Ballajura Public Library

Our extensive collection of loanable items includes:

• Books
• Large print books
• Magazines
• Comics
• CD-ROMs
• Audio CDs
• Movie DVDs
• CD audio books
• MP3 audio books
• Audio book media players

• LOTE (items in a Language Other Than English)

You can search our collection using the online library catalogue.

Additional services available at this branch:

• Various computer applications, including word processing
• Printing (colour / black & white)
• Photocopying (colour / black & white)
• Facsimile (ie fax)
• Laminating

Free internet access is provided at all library branches. Bookings are required for computer use, and bookings may be made for up to a maximum of two hours per day per person. City of Swan library membership is required for internet access.

Wired2Swan, a free Wi-Fi (wireless internet) service is provided at all library branches. Available to all members of the public (no library membership required) 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Book Clubs provide an opportunity to discuss books and literature in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Book Club sessions are held regularly throughout the year at several library branches.

We also have Book Club Sets available for loan if you have your own Book Club or would like to start one.

Book Club Timetable for 2012

Month	Friday 10.30am - 12pm
January	20
February	17
March	16
April	13
May	11
June	8
July	6
August	3, 31
September	28
October	26
November	23
December	21

Come and hear talks on some fascinating topics at Library Lovers - our regular information sessions.

Library Lovers sessions are held regularly throughout the year at the following library branches: Altone Park, Ballajura, Ellenbrook and Midland.

Library Lovers Timetable for 2012

Date	Session Title	Presenter
May 4 10.30am - 12.30pm	Book: Monkey On The Wing Steve talks about his book Monkey On The Wing, a true story of a loveable Aussie larrikin, tracing his wild and exuberant, often shocking, youthful adventures and travels all over the world, up until the accident that took his eyesight and should have taken his life. www.monkeyonthewing.com	Author: Steven Adams Steve was born in Albany, Western Australia in 1968. His life has been filled with adventure both in Australia and all over the world. Being blinded in an accident changed the course of his life and he now lives quietly in the countryside of WA, with his wife Diana and two children.
May 18 10.30am - 12.30pm	WA State Parliament: How it works	James Sollis, Education Officer from the Parliamentary Education Office, Parliament of Western Australia
June 1 10.30am - 12.30pm	History of Photography	Father John Jegorow
June 15 10.30am - 12.30pm	Aboriginal Community and Issues	Beverley Rebbeck, Project Officer from the Midland Department of Indigenous Affairs

Rhymetime introduces your baby to the joy of books, rhymes, songs and the library.

Rhymetime sessions are held regularly throughout the year at the following library branches: Altone Park, Ballajura, Ellenbrook and Midland.

Rhymetime Timetable for 2012

Month	Thursday 9.30am	Suitable for
January	5, 12, 9	For babies 2 to 24 months old
February	2, 9, 16, 23
March	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April	5, 12, 19, 26
May	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June	7, 14, 21, 28
July	5, 12, 19, 26
August	2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September	6, 13, 20, 27
October	4, 11, 18, 25
November	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December	6, 13, 20

Storytime involves stories, rhymes, crafts and lots of fun for parents and kids alike.

Storytime sessions are held regularly throughout the year at all library branches.

Storytime Timetable for 2012

Month	Monday 10:30am	Suitable for
January	9, 16, 23, 30	For pre-schoolers 2 to 5 years old
February	6, 13, 20, 27
March	5, 12, 19, 26
April	2, 16, 23, 30
May	7, 14, 21, 28
June	11, 18, 25
July	2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August	6, 13, 20, 27
September	3, 10, 17, 24
October	8, 15, 22, 29
November	5, 12, 19, 26
December	3, 10, 17