Shire of Mundaring Library Service

Matilda the Forest Red-tailed Cockatoo

as a result of dementia. This event is for family carers and family members of people living with dementia. Bookings essential at https://140323b.eventbrite.com.au.

Dementia: Understanding Changes in Behaviour

Friday 24 March, 9.30am-12.30pm, Boya Community Centre

Dementia Australia will present an introduction to dementia and its relation to changes to the brain, effects on behaviour, and the impacts of changed behaviour. This event is for family carers and family members of people living with dementia. Bookings essential at https://240323b.eventbrite.com.au

Mike Lefroy – The HMAS Sydney II: the Mystery of Australia’s Greatest Naval Disaster

Have you seen Matilda the Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo at Boya Library? We often hear children asking their parents, "Is it real?" Yes, she is real, but sadly not a living, breathing cockatoo. Matilda has been with us since Boya Library opened in February 2017, attracting much comment.

Here’s her story: Matilda was found injured on the side of the road by two local residents. They were en route to getting specialist care for Matilda when, unfortunately, she passed away. The couple decided to employ the services of an expert taxidermist so she could "live" on in all her glory. They generously decided to allow her to be displayed in the library so lots of people could enjoy her beauty, naming her "Matilda". The wonder of this beautiful creature doesn't get old!

Simon Cherriman supplied the display with facts, images and samples of gum nuts showing the distinctive marks made by different cockatoos, adding an educative element to the glorious Matilda. (Image: Rebecca De Vries Photography)

Did You Know About Library Home Services?

Our libraries offer a free home delivery service to library members resident in the Shire of Mundaring who are unable to visit the libraries due to mobility or illness. The service can be provided on a temporary or permanent basis. You may be recuperating from an operation or illness, or you may have long-term mobility or other reasons which mean you require the service permanently. Once signed up for the service, volunteers and staff select items based according to your interests and deliver them to your door.

If you would like to know more, or would like help with applying for the service, please call the libraries on 9290 6780 (Mundaring) or 9290 6755 (Boya). You can also contact us by email at mills@ mundaring.wa.gov.au (Mundaring) or gills@mundaring.wa.gov.au (Boya).

March Events

Communication and Dementia

Tuesday 14 March, 9.30am-12pm Boya Community Centre

Dementia Australia will present a talk on dementia, the way we communicate, and how changes in communication can occur

Thursday 16 March, 10.30am, Boya Community Centre

Mike Lefroy will discuss the HMAS Sydney II, its loss and its exciting discovery off Shark Bay on 16th March 2008 in this talk marking the 15th Anniversary of the finding of this Australian light cruiser. Mike’s children’s non-fiction publication on the topic will be available for purchase. Bookings essential at https://160323b.eventbrite.com.au.

Astrophotography with Roger Groom

Monday 27 March, 6.30pm, Boya Community Centre

Roger Groom will give an introductory talk on how to get started with astrophotography. There’ll be time for questions and answers on this fascinating subject. Bookings essential at https://270323b.eventbrite.com.au.

Lego Club at Mundaring for Children

Thursdays 3.30pm-4.30pm, Mundaring Lesser Hall

Children aged 6-12 years are invited to join this activity which runs during school term. There is a different theme each week, with a 'LEGO of the Week' creation displayed in the library until the next session. No bookings are necessary. (Children aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.)

Games Club for Children at Boya Library Wednesdays 3.30pm4.45pm, Boya Library

There’s a couple of spots still available! Games Club is a tabletop board games club for children aged 8-12 years. The program runs during the school term. If a child is registered, it is for the whole of the term. Contact Boya Library on 9290 6755 or email gills@mundaring. wa.gov.au for information and to book. (Children aged under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.)

Altered States is a survey of work by seminal artist Stuart Elliott, celebrating a career spanning almost half a century. Comprehensive in its scope, this exhibition comprises four distinct but compellingly connected parts that showcase more than 40 of Elliott's artworks, including new pieces alongside significant works loaned from public and private collections.

Curated by respected artist, writer and Curator of the Edith Cowan University Art Collection Sue Starcken, this exhibition is presented as the Shire of Mundaring’s Acquisition exhibition.

Altered States is on display from 11 March to 7 May 2023.