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Friday, December 26, 2025

Ellenbrook Library weekend closures in January

Please note that Ellenbrook Library will be closed for three weekends in January 2026 for security upgrades.

The library will be closed on:
- Saturday, January 10, and Sunday, January 11
- Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18
- Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25.
Other library branches will be open as usual during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Monday, December 01, 2025

Prohibited burning period has started

The City of Swans Prohibited burning period commenced on December 1, 2025 and runs to March 31, 2026. All burning is prohibited including garden refuse and campfires.

High call volumes

Please note that we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls. Alternatively, submit your request online.
Changes to kerbside bin collection days this holiday season

As Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Thursday, your usual kerbside collection may be picked up one day after your normal collection day.

If your usual collection day is:
- Thursday, December 25, 2025, your bin will be collected on Friday, December 26, 2025
- Friday, December 26, 2025, your bin will be collected on Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Thursday, January 1, 2026, your bin will be collected on Friday, January 2, 2026
- Friday, January 2, 2026, your bin will be collected on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Bins must be placed out by 6am.

Recycling centre closures

The Recycling Centre – Malaga and Recycling Centre – Bullsbrook (including Containers For Change) will be closed Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025 and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Standard operating hours apply for the rest of the festive period.

Hobby Hive: Drawing Fundamentals

Hobby Hive: Drawing Fundamentals

Arts and Crafts Library Programs

Join Lisa Principe for a skills session in the fundamentals of drawing. Learn new techniques while creating a unique expressive artwork.

Date and time Friday, January 30, 2026
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM See more
Suitable for Adults
VenueBeechboro library
Cost Free
Contact info
- (08) 9207 8585
- Programs.library@swan.wa.gov.au

Event description

Lisa will guide you through the process of mark-making, using a range of drawing techniques to build an expressive artwork. Through engaging exercises, build your confidence and bring your creativity to life through drawing.

Please book in as spaces are limited.
This program is suitable for adults, aged 18+ and is a hands-on workshop. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Photography and videography may be taken at this event. Images and footage may be used by the City of Swan and event organisers for marketing and promotional purposes.

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Ngalak Maali Boodja Kaditj, Whadjuk Moort Noongar Boodjara, Baalap Kalyagool Noyyang, Boodja Kep Moort, Ngalak Kwabaduk Wirn, Kabarli Bworan Kora Kora, Yeyi Ngoongoolong.

The City of Swan acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this region, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their descendants.

Aboriginal artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Nerolie Bynder.