Albany Public Library

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Wednesday Word of the Day - tildenoun | TIL-duhTilde refers to the mark ~ placed especially over the letter n (as in the...
02/09/2026

Wednesday Word of the Day - tilde
noun | TIL-duh

Tilde refers to the mark ~ placed especially over the letter n (as in the Spanish señor, meaning "sir") to denote the sound \nʸ\, or over vowels (as in the Portuguese irmã, meaning "sister") to indicate nasality. When a tilde appears as an independent character, it usually means "approximately" (as in "we'll be there in ~ 30 minutes"). - Merriam-Webster Dictionary

What's your favourite example of tilde usage?

Join the team from Great Southern Community Legal Services for this information session where you can learn about your r...
02/09/2026

Join the team from Great Southern Community Legal Services for this information session where you can learn about your rights, your options and the available services and resources such as:
- Referral to an agency or service in your area
- One-to-one Support to work with you to deal with problems
- Education on how to deal with issues for yourself

Morning tea will be provided,
Come along to one session or register for both.

FRIDAY
18 September 2026

Session plan:
9.45am registration & coffees
10am Disability Advocacy
10.50am Break & morning tea
11.05am Wills, EPA & EPG
11.50 Q & A
12pm Finish

Bookings essential. Book online: https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/Greatsoutherncommunitylegal or phone the Library on 6820 3600

Building Better Libraries Through CollaborationRegional libraries play an important role in their communities, but meeti...
31/08/2026

Building Better Libraries Through Collaboration

Regional libraries play an important role in their communities, but meeting growing expectations can be challenging. This article explores how the Regional WA Library Consortium is helping libraries across WA work together to deliver better services, introduce new technology, and create more opportunities for local residents.

🔗 Read the full article: https://incite.alia.org.au/why-we-joined-a-consortium/

Join us for a relaxed morning tea and informative education session, hosted in partnership with Soroptimist Internationa...
31/08/2026

Join us for a relaxed morning tea and informative education session, hosted in partnership with Soroptimist International Albany and Albany Public Library.

Learn about cervical screening, why it is important, who should be screened, what to expect, and how regular screening can help prevent cervical cancer.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions in a friendly and supportive environment.

Morning tea will be provided, along with prizes and giveaways.

FRIDAY
11 September 2026
10:30am-11:30am

Bookings essential. Book online: https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/Cervicalscreening or phone the Library on 6820 3600.

Whether you’re looking to learn a new sport or discover your next mindfulness practice, you can enjoy free, unlimited ac...
29/08/2026

Whether you’re looking to learn a new sport or discover your next mindfulness practice, you can enjoy free, unlimited access to thousands of videos with the Hiveclass BingePass on Hoopla. Explore for seven days with just one borrow.

IN-CONVERSATION WITH GILLIAN O'SHAUGHNESSYJoin Gillian O'Shaughnessy, one of Australia's most celebrated flash fiction w...
28/08/2026

IN-CONVERSATION WITH GILLIAN O'SHAUGHNESSY

Join Gillian O'Shaughnessy, one of Australia's most celebrated flash fiction writers and a highly respected journalist and broadcaster, for this in-conversation event about her recently published book of short stories Salt City Runaway.

Books will be available for purchase on the evening, with an opportunity for audience members to have their copies signed following the event.

THURSDAY
10th September 2026
5.30pm-6.30pm

Bookings essential. Book online: https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/Gillianoshaughnessy or phone the Library on 6820 3600

FLASH FICTION MASTERCLASS - WRITING WORKSHOPTiny stories draw power from specific detail and careful observation. In thi...
27/08/2026

FLASH FICTION MASTERCLASS - WRITING WORKSHOP

Tiny stories draw power from specific detail and careful observation. In this fun and generative workshop, participants will learn how to pay close attention to the world and draw on their own memories and experiences to create vivid and emotionally resonant flash fiction. You will learn how to make paying attention part of your everyday writing practice and transform the personal into the fictional.

Guided by award-winning writer, Gillian O’Shaughnessy. Suitable for novice and experienced writers.

THURSDAY
10 September 2026
10.00am-12.00noon

Bookings essential. Book online: https://albany-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/Flashfictionmasterclass or phone the Library on 6820 3600

📚✨ Happy Book Week 2026! ✨📚We’ve loved welcoming schools from Albany and Mount Manypeaks to the library for our Book Wee...
26/08/2026

📚✨ Happy Book Week 2026! ✨📚

We’ve loved welcoming schools from Albany and Mount Manypeaks to the library for our Book Week Storytime Shows over the past two days.
We’re looking forward to another fun junior session at the Museum today, celebrating this year’s fantastic CBCA Book Week shortlisted books. 🎉

Can’t make it to the library? No worries! We have all the shortlisted books on display for you to explore, and there’s also great news for reading at home! 🏡📚

You can enjoy the shortlisted Children’s Picture Books through StoryBox Library. Simply follow the link in the comments and log in with your library card and PIN to hear authors, illustrators and other awesome presenters bring the books to life. 🙌✨

Children's Book Week® 2026 is supported by:
The Government of Western Australia through
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
and
The WA Branch of the Children's Book Council of Australia


Address

221 York Street
Albany, WA
6330

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

0868203600

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