Bassendean Memorial Library

01/06/2026

Access our digital collection for free with your current library card on any device, anytime......anywhere. eBooks and eAudiobooks can be found in our catalogue or by searching directly in the databases.

We will reopen Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 9.00am

31/05/2026

We had a wonderful time visiting St Michaels Primary School and spreading the hype about our postbox's birthday 🎉

And our expert judging panel of librarians have their work cut out for them, as the postcard submissions so far have all been OUSTANDING!

Thank you for having us St Michaels, and for taking part in the fun 😁 keep those postcards rolling in!

29/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, we are embracing the 2026 theme, All In; a reminder that reconciliation is something we all take part in together.

The artwork for this year’s theme was created by Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey. It’s title: Gaagal takes its name from the Gumbaynggirr word for “Ocean,” a powerful spiritual totem for the Gumbaynggirr people. The movement and flow of its ocean currents symbolises people from all backgrounds coming together.

Thank you to everyone who came together for our Reconciliation-themed Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, where we talked about what it means to be sorry, where we sang some of Gina William’s songs in Noongar and read stories by the wonderful Sally Morgan.

It’s wonderful to see so many people taking steps in their reconciliation journey, borrowing books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, and embracing First Nations kaartdijin.

Let’s continue forward with open minds and open hearts. Always was, always will be ❤️💛🖤

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

It’s National Simultaneous Storytime Day! This year's story is about a very determined kangaroo baller named Luna Roo. Cosy up with a blanket and a fine glass of milo at home, accompanied by this incredible read-along story about the power of believing in yourself...

OR...

Hop, skip and jump to the children's section to borrow the book or join in on one of our library competitions. Details in the video!

However you'd like to celebrate, we think this story is YOU-BEAUT and we hope you love it as much as we did, OOROO! 🦘📚

26/05/2026

Today's Tuesday Treasure is of 8 Devon Road, home of Mr and Mrs Murray Gardiner in the 1930’s.
Devon Road is named for the county in England and is one of the early streets in Bassendean.
Containing many excellent examples of architecture, its one of the lovely streets to walk down towards the Swan River.

Find this picture and more online in the Bassendean Memorial Library Catalogue!

Photo number P845 - Devon Road, c1930
Watch this space for more to come in the coming weeks.

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25/05/2026

Unfortunately, due to low booking numbers, our upcoming Calligraphy Workshop has been cancelled. We apologise for any disappointment and thank everyone for their interest and support.

We hope to offer more creative workshops in the future!

22/05/2026

UPDATE: POSTAL DELIVERY VAN ART PROJECT

Due to the enthusiastic response to this event, we’re excited to include an additional activity on the day!

Updated schedule:

- From 10:00am – 11:30am, Nami Osaki from Nami’s Art Room will be decorating the outside of the postal van.

- From 11:30am – 1:00pm, Nami will be guiding participants in a relaxed, drop-in workshop where they can design their own postage stamp (materials provided). These stamps can be used to decorate the inside of the van, or be taken home. All ages are welcome to join in the fun!

We’ll also be running a competition on the day to name the library postal van, with a special prize for the winner. This will be announced on our socials in the following weeks 😊

19/05/2026

Today's Tuesday Treasure is of Bassendean Railway Station, c1947
The station opened on 2 May 1910 and was initially named West Guildford. Renamed Bassendean in 1922 and the station was manned from 1910-1977. The Bassendean Railway Station was 7 rail miles (11 kms) north east of Perth on the Fremantle-Guildford line.
The current railway station was remade in 2003 and the official opening of the new Bassendean Railway Station and the re-opening of Old Perth Road occurred on 24 July 2004.
Images scanned from "A history of Bassendean" by Alf T. Thomas.

Find this picture and more online in the Bassendean Memorial Library Catalogue!

Photo number P703 - Bassendean Railway Station, c1947
Watch this space for more to come in the coming weeks.

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