Fremantle Library

Fremantle Library The new Walyalup Civic Centre and Fremantle Library opened on Monday 22 November 2021. Membership is free! Visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/library to sign up.
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The new library includes an expanded collection, with 2,500 more items, a dedicated history centre, children's area and gaming zone.

Join us at the Fremantle Library and the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre this National Reconciliation Week 2026 as w...
26/05/2026

Join us at the Fremantle Library and the Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre this National Reconciliation Week 2026 as we go "All In".

Reconciliation isn’t a spectator sport — it calls on each of us to step up, listen, learn and take action. Together, we can help advance the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and share the responsibility for meaningful change.

Read more: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/reconciliation-2026

20/05/2026

Our FREE Buster program for little ones aged 0–5 is all about stories, play, and hands-on learning, and next week’s sessions are extra special!

Wednesday 27 May at The Meeting Place
⚽Simultaneous Storytime featuring Luna Roo as part of a nationwide celebration of reading, plus soccer games and painting activities.
⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am | Storytime at 10.00am

Friday 29 May in the Courtyard
🎨 A special Buster Reconciliation Week session with storytime, dot painting, loads of toys and fun games.
⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am

Free, fun, and perfect for little ones aged 0–5.

Tag another parent, the more the merrier :)

🪙 Join us for two tailored workshops delivered by a community educator from Financial Wellbeing Collective 💡 designed to...
11/05/2026

🪙 Join us for two tailored workshops delivered by a community educator from Financial Wellbeing Collective 💡 designed to help you during the cost-of-living crunch. 💵

Each workshop will include information and activities like card exercises, group discussion, and a quick quiz. 👩‍🎓Afternoon tea provided. 🫖

Session 1 – Budgeting & Planning 🗓️✈️🏠
📅 Thursday, 14 May, 2-3pm
📍 Mardoo Room, Fremantle Library

Session 2 – Debt & Risk management 💳🛍️🧗‍♀️
📅 Thursday, 21 May, 2-3pm
📍 Mardoo Room, Fremantle Library

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/stretch-and-thrive-financial-workshops

23/04/2026

📖 Freo Library staff 📚 Christy recommends 'Heart the Lover' ❤️ by Lily King.

For World Book day today our collections librarian decided to "Go All In" on 'Heart the Lover' which is a beautifully written, funny, and heart breaking love story that draws you in and keeps you captivated long after the book is finished.

Place it on hold using our catalogue. 🔗

📚 Join us to celebrate the release of Geraldine Mellet's debut novel.Things I Cannot Say is a wry, clever and ultimately...
15/04/2026

📚 Join us to celebrate the release of Geraldine Mellet's debut novel.

Things I Cannot Say is a wry, clever and ultimately uplifting novel about a young woman, newly paralysed and voiceless, who must find a way to save the day. For this launch event, Geraldine will be interviewed by writer, journalist and former ABC broadcaster Gillian O'Shaughnessy.

☕ Copies of the book will be available for purchase, with complimentary drink and nibbles throughout the event.

📅 WEDNESDAY 29 April, 6.30-8.30pm
📍 Fremantle Library
🎟️ FREE, booking essential

Link in our bio, to get your FREE ticket!

01/04/2026

✍️📜 Handwriting enthusiasts!

Come together for a Saturday 🌄 morning session of ❌📺 screen-free scrawling.

Practice your cursive and reconnect the hand with the mind, away from distractions. 📜Paper, 🖋️pens, and 🫖tea and ☕coffee provided.

Next meet-up:
📅 Saturday 18 April, 10am-12pm
📍 Quokka Room, Fremantle Library

Please note that for April only, the session is on the third Saturday (April 18). For future sessions, it’s on the first Saturday of each month.

Bringing your own utensils is encouraged.

📈📚 We went digging to find what you have been enjoying the most so far this year. Swipe to see some of our top picks tha...
27/03/2026

📈📚 We went digging to find what you have been enjoying the most so far this year.

Swipe to see some of our top picks that you might want to try out!

📜 The Names – Florence Knapp
🍄 The Mushroom Tapes – Helen Garner
🔎 Madukka: The River Serpent – Julie Janson
🌻 Sam Plants a Sunflower – Kate Petty
🔥 Wings of Fire: The Graphic Novel, Book Six – Moon Rising – Tui T. Sutherland
🐦 Australian Backyard Birds – Myke Mollard
🌳 The Tilt – Chris Hammer (Audiobook)
⛰️ Life in Reterra (Boardgame)
🎪 The Greatest Showman (DVD)

p.s. tell us in the comments what your favourite of the year is so far!

25/03/2026

🧭 Calling all adventurers!

Our Freo Library Travel Writers' Group ✍️🗺️ is here to help you transform your fantastic journeys into epic stories.

Drop-in on the first Tuesday of every month to write, edit and share with fellow enthusiasts!

Next meet-up:
📅 Tuesday 7 April, 4.30-6pm
📍 Quokka Room, Fremantle Library

Our drop-in group offers you a space and time to work on your articles, blogging, or a personal travel diary.

🌟 Stay tuned for a special one-off workshop in May with local writer Cassie Wilkins to really hone your skills.

Address

151 High Street
Fremantle, WA
6160

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+61894329766

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