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Town of Cambridge Library

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9383 8999

Address: 99 The Boulevard Floreat WA 6014 6014 Perth, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 CBCA Awards!! Head to our website to view the full list of winners and reserve titles: https://library.cambridge.wa.gov.au//K/CBCA-Book-Week-2020 #cbcabookweek2020

25.01.2022 Keeping it classy this #bookfaceFriday!

24.01.2022 A whole new take on the Library CATalogue http://www.ilovelibraries.org//what-it%E2%80%99s-be-librar

24.01.2022 THE CLOCK IS TICKING Only ten days until the 2020 Disrupted Festival of Ideas on Saturday 7 November. A FREE EVENT brought to you by the State Library of WA. Cl...ick here for program - https://disrupted.slwa.wa.gov.au/ This year’s festival in the Perth Cultural Centre, promises to be a memorable experience for the whole family. No bookings required. Disrupted by day includes activities for children and their families. While for "grown-ups" there are panel discussions with local thinkers and field experts, that will challenge your thinking and broaden your perspective. Keynote speakers are one of Australia’s most awarded journalists Stan Grant and Natureplay’s Griffin Longley. As the sun goes down, Ron Bradfield Jnr a saltwater man of the Bardi people - kicks off Disrupted Nights, with a Virtual Fireside Yarn. To be followed by a 30-minute sound and light projection on the State Library façade and a live performance of WA songs by the Disrupted WA Supergroup. Make a date with Disrupted on Saturday 7 November. Note - The Disrupted Festival of Ideas will be livestreamed on the Disrupted Facebook Page @disruptedfestival and Auslan interpreted.

24.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Our iconic blue watchtower returned to City Beach this week! City Beach has played an important role in local culture since long before the Swan River Colony, but until the groyne was built in 1936, jury was out on whether it was safe swimming spot for young families.... Constructed from 4000 tonnes of granite and diorite quarried from the Darling Ranges, the groyne was advertised as the first of its kind in Australia! The original watch tower, installed in 1939, was a spindly birds nest affair, replaced in the 1950s with a sturdier, four-legged construction. The blue icon that we know and love today was installed some time in the 1980s. Pics: 1940s, Courtesy State Library of WA, 1967, Courtesy City Beach Surf Riders, 2007, copyright Cambridge Library #MondayMemories

24.01.2022 Hump Day Histories@Cambridge Library ICYMI - 2020 marks the Floreat Forum's 55th year in our community. To celebrate, Cambridge Library's oral historian created this compilation of local stories, sharing memories of shopping in decades past and how the construction of the Forum, the first Centre of its kind, played a major role in shaping our Town's social identity.... #HumpDayHistories

24.01.2022 Want to borrow books, audiobooks, magazines, jigsaws and so much more but cant come to the Library? No worries, we can bring the library to you. Give us a call on 9383 8999 or email [email protected]

24.01.2022 It's #bookfacefriday again already! Where does the time go. Happy weekend bookworms, stay warm, stay comfortable

23.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Why dont you challenge the crew to a game of Family History Bingo? But dont just shout out names, test each others memory with clues like "This person served in Vietnam" or "This person met their husband at the Skyline Drive-In" To make it easy, weve supplied the printable template below:... #FHM2020 See more

23.01.2022 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Due to some unforeseen circumstances we're unable to deliver a live Story Time session in the Library today. We will be screening a recorded version in the children's area of the Library instead and we'll have printed copies of the activity to take home. Mel will be back tomorrow for Baby Rhyme Time!

22.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Last week marked 102 years since the end of the First World War, and Remembrance Day services were held across Western Australia to mark the sacrifices made by our armed services in all major conflicts. Flight Lieutenant Doug Arrowsmith, a Town of Cambridge resident, tells of his time as a bomber pilot during the Second World War in his oral history interview, recorded as part of the Cambridge Voices program. Jobs were scarce in the 1930...s and Doug Arrowsmith arrived in Western Australia alone, at the young age of 17, but with an offer of a job in the bank. Doug went to military training at Ascot, where they slept between the seats and had to stand up to turn over. He became a bomber pilot and flew a Lancaster, with a crew of 7 on 35 raids. In his interview, Doug tells of both the luck and skill of survival and his lucky knitted vest For more amazing life stories by Cambridge residents of times past, check out the library’s Soundcloud account at https://soundcloud.com/cambridge-library

22.01.2022 Want to borrow books, audiobooks, magazines, jigsaws and so much more but can't come to the Library? No worries, we can bring the library to you. Give us a call on 9383 8999 or email [email protected]

22.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Its funny to think our children will have no memory of the White and Yellow Pages! But did you know you can hunt for relatives as far back as 1893 using the online Wise Post Office Directories? These directories let you search for relatives by street name, family name and business name right through to 1949. ... Check them out at: https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au//wa-her/post-office-directories Be aware when searching Town of Cambridge addresses, because our suburbs were originally part of the wider Perth metro area, these streets are listed under the Perth Street Directory sections. #FHM2020

22.01.2022 We're well into #Movember and some of the moustaches around town are looking pretty lush! But if your 'mo isn't drawing enough attention to the cause, consider a silly walk to get heads turning. #townofcambridgelibrary #bookfaceFriday #bookface... #libraries See more

21.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library So lets admit it, 2020 has been incredibly tough, but toiletpapergate aside, were not quite back at rationing. World War Two made rationing a fact of life for Australians throughout the 1940s, reduced supply lines meant many goods had to be rationed in order to curb consumption and limit inflation. ... The first rationed item was clothing in 1942, followed by tea and sugar in 1943 and finally meat in 1944. Store tags displayed item price and well as how many coupons had to be surrendered in order to purchase. Between 1942-1948, adults were allotted 112 clothing coupons per year. These coupons were donated by Des Austin, who amongst other things, volunteered as a masseuse for the cycling teams during the Commonwealth Games. Incidentally, Dess wife survived the Hong Kong flu, a pandemic that swept the world in 1968. The Austins story can be listened to on the Librarys SoundCloud channel: https://soundcloud.com//des-austin-war-time-wembley-and-th #MondayMemories

21.01.2022 Neil Durston, 2nd from left in a Barbershop singing group. Image courtesy of Rod Durston. Frank and Jeanette Pitts were involved with a group of locals in building the West Coast Kindergarten, which opened in 1972, Frank was the Secretary. The West Coast Kindergarten originally in Bendigo Way City Beach, was later relocated to the Kapinara Primary School Campus. Lindsay Peet of Peet and Co negotiated with the Perth City Council to acquire the land, Mike Fitzharding of Forbes and Fitzharding was responsible for the design and Peter Stannard built the kindergarten at cost. [ 386 more words ] https://cambridgelocalstudies.wordpress.com//giving-back-/

20.01.2022 From Manga to Marvel and a whole heap in between, Graphic Novels and Comics are available now from Overdrive. https://wapldmc.overdrive.com/

20.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Sometimes your family isn't who you're related too, it's who surrounds you in times of need. Why don't you plan a Street Picnic?... Invite your neighbours to contribute a plate, reconnect and share stories of what this year has been like for your families. Btw, we love this photo of St. Christopher's Parish mums giving it their all at a Sunday School Picnic, c1969. #FHM2020 See more

20.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Today we share with you our West Leederville - a history in photographs album! This an many more albums showcasing Town of Cambridge History can be viewed online via the Library's Flickr Channel #MondayMemories

20.01.2022 Reverie by Ryan La Sala is now available on Overdrive with no waitlists or holds. Enjoy unlimited access to the ebook and audiobook format of this Young Adult title until November 16, #biglibraryread

20.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Sometimes your family isnt who youre related too, its who surrounds you in times of need. Why dont you plan a Street Picnic?... Invite your neighbours to contribute a plate, reconnect and share stories of what this year has been like for your families. Btw, we love this photo of St. Christophers Parish mums giving it their all at a Sunday School Picnic, c1969. #FHM2020 See more

20.01.2022 Virtual author talk with Garry Linnell is on at 5.30pm today. Register online at https://www.trybooking.com/BLXHN to book your spot in this live event.

19.01.2022 It's that time of week again, when books (...or magazines) and faces come together in perfect harmony. Enjoy your weekend, friends #bookfacefriday #bookface #townofcambridgelibrary #libraries

18.01.2022 Originally known as the Alexander Street Reserve, this park was renamed in 1935 to honour Angus Wallis Rutter (1883-1945) for his long service on the Board of the Wembley Park Progress Association. Methodist Hall, Pangbourne Street, c.1930s Perth Literary Institute. cnr Pier and Hay Street, Perth c.1901 As President of the Association, Rutters campaigns encompassed many issues, from protecting the price of bread and protesting the sale of preservatised butter during the Depression years, to weighing in on the scale and scope of local housing developments, to arguing against salary increases for executive members of Perth City Council. [ 299 more words ] https://cambridgelocalstudies.wordpress.com//rutter-park-/

18.01.2022 It’s almost time for Children’s Book Week! Just two more sleep to go. Cam and his new friends are very excited. They’ve had a great week exploring the library and have chosen some new books to take home and read. Will they be able to check them out using the self-check machines? Let’s find out! Want to join in on the Children’s Book Week fun? Head to our website to download the full CBCA Awards shortlists, instructions for making your own Curious Creature, and a gallery of all Cam’s new fabulous friends. And most importantly. HAPPY BOOK WEEK! #CBW2020 #curiouscreatureswildminds #CBCA2020

18.01.2022 Looking for something to do this sunny Saturday?

18.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Do you remember West Leederville before the Mitchell Freeway was constructed? Cambridge Street and Harrogate Street ran straight into Loftus Street, with Cambridge Street terminating north of the Freeway.... Today we share an aerial of this now demolished portion of Cambridge Street. The large building in the foreground is the W.A. Netting and Wire Co. factory and in the bottom right, you can see Golden Age Infant Health Care Centre, the communitys very first infant health provider when it opened in 1926 - incidentally converted from a Pub of the same name. W.A. Netting and Wire Co. opened this factory in 1927, where they pioneered wire netting, barbed wire and wire drawing in Australia and made galvanised iron troughs and guttering. #MondayMemories

18.01.2022 "Have you got a story to tell? Perhaps there’s a small creature, with a big dilemma? Or a big house with small residents? Maybe it’s a big idea, told from a small voice? This year’s Golden Pen Writing Award theme is BIG & SMALL." More info: https://www.scribblersfestival.com.au/golden-pen

18.01.2022 As we farewell Family History Month for another year, we thought we'd ask for your help in helping to reunite these photographs with their families. Did you know WWII bomber pilot John Hobson? Do you remember the Lake Monger hovercraft or when typhoid swept through City Beach? At Cambridge Local Studies, our job is to unlock the stories behind the beautiful photos donated to us by our community, but sometimes details go missing. [ 158 more words ] https://cambridgelocalstudies.wordpress.com//fhm2020-orph/

18.01.2022 Come along for some stories and songs! Story Time at 10.30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Baby Rhyme Time at 9.30 on Fridays (during school term only). Social distancing measures still apply

18.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Have you got a story to tell? Cambridge Local Studies is always looking for new voices to add to our oral history collection! Doing an interview with Cambridge Library also means that your memories will be preserved and available for many generations to come - your relatives will always be able to find you at the Library! Click on the image below to listen to some of the other local stories weve already collected.... If youd like to sit down with our oral historian, or even just want some more information about whats involved check out our website: https://library.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Local-St/Oral-histories or give us a call on 9383 8999. #FHM2020

18.01.2022 We have a representative from Mercy Care in the Library this morning providing information regarding supports that can be accessed in the community for individuals who are caring for others. Drop in for a chat any time between 10 am and 12 noon

18.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Today, the Quarry Ampitheatre is a beautiful outdoor entertainment venue which hosts all kinds of wonderful performances such as live bands, ballet, and opera. But did you know that it was once a functioning limestone quarry which supplied building materials to most of Perth and its outlying districts? Many early government buildings in Perth are made of limestone from this quarry, which began operating in 1834 under Henry Trigg. In 1847, T...rigg sold the quarry to Walter Padbury, who consolidated the landholdings to become the Limekilns Estate. In this era, the site had a stockyard, abattoirs and a tannery. The Limekilns Estate was sold to the Birch brothers, who in turn sold it to Joseph Perry in the mid-1870s. Perry, a well-known herdsman and horse breaker, expanded the estate and build a house on the slopes of Reabold Hill. You may recognise the names Trigg, Padbury and Perry as being shared by locations around Perth. Private quarrying at Limekilns Estate ceased in 1906, and the site sat abandoned until 1917 when the land was purchased by the Perth City Council. The area became part of the Town of Cambridge in 1994. The Quarry Ampitheatre we know and love today was dreamed up and designed by Diana and Keith Waldron in the early 1980s, and officially opened on the 9th of November 1986. Visitors to the Quarry can enjoy the best that local and international performers have to offer against a stunning backdrop of Australian bushland. You can check out what is coming up at the Quarry here: https://www.quarryamphitheatre.com.au/Whats-On #MondayMemories

18.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Have you visited the Librarys online photographs collections yet? Our Flickr channel features family albums donated as part of oral histories as well as photos donated by local clubs, schools and church groups. If youre wondering if the Library holds pictures of your family, its a great place to start your search! ... Check us out at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridgelibrary/albums #FHM2020 See more

17.01.2022 Have you been into our library lately? If you have, you might have seen our current Bookends displays are themed around the six Noongar seasons. We also have a new spine label to help you locate books by and about Indigenous Australian peoples and cultures.

17.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Calling all children of the 70s! Was this you? Courtesy of the Pitts family, today we bring you some of our local residents, students at the Shirley Halliday School of Dance performing "Children of the World" at Beatty Park with famous Malaysian-Australian singer Kamahl in 1973.... #MondayMemories

17.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Today we bring you a very lonely looking City Beach Primary School. This aerial was taken the year the school opened in 1956. Despite enrolling 70 students in its first year, the school had no electricity until nearby residential developments commenced in 1961 and see those overhead tanks? They were the school's only source of water until 1966.... #MondayMemories

17.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library How far we have come! Today we bring you memories of when Lake Monger was the home of all things rubbish. ... In the 1920s the quickest way to reclaim swampland for residential and road development was to fill the water with refuse - as shown in the first photograph. By the 1960s, the dumping of household rubbish had been forbidden however industrial waste was still allowed, as shown in photograph two. Today our Lake is much healthier, and if you're looking for a convenient way to dispose of rubbish, check out the Town's new Verge Valet service! https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au//Waste-Recycli/Verge-Valet For a Pictorial Timeline of Lake Monger, check Cambridge Library's Flickr Albums! https://www.flickr.com//cambridge/albums/72157714111099156 #MondayMemories

17.01.2022 #ItsInTheBag is still in the Library for anyone who wishes to donate to help those living in crisis- we have had a very generous response this year! For more information on #ItsInTheBag, head to https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/event/its-in-the-bag/home

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16.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Have you visited the Library's online photographs collections yet? Our Flickr channel features family albums donated as part of oral histories as well as photos donated by local clubs, schools and church groups. If you're wondering if the Library holds pictures of your family, it's a great place to start your search! ... Check us out at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridgelibrary/albums #FHM2020 See more

15.01.2022 Hats off to you, friends of the Library #bookfacefriday #townofcambridgelibrary #bookface #libraries

15.01.2022 Probably all the sanitiser! #townofcambridgelibrary #bookfaceFriday

15.01.2022 We were very lucky, lucky lucky lucky to have our prac student Michelle generously donate a leg for this #bookfacefriday (which is actually a #magfacefriday). Happy weekend, friends!

15.01.2022 Proof that hanging out in libraries makes you more attractive! This #bookfaceFriday brought to you by Gosling, Clooney and our excellent DVD and magazine collections. Check us out ;)

14.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library Today, the Quarry Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor entertainment venue which hosts all kinds of wonderful performances such as live bands, ballet, and opera. But did you know that it was once a functioning limestone quarry which supplied building materials to most of Perth and its outlying districts? Many early government buildings in Perth are made of limestone from this quarry, which began operating in 1834 under Henry Trigg. In 1847, ...Trigg sold the quarry to Walter Padbury, who consolidated the landholdings to become the Limekilns Estate. In this era, the site had a stockyard, abattoirs and a tannery. The Limekilns Estate was sold to the Birch brothers, who in turn sold it to Joseph Perry in the mid-1870s. Perry, a well-known herdsman and horse breaker, expanded the estate and build a house on the slopes of Reabold Hill. You may recognise the names Trigg, Padbury and Perry as being shared by locations around Perth. Private quarrying at Limekilns Estate ceased in 1906, and the site sat abandoned until 1917 when the land was purchased by the Perth City Council. The area became part of the Town of Cambridge in 1994. The Quarry Amphitheatre we know and love today was dreamed up and designed by Diana and Keith Waldron in the early 1980s, and officially opened on the 9th of November 1986. Visitors to the Quarry can enjoy the best that local and international performers have to offer against a stunning backdrop of Australian bushland. You can check out what is coming up at the Quarry here: https://www.quarryamphitheatre.com.au/Whats-On #MondayMemories

14.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Have you ever walked down a Cambridge street or lane way and thought, "Hey, this street has the same name as me!" It might be named after one of your relatives!... Many laneways in our Town are named in honour of men and women who fought in the World Wars. The biographical details of these people can be found in two of Cambridge Local Studies publications: Lest We Forget - WW1 Heroes of Cambridge online album (see below) and Dunny Runs, heroes and heroines: historical laneways of West Leederville and Wembley. Available to borrow or purchase from the Library in hardcopy or MP3. #FHM2020 https://www.flickr.com//cambridge/albums/72157714347667776

14.01.2022 If you're technologically timid or just want an excuse to leave the house, we'll be screening this in our Social Space on Thursday evening too. Feel free to drop in!

13.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Why don't you challenge the crew to a game of Family History Bingo? But don't just shout out names, test each others memory with clues like "This person served in Vietnam" or "This person met their husband at the Skyline Drive-In" To make it easy, we've supplied the printable template below:... #FHM2020 See more

12.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Cambridge Library wants your stories! If you live or work within the Town and have written a memoir, a family tree, conducted an interview or would like tips on how to do an oral history or research your familys past, Local Studies Cambridge would love to hear from you! A copy of your publication can be kept at the Library, and made available for future generations to discover!

12.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Inter-generational Storytime! Grab a voice recorder or camera and record you and the grandparents reading a story to the tiny people in your life. Even better, if your family has passed down folklore stories, record these too! Be sure to upload your recordings to a safe place to create a wonderful heirloom and keepsake for your family.... Photo- Campbell family storytime, Cambridge Street, 1946 #FHM2020

11.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Back In My Day...weve all heard it at least once, but I reckon Family History Month is a great time to put your money where your mouth is, unplug and challenge the family to go Back In Time for a day. Boil water on the stove instead of the kettle, write and post a letter instead of an email, wash by hand, walk/ride instead of driving and use candles to read by after sunset! Then write down your impressions, was it absolute hell or did it ...keep you mindful? #FHM2020 See more

11.01.2022 Family History Month BREAKING NEWS! You can now access Ancestry Family History database from the comfort of your own home! Simply visit our website, use your library card to Log In, and head to Resources - Ancestry Online. ... Not sure? Call us on 9383 8999 and well talk you through it See more

10.01.2022 Monday Memories@Cambridge Library So let's admit it, 2020 has been incredibly tough, but toiletpapergate aside, we're not quite back at rationing. World War Two made rationing a fact of life for Australians throughout the 1940s, reduced supply lines meant many goods had to be rationed in order to curb consumption and limit inflation. ... The first rationed item was clothing in 1942, followed by tea and sugar in 1943 and finally meat in 1944. Store tags displayed item price and well as how many coupons had to be surrendered in order to purchase. Between 1942-1948, adults were allotted 112 clothing coupons per year. These coupons were donated by Des Austin, who amongst other things, volunteered as a masseuse for the cycling teams during the Commonwealth Games. Incidentally, Des's wife survived the Hong Kong flu, a pandemic that swept the world in 1968. The Austin's story can be listened to on the Library's SoundCloud channel: https://soundcloud.com//des-austin-war-time-wembley-and-th #MondayMemories

10.01.2022 To the lighthouse!

10.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day - a perfect opportunity to check in with the people around you. There are some great resources and tips at https://www.ruok.org.au/ for starting (and continuing) a conversation that could make a difference in someone's life.

09.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day It's funny to think our children will have no memory of the White and Yellow Pages! But did you know you can hunt for relatives as far back as 1893 using the online Wise Post Office Directories? These directories let you search for relatives by street name, family name and business name right through to 1949. ... Check them out at: https://www.slwa.wa.gov.au//wa-her/post-office-directories Be aware when searching Town of Cambridge addresses, because our suburbs were originally part of the wider Perth metro area, these streets are listed under the Perth Street Directory sections. #FHM2020

09.01.2022 Are you ready? Just a few more sleeps until Children’s Book Week begins. On Sunday, Cam escaped from the display in Local Studies and hitched a ride to the Children’s section. He and his friends are ready for a special story time. Did you know that all of this year’s Children’s Book Council of Australia award winners are available to reserve online? I wonder what story Melissa is going to read to our Curious Creatures today? #CBW2020 #curiouscreatureswildminds #CBCA2020

09.01.2022 As we farewell Family History Month for another year, we thought wed ask for your help in helping to reunite these photographs with their families. Did you know WWII bomber pilot John Hobson? Do you remember the Lake Monger hovercraft or when typhoid swept through City Beach? At Cambridge Local Studies, our job is to unlock the stories behind the beautiful photos donated to us by our community, but sometimes details go missing. [ 158 more words ] https://cambridgelocalstudies.wordpress.com//fhm2020-orph/

08.01.2022 Meet Cam. He’s a Curious Creature and he’s getting ready for Children’s Book Weekwhich is next week! Last school holidays, some very clever kids made Cam some friends, and Cam’s been showing them all around the library. I wonder what they’ll get up to during the week? Check back here on Tuesday and Thursday to follow along on their adventures #CBW2020 #curiouscreatureswildminds #CBCA2020

06.01.2022 No. 133 Salvado Road may geographically be in the suburb of Subiaco, but throughout its history, at least in name, it's had strong associations with the community of Wembley. "The Last of the WAAFs" Section Officer, Joan Hall, rehabilitation office, No.5 Personnel Depot, Wembley, 1947. The Western Mail, 19 June 1947 During World War Two, members of the RAAF would've known the surrounding area as No.5 Personnel Depot, Wembley. [ 307 more words ] https://cambridgelocalstudies.wordpress.com//technical-ed/

06.01.2022 Monday Memories at Cambridge Library In November, the Town of Cambridge installed 60 metres of beach matting at City Beach from the Surf Club over the softest sand to the high-water mark, as well as a beach wheelchair for use by those who might need help to navigate the sand. To celebrate the beginning of beach season, this week's Monday Memories takes a look back at City Beach through the years. Originally accessible by the Old Plank Road, City Beach has been a po...pular spot for swimming, surfing, or picnicking with the family. It's also home to the City of Perth Surf Lifesaving Club, founded in 1925 by members of the City of Perth Amateur Swimming Club, to provide volunteer water safety and surf rescue services. Check out our blog for more stories about fun in the sun at City Beach. https://cambridgelocalstudies.wordpress.com//were-all-goi/

06.01.2022 Oh boy, this one was a challenge (but you guys are WORTH IT.) Happy #bookfacefriday, library pals

05.01.2022 Monday Memories West Coast Highway then and now. Originally referred to as Coast Road, this weeks' photo depicts the Highway between Swanbourne and City Beach under construction in 1939. The road was opened in 1940 with the extension through to Mullaloo Beach being added in the 1960s.... #MondayMemories See more

04.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day If there was ever a year worthy of a Time Capsule, 2020 is it! You will need: A durable aluminium or stainless steel container, polyethylene bags to protect your container and items (sold at most stationery stores), most importantly - Your Memories, and a safe place to bury it all!... Alternatively, if youre worried about forgetting where you buried it, why not make a Virtual Time Capsule? There are many apps for this, check out: StoryCatcher, StoryCorps and StoryWorth. Not sure what information to include? We love the examples given in these Little Legend time capsule activity sheets from NZ Blog, Lifes Better Outside: https://bit.ly/316kQEB #FHM2020

04.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Back In My Day...we've all heard it at least once, but I reckon Family History Month is a great time to put your money where your mouth is, unplug and challenge the family to go Back In Time for a day. Boil water on the stove instead of the kettle, write and post a letter instead of an email, wash by hand, walk/ride instead of driving and use candles to read by after sunset! Then write down your impressions, was it absolute hell or did it ...keep you mindful? #FHM2020 See more

04.01.2022 We’re Arden admirers over here. Happy #bookfacefriday everyone! #townofcambridgelibrary #bookface

03.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Are you interested in Indigenous Family History? Storylines is an online archive hosted and managed by the State Library of WA and contains more than 2500 photographs from around the state, as well as a number of oral histories, family trees, historical documents and other media files. Guests can browse the public collection or if you identify as Aboriginal you can create an account to view culturally sensitive materials.... #FHM2020 See more

02.01.2022 Monday Memories West Coast Highway then and now. Originally referred to as Coast Road, this weeks photo depicts the Highway between Swanbourne and City Beach under construction in 1939. The road was opened in 1940 with the extension through to Mullaloo Beach being added in the 1960s.... #MondayMemories See more

02.01.2022 Join Public Libraries Western Australia for an online Zoom author talk with journalist Katherine Firkin (Sticks and Stones), literary agent and comedian Benjamin Stevenson (Either Side of Midnight) and youth counsellor Kyle Perry (The Bluffs) on Thursday 5th November 2020 at 6 pm. Bookings are essential and can be made here: https://www.trybooking.com/BLOOE... This event is made possible by Public Libraries WA, in partnership with Penguin Random House Publishing.

01.01.2022 Today we're celebrating Australian Reading Hour! Take some time out to read, if you can If you need some inspiration, here's a little peek at what some of the Library staff are reading...

01.01.2022 Family History Month Tip of the Day Take Me Back To - be warned, this can get addictive! Enter your birthday and find out what major world events happened, what was the No.1 Song, the biggest Box Office Hit, the most popular book or must-have game. If youre doing a family history and some relatives wont open up or cant talk, this can is a fantastic alternative way to place them in time and get an idea of what mightve mattered to them.... #FHM2020 See more

01.01.2022 YOO HOO it's #bookfaceFriday and also the last day of #CBCAbookweek for 2020. From tomorrow all of the fabulous books we've had on display will be available for loan! Reserve titles at https://library.cambridge.wa.gov.au/.../CBCA-Book-Week-2020

01.01.2022 Its R U OK? Day - a perfect opportunity to check in with the people around you. There are some great resources and tips at https://www.ruok.org.au/ for starting (and continuing) a conversation that could make a difference in someones life.

01.01.2022 We deliver to nursing homes in the Town as well as private residences and can tailor a selection to your needs and preferences! We have a huge range available for delivery including DVDs, large print books, audiobooks, magazines and jigsaws. Contact us on 9383 8999 or [email protected] for more information