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City of Vincent Library

Locality: Leederville, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9273 6090

Address: 99 Loftus Street 6007 Leederville, WA, Australia

Website: https://library.vincent.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 JUNIOR BOOK OF THE MONTH The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke The five Unadoptables have always lived at the Little Tulip Orphanage run by the truly awful Elinor Gassbeek until one day when they must flee Meneer Rotman and his wicked scheme. Clues lead them to an old windmill full of puppets is this a lost family? A spooky, fantastical adventure perfect for children ages 9 12.

24.01.2022 PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION This week is eSmart Week which is all about connecting safely online. One of the most important things to be mindful of when online is to protect your personal information. Have a look at these tip from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.

23.01.2022 eSMART WEEK : DIGITAL WELLBEING Google have created this Digital Wellbeing Family Guide, a fantastic resource to guide you on how to create healthy home technology habits to keep your family connected and entertained.

23.01.2022 TBR PILE This is Liz's selection ready to check out for a weekend in the bay window (or several). Miranda Hart always gladdens the soul, Hilary Mantel and Amy Tan for a history lesson and a reread of Neuromancer by William Gibson for classic sci-fi. The Mountain by Massimo Donati just looks interesting...

23.01.2022 eBOOK FOR LOAN What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia? This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss - Author, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. This book is always in demand at the library and is also available in eBook format from the City of Vincent Library Collection, as well as the Western Australia Public Libraries Digital Media Collection, using the Libby by OverDrive app. For full information on how to use this service, see the Online Services page on our website.

22.01.2022 LEGO Club One of our regular LEGO Club attendees, Jude, has a special interest in the story of the Titanic. Last week he made a LEGO version of the Titanic (so big we couldn't fit it all in the picture!) as well as the Titanic's Rescue Boat. LEGO Club runs every Tuesday between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. No bookings required, but guardians are required to stay in the library for the duration. Our final LEGO Club for 2020 will be on Tuesday 15 December, resuming Tuesday 19 January 2021.

22.01.2022 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY On 17 September 1954 the classic novel Lord of The Flies by William Golding was first published by Faber and Faber in London. This book has been taught in many English classrooms and referenced throughout pop culture.

21.01.2022 LEGO CLUB How awesome is this Dream Home made by Maddy at last week's LEGO Club session! Have you joined in our LEGO Club fun yet? LEGO Club runs every Tuesday between 3.30pm and 5.30pm. No bookings required, but guardians are required to stay in the library for the duration.

21.01.2022 WIRED DIGITAL MAGAZINE WIRED readers want to know how technology is changing the world, and they're interested in big, relevant ideas, even if those ideas challenge their assumptionsor blow their minds. Whilst we don't have a print copy of WIRED available in the library, you can access the magazine digitally with your library card using the RBdigital app. All you need to get started is your library card number. For full instructions see the Online Services page of our website.

21.01.2022 STAFF PICK SUNDAY 488 Rules for Life by Kitty Flanagan. When stand-up comedian and TV personality Kitty Flanagan came across Jordan Petersons book 12 Rules for Life, she wondered how on earth twelve rules could possibly be enough to cover all the situations we find ourselves in on a daily basis. This book is her response. Starting out as a segment on ABC TVs The Weekly, 488 Rules for Life is a compilation of Kittys humorous suggestions for how we can make the world a better place. With guidelines for how to behave from home to work, shopping, dating and on social media, this book is well-observed, relatable and perfect when you are in the mood for a light and amusing read.

20.01.2022 STAFF PICK SUNDAY The Butchers (also published as The Butchers' Blessing) by Ruth Gilligan is a novel which interweaves stories from a cast of different characters set in rural borderlands Ireland, 1996. A photograph is hung on a gallery wall for the very first time since it was taken two decades before. It shows a slaughter house in rural Ireland, a painting of the Virgin Mary on the wall, a meat hook suspended from the ceiling - and, from its sharp point, the lifeless bo...dy of a man hanging by his feet. The story of who he is and how he got there casts back into Irish folklore, of widows cursing the land and of the men who slaughter its cattle by hand. But modern Ireland is distrustful of ancient traditions, and as the BSE crisis in England presents get-rich opportunities in Ireland, few care about The Butchers, the eight men who roam the country, slaughtering the cows of those who still have faith in the old ways. Few care, that is, except for Fionn, the husband of a dying woman who still believes; their son Davey, who has fallen in love with the youngest of the Butchers; Gra, the lonely wife of one of the eight; and her 12-year-old daughter, Una, a girl who will grow up to carry a knife like her father, and who will be the one finally to avenge the man in the photograph. You can borrow this title from our collection in print format or as an eAudiobook using the Bolinda audio BorrowBox app.

19.01.2022 STORYTIME Join us at Storytime this week to make your very own paper crown* to take home! *(pink hair not included) A reminder that our Storytime sessions run every Monday and Thursday from 10.45am, following by Baby Rhyme Time at 10.00am. We are limiting attendance to City of Vincent residents only at this point in time and bookings are required. Bookings open one week in advance (limit of one session per week) and can be made via phone 9273 6090 or email [email protected].

19.01.2022 eSMART STORYTIME This week is National eSmart Week, and the theme this year is Connecting Safely. We're having a special eSmart Storytime this week where the story we are sharing is Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis. This story is the Little Red Riding Hood for the iPad generation - the perfect book for teaching children how to stay safe online. A reminder that our Storytime sessions run every Monday and Thursday from 10.45am, following by Baby Rhyme Time at 10.00am. We are limiting attendance to City of Vincent residents only at this point in time. Bookings open one week in advance (limit of one session per week) and can be made via phone 9273 6090 or email [email protected].

18.01.2022 DARK EMU In Dark Emu Bruce Pascoe puts forward an argument for a reconsideration of the hunter-gatherer tag for precolonial Aboriginal Australians. How well do we know the history of the original inhabitants of the continent on which we live? The evidence insists that Aboriginal people right across the continent were using domesticated plants, sowing, harvesting, irrigating and storing-behaviours inconsistent with the hunter-gatherer tag that Aboriginal Australians have been labelled with. One of our most highly reserved books over the past couple of years, we have this important title available in our collection in both regular and large print editions, audio book and eBook formats, as well as the junior edition - Young Dark Emu.

18.01.2022 NEW ADULT FICTION BOOKS New novels all lined up and ready to go home with you. Which would you choose to borrow?

18.01.2022 eSMART WEEK : eSAFETY FOR PARENTS Trying to navigate the online world safely for yourself can be tricky enough - so trying to raise children safely in a digital world can be daunting! Fortunately Office of the eSafety Commissioner have loads of information on topics such as online bullying, gaming, pornography and balancing screen time to provide you with professional advice.

17.01.2022 LOCAL HISTORY AWARDS Fat Cat at the Tip Top Bakery Perth, 1970s. Workers at the Tip Top Bakery (formerly the Kuring & Sexton Bakery) at 244 Bulwer Street presenting a cake to Fat Cat, early 1970s. Photo entered in the 2013 Local History Awards by Grace Moir (COV PHO4034) Enter your photos in the 2020 Vincent Local History Awards, sponsored by Claude Iaconi Real Estate of Edison Property, for a chance to win great prizes. Entries close September 30: https://library.vincent.wa.gov.au//local-history-awards.as

16.01.2022 NEW JUNIOR FICTION BOOKS Available for loan, reserve from the comfort of your own home using our Online Catalogue: https://librarycatalogue.vincent.wa.gov.au/cl/en_GB/default

16.01.2022 COOK BOOK OF THE MONTH Our Cook Book for the Month of September is Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower : how to cook with vegetables and other plants by Gill Meller. Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower is a cookbook about plants - it's about making the most of the land's bounty in your everyday cooking. A true celebration of seasonal vegetables and fruit, packed with simple and surprisingly quick vegetarian recipes.

16.01.2022 GROWING UP QUEER IN AUSTRALIA Pride WA PrideFEST continues this week, so what better time to put a spotlight on the fantastic book: Growing Up Queer In Australia, compiled by Benjamin Law. Growing Up Queer in Australia assembles voices from across the spectrum of LGBTIQA+ identity. Spanning diverse places, eras, ethnicities and experiences, these are the stories of growing up queer in Australia. With contributions from David Marr, Fiona Wright, Nayuka Gorrie, Steve Dow, Hol...ly Throsby, Sally Rugg, Tony Ayres, Nic Holas, Rebecca Shaw and many more. Not only do we have a copy of this title available in print, is also available in eBook format from the City of Vincent Library Collection, as well as the Western Australia Public Libraries Digital Media Collection, using the Libby by OverDrive app. For full information on how to use this service, see the Online Services page on our website.

16.01.2022 NEW JUNIOR BOOKS Explore the world through these books on people who have made a difference and how you can too.

15.01.2022 LOCAL HISTORY AWARDS Vincent street scenes during COVID-19, April 2020. Photos snapped by Local History Centre volunteers on the streets of North Perth and Mount Hawthorn during COVID-19, April 2020. Share your photos of life in the Vincent suburbs in the time of Coronavirus in the 2020 Vincent Local History Awards, sponsored by Claude Iaconi Real Estate of Edison Property, for a chance to win great prizes. Entries close September 30: https://library.vincent.wa.gov.au//local-history-awards.as

12.01.2022 BOLINDA eAUDIOBOOKS Ten to Zen by Owen O'Kane is a simple, effective and fuss-free guide to help you start your day in the right head-space to prepare for the challenges it may bring. You will learn: > How to settle your mind quickly > How to focus and retrain your brain on dealing with stress... > How to restructure unhelpful patterns of thinking > How to develop ways of communicating that are more effective Ten to Zen is available as an eAudiobook from the Bolinda audio BorrowBox app. With their app you can access up to 6 eAudiobooks and 6 eBooks at a time. All you need is a library card and PIN. For full instructions on how to use the app, see the Online Services page of our website.

12.01.2022 #TeenBookTuesday The Fire Star: a Maven and Reeve mystery is the first book in a new series by Australian author A.L. Tait (Allison Tait). A detective mystery set in the Middle Ages has spies, thieves, secret societies and a missing precious family heirloom jewel. Maven and Reeve have three days to find it, or they’ll lose everything. Recommended for 12+

12.01.2022 #TeenBookTuesday This week let's talk about Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. Legionnaire Tyler Jones rescues a cryogenically frozen girl and misses the Draft to pick his perfect crew. Ending up with a bunch of highly talented misfits and a stowaway they take on all comers in a desperate search for a hidden planet and an ancient enemy. This is Book One of the Aurora Cycle and is space opera at its absolute best!

11.01.2022 LOCAL HISTORY AWARDS Brownes Choc-milk girl at the Perth Royal Show, 1958. In the 1950s, Brownes introduced WAs first chocolate flavoured milk and the triangular Tetra Pak which they promoted at the Perth Royal Show in 1958. Brownes Dairy operated on Charles Street, North Perth from 1915 until the 1960s when they were sold to Peters. Photo donated to the Vincent Local History Collection by Brownes Dairy (COV PH00160). Last chance to enter your photos in the 2020 Vincent Local History Awards, sponsored by Claude Iaconi Real Estate of Edison Property. Entries close September 30: https://library.vincent.wa.gov.au//local-history-awards.as

11.01.2022 Flashback Friday Do you want to know who’s been sleeping in your house? We love helping people discover the history of their homes. Last week, West Perth local John van Bockxmeer came into the Vincent Local History Centre to find out more about the history of his Hammond Street house. Built in 1905 as a federation worker’s cottage, original owner Frank Morrison Johns may not recognise his former home today. John commissioned artists to embellish his home with a very i...conic symbol of urban hipster modernity the avocado! John has created a website for his home which features historical information: https://www.avohouse.com.au/history #FlashbackFriday See more

10.01.2022 LGBTQI+ JUNIOR BOOKS Happy Pride WA PrideFEST! Our junior collection includes books that represent diverse characters, families and histories to reflect the world in which we live. You can find them by searching our Online Catalogue or asking our friendly staff for help.

09.01.2022 #SHELFIE Okay, so there may be no Pride WA PrideFEST Parade this year, but you can still soak up the fabulousness of the magical creature that is a Drag Queen by borrowing some of our books. Can you tell that we are fans of RuPaul's Drag Race...?

08.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK **Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this photograph contains images of deceased persons.** NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We have a beautiful display up in our foyer featuring artworks by Pulpurra Davies II, Malcolm Hart, Alma Nungarrayi, Pipita Gordon, Kakula Macdonald, Jack Lannigan and Billy Benu which are all on loan from the Sue and Ian Bernadt Collection.

08.01.2022 NEW ADULT BOOKS New books for adults this week include The Power of Disability by Al Etmanski, Sensaton Machines by Adam Wilson, Rising Heart by Aminata Conteh-Biger and All Adults Here by Emma Straub, amongst many more. Reserve now using our Online Catalogue: https://librarycatalogue.vincent.wa.gov.au/

07.01.2022 CALLING ALL MUSIC FANS Did you know that we have an extensive music reference book collection available for loan? Whether you want to read about bands you love or borrow an instructional how-to-play book, we have you covered.

07.01.2022 FIVE FINGER BOOK STACK CHALLENGE There's a Five Finger Book Stack Challenge going around social media, so Adult Services Librarian Sally couldn't resist joining in! Here's what she has to say about her five picks: -Thumb: A Book You Love ... I love Simon Van Booy, he is one of my favourite authors, and I adored Father's Day by him. His writing style is fairly subtle and poetic but full of really beautiful observations of the human experience and what unites us rather than what sets us apart. -Index Finger : A Book You Would Recommend. I read Egg Shell Skull a few years ago and it floored me. It is a very well researched first hand account of Bri Lee's experience working in the Australian legal system, particularly in relation to sexual assault cases. I couldn't put it down, it's so compelling I end up recommending this to a lot of library users that come through our doors. -Middle Finger : A Book You Didn't Enjoy. I took home Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff by Sean Penn and got about 50 pages in before I had to abandon ship. It was honestly like he was looking at a thesaurus as he was writing it and using as many adjectives as possible to try to look literary! No offense if you enjoyed it... just not my cup of tea! -Ring Finger : A Character You Would Marry. I couldn't think of a fictional character so I went to my usual ultimate crush- Nick Cave! This graphic novel all about the musical and personal experiences of Nick Cave is fantastic. A must-read for any fan. -Pinky Finger : A Book You Will Get Around To Reading. I have yet to read Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. I know, I know! I'm behind the eight ball on this one! I'm letting all the reservations in our library community go out before I take it home. I've heard many amazing things so I will definitely get to it one day. Hopefully it doesn't disappoint! What would your five picks be? Share below!

06.01.2022 BETTER BEGINNINGS Have you explored the brilliant Better Beginnings website yet? Better Beginnings is a family literacy program developed by the State Library of Western Australia and they have great literacy tips and resources to find books and rhymes to share with your young ones.

05.01.2022 LGBTQI+ AUSTRALIAN AUTHORS Happy Pride WA PrideFEST! Today we present to you a selection of novels and non-fiction books written by some Australian authors who identify as belonging to the LGBTQI+ community.

04.01.2022 STORYTIME Up, up and away!! There's a Superhero theme at Storytime this week. We won't reveal the true identity of our featured superheroes in order to protect them in their day to day lives... A reminder that our Storytime sessions run every Monday and Thursday from 10.45am, following by Baby Rhyme Time at 10.00am and bookings are required. Bookings can be made via phone 9273 6090 or email [email protected]. Our last Storytime session for 2020 will be Thursday 17 December, resuming Monday 18 January 2021.

04.01.2022 eSMART WEEK : BE CONNECTED Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. Visit their website for online learning resources on a number of topics such as Getting To Know Your Device, Apps, Online Banking, MyGov as well as the basics.

03.01.2022 eSMART WEEK : NBN ONLINE INFO SESSIONS Did you know that you can now book a one-on-one session with an NBN Australia representative via video link or phone? Book in a time to get help with: - When the nbn network is available for your home or business - Process of getting the nbn network installed in your home or business... - How the nbn network is delivered in your area - The role of nbn and phone/internet providers in your area - Tips for optimising the nbn experience in your home To book in a 15-minute session simply send an email to [email protected] with your first name, preferred business day/time and a quick summary of how they can help. See more

03.01.2022 NON-FICTION SPOTLIGHT : TRANSGENDER RESOURCES We have books about transgender experiences, as well as parenting transgender kids, available in both our young adult and adult non fiction collections. Browse our shelves or search our Online Catalogue.

02.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT Join us for our school holiday craft activities next door in the Community Centre, suitable for kids aged 4+. Jewellery Making Tuesday 29 September 10am - 11am Use leather or rainbow string to create beaded jewellery.... Badge Making Tuesday 6 October 10am - 11am Create badges using your personal designs. Both activities are free but bookings are essential : 9273 6090 or [email protected] Please note: Parents / carers must remain with their children during the sessions. See more

02.01.2022 CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY Today is Celebrate Bisexuality Day, a day to remember that bisexuality is a valid sexual orientation as their experiences can often be dismissed by members of both the straight and LGBTQIA+ community. Watching documentaries and films is a great way to educate yourself about the lives of others. With our streaming service Kanopy you can watch up to 4 films a month. Create an account, add your City of Vincent Library card number to your memberships page and away you go!

02.01.2022 Saturday 28 November is ‘Buy Nothing Day’. Before the onslaught of Christmas consumerism, it’s an opportunity to clear the decks of all the stuff we no longer use but which may spark joy for others. It's also a chance to share your time or information - something we do in libraries every day. Check out these fabulous, free photos photos from the City of Vincent Local History Collection: https://cityofvincent.imagegallery.me/

01.01.2022 IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE... Robyn and her Christmas Elves have been very busy hand crafting decorations for the Library and Local History Centre. And before you ask, no, you CAN'T have a book from the Bookmas tree Music: Sleigh Ride by Patrick Warren

01.01.2022 #TeenBookTuesday Young People's Services Librarian (try saying that 5 times fast) Liz's #TeenBookTuesday pick this week is The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White (Camelot Rising trilogy volume 1). Guinevere is sent to Camelot to become queen, but she is an imposter: Merlins daughter put in place to protect Arthur in a land where magic is banned. To keep him safe she must navigate between the old and the new, idyllic dream of Camelot. This is an altered version of the usual Camelot characters which is very intriguing!