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Bassendean Memorial Library

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9279 2966

Address: 46 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, Western Australia 6054 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/library

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25.01.2022 Places are still available for this Wednesday session......

25.01.2022 Decomposition Detectives- An October School Holidays Event Bassendean Memorial Library is proud to support STEM based activities for our young community members. Decomposition Detectives brings out childrens curiosity and builds their knowledge. Science-based, children will use investigative skills to make fascinating discoveries about ongoing cycles of breakdown and new life in nature, including whats really going on a worm farm! From there, well make a foray into the A...rts - with opportunities for creative expression in words, collage and colours, with a focus on fun! 1. Looking at shapes and colours of natural materials. 2. Identify organic and non-organic things. 3. Tools for examining whats going on! 4. Bugs and microbes - so small we cant see them. 5. This activity will look at the size of worms, the world they live in and observe worms moving. 6. Making worm shapes using threads, yarns, ribbons. 7. Seeing worm shapes in everyday objects. 8. Materials will be provided for crafting and creating. From compostable coffee cups, to coloured plastic waste through to using pencils and pastels with recycled paper Thursday 8 October. 1- 2.30 pm Ages- 8- 12yrs Please book via the following link. https://www.trybooking.com/BLBXR The library kindly asks you to provide 48 hrs notice if you wish to return the electronic tickets issued as there is a waiting list. Please use the return tickets link provided on the original email. Thank you.

24.01.2022 Come and join us for an evening of literary discussion and enjoyable listening.

24.01.2022 Today we experienced a very informative and fun hands-on animal session from Meet the Animals Kids and adults alike had a fantastic time learning, having cuddles, and of course facing their fears with the almighty snakes! #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #meettheanimals #animallearning #schoolholidayevents #schoolholidayfun #libraryvisits #librarygram #librariesofinstagram

24.01.2022 The Evidence Table at our awesome event today. Decomposition Detectives.

24.01.2022 Come Join Us for Storytime 2021- Book now! A Storytime session is held every Thursday morning during the school term periods, from 10.30am 11.00am. It is an informal gathering and involves reading stories and rhymes and a simple craft activity. These sessions are aimed at 2 - 4 year olds, babies and older children are also welcome. Book only for your child/children. Parents/carers don’t require tickets. The booking link will be open every Friday at 3pm, for the following we...ek’s Storytime. Numbers are limited. The book linking is open now if you wish to book for our first session. Thursday 4th February. https://www.trybooking.com/BODVV

24.01.2022 Have you picked up our latest copy of 'Junior Newsletter'? Our monthly newsletter is now available for reading.....just click on the following link #newsletterforjuniors #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #KidsNews

23.01.2022 Free Online Training for Community Groups in Bassendean A series of three free Online Community Workshops. Facilitated by Rob Jackson, who has 26 years experie...nce working in the voluntary and community sector. Bookings are essential & places are limited. To find out more and register for the workshop/s of your selection, please use the Book Now links. You will have the option to register for individual sessions or all three:- Tue 22 September 2020 - Introduction to Stop Being So Bloody Nice and influencing up Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BLCWN Wed 23 September 2020 - Philosophy of volunteering Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BLDUO Thurs 24 September 2020 - Measuring volunteering and Ask Rob Anything Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/BLDUP

23.01.2022 #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #librariesofinstgram #librarygram #sundayquote #quote

22.01.2022 Toddler Workshop in the January School Holidays Slime Time This is a fun and interactive workshop for kids who like to get their hands dirty. Learn how to make slime using safe ingredients that are suitable for young children to handle. Parents will enjoy helping their kids to measure, mix and experiment with their slime. On Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 10:30 - 11:15 AM... Please book via the following link- https://www.trybooking.com/BNHLY Ages: Suitable for Age 3- 5yrs Bassendean Memorial Library We have very limited numbers so the library kindly requests that you provide 48 hrs notice if you wish to return your ticket. Please use the return ticket link on the original email. Social distancing and sanitary requirements need to be followed during this event. Thank you

21.01.2022 Saturday afternoon we had our informal team Xmas lunch at the beautiful Guildford Hotel. Here is most of the current Basso Library staff enjoying ourselves #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #librarystaff #bassolibrarystaff #librariesofinstagram #librarycommunity #staffxmaslunch #guildfordhotel

21.01.2022 We love helping our patrons. We like to feel we are making your day easier.Thank you for the beautiful flowers. #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #librariesofinstagram #librarygram #beautifulflowers #appreciation #thankyou

21.01.2022 Lego League is back on monthly, and with a special school holiday session in October! Check out this cool piece made by a little creator this afternoon. Booking...s are free but essential: www.trybooking.com/BKIYF or contact Library staff on 9279 2966 #bassendeanlibrary #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #legoleague #legocreation #lego #schoolholidayevents #kidsactivities #libraryactivities #librariesofinstagram #librarygram See more

21.01.2022 Our New Titles dont just include Fiction, we have quality Non Fiction as well. Follow the link to see more. https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

20.01.2022 This week's New Titles may be small in number but they're great in choice! See them here: https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

20.01.2022 If you are looking for a great Australian author for either yourself or a last-minute Christmas present, check out our resident in-house reviewer's latest post for inspiration!

18.01.2022 Dont forget to book for our amazing October school holiday activity. Decomposition Detectives!!!!

18.01.2022 The Golden Pen - SCRIBBLERS FESTIVAL 2021 Do you have a way with words? Entries are now open for The Golden Pen Writing Award, which makes a comeback for @scribblerfest 2021. Young writers in the making from Years 4- 12 are invited to submit any fiction or non-fiction work (think short stories, poems or even comics) relating to the theme BIG & SMALL for their chance to WIN some seriously awesome prizes. There’s a treasure trove of book vouchers, writing masterclasses with famous authors, and cash up for grabs. Visit https://www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-pen to find out more!

17.01.2022 This weeks New Titles can be viewed on this link: https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

17.01.2022 Science Mum at Bassendean Memorial Library. We watched things sizzle, bubble, pop, move and rise. IT'S SCIENCE!! Thanks for everyone who participated in this amazing event.

17.01.2022 Candy Chemistry on the October School Holidays Bassendean Memorial Library proudly supports STEM workshops for our young community members. This is a hands-on workshop where the participants will be guided through fun experiments using candy. You can expect to see lots of colour and have fun with sweet reactions. This workshop will give you the opportunity to measure and observe like a scientist. You will practice your scientific skills by attempting to remove an M from an M&...M. The Science Mum is a small business committed to providing fun STEM learning experiences for budding little scientists. As a local Bassendean resident, I am excited to bring this science workshop to Bassendean Memorial Library. Monday 5th of October, 1pm- 2pm Bassendean Memorial Library Suitable for Age 5 -9 (for safety reasons, please avoid bringing younger siblings) Please book via the below link- https://www.trybooking.com/BKZWY The library kindly asks you to provide 48 hrs notice if you wish to return the electronic tickets issued as there is a waiting list. Please use the return tickets link provided on the original email. Thank y

16.01.2022 Check out our resident in-house reviewer One Womans Brief Book Reviews who just discovered an author is using a quote from one of her book reviews for advertising! Congratulations to Fiona Lowe Books on her worldwide release of Home Fires - our copy is consistently being borrowed and receives a lot of high praise from our patrons

16.01.2022 Spring has sprung and quarantine is no more! We no longer need to quarantine your loan items. Yay! Borrowing limits have also returned to normal.

16.01.2022 Mondays get a whole lot better when patrons give us gifts Thank you to all those patrons who have dropped by with little gifts for us, we appreciate the treats #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #christmas2020 #giftsfrompatrons #librarytreats #librariesofinstagram #librarygram

16.01.2022 There is still time to grab a bargain or two at the Booktober Book Sale. The sale items will be available in the Library foyer. Treat yourself to some cheaper than cheap fiction and non-fiction books, DVDs and CDs. The Library’s Book Sale will continue until 1.00pm Saturday 31 October, 2020. SEE YOU HERE!!!!!!!

14.01.2022 Each week we get a great range of New Titles. This weeks selection is no exception. Follow the link to see whats on offer. https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

14.01.2022 ***Start your week off with a book recommendation from our in-house resident book reviewer - One Womans Brief Book Reviews*** Saving You by Charlotte Nash. (2019). Australian Author -- Contemporary ... Synopsis: Three escaped pensioners. One single mother. A road trip to rescue her son. Mallory and her son Harry are a little family unit after Harrys dad Duncan left them to work in New York. But then Duncan fails to return Harry after a visit so Mallory gets on a plane. At the airport in America she runs into three escaped retirees and ends up on a road trip with them. Zadie, Ernie and Jock have their own reasons for their journey. The four will discover the lengths theyll go to save each other and themselves. Review: Yes, yes, yes; so much yes to this book. I enjoyed a previous book by this author but this new novel is on a whole other level. Within the first couple of chapters I was internally raging at the audacity of Duncans actions. This book is quite an emotional ride and definitely pulled at the heartstrings. Mallory is an extremely likeable lead character and the three pensioners all give their own intriguing touches to the storyline, as well as having their own stories. We later meet AJ who was just amazing really AJ is one of those characters you develop a crush on despite the fact that he is a made up character in a book haha. I cant recommend this beautiful book more, and I hope one day someone considers making a movie out of this touching novel.

13.01.2022 Did you know this piece of Bassendean history? In the early 1900s there were many farms and small dairies in this area. Then in the early 1920s an infectious disease called Rinderpest decimated the dairies and almost 300 cattle in Bassendean alone had to be destroyed. #bassendeanlibrary #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #localhistory #bassendeanhistory #localstudiescollection #dairyfarm #rinderpest #librariesofinstagram #librarygram

13.01.2022 This morning, Thursday, September 17th, we lost Terry Goodkind. It is a great loss. An unimaginable loss. It is impossible to put into few words just how amazin...g of a man, a husband, a writer, a friend, and a human, Terry Goodkind truly was. He is already desperately missed. We are forever grateful for him having shared his lifes work with all of us, as he was always grateful to be held in our hearts. To exist in this vast universe for a speck of time is the great gift of life. It is our only life. The universe will go on, indifferent to our brief existence, but while we are here, we touch not just part of that vastness, but also the lives around us. Life is the gift each of us has been given. Each life is our own and no one elses. It is precious beyond all counting. It is the greatest value we can have. Cherish it for what it truly is . . . Your life is yours alone. Rise up and live it. - Terry Goodkind We love you, Terry.

13.01.2022 Have you discovered the therapeutic benefits of book covering yet? When you get into a rhythm, it's honestly like bliss. Okay, maybe we are exaggerating, but it certainly helps protect the books! #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #bookcovering #protectthebooks #bookcommunity #bookstagram #librarygram #librariesofinstagram

12.01.2022 Have you picked up our latest copy of 'the Word'? Our monthly newsletter is now available for reading.....just click on the following link https://library.bassendean.wa.gov.au//Clie/word-nov-20.pdf #newsletter #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary

11.01.2022 Have you picked up our latest copy of the Word? Our monthly newsletter is now available for reading.....just click on the following link https://library.bassendean.wa.gov.au//Clie/word-sep-20.pdf #newsletter #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary

11.01.2022 The Town of Bassendean Community Awards (TOBCAS) are launching soon! Celebrating the achievements of our community, Town residents will have the chance to nomin...ate someone from Monday 1 February with nominations closing on Monday 15 March 2021. More information will follow in the New Year and to find out more about the awards, visit the TOBCAS page at: www.bassendean.wa.gov.au//town-of-bassendean-community/602

11.01.2022 Organic Gardening for Beginners. A Bassendean Memorial Library Lunchtime Interlude Have you ever wanted to build your own vegetable garden but are not sure where to start? Or perhaps your first attempt was an #epicfail ? Well, then this is the workshop for you.... Join Carla Weir and the team from Gaias Organic Gardens as she shares with you all of the tips for building a successful organic garden. The Gaias Organic Gardens Team have set up hundreds of vegetable gardens over the years, Right here in Perth. This isolated little city by the sea is like no other when it comes to growing food. With Long Harsh Summers, Strong winds and some of the worst soil on the planet you can see why so many of us struggle to grow food here in our part of the world. Carla Weir, Director of Gaias organic Gardens, has also been featured of the ABCME program Project Planet as a gardening mentor and is ready to give you some tips on your garden. We share with you all of the trick and tips of the trade so that you can have wonderful fresh organic nutrient dense produce right at your back door. Topics we will cover: Set Up Soil No Need for Chemicals Companion planting for the win There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions about your garden and receive the guidance you need to get your set up correctly. Take home notes provided. Tuesday 13 October. 1- 2.30 pm Bassendean Memorial Library Please book via the booking link below. https://www.trybooking.com/BLMUY The library kindly asks you to provide 48 hrs notice if you wish to return the electronic tickets issued as there is a waiting list. Please use the return tickets link provided on the original email. Thank you

10.01.2022 We thought we had seen it all. But now apparently people are cutting out bits of pages? Please dont harm our books. If you happen to spill something on a page or some kind of accident happens, come in and show us so we can check out the damage and discuss #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #damagedbooks #poorbook #librarygram #librariesofinstagram #bookcommunity

10.01.2022 It's the weekend and have you picked up our latest DVD list for the month of October 2020?.....if not just click on this link https://library.bassendean.wa.gov.au//Clien/dvd-oct-20.pdf

09.01.2022 Ever wanted to join a book club? Here’s your chance! We are looking for expressions of interest for a new Tuesday morning book club! The group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month, 10.00am - 11.30am in meeting room 1. The cost is $5.00 per month with books supplied by BookTalk. The first few sessions will be run by an experienced book club facilitator who will help set up the group and show you the ropes. The group will be then run by the members. To register your i...nterest, leave your name and number at the information desk in the Library, call us on 9279 2966 or you can email [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! #bookclubs #library #bassendeanlibrary #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #wholovestoread #chataboutbooks

08.01.2022 We still have places available for our next Lunchtime Interlude.....book now before you miss out!!!!

07.01.2022 A small selection of DVD's are hitting our book sale! Hurry in to snap up some bargains!! #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #librarybooksale #dvds

07.01.2022 With school holidays coming up, we lots of New Titles for kids this week. We still have our regular range of adult titles as well. https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

06.01.2022 Dont forget to book for this hands-on, interactive and fun October School holiday activity. Candy Chemistry!!!

06.01.2022 #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #remembranceday #remebranceday2020 #lestweforget #anzac #lestweforget2020

06.01.2022 Rhyme Time 2021- Book Now! Rhyme Time is a special session for parents and babies up to 18 months old and involves songs, rhymes, finger puppets and lots more. It's never too early to share books with your baby! Just drop in and have fun every Tuesday and Wednesday 11am during school term. Book only for your child/children. Parents/carers don’t require tickets. The booking link will be open every Friday at 3pm, for the following week’s Storytime. Numbers are limited.... The booking window for our first Rhymetime 2021 is now open. https://www.trybooking.com/BODSG

05.01.2022 Our Library celebrates 15 years in the new building Bassendean Memorial Library was built in 1972 on the original site of the war memorial. The library’s name acknowledges the community’s co-operation in allowing the memorial to be moved. In 2003 the community again selected 46 Old Perth Road as a preferred location for the new facility. The old library was demolished in December 2004 and construction of the new building commenced early in 2005. The library moved to the current premises on October 2005. #newlibrary #librarybirthday #librarylife #librarycelebrating #letscelebrate

04.01.2022 Lots more fun at Rhymetime this morning with Shan........

04.01.2022 Do you or your neighbours want to get involved in Trick or Treating but haven't got the tech to register online through the Keen on Halloween website? Don't pan...ic! We have some old stock 'Keen on Halloween' stickers from back in the day for you to put on your letterbox or fence. You can pick them up at the Town of Bassendean's Customer Service Centre on 35 Old Perth Road. For everyone else, hop on to the website to register your place as one that is 'keen' to have Trick or Treaters come around www.keenonhalloween.com.au

03.01.2022 It's Time To Write to Santa.... Calling all children who are eagerly awaiting Santa. Do you wish to ask Santa what he has been doing in 2020? Inquire as to whether Rudolph's nose is still shining bright? Have all the elves been working hard or is there one elf who hides behind the Christmas tree and eats lots and lots of candy canes? Do you long to tell Santa what you have been doing this year and also what presents you would love, love, love? Come into Bassendean Memorial Library and pick up one of our Letters to Santa. Write him a letter and then pop into our red mail box that lives right near our library counter. Make sure you deliver your letter before December 14th as this will give Santa oodles of time to write back.

03.01.2022 We are embracing the BLACK FRIDAY SALES!!! Everything in our book sale is 10 cents today! Literally everything! And we've just loaded the tables right up so come on down and score yourself a bargain. And yes, you can use EFTPOS for any amount, even just 10 cents cash is also accepted of course #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #booksale #bookbargain #librariesofinstagram

03.01.2022 Another Phonic Reading Series from Bassendean Memorial Library Dandelion Launchers "THERES NO SUCH THING AS A KID WHO HATES READING. THERE ARE KIDS WHO LOVE READING, AND KIDS WHO ARE READING THE WRONG BOOK." James Patterson... A phonic series for beginner readers. Aimed at children aged 4-7, each book introduces only a few letter/sounds at a time allowing independent reading from the outset. Four books in each unit provide practice whilst offering different stories. Each unit introduces new letters/sounds while revising previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency or sight words. How can I get them out? The Dandelion Launcher series is most effective when each level is taken out as one loan. Each level will be placed behind our library counter in closed bags, and their corresponding laminated sheet will be placed in the childrens area. Please bring the sheet to the counter, and we will exchange it for the series bag. Each series has 4 small books that take the new reader through each phonetic sound, allowing them to slowly join sounds together and make words. We recommend that you begin at level one and work your way through the series.

03.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the fantastic Dads out there. We hope you are getting spoiled on your special day!

02.01.2022 SafeWA app is coming to Bassendean Memorial Library From Saturday 5 December, our library must maintain a COVID-19 Contact register for the WA Health Department’s contact tracing. SafeWA is the WA Government’s free app to register your attendance and the library will use QR codes to comply with this mandatory requirement. The QR codes will be located at the entrance of the library for patrons to scan. A Manual register will also be available if you prefer to register this w...ay. For more information and to download the SafeWA app click here www.wa.gov.au//covid-communica/covid-19-coronavirus-safewa Thank you for your understanding and continuous support of our Library Service.

02.01.2022 Are your technology woes getting you down? Need some assistance with some basic digital skills? Contact us on 9279 2966 and book in a free one-on-one session with our Cyber Citizen trainers - sessions are resuming daily from next week but bookings are required #bassendeanlibrary #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #cybercitizens #technologywoes #digitalskills #libraryservices #hereforyou #librariesofinstagram #librarygram

02.01.2022 We are in full swing after our first week back. We hope you had a chance to pop in and change your books over. We have a nice selection of New Titles to start off the New Year: https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

01.01.2022 Today! C'mon on in

01.01.2022 Please be aware that we are now closing at 5:30pm on Friday evenings #bassendeanmemoriallibrary #bassendeanlibrary #librarygram #librariesofinstagram #newopeninghours #libraryvisits

01.01.2022 Another amazing junior winner with our Basso Kids Junior Membership bags. Come and take out a junior membership and have a chance to win a great book prize.

01.01.2022 Pop into the library and pick up an awesome weekend read. Our weekly New Titles can be found on this link: https://opac.lmsi.com.au//search/lmnewItemsCarousel_v2.cgi

01.01.2022 Still a few spaces left! Book Now!