Bunbury Public Libraries

24/06/2026

💰 Tax time is coming… are you ready? 💰

Want to feel confident lodging your 2026 tax return, maximise your refund and avoid common mistakes?

Join Lesley from H&R Block Bunbury for a free information session covering everything you need to know before lodging your tax return this year.

Learn about:
✔️ What’s new this tax season
✔️ What you can and can’t claim
✔️ Superannuation and salary sacrifice
✔️ Accessing your income statements
✔️ MyGov and tax-time tips
✔️ How to maximise your refund

There’ll also be time to ask questions and get helpful advice from the experts at H&R Block.

📅 Friday 26 June
⏰ 1pm to 2pm
📍 Withers Community Library, Hudson Road, South Bunbury
🎟️ https://vist.ly/56wns

Whether you lodge your own tax return or just want to better understand the process, this session is a great way to head into tax time feeling prepared and confident.

Free to attend, everyone is welcome! 📄

20/06/2026

🛍️ Ready to transform the way you shop?

Discover the thrill of finding unique fashion treasures, saving money, and building a wardrobe you'll love,all while reducing your environmental impact.

Join Hazel from The Curated Wardrobe for an inspiring and hands-on preloved fashion experience that will give you the confidence to shop second-hand like a pro. Learn the insider secrets to spotting quality pieces, choosing styles and colours that suit you, and creating a wardrobe that reflects your personality without costing the earth.

But that's not all...

After the masterclass, you'll hit the streets with Hazel for a guided op-shopping adventure through local Bunbury second-hand stores, where you'll put your new skills into practice and uncover some hidden gems along the way! ✨

👗 Preloved Fashion Masterclass
📅 Saturday 27 June
🕙 10am–11am | Bunbury Public Library
🛍️ 11am–1pm | Guided op-shop tour

Whether you're a seasoned thrifter or completely new to op shopping, this is your chance to shop smarter, dress better, and discover a whole new way to refresh your wardrobe.

🎟️ Secure your spot today:
https://tinyurl.com/2z9zn8sn

💚 Proudly supported by the Waste Authority's Waste Sorted Community Grant Program.

15/06/2026

📢Reminder: Bunbury Library will be opening at 10am tomorrow morning.

Delayed Opening - Tuesday, 16 June
Please be advised that Bunbury Library will open at 10am on Tuesday 16 June, one hour later than our usual opening time of 9am.
This is to allow our staff to attend a whole-team development session. All other services will operate as normal from 10am.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

11/06/2026

👗 Learn to Shop Preloved Like a Pro ♻️

Love the idea of second-hand shopping but don’t know where to start? Join Hazel from The Curated Wardrobe on Saturday 27 June for a fun and practical masterclass designed to help you shop preloved clothing with confidence and style.

Discover how to:
✨ Find quality second-hand pieces
✨ Identify colours and styles that suit you
✨ Choose fabrics you’ll love to wear
✨ Shop more sustainably without the overwhelm

The experience doesn’t stop at the library! After the presentation, attendees will head to local Bunbury second-hand stores for a hands-on guided shopping experience with Hazel.

🕙 10am – 11am: Masterclass at Bunbury Public Library
🛍️ 11am – 1pm: Guided visits to local second-hand stores

Whether you’re new to op shopping or looking to sharpen your sustainable style skills, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe while reducing waste.

Purchase your tickets today via the following link:
https://vist.ly/57bnc

This workshop has been made possible thanks to the Waste Authority’s Waste Sorted Community Grant program 💚

09/06/2026

🐞 Get Creative at Withers Library! 🦋

Join us for a fun-filled morning of creativity, colour and crafty bugs at our FREE 3D Paper Craft Workshop!

Create your own amazing bug-inspired paper scene by colouring, cutting and gluing together fascinating insects from around the world. It’s the perfect activity for creative kids and families.

✂️ All materials provided
🎨 No experience needed
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Withers Community Library
💲 Free

Come along, get hands-on and bring some incredible bugs to life with paper and imagination! 🌿🐜

Grab your tickets today via the following link
👉 https://vist.ly/562sh

08/06/2026

💰 Get Ready for Tax Time with Confidence 💰

Want to make the most of your 2026 tax return and avoid costly mistakes?

Join Lesley from H&R Block Bunbury for a free information session covering everything you need to know before lodging your tax return this year.

Learn about:
✔️ What’s new this tax season
✔️ What you can and can’t claim
✔️ Superannuation and salary sacrifice
✔️ Accessing your income statements
✔️ MyGov and tax-time tips
✔️ How to maximise your refund

There’ll also be time to ask questions and get helpful advice from the experts at H&R Block.

Session 1
📅 Thursday 18 June
⏰ 10.30am – 11.30am
📍 Bunbury Public Library, Parkfield Street, Bunbury
🎟️ https://vist.ly/56wnm

Session 2
📅 Friday 26 June
⏰ 1pm – 2pm
📍 Withers Community Library, Hudson Road, South Bunbury
🎟️ https://vist.ly/56wns

Whether you’re lodging your own tax return or simply want to better understand the process, this session is a great way to prepare for tax time with confidence.

Free to attend, everyone is welcome! 📄

04/06/2026

Escape into words. Enter the Wordsmith Awards ✒️

Bunbury Libraries, in partnership with Curtin University, is proud to launch the inaugural Wordsmith Awards - a new writing competition for adults across the South West.

Writers aged 18 and over are invited to respond to this year’s theme, ‘Escape’, interpreted in their own way in any fictional genre short story.

The competition is free to enter and offers prizes:
🏆 1st Prize - $1000
🏆 2nd Prize - $750
🏆 3rd Prize - $500

🗓 Entries are now open and close on 30 June.

Whether you’re an emerging or experienced writer, this is your opportunity to share your work and be part of a new literary initiative for the region.

For entries and to learn more ➡️ https://vist.ly/56jbs

04/06/2026

📖 Step Into Bunbury’s Past with Author Lorraine Carlson 📖

Discover the remarkable family stories, local history and generations of memories behind one of Bunbury’s most treasured heritage homes.

Join local author Lorraine Carlson for a special talk about her book Lamorna – A Family Story Through Time, tracing her family’s journey from Cornwall to Bunbury and the rich history of what we now know as King Cottage Museum.

Through heartfelt storytelling and years of family research, Lorraine brings to life the people, places and connections that shaped Lamorna across generations.

📅 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 10.30am – 11.30am
📍 Withers Community Library, Hudson Road, Withers
🎟️ Free

Perfect for lovers of local history, family heritage and stories of early Bunbury life.

Come along for a fascinating morning of history, storytelling and community connection ☕📚

Secure your tickets here 👇
https://vist.ly/56igb

03/06/2026

Delayed Opening - Tuesday, 16 June
Please be advised that Bunbury Library will open at 10am on Tuesday 16 June, one hour later than our usual opening time of 9am.
This is to allow our staff to attend a whole-team development session. All other services will operate as normal from 10am.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.