City of Gosnells Library Services

🎉 Join us for a special Libby Reads online author event!
We’re excited to invite our library members to a live conversation with Bernice Barry, author of The Names of a Hare.

📖✨ About the session:
Step into the magical realism of 17th‑century Cornwall as Bernice Barry discusses her featured novel. Expect an engaging chat, insights into her writing process, and a chance to connect with fellow readers. Find out more, and register here https://bit.ly/3QMF3d5

💡 The Names of a Hare is available on the Libby app with no waitlist for the month - perfect if you want to read it before the event.

We apologise that there has been a further delay with the air conditioning works at Amherst Village. We now look forward to resuming full library services on Wednesday 10 June

👉Zing, Zap, Pow! 👉Zing, Zap, Pow!

🐞For 1 hour each week you will have the chance to get creative and tell stories through activities such as comic creation, illustration, games and more. You'll even make new friends along the way! No creative talents required, just a bit of ink and imagination!

👶For children aged 6-12 years
Find out more here https://bit.ly/4wRX0tn

🌍✨ Ready for your next great escape?

Our library’s Adventure Novels Collection is packed with daring quests, lost worlds, fearless heroes, and edge‑of‑your‑seat journeys. Whether you crave jungle expeditions, ocean voyages, or mysteries hidden in ancient ruins, we’ve got a story that will sweep you away.

View the collection here bitly/4x40xC8

🎬 Beamafilm’s Top Picks for June are here!

Looking for something new to watch? This month’s lineup has a little bit of everything — action, animation, heartfelt drama, and powerful storytelling.

📚✨ Now streaming free with your library membership :-) Pop some popcorn, get comfy, and enjoy quality films from home. All you need is your library card. Find out more about Beamafilm here https://bit.ly/4fNur6K

📢Tricky Topics Story Time – Thank a First Responder

Come along for a fun and inspiring celebration! Children are invited to show their appreciation through art, meet a fire fighter, and enjoy story time as we celebrate the everyday heroes who help keep our community safe. 🌟

📅Wednesday, 10 June 2026
📍Thornlie Library
🕞4pm – 5pm
🎟️Free | Bookings essential

For more information and to book click here http://bit.ly/4dAT8Fs

📚✨ This Week at First Chapters – Let's talk about sleep with Baa Baa Baby - Parent Workshop ✨📚

👶This week at First Chapters. A parenting Workshop to fill you with confidence and happiness around getting your baby to sleep.

🐞Explore gentle, evidence-based strategies to support your baby’s sleep and better understand their sleep patterns.

📅Wednesday, June 3 2026 | Free | Bookings essential
For more information please visit our website https://bit.ly/3N1khH1

📣 This week at your local library:
A full schedule of FREE programs for kids, teens and adults.

👉 Explore what's on - https://bit.ly/40BLrYB

📱 A quick update for our library app users

The Spydus App is no longer supported. To keep accessing your loans, reservations, digital library card and more, please switch to the City of Gosnells Libraries App.

The new app brings all our services together in one easy place — search the catalogue, manage your account, link family cards, print from your phone, get alerts, and even use the built‑in eReader.

You can learn more and download the app here:
https://bit.ly/47oiEJy

If you need help making the switch, our friendly staff are always happy to assist!

⚽Thank you to Rola Badawiya from Perth Glory for delivering such a wonderful National Simultaneous Story Time session at Amherst Village Library on Wednesday, 27 May.

Your energy and enthusiasm when reading Luna Roo the Kangaroo baller made the event truly special, and we greatly appreciate the time and care you brought to the session.

Thank you for helping create such a memorable experience for our community.