Shire of Capel Libraries in Capel, Western Australia | Library

Shire of Capel Libraries

Locality: Capel, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9727 0290

Address: Forrest Rd 6271 Capel, WA, Australia

Website: http://library.capel.wa.gov.au

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24.01.2022 We would like to thank Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson for an amazing event yesterday at the Capel Library we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thank you to Dymocks Busselton for making this happen. Watch this space for more events in the New year.

24.01.2022 Don't forget to come to Reading Fairy this week dressed as Super Heroes. We are going to have lots of fun.

23.01.2022 Our October Calendar of Events is now ready!!! There are new programs and events on at the libraries, including our School Holiday programs. Head over to our Eventbrite page to book in. https://capel-libraries.eventbrite.com.au/

22.01.2022 Scam Caller What to do if you receive a phone call from someone you suspect is a scammer! Hang up Find the organisation's number and call them yourself Never use a number the scammer gives you

21.01.2022 Tech Savvy Seniors gives older people the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence to use technology for socialising, accessing important services or conducting personal business.

21.01.2022 Let’s work together to make Australia the most secure place to connect online. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) provides advice and information about how to protect you, your family and your business online. They monitor cyber threats across the globe 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so they can alert Australians early on what to do. They provide advice and information about how to protect yourself and your business online. ... They also work with law enforcement authorities to fight cybercrime. For more information about the ACSC, visit cyber.gov.au. Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. See more

21.01.2022 Don't forget to pop into any of our Libraries to pick up your School Holiday craft kits.

20.01.2022 Scribblers Festival 2020 Whilst they had to cancel our Golden Feather hunt this year, we would like to run an amazing challenge for all of our Youth. Come into any of our libraries a collect a copy of the Fuelling Creativity workbook and complete the Reading Challenge on page 3 by the end of the year and go into the draw to win a prize. 2020 READING CHALLENGE... Open a door to a new place by reading something different! We challenge you to pick your next book from the prompts below, can you tick them all off by the end of the year? *A book by a Perth writer *A book with illustrations from a Perth artist/ illustrator *A non-fiction book *A fantasy novel *A book that has won an award *A book that is about Australia *A book by an indigenous author/illustrator *A graphic novel *A book that teaches you something new *A funny book *A book with a green cover *A mystery *A book published in 2020 *A book whose cover you like *A favourite book you want to re-read *A book recommended by a friend *A book with an animal main character *A joke book *A book your parents read when they were a kid

19.01.2022 eSmart Week 2020 Think before you post... Remember who is listening, and reflect on how your behaviour affects them.

19.01.2022 Keep your children safe online. Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, apps, games, and books. Find out more at commonsensemedia.org

17.01.2022 Dalyellup Collective has organised a series of Pre-Christmas Festival Music Workshops which will be starting this week, for 5 weeks, every Friday 3.30-4.30pm at the Dalyellup Library. Ages 8 to 80yo, all abilities and nationalities welcome! 10 spots only! Click on the link below to book.

16.01.2022 For anyone who is interested in the History of the Shire of Capel and its People, we have copies of "Just a Horse Ride away" available for sale for $50.

16.01.2022 5 eSafety Tips Let's unite for a better internet - here are 5 simple tips so you can be the change. 1. Respect others 2. Balance screen time 3. Use strong privacy settings... 4. Get consent before sharing content 5. Update your software and settings. Find out more at esafety.gov.au. See more

14.01.2022 Comic books have now been added to OverDrive! Over 400 new and classic comic book, graphic novels and manga titles have been added to OverDrive. Check out the 'Just added' section to see the range. To access these, please use either your Overdrive app or download the New Libby app which is powered by Overdrive. ... Getting started with the Libby app.... The free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, some Chromebooks, and in your browser at libbyapp.com

12.01.2022 Next week for the Reading Fairy is all about Michael Recycle. So lets don our Super Hero costumes and Capes as we go on an adventure with Michael the superhero learning all about recycling. The Capel Library session has a Special Guest appearance with James Kain our very own Sustainability and Waste Officer - this session will be one not to miss. Don't forget to dress up

12.01.2022 Just over two weeks to get your tickets for this Author Event. Limited spaces are available. Light refreshments will be provided so get in quick before tickets sell out. Thursday 19th November - 10.30am for refreshments for an 11am start. Click below to secure your ticket through Eventbrite.

11.01.2022 ThinkUKnow for parents, carers and teachers ThinkUKnow is a free, evidence-based online safety program that provides presentations to Australian parents, carers, teachers, students. ThinkUKnow provides information on the technologies young people use, the challenges they may face, and importantly, how they can be overcome.... Presentations are delivered face to face or digitally. More info at thinkuknow.org.au

10.01.2022 Practical tips for parents to help children and young people use the internet Parental involvement in the safe use of technology should start from a child's first use, and parents continue to be a critical influence in children and young people being responsible digital citizens and engaging in online activities safely. Develop a plan for internet use in partnership with family members. This can include: details of appropriate online topics;... privacy setting checks; physical locations for internet use and parental monitoring (looking over the shoulder or line of sight supervision); limits on screen time; limits on when wireless internet connections and/or mobile devices will be available; and what may be identified as inappropriate posts on online profiles. If you have found any material online that you believe is prohibited or inappropriate, you should contact the eSafety Hotline:- esafety.gov.au/report. For further information esafety.gov.au has a range of resources available for parents and caregivers. See more

10.01.2022 Our December Calendar of Events is now ready!!! There are Christmas crafts for the kids and all our usuals. Don't forget our Reading Fairy and Lego Club sessions will finish up for the year, the week ending 17th December. Tickets are still available to our Rachael Johns Author talk on 19th November so it's not too late to come. Head to our Eventbrite page to register or give us a call on 97270290.... https://capel-libraries.eventbrite.com.au/

10.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Step Dads, Grandads and Pops. We hope that you have a great day filled with lots of love and laughter.

09.01.2022 Webcam Safety Is your webcam safe? Cover your webcam when you're not using it to stay safe online. Find out more at esafety.gov.au.

09.01.2022 We would like to thank everyone who attended our Scams Awareness session. Annetta Bellingeri, Senior Regional Officer with Consumer Protection WA, along with Senior Constable Neale Horsley of Western Australia Police Force provided a free information session on how to spot and avoid scams. We hope that you all got a lot out of it and feel a little more confident in what to do and how to stay vigilant.

06.01.2022 Only 2 more days till this amazing event - Get your tickets now

06.01.2022 State Library of Western Australia, currently have a beautiful display of May Gibbs in the Ground Floor of the State Library, so if you are heading to Perth, these school holidays make sure you pop in and have a look.

06.01.2022 Lest we forget. Rememberance day is about remembering our heroes Today, on the 11th hour a minutes silence is observed and is a sign of respect and a time for reflection.

05.01.2022 eSmart Week 2020 Keep your online spaces secure. Protect your passwords, location, meeting links and wireless connections.

04.01.2022 Rental and accommodation scams Australians have lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year, an increase of 76 per cent compared to the same time last year. Scamwatch has received 560 reports of rental scams so far this year, an increase of 56 per cent, with many using tactics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These scams target people seeking new rental accommodation by offering fake rental properties to convince people into handing over money or personal ...information. After the victim responds, the scammer will request an upfront deposit to secure the property or phish for personal information through a ‘tenant application form’, promising to provide the keys after the payment or information is provided. Victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn’t exist or is currently occupied. Try to view a property in person before paying any bond or rent money to landlords or real estate agents, and check their credentials. More information on scams is available at scamwatch.gov.au. See more

03.01.2022 What a fun morning we had with Michael Recycle and the Reading Fairy. Don't forget to dress up in your super hero outfits and capes at Boyanup and Dalyellup.

01.01.2022 Our website is currently undergoing some maintenance and will be unavailable Friday 27th November. But don't fret our library teams are in the libraries and will happily take any calls to renew or place any holds on items that you would have normally done online. We apologise for any inconvenience.