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Fremantle Library

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9432 9766

Address: Fremantle Oval, 70 Parry Street 6160 Fremantle, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 FYI - there are some parking disruptions around Fremantle Oval whilst preparations are underway for New Year's Eve.FYI - there are some parking disruptions around Fremantle Oval whilst preparations are underway for New Year's Eve.

25.01.2022 Here’s a quick list of the outreach service providers operating in Fremantle over the Christmas period. Library Connect officer at Fremantle Library not available from 23 December, returning 3 January. St Pat’s closed from 23 December, returning 3 January for services (emergency relief, health clinic, visiting services, activities, outreach, admin and support). Day Centre remains open for free breakfast and $2 lunch Monday to Friday.... Freo Street Doctor closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Two clinics located at St Pat’s on 29 and 31 December from 9.30am12.30pm. Homeless health care: RUAH Building: Last clinic on 22 December, returning 12 January Foundation Housing: Last clinic on 24 December, returning 14 January Beach Street food and shower provision (as normal, no known changes): Red Cross Soup Patrol: Daily, 6.15pm Orange Sky Laundry & Showers: Tue 7pm, Sat 7am, Sun 8am Give to be Given: Tue 7pm, Sat 8am Community Volunteer Food Service: Thu 7pm One Voice Showers & Global Mission: Sat 5pm Homeless Run Perth: Sun 8am

25.01.2022 How a Minecraft server started by Fremantle Library has become a place for kids all across the state to be creative, find community and learn new skills.

24.01.2022 Spring is here and so are baby chickens Visit Freo Toy Library between Tuesday 15 SeptemberFriday 2 October to observe the chickens hatching, scratching and exploring our surrounds. https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/freo-toy-library

24.01.2022 Buster is Back. Wednesday 17 February 2021 - Wednesday 31 March 2021. Wednesday - Fremantle Art Centre - 9.30am - 11.30am... Friday - Gilbert Fraser Park, North Fremantle 9.30am - 11.30am Buster Mat Time at both sessions 10am. See you there.

24.01.2022 We're finally able to share the winner of our school holiday Superhero Drawing Competition. Congratulations to Kaveesha, aged 9, for her fantastic creation: Safe Sanitising Sam, whose superhero power is that they can fight any epidemic and keep others safe! Amazing work Kaveesha, we hope you enjoy some lovely goodies with your voucher for Paper Bird Children's Books and Arts. ... Thank you to all the other wonderful entries as well :)

23.01.2022 This Thursday night, you have a great opportunity to meet with the rising stars of crime fiction! Free event, via Zoom. Register to receive the link. Meet Katherine Firkin, The Stevenson Experience and Kyle Perry Author Thursday 5 November, 6pm WST Brought to you by Public Libraries WA, in conjunction with Penguin Books Australia

23.01.2022 Do you remember Watsonia?

23.01.2022 Please note: CoderDojo is cancelled today Wed 25 Nov. Apologies for any inconveniencePlease note: CoderDojo is cancelled today Wed 25 Nov. Apologies for any inconvenience

22.01.2022 Come along this Thursday to our free parents event and hear about local opportunities and services. You'll also get a FREE 6 month Toy Library membership, and a lovely morning tea with other parents... https://www.facebook.com/events/3306656609456594/

21.01.2022 The new Elena Ferrante book is coming soon - reserve a copy at https://bit.ly/3i025ZO

21.01.2022 Thank you everyone for your kind donations during this time of year to the community shelf at the Library. Take what you need, and give when you can. For a list of suggested donations, see here: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au//fil/community%20shelf.pdf

21.01.2022 Pick up your Time Travel Adventure Trail map from the Fremantle Visitor Centre. At each location along the trail, complete the activity, answer the questions on your map and enter the draw to win great prizes! https://www.visitfremantle.com.au/schoolholidays Here's more about one of the places on the trail:... This is a sketch of the Round House drawn by a lady called Mary Bond in 1973. The Round House was the Swan River Colony’s first gaol. It first housed criminals in 1831. See more

21.01.2022 We had a great morning at the Fremantle Art Centre celebrating the Buster Christmas Party. Congratulations to our door prize winners of a 6 month Toy Library membership. Buster will continue sessions on Wednesday and Friday till Wednesday 16th December 2020 with lots of fun Christmas activities. Buster sessions 9.30am - 11.30am Wednesday - Fremantle Art Centre Friday - PCYC Hilton.

21.01.2022 Do you know someone who needs help using a computer or understanding how to use the internet and email? Sign them up for our Tech Help For All group sessions to learn beginner digital skills and improve their confidence using technology. They can bring their own Windows laptop or borrow one of the library’s laptops Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/techhelp Tech Help For All is a Be Connected Initiative.

20.01.2022 We made it easier by turning on auto renewals. Two days before the due date, items will be automatically extended for another three weeks, provided: - the maximum number of renewals (5) has not been exceeded... - the item has not been requested by another person - the item is not an interlibrary loan (contact us to renew) Reminder notices will continue to be sent. You can change the timeframe in My Account - Personal Details - Loan due reminder. Keep track of your items by logging into My Account via https://fremantle.spydus.com/

20.01.2022 People have been keeping diaries forever, but many people have been taking up the habit lately, spurred by the pandemic.

20.01.2022 Come on down, Buster Its All About Play will be there with some special footy activities.

20.01.2022 Book Week is when the real heroes come out!

20.01.2022 Our new library is due to finished early next year, we can't wait!

20.01.2022 September 29 is going to be a big day in Australian publishing! Reserve your copy: Honeybee by Craig Silvey https://bit.ly/2EXjGmj All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton https://bit.ly/3gUdZmg

19.01.2022 The announcement of the 2020 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award is coming up. Join Fremantle Press for some big book launches, then join Hungerford shortlisters Sharron Booth, Joanna Morrison and Maria Papas as they wait to hear who has won the cash prize of $15,000 and a publishing contract. Please follow the instructions at the link below for registering for this event as tickets are limited.

19.01.2022 Find Buster up at the hill at the Fremantle Arts Centre on Wednesday 2 December (Bazaar is setting up from that day).

19.01.2022 The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) awards some of the best and brightest talent with the Children's Book of the Year Awards. Story Box Library has the shortlisted picture books with great storytellers on their site. Login with your card to share some new favourite tales. http://storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries... This year's awards will be announced 17 and 23 October 2020.

19.01.2022 Here are our opening hours for the upcoming holiday season: Thursday 24 December 9am6pm Friday 25 December Closed Saturday 26 December Closed... Sunday 27 December Closed Monday 28 December Closed Tuesday 29 December 9am6pm Wednesday 30 December 9am6pm Thursday 31 December 9am6pm Friday 1 January 2021 Closed Saturday 2 January 9am11am Sunday 3 January 11am3pm

19.01.2022 Did you know we have a dedicated kid's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collection? We call it the Bibool Bang-ga, which is Nyoongar for "paper parts" or books! Browse the collection online https://bit.ly/3gYiJax and come and share some stories together when you next visit!

19.01.2022 Quiet Hour in the Library will not be on this Wednesday 13 January. It will be back next Wednesday, 11am - 12pm.Quiet Hour in the Library will not be on this Wednesday 13 January. It will be back next Wednesday, 11am - 12pm.

19.01.2022 Need a new bookish podcast to listen to? Here's a few to try out: New York Public Library 's The Librarian is In https://on.nypl.org/31UebO8... National Library of Australia: https://www.nla.gov.au/news/recent-audio The Garret interviews Australian authors: https://thegarretpodcast.com/ Yarra Libraries has a great back catalogue: https://soundcloud.com/yarralibraries

19.01.2022 Today is White Balloon Day, and Buster will have some activities to celebrate this important cause. Join us from 9.30am at Fremantle PCYC in Hilton for fun play and It's All About Rhyme (No actual balloons are used in this event) Find out more about at https://whiteballoonday.com.au/

18.01.2022 Thank you for your patience while we upgraded the system today. Services such as library catalogue, ebooks should be running as normal. https://fremantle.spydus.com/ If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 0432 9766 during business hours.

18.01.2022 Library re-opening Saturday 6 February We’re pleased to be able to re-open to the public this weekend for our usual opening hours - 9am to 1pm Saturday and 11am to 3pm Sunday. The Meeting Place and Freo Toy Library will re-open on Monday 8 February.... The following restrictions are in place until 12.01am Sunday 14 February: - Mandatory check in via QR code or paper register. - Masks mandatory for all visitors and staff, unless you meet an exemption. - Capacity limits at all venues. Please remember to keep a distance of 1.5m from other customers and staff. Our regular programs, including Buster, CoderDojo and Tech Help for All, are cancelled until restrictions are lifted. More information coming soon. Thanks for your cooperation and patience. For any questions you can reach us on 9432 9766 or [email protected]

17.01.2022 It's that time of year for best of lists! The New York Times Book Review has chosen it's best 10 books of 2020. Put them on your to read list and reserve via https://fremantle.spydus.com/

17.01.2022 Library cats in the US are missing their chin scratches and extra snacks, but they remain adorable.

16.01.2022 Did you know you can start researching for free with your library card? Login to your account to use Ancestry: https://fremantle.spydus.com/

16.01.2022 BorrowBox is always open this summer holidays - https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/eresources

16.01.2022 Join in Australia Reads and set aside an hour to read - benefits for your health, your mind and great chance to share a story together.

16.01.2022 We're closed today 28 September for the Queens Birthday public holiday. Login via https://fremantle.spydus.com/ to check your loans or borrow ebooks and eaudiobooks. Items are auto renewed two days before the due back date (except for interlibrary loans, reserved items and items renewed more than five times). So enjoy the day!

16.01.2022 The City of Fremantle is supporting Anti-Poverty Week (1117 October), which aims to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of poverty in Australia. This year’s campaign centres around the key message: Poverty exists. Poverty hurts us all. We can do something about it.

16.01.2022 Don't forget to get your free ticket. It will be a great morning.

16.01.2022 September is going to be a very big publishing month - here's a few things to look forward to.

15.01.2022 Have you read Jane Harper's 'The Dry'? Are you excited for the movie adaptation? Reserve your copy at https://bit.ly/3eqwcZ3

15.01.2022 Ever wanted to get into poetry? Here's a quick guide to get started.

14.01.2022 Have you tried the Libby app? It's the best way to read books from our free Overdrive service. Here's some tips to get the most out of it.

14.01.2022 Well done to Sharron Booth, Maria Papas and Jo Morrison - Author who have been shortlisted for the 2020 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award! #FremantlePress #HungerfordAward

14.01.2022 Due to covid government restrictions our Buster/PANDA morning tea on Wednesday 5th May has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a different date soon. Thank you for your understanding.

14.01.2022 Have you picked up your school holiday Time Travel Adventure Trail map yet? Maps are available from the Fremantle Visitor Centre. At each location along the trail, complete the activity, answer the questions on your map and enter the draw to win great prizes! https://www.visitfremantle.com.au/schoolholidays... Here's more about one of the places on the trail: View of Round House before restoration 1975 This is a photograph of the Round House taken in 1975. It had become quite run-down due to it not being used very much since the late 1800s. Many people stayed away from it due to its sad and gory history. Soon after this photo was taken it was restored and can be still visited today.

14.01.2022 It's footy fever at Fremantle Oval this weekend for the WAFL semi final with South Fremantle Football Club taking on Claremont Football Club. Fremantle Library will be closed on Sunday 20 September for the game. Remember your borrowed items are auto renewed two days before the due date so no fuss if your books are due back then (excluding reserved items and items renewed the maximum five times). Check your loans by logging into My Account via https://fremantle.spydus.com/... #WAFL2020 #BewareoftheBulldog

14.01.2022 You may have seen a new face about the library recently - Sonia is our new community support worker, in partnership with St. Patrick's Community Support Centre. Feel free to say hi!

14.01.2022 A fascinating Fremantle story and a equally captivating photo by Izzy Orloff. Thanks, State Library of Western Australia! See more photos by Izzy Orloff (1891 - 1981) at the State Library: https://bit.ly/34dHaxO

14.01.2022 The Western Australian Government has announced that mandatory contact registers at relevant businesses and venues will be introduced from Saturday 5 December 2020, which includes the Library. Maintaining a contact register is an extra safety measure and one of the most effective ways to control the spread of COVID-19. Any person aged 16 and over who enters our venue will be required to register their contact details via the SafeWA app. To avoid delays on the day, we strongl...y encourage you to download it before you arrive via Apple App Store or Google Play. Visit for more information: https://bit.ly/WATracingMoreInfo

13.01.2022 Did you know reading reduces stress by 68%? It works faster than listening to music, going for a walk or enjoying a cup of tea. Take part in Australia Reads this November 1-12 and follow their page for more reading goodies.

13.01.2022 Thank you for your support of the LibraryConnect service, which has helped many people in only its first two months of operation. If you need assistance, please see Sonia at the Library 16pm Tuesdays, 8.30am5pm Wednesdays, 16pm Thursdays and 9am1pm Saturdays.

12.01.2022 This week is National NAIDOC Week, with the theme '"Always Was, Always Will Be''. Fremantle Library have the following suggestions as a starting point to explore our Bibool Bang-ga / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander collections. Reserve a copy and see more via our catalogue: https://fremantle.spydus.com/

12.01.2022 A new opportunity to be Australia's only second library community support worker here at Fremantle Library. Apply for this position through St. Patrick's Community Support Centre https://stpats.com.au/about/jobs/

12.01.2022 This week is Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week. If you're a new parent and interested in learning about what support and activities there are for you in the Fremantle area, why not come along to our free morning tea this Thursday at The Meeting Place? You'll also get a FREE six month membership at the Freo Toy Library. https://www.facebook.com/events/3306656609456594/... Registrations essential. Buster's PANDA Morning Tea is presented with support from the Women and Newborn Health Service @NorthMetropolitanHealthService.

12.01.2022 Fremantle Library will close an hour earlier than normal this Sunday 27 September for the WAFL Preliminary Final against South Fremantle Football Club and West Perth Football Club. The Library will instead be open from 11am-2pm.

12.01.2022 Always available - Craig Silvey's new book Honeybee is coming out at the end of this month. Listen to Jasper Jones and find out what the fuss is about: https://bit.ly/33anLvV

11.01.2022 SPANISH CLASSES ARE BACK AT TMP! Start your Spanish language journey with this fun and lively 8-week Spanish beginners course. Wednesdays 21 October - 9 December | 6-7.30pm... The Meeting Place $99 for 8 weeks Bookings essential - https://spanish-level1tmp.eventbrite.com.au Get in quick - only a few places left! See more

11.01.2022 Walkley-winning writer Garry Linnell brings us the tragic love story of Captain Moonlite, an Irish-born preacher who becomes, along with Ned Kelly, one of the nation's most notorious and celebrated criminals. Charismatic, intelligent and handsome, George Scott is unlike and other bushranger. Thurs Nov 26 2020, 5.30pm https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=666055&

11.01.2022 The Australian Library and Information Association and Charles Sturt University offer a scholarship to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander students planning a career in Library and Information Science. It's a great opportunity to get your start in libraries.

11.01.2022 Celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day today. Join in the Youtube livestream from 10.30am WST.

11.01.2022 Our incredible state-of-the-art library at Kings Square is nearing completion and opening next year, so its an exciting time for all Fremantle and East Fremantle residents to rediscover their local library. - Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt.

11.01.2022 ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR WOMEN Relationships (of all sorts) sometimes require challenging conversations to keep both parties feeling included. People pleasing and worrying about other’s judgements can make it difficult to maintain healthy boundaries and create positive change. This interactive 4-week course will help you get comfortable communicating your needs and preferences to others. Every Thu 27 May-17 Jun | 6-8.30pm | $80 | The Meeting Place... Bookings essential: https://assertivewomen.eventbrite.com.au See more

11.01.2022 A special bookclub starts today - #TogetherWeRead, a digital book club connecting readers to the same ebook at the same time with no waitlists or holds, begins 17 September! The featured title is The Van Apfel Girls are Gone by Felicity McLean. Borrow the featured title & join the discussion: togetherweread.com/aunz

10.01.2022 It's a great time to discover LibraryCraft, our free, moderated Minecraft server for 7 to 17 year olds!

10.01.2022 The winner of the International Booker Prize 2020 is 'The Discomfort of Evening' by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld. Reserve a copy of 'The Discomfort of Evening': Book https://bit.ly/32fO1pC Ebook https://bit.ly/2FpxXso

10.01.2022 Thanks for coming down and supporting the Library Connect program. If you, or someone you know, is in need of assistance, please see the community support worker Sonia at the library between 16pm Tuesdays, 8.30am5pm Wednesdays, 16pm Thursdays and 9am1pm Saturdays.

10.01.2022 City of Fremantle are partnering with Paper Bird Children's Books and Arts to launch three spooky local books on Halloween. There's also a spooky story trail to enjoy afterwards! Bookings via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/35kOYgq

09.01.2022 Ann Cleeves, creator of detective Vera Stanhope, talks about how bibliotherapy can help people.

09.01.2022 We're closed today and tomorrow (Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October) for the WAFL Grand Final. Check your loans via https://fremantle.spydus.com/ Most items are auto renewed two days before the due back date (except for reserved items and items renewed more than five times).

09.01.2022 Our dedicated volunteers at the Wanjoo Lounge inside Fremantle Library offers essential technology skills to our over 55s community. Tech Help is a one-on-one session assisting people with their smartphones, laptops, tablets and other devices. People can also learn how to use popular social networking apps, including Facebook and Skype. Bring along your charged device, and walk away feeling more confident and connected in our tech-driven world.... Wednesdays, 9.30am - 11.30am Fridays, 12 noon - 3pm

09.01.2022 Some good reading on the horizon! Also our Hot Reads shelf has been updated - check it out: http://fremantle.spydus.com/

09.01.2022 100 black writers you should read from USA TODAY. " Readers are educating themselves on systemic racism and challenging their preconceptions about race. But an equally powerful way to become more educated and enlightened is through fiction. Black authors give readers more insight into the Black experience, often by viewing the world through the lens of Black characters."

09.01.2022 What a great idea! Have you tried a digital escape room?

08.01.2022 Travel from your armchair to some of America's loveliest new libraries.

08.01.2022 Look! It's our very own singing and dancing John! Follow Better Beginnings for lots great literacy and learning ideas.

08.01.2022 Want to try making some greeny goodness? Terrarium making for young people tomorrow, Wednesday 3pm onwards!

08.01.2022 HMAS Ovens. WA Maritime Museum 1999 This is a submarine called the HMAS Ovens. It was used during a period of time known as the Cold War, after World War II. You can visit it now next to the Maritime Museum in the World War II submarine slipway. It is fascinating to see the vessel up close to get a sense of how huge it really is. This location is part of the Time Travel Adventure Trail map for the school holidays. Pick up your map from the Fremantle Visitor Centre. At eac...h location along the trail, complete the activity, answer the questions on your map and enter the draw to win great prizes! https://www.visitfremantle.com.au/schoolholidays

08.01.2022 CRAFT YOUR CAREER Start implementing action plans now with this dynamic workshop Helping you set and achieve your 2021 Career Goals. This 2-hour workshop will help you to find the resources you need to create a career plan and build the career that you want. You will also discover clear goal setting methods and simple strategies to help action and reach goals and where to start with career transitioning. Create the career you want! Thu 20 May | 6-8pm | $40 | The Meeting Pla...ce Bookings essential: https://craftyourcareer.eventbrite.com.au See more

08.01.2022 Here's how the Hot Reads shelf is looking today! See anything you like? Reserve online at https://fremantle.spydus.com/ before you visit.

08.01.2022 Are you part of a community group and want to get more people involved? Find out more about the tools you can use to be more inclusive in pandemic times.

08.01.2022 Just a reminder to download the WASafe app and use it to register yourself when you visit the Library, Freo Toy Library and the Meeting Place. Thanks for your help to keep everyone safe. Visit for more information: https://bit.ly/WATracingMoreInfo

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Maria Papas and can't wait to see the book on our shelves

07.01.2022 Western Australian Public Libraries Online Book Club is free to join! There are no membership or subscription fees. Just grab your library card and join the book club at https://www.pbc.guru/WAPLibrary Pick one or even up to three titles to read this summer. They are:... Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton The Mystery Woman by Belinda Alexandra Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko As a library member, you'll also have access to a free ebook copy of the titles for the duration that they are discussed. Follow the link in the forum once signed up to download. Ongoing, the book club will read one book every two to three months, so you'll have plenty of time for each book. Sign up today !

06.01.2022 Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to have fun in Fremantle this school holidays! Head on down to Freo this week for our Superhero Secret Mission Trail, and participate in loads of fun FREEO activities. Registration is essential. You can also enter our Superhero Drawing Competition - pick up an entry form at Fremantle Library or Fremantle Visitors Centre for your chance to win.

05.01.2022 "The library does more than save me the cost of a paperback it provides me with a template for navigating the great sea of longing and disappointment that is life."

05.01.2022 Just a reminder we'll be closed Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October for the WAFL Grand Final. If you need to check your loans, login in to My Account at https://fremantle.spydus.com/ Loans are auto renewed 2 days before the due date for most items, so take a break and head down to the game!

05.01.2022 Buster will be cancelled Wed 2 Sept due to bad weather. Next session will be Fri 4 Sept, 9.30am at PCYC Hilton.Buster will be cancelled Wed 2 Sept due to bad weather. Next session will be Fri 4 Sept, 9.30am at PCYC Hilton.

05.01.2022 Borrow now! The best titles without the wait. Listen to the audiobook of Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe on the BorrowBox app. https://bit.ly/3oYdtsP

05.01.2022 To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, the City of Fremantle is offering free online access to the Wide Angle Film Festival (WAFF). Films are available now until 12 December. WAFF showcases award-winning short films exploring the lived experiences of people with disability. Programs will be available with open and closed captions, audio description, with trigger warning lists and social stories available upon request from our Access and Inclusion Officer a...t [email protected]. Register to recieve your link and password to view: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wide-angle-film-festival-20

04.01.2022 This is starting this afternoon and will be on the next four weeks Come on down https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au//new-fremantle-library-you

04.01.2022 There's still time to enrol in this 4-week course to improve your self-leadership as a woman in this ever-changing world we live in. Self Leadership for Women will run on Thursdays from 6 May to 27 May, 6-7.30pm. $80/4 weeks. Enrolments are required as spaces are limited: https://selfleadershipforwomen.eventbrite.com.au... Due to the COVID-19 restrictions last week, the start date was postponed to this Thursday! Enrol now before the last spaces fill up!

04.01.2022 A thought for all the libraries and library staff around Australia right now

04.01.2022 It will be Buster's last session for the year tomorrow at the Fremantle Art Centre, Wednesday 16 December, 9.30am - 11.30am. We at Buster would all like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Buster will recommence in the first week of February 2021.

04.01.2022 The winner of the Booker Prize is debut author Douglas Stuart for Shuggie Bain. He says, "I wanted to tell the story of what it was like to grow up queer in Glasgow; to grow up with a parent who you love but you couldn't save." Reserve your copy: https://bit.ly/3nNtErw

03.01.2022 Get ready for the Booker Prize, to be announced on November 19. Check out some of the nominated titles: https://bit.ly/3e2KsHu

03.01.2022 Coming up soon! Are you a super game fan?

03.01.2022 This little ship containing letters and trinkets from school children sailed a long way from Massachusetts to our shores. Come and check out the boat this weekend!

03.01.2022 Lots of great memories of North Fremantle in the photos and in the comment section!

03.01.2022 Thanks Fay for your help supporting tech skills in the community. Fay can assist with your questions - visit the over 55s Wanjoo Lounge on Wednesdays from 9.30am -11.30am.

03.01.2022 The Disrupted Festival of Ideas is coming soon - Sat 7 Nov to be exact!

02.01.2022 Here's what our Hot Reads and new books shelves look like today Our reserve shelf has moved closer to the self checks to make it easier to grab and go. Want to borrow something on shelf? Login to https://fremantle.spydus.com to reserve before heading on down. You can also join online to reserve something if you don't have an account.

02.01.2022 We'll be closed on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October for the WAFL Grand Final. Items are auto renewed two days before the due date so no fuss if your books are due back then! (Excluding reserved items and items renewed the maximum five times) Check your loans by logging into My Account via https://fremantle.spydus.com/

02.01.2022 Each year we support White Ribbon Day, which raises awareness and commits action to prevent men’s violence against women. This Friday at Kings Square, visit the evocative installation of women’s and children’s shoes that represent this year’s victims of family domestic violence. Inside Fremantle Library, we've also set up a photo exhibition of the shoes (photographed across various recognisable Fremantle locations) with the heart-breaking victims' stories. #whiteribbonday