sri Chinmoy Centre
Contact Details Grahak – meditationperth@gmail.com – 61614156
More Information www.meditationperth.org

Little Learners is back for Term 2 with a new day; sessions are now on Saturdays!

Join the fun at Hawaiian Melville’s Little Library on Saturdays at 10am for some sing-along fun with The Musical Mum.

These free sessions include a range of songs, dance and play for children aged two to six years old, where mums and kids can make some new friends from the local Melville area.

For those attending, please make sure to observe appropriate physical distancing and stay at home if you are feeling unwell. Please note the weather may alter sessions as these are held outdoors. Please ensure all children are supervised. We would like to acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional lands of the Noongar people. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.

When Saturdays 10am – 10:30am during term two (May 1 – June 26)
Where Hawaiian Melville’s Little Library, 380 Canning Highway in Bicton
Who Children aged 2-6

The Swapmart operates every Sunday morning from 6am – 10am with the kind support of the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre and Ezy Plus Kardinya.

No reservations needed – first in best dressed. Please note the Kardinya Markets will be closed on Easter Sunday (April 4) and Anzac Day (April 25), as well as Christmas and New Year.

The weekly Rotary Swapmart has been running each Sunday morning at the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre for over 20 years.

Through the Swapmart, Rotary Booragoon has raised well over $500,000 for charitable purposes in the local community, nationally and internationally.

The Swapmart has become a much-loved community event for residents over a wide area of Perth’s southern suburbs. Many of today’s visitors bring their children to share the market experience, as they did with their own parents a generation ago.

Through the Swapmart, thousands of items of pre-loved household goods find new homes in a triumph of smart recycling.

Sellers arrive early, set up and start selling. Rotarians will come around to collect fees during the morning. Fees for Sellers are $10 first bay, $5 each extra bay including space your vehicle occupies if inside the designated market area. Buyers/visitors – Gold coin donation.

No sale of food or animals/pets.

All rubbish, unsold goods etc must be taken away. Shopping Centre rubbish bins may not be used for Swapmart waste.

Facilities: A toilet is available to Swapmart patrons at the rear of Ezy Plus. Other public toilets are at the BP Service station at South Street-Gilbertson Road and at Chicken Treat, South Street.

Coffee and other supplies are available at Ezy Plus.

Operates: Each Sunday except Christmas/New Year and Easter, weather permitting. A decision to close the Swapmart due to inclement weather will be made on the day and will be notified as soon as possible on this page.

Closing time may vary in line with Sunday trading regulations.

As this is an open-air venue, patrons are advised to take precautions against heat and/or inclement weather.

Perth Makers Market is Perth’s premier handmade artisan market and offers high quality handmade crafters from WA an opportunity to sell their goods and a great time for everyone at a family friendly event.

With over 150 stalls to browse from, food to keep your tummy happy and kids activities including the fantastic on site pirate ship playground it’s going to be a great day out for the whole family.

Also on site during the market:
– Artist Open Studios
– Art Gallery and Museum open
– BWG Restaurant (bookings required)
– Buskers
– Giant Garden Games
– Pirate Ship Playground

When Sunday May 23rd
Time 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where Heathcote Cultural Precinct, 58 Duncraig Road in Applecross
Who Family friendly

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is dedicated event parking next to the market on the Heathcote Lower Lands. This parking is managed by Applecross Rotary as a fundraiser for their non-profit organisation. Parking is by donation.
If you are interested in a beautiful walk along the river to get to the market you can arrive by Public Transport to the Canning Bridge train station on the Mandurah train line.

Is there an ATM on site?
No, there is no ATM on site at Goolugatup Heathcote. Most of our stallholders have card readers of some description but if you prefer to use cash please come prepared.

Am I allowed to bring my dog to the market?
Unfortunately Heathcote Cultural Precinct is a no-dog area. There is signage to this effect on site.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
If you have any questions about the event please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via e-mail to: enquiries@perthmakersmarket.com

Jazzie Shazzies is holding a family community event which includes our Jazzie Shazzies music and movement class, sausage sizzle, cake stall, gift stall & more! Your support will help us provide a bigger variety of new props for our classes and the purchase of new banners.

This is a great opportunity to see what we do if you have never been to a Jazzie class or an opportunity to catch up with Jazzie friends.

Location: Kadidjiny Park Hall Cost: $15 per child (includes class, sausage sizzle, juice box and your child goes into the draw to win the kids raffle prize)

Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day. Please confirm your attendance on our Facebook event page. Adults are able to purchase something sweet from our cake stall and there will be coffee / tea available. We will have a raffle draw and tickets will be available for purchase before and after class.

Finally, something special for the kiddies to enjoy is our little gift shop (we will have dance wands, Jazzie merchandise, bubbles and more for sale) and a special visit from Leo the Lion. We would love lots of new and old faces to join us. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Your support is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all.

Gone are the days of pins, soaking or bleaching! Modern cloth nappies are shaped, fitted, washable and reusable.

Discover modern cloth nappies and tips on how to make using them easy!

Join Kam Andrews, “The Nappy Guru” for a cloth nappy workshop to learn about using and maintaining cloth nappies. Kam will demonstrate different cloth nappies available and explain the benefits of each.

Date Mon May 24, 2021
Time 10am – 12pm
Where Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, Murdoch Drive in Winthrop
Cost $7.70*
Register here

Who is this workshop for?

This event is for residents living in the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council catchment area only – City of Melville, City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle. The workshops cover modern cloth nappies for babies, toddlers, children and adults – people of all ages are welcome. Proof of address will be required upon entry to the workshop (e.g. Drivers licence, utility bill).

Did you know?

A baby uses upwards of 4,000 disposable nappies before they are toilet trained. These all end up in landfill, which emits harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Disposable nappies will cost you around $3,000 per child while modern cloth nappies are substantially cheaper and can be reused for multiple children.

Cloth Nappy Rebate

City of Melville residents can apply for a 50% rebate of up to $100 for either the hire or purchase of cloth nappies.

The City of Fremantle and Town of East Fremantle cloth nappy rebates will be available in the 2022-2023 financial year.

To be eligible for the rebate, you must first attend a cloth nappy workshop run by The Nappy Guru facilitated by the City of Melville, the City of Fremantle or the Town of East Fremantle.

This is to ensure you have the information and support needed to successfully transition to using cloth nappies. Please bring photo ID with your name and address for proof of residence. *The registration fee is $7.70, with $5.00 to be refunded to successful cloth nappy rebate applicants on top of the cloth nappy rebate amount.

More information on the rebate here.

An engaging workshop for parents and caregivers with practical cyber safety strategies and up-to-date information.

Presented by WA Child Safety Services, this workshop is filled with up-to-date information, real world examples, practical strategies and conversation starters.

The session will cover many areas including; an overview of popular social media platforms, games and apps that kids and teens are using, how screens are impacting sleep, education and friendships, online grooming and catphishing, cyberbullying, and adult content and sexualised media.

Please note, due to the nature of topics covered this workshop is for adults only and is not suitable for children or teens.

When Mon 24 May 2021
Time 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where AH Bracks Library + Creative Space, Corner Stock Road and Canning Highway in Melville
Tickets $5 available here

Relive your favourite movie moments like never before! Listen to the most well-known and well-loved songs of all time performed live at this spell-binding concert. Nostalgia and beautiful music are what you should expect at this breathtaking concert bathed in candlelight at Winthrop Hall. Let us show you a whole new world of music performed by a piano trio in one of the most beautiful spots in the city. So be our guest, and experience this truly magical night of classics.

Book tickets here.

📌 Venue: Winthrop Hall
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
❓ Please view the FAQs for this Fever Original event here.
🔗 Your safety is Fever’s priority. You can read the safety measures for this event here.

Highlights
🕯️ An intimate ambiance in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight
🎹 A talented piano trio performing magical movie soundtracks
⛪ Stunning architecture of the iconic Winthrop Hall
✔️ A safe and socially-distanced event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease

Kids can learn to shred with the SWA crew! These afterschool skateboarding clinics in Fremantle are intended to help kids build their skills progression and confidence each week.

This clinic is suitable for first time skateboarders and those wanting to continue on with participation. The basic skills of skateboarding are provided as well as reinforcement for those who may have already participated in these events. All skill levels welcome (ages 5+). Skateboards and helmets are available but it’s always good to get used to your own equipment if you have it.

Don’t forget, you must register your attendance.

When Wednesday May 26th
Time 4pm – 6pm
Where Esplanade Youth Plaza, Esplanade Park in Fremantle
Register here

Registration
Pre-registration for events is essential to guarantee your spot. There are limited spots available so please cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that someone on the waiting list can go. If you arrive without pre-registration and the event capacity is full, unfortunately you will be turned away.

Equipment
Skateboards and helmets are provided if needed. To limit shared equipment we no longer provide wrist guards. These can be purchased from our skateshop sponsors. We encourage you to bring your own skateboard, helmet and safety gear if you have them.

COVID-19 Guidelines
Please regularly wash your hands and use the hand sanitiser that is provided. Stay at home if you are unwell. This includes feeling rundown, colds, runny or blocked nose or sore throat. Maintain social distancing (2x skateboards) when possible. We encourage downloading the COVID app. The SWA crew will regularly clean their equipment before and after events. Parents, guardians, spectators must stay off the skatepark during event time and are expected to maintain social distancing.

Weather and Event Postponements
Registrants will be notified via EMAIL at least 60 minutes before event start time and be posted on the SWA social media networks.

The Sri Chinmoy Centre offers FREE meditation classes as a community service. During the classes many simple meditation techniques are practised so all participants can go home with the tools required to establish their own regular meditation routine.

You will learn the ABC’s of meditation and how to establish a regular practice to bring about peace, happiness and joy. Topics covered include visualisation, music, mantra, breathing techniques, inner peace, happiness and concentration. Attend all classes for maximum benefit as it is a continuation series. The continuation classes are held on May 13, 20, 27 and Jun 3.

When May 13, 20, 27 and Jun 3
Time Thursday 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost Free
Book this event here
Where Melville LeisureFit (Room 5), Cnr Canning Highway and Stock Road in Melville
Hosted by The Sri Chinmoy Centre
Contact Details Grahak – meditationperth@gmail.com – 61614156
More Information www.meditationperth.org

Discover The Winter Village this winter, located at the iconic Ice Cream Factory. An outdoor pop-up event running from May 28 – September 5, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination, perfect for the whole family. Enjoy ice-skating, snow showers, a pop-up bar & kitchen and of course, the magical igloo village.

With a full season of events and activities to explore, The Winter Village is free to enter and open 7 days a week.

Dine in an igloo this winter

Cosy up in one of 20 private igloos, decked out with comfy armchairs, soft cushions and twinkling fairy lights. Choose from two delicious package options which will be delivered to your igloo door! Packages are available for groups of 2-5 guests, starting from $49pp.

Menu & Bookings

Hit the ice rink

Whether you’re a first-time skater or a seasoned pro, grab a skate session pass and hit the ice-rink for some family fun. Skate passes include skate and helmet hire and are bookable for 45-minute sessions, 7 days a week.

Book Skating

Events and offers

With a full season of events and activities to explore, check out the snow schedule, skating offers and more.

Find out more

Open Hours
Monday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 10am – 12am
Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Scribblers Festival is an annual festival of literature and arts for young people.

Celebrate the magic of storytelling with the whole family and enjoy FREE activities all weekend long. Join 26 children’s book authors, illustrators, and creatives from across Australia at Subiaco Arts Centre for a weekend packed with story battles, LEGO Masters, Book Doctors, Teen Podcasters and so much more. Activities will take place in and around Subiaco Arts Centre grounds, with booking required for sessions in the Main Auditorium and Studio. All sessions listed here are free but require booking – see below. Download the entire Family Program here to see the whole story!

Main Auditorium Sessions

The Art of Collaboration | Saturday 10:00am – 10.30am, All Ages
There’s a special kind of magic that can happen when you put a writer and an artist together – just ask Jane Godwin and Anna Walker. The Melbourne based writer and artist have created eight children’s picture books together, telling enchanting and timeless stories about what it is to be young. Join Jane and Anna as they share some of the joy of creative collaboration.
Click here to book

Meet R.A. Spratt | Saturday 11:00am – 11.30am, Ages 7+
From the world’s most glamourous flying pig, Nanny Piggins to super sleuth Friday Barnes, R.A. Spratt is an expert at creating quirky and hilarious characters that kids love. So where do her zany ideas come from? And how does she make kids laugh out loud? Don’t miss this opportunity to get inside the mind of one of Australia’s funniest writers and hear tantalizing tales about some of her most popular characters.
Click here to book 

The Hunt for Lost Treasure | Saturday 12:00pm – 12:30pm, Ages 7+
Imagine a magical world where lost things – and people – are found! When adventurous twins Jake and Marisol sneak out to explore a lighthouse, they discover an alternate world where what’s lost is found. Introducing best-selling writer Amie Kaufman, and her new middle-grade series, The World Between Blinks is a charming novel full of mystery and adventure.
Click here to book

Intersections Between Magic and Science | Saturday 1:00pm – 1:30pm, Ages 8+
A reluctant sorcerer’s apprentice, Wednesday would rather spend her days studying science than magic. When her grandpa is captured, she must embrace her magical heritage to save him. But where does science fit in a world made of magic? Science communicator Cristy Burne and computer programmer Denis Knight discuss Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows, the first book in their epic new series.
Click here to book

The Art of Collaboration | Sunday 10:00am – 10:30am, All Ages
There’s a special kind of magic that can happen when you put a writer and an artist together – just ask Jane Godwin and Anna Walker. The Melbourne based writer and artist have created eight children’s picture books together, telling enchanting and timeless stories about what it is to be young. Join Jane and Anna as they share some of the joy of creative collaboration.
Click here to book

Spooky Tales | Sunday 11:00am – 11:30am, Ages 7+
Get caught up in a spooky battle with illustrators Katy Jiang and James Foley. Things will get a little strange as Katy Jiang shares the inspiration behind her fanged character from Little Jiang, and James Foley explores the weird with his character, Lena, who seems a little bit different to her classmates. Join these illustrators as they share sketches and tips, and tricks behind the scenes to bring the spooky to life.
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NEVERMOOR! | Sunday 12pm – 12:30pm, Ages 8+
Australian author Jessica Townsend took the book world by storm with her debut novel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow. Morrigan, her charming and idiosyncratic heroine, is cursed! Born on an unlucky day, she is blamed for all the misfortunes of her local town until a mysterious stranger introduces her to the Wundrous Society. Join Jessica as she discusses the first three books in her blockbuster Nevermoor series.
Click here to book

The Hunt For Lost Treasure | Sunday 1:00pm – 1:30pm, All Ages
Imagine a magical world where lost things – and people – are found! When adventurous twins Jake and Marisol sneak out to explore a lighthouse, they discover an alternate world where what’s lost is found. Introducing best-selling writer Amie Kaufman, and her new middle-grade series, The World Between Blinks is a charming novel full of mystery and adventure.
Click here to book

Studio Sessions

Other Worlds | Saturday 10:00 – 10:45am, Ages 12+
Amie Kaufman introduces worlds that exist between magic and technology, Cally Black explores alien societies, and Will Kostakis and Rebecca Higgie use the modern world as a portal into fantasy, history and a little bit of magic. Join these authors as they share how they transport readers into different realms, discuss the complexities and freedoms that come with pushing boundaries, and reveal how they stay true to their characters and themselves.
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The Different Arts of Storytelling | Saturday 11:15am – 12:00pm, Ages 12+
Sukhjit Kaur Khalsa is a spoken word artist, using words to tackle diversity and visibility; Yuot A. Alaak uses his writing to share his personal experience as a refugee; and Campbell Whyte spent more than a decade using art to craft the world of his graphic novel series Home Time. These storytellers discuss their different narrative approaches, and the personal cost and reward of sharing your story with the world.
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Do You Believe in Monsters? | Saturday 12:30pm – 1:00pm, Ages 8+
When you’re half-monster, half fairy the world can be a little confusing. In The Monster Who Wasn’t, T.C. Shelley introduced us to the adventures of Sam and his group of grumpy gargoyles. Now the brilliant Western Australian author invites you to join Sam on the next leg of his voyage of discovery – secondary school – in the second installment of her weird and wonderful monster series, The Werewolves Who Weren’t.
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Across the Risen Sea | Saturday 1:30pm – 2:00pm, Ages 9+
Set in a post climate change world, Bren MacDibble’s Across the Risen Sea traverses oceans to explore friendship, family and connection to place. The dynamic storyteller shares her tale of a close knit community that exists peacefully – until the day a group of strangers arrive. Exploring the intersection between the natural and manmade realms and the impact humans have on the planet, Across the Risen Sea is vivid and original.
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BFF? Is Maddie in the Middle? | Sunday 10:00am – 10:30am, Ages 8+
Friendship, ethics, and growing up: big topics are skillfully handled by award-winning writer Julia Lawrinson in her new coming of age novel, Maddie in the Middle, which asks, what would you do to protect a friend?
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Taking Flight | Sunday 11:00am – 11:30am, Ages 5+
The smallest of things can thrive, all we need is a little imagination, patience and belief – a truth that lies at the heart of Fremantle writer Meg McKinlay’s beautiful picture book How to Make a Bird. In this delightful exploration of creativity from a favourite local storyteller, Meg shares her own creative process, following an idea from the very start to the moment it takes form in the world, and encouraging you to do the same.
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Violet’s Wonderful World of Nothing | Sunday 12:00pm – 12:30pm, All Ages
Have you ever wondered if nothing is real? What exactly is nothing? Where does it live? Violet is a little girl who’s always thinking about everything, until one day she starts thinking about nothing. And once she starts, she just can’t stop! Join Violet’s creator Fiona Burrows to find out whether Violet finds the answers to satisfy her larger-than-life curiosity.
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Animal Tales | Sunday 1:00pm – 1:30pm, All Ages
Helen Milroy is Australia’s first Indigenous doctor, the 2021 Western Australian of the Year and a descendant of the Palyku people. Crafted in the Australian Aboriginal tradition of teaching stories, her books encompass stars, whales, birds and bugs, but the themes of strength and friendship shine the brightest. Join Helen in celebrating the wonderful characteristics of Australia’s native fauna.
Click here to book

Little Learners is back for Term 2 with a new day; sessions are now on Saturdays!

Join the fun at Hawaiian Melville’s Little Library on Saturdays at 10am for some sing-along fun with The Musical Mum.

These free sessions include a range of songs, dance and play for children aged two to six years old, where mums and kids can make some new friends from the local Melville area.

For those attending, please make sure to observe appropriate physical distancing and stay at home if you are feeling unwell. Please note the weather may alter sessions as these are held outdoors. Please ensure all children are supervised. We would like to acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional lands of the Noongar people. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.

When Saturdays 10am – 10:30am during term two (May 1 – June 26)
Where Hawaiian Melville’s Little Library, 380 Canning Highway in Bicton
Who Children aged 2-6

The Swapmart operates every Sunday morning from 6am – 10am with the kind support of the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre and Ezy Plus Kardinya.

No reservations needed – first in best dressed. Please note the Kardinya Markets will be closed on Easter Sunday (April 4) and Anzac Day (April 25), as well as Christmas and New Year.

The weekly Rotary Swapmart has been running each Sunday morning at the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre for over 20 years.

Through the Swapmart, Rotary Booragoon has raised well over $500,000 for charitable purposes in the local community, nationally and internationally.

The Swapmart has become a much-loved community event for residents over a wide area of Perth’s southern suburbs. Many of today’s visitors bring their children to share the market experience, as they did with their own parents a generation ago.

Through the Swapmart, thousands of items of pre-loved household goods find new homes in a triumph of smart recycling.

Sellers arrive early, set up and start selling. Rotarians will come around to collect fees during the morning. Fees for Sellers are $10 first bay, $5 each extra bay including space your vehicle occupies if inside the designated market area. Buyers/visitors – Gold coin donation.

No sale of food or animals/pets.

All rubbish, unsold goods etc must be taken away. Shopping Centre rubbish bins may not be used for Swapmart waste.

Facilities: A toilet is available to Swapmart patrons at the rear of Ezy Plus. Other public toilets are at the BP Service station at South Street-Gilbertson Road and at Chicken Treat, South Street.

Coffee and other supplies are available at Ezy Plus.

Operates: Each Sunday except Christmas/New Year and Easter, weather permitting. A decision to close the Swapmart due to inclement weather will be made on the day and will be notified as soon as possible on this page.

Closing time may vary in line with Sunday trading regulations.

As this is an open-air venue, patrons are advised to take precautions against heat and/or inclement weather.