Library Newsletter Winter 2018

Library Newsletter Winter 2018

“You want weapons? We’re in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world.”

“This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!” – The Doctor, Doctor

Who: Tooth and Claw

Welcome to the winter edition of our newsletter. It’s half-way through the year! Mt Claremont Library is currently closed for re-carpeting.

devices to work. Please use this area if you need to charge up your devices – there are power points and USB connections available on the bench tops.

We are taking this opportunity to move the shelves a little and create a sitting space for our Mt Claremont Library users.

We would like to remind you not to leave your valuables unattended. Please take them with you because there is no assurance they will be there on your return.

We are looking forward to this minor revamp. The library re-opens on Saturday 30 June. At Nedlands Library, we had a little revamp on the mezzanine level. The study carols were removed and a new long work bench was installed. This is very popular – students study here and adults set up their laptops and mobile

We are busily planning adult and children’s events for the rest of the year. Watch out for our upcoming Subjects of Note booklet. Don’t miss out on the exciting events by reserving your place before they get booked out. – Nedlands and Mt Claremont Library staff

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Upcoming events Five Steps to Better Hearing: Telethon Speech and Hearing with Dr Daniel Lombardo Join Dr Daniel Lombardo as he takes you on a journey through the 5 Steps to Better Hearing. He will outline the steps that you can implement to improve your hearing, discuss how the ear works in capturing sound and share with you the amazing efforts of Telethon Speech and Hearing in the local community.

Plastic reprocessing with Darren Lomman

Telethon Speech and Hearing are offering a limited number of hearing tests at Nedlands Library on this morning.

Do you know what happens to recyclable plastic?

Wednesday 18 July Nedlands Library 9.40 am – 10.20 am individual hearing tests 10.30 am – 11 am 5 Steps to Better Hearing talk 11.10 am – 11.50 am individual hearing tests Free event, bookings essential Book online at nedlands.evanced.info/signup

Nedlands: from naughty to natty with Anthea and Ro

Edward Bruce planned to make Nedlands Park an attractive holiday destination with its swimming baths, hotel and tea-houses – but the area was soon given the moniker ‘Naughty Nedlands’ by the press. Larrikins who hired the Carnaby boats were largely to blame for this but, when the hot pool was created further along the foreshore, the naughtiness continued. In attempts to gentrify the area, developers coined the term ‘Natty Nedlands’ – but does this reflect the changes in the community? Join our Local Studies Librarians, Anthea and Ro, on an exploration of the different facets of Nedlands’ history, both naughty and nice. Wednesday 22 August 10.30 am – 11.30 am Nedlands Library Free event. Bookings essential at nedlands.evanced.info/signup

Enter Darren Lomman, who has set out to create WA’s first waste plastic reprocessing facility. If you are passionate about recycling, then this talk is for you. After six months of extensive on-the-ground research and hundreds of meetings and phone calls, Darren was unable to find a single waste plastic reprocessing facility in WA. This meant not a single plastic bottle put in a recycling bin in WA was being reprocessed here in WA. Instead, most of it was being sold on the international waste market where its future is less than certain. In response, Darren established a new social enterprise in 2017 called Greenbatch, which is addressing the issue by building WA’s very first waste plastic reprocessing facility. The first product planned is 3D printer filament made from recycled PET plastic beverage bottles, enabling anyone with a 3D printer to make things out of recycled bottles at home or school. Tuesday 14 August 10.30 am – 11.30 am Nedlands Library Free event. Bookings essential Book online at nedlands.evanced.info/signup

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New and popular 12 rules for life: an antidote for chaos by Jordan B. Peterson Jordan Peterson’s work as a clinical psychologist has reshaped the modern understanding of personality. Now he has become one of the world’s most popular public thinkers with his lectures on topics, ranging from the Bible to romantic relationships, drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of polarising politics, echo chambers and trigger warnings, his startling message about the value of personal responsibility and the dangers of ideology has resonated around the world. Gripping, thought-provoking and deeply rewarding, 12 Rules for Life offers an antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to our modern problems. Darkest hour (DVD) During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler or fight on against incredible odds. A gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel’s doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery. The greatest showman (DVD) Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Molly’s game (DVD) The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. Warlight by Michael Ondaatje In a narrative as mysterious as memory itself, Warlight is a vivid, thrilling novel of violence and love, intrigue and desire. It is 1945 and London is still reeling from the Blitz and years of war. Fourteenyear-old Nathaniel and his sister Rachel are apparently abandoned by their parents, left in the care of an enigmatic figure named The Moth. They suspect he might be a criminal and both grow more convinced and less concerned as they get to know his eccentric crew of friends – men and women with a shared history, all of whom seem determined now to protect and educate Rachel and Nathaniel. But are they really what and who they claim to be? A dozen years later, Nathaniel begins to uncover all he didn’t know or understand in that time and it is this journey – through reality, recollection, and imagination – told in this magnificent novel. 60-64 Stirling Highway. Nedlands WA 6009 | 9273 3644 | [email protected]

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Kids events

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July school holiday activities Holiday Lego® Club

Ages 5+ These school holidays we are continuing our Lego® Challenges. Working by yourself or in a team, you’ll be re-creating famous landmarks or designing your own creature or building the longest bridge or… the list goes on. Each week your imagination and building prowess will be put to the test in a new challenge. If you are five years and older, come along to the Mt Claremont Library and Nedlands Library Lego® Club! Duplo® will be available for younger siblings. No bookings required. Mt Claremont Library: 3 pm – 4 pm, Thursdays 5 and 12 July Nedlands Library: 3 pm – 4 pm, Fridays 6 and 13 July

Sunday screenings

Ages 4+ Catch a movie at Nedlands Library these school holidays! Screenings of fun family films will be held in the Children’s Library with snacks provided. No bookings required. Nedlands Library Sunday 1, 8, and 15 July 2 pm – 4 pm (please note finishing times may vary)

Japan in July: Kokeshi Doll Workshop

Ages 12+ Learn all about traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls and get the chance to make your own modern interpretation! All materials are provided. Nedlands Library Tuesday 3 July 3.30 pm – 5 pm Bookings essential as places are limited

Japan in July: Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Ages 12+ Japanese Calligraphy, or Shodo, is an ancient art form that is still practiced today. Learn about the different forms of Shodo and try your hand at this beautiful form of penmanship. All materials are provided. Nedlands Library Wednesday 4 July 10 am – 11.30 am Bookings essential as places are limited

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Japan in July: Cosplay Mixer and Anime Film Screening Ages 12+ Celebrate your favourite anime or manga at Nedlands Library by coming dressed in your best cosplay! Mingle with other cosplayers and enjoy watching a film together. Snacks will be provided. Nedlands Library Thursday 5 July 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm Bookings essential as places are limited

Japan in July: Anime Film Screening Ages 4+ Catch a family-friendly anime at Nedlands Library to finish off our Japan in July celebrations! Held in the Children’s Library, snacks will be provided. No bookings required. Nedlands Library Saturday 7 July 10 am – 12 pm

National Science Week workshop Ages 6+ The 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has inspired the theme of National Science Week 2018 – Game Changers and Change Makers. Our workshop takes inspiration from some of the issues explored in Frankenstein, such as biotechnologies, prosthetics, bionics and ethics, as we explore cybernetic technology. We’ll learn about technology that has helped people – from the cochlear ear to insulin pumps to robotic limbs – and invent a plan for our own helpful technology. All materials are provided. Nedlands Library Thursday 16 August 4 pm – 5 pm Bookings essential as places are limited



Kids’ corner New and popular

Captain Underpants: the first epic movie (DVD)

Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotise their principal into thinking he’s a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

Coco (DVD) Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector and together they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Mguel’s family history.

Ferdinand (DVD)

After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

Good night stories for rebel girls 2 by Francesca Cavallo While still inspiring rebel girls of the world to dream bigger, aim higher and fight harder, this sequel is bigger than each of us, bigger than our individual hopes, and certainly bigger than our fears.

The song from somewhere else by A.F. Harrold

Saved from bullies by the class misfit Nick, Frank is drawn to Nick’s house by strange music, discovers he has incredible secrets that bring danger and decides to help him as he helped her.

Never fear by R.A. Spratt

Friday’s days at Highcrest are numbered! The new headmaster is turning everything upside down. Friday’s irritatingly high IQ has her fast-tracked to graduation while a pair of incriminating pants puts Ian on the rocky road to expulsion. When a rumour emerges of embezzled gold stashed on the school grounds, Friday is determined to uncover the truth. But some big questions remain: can she stay out of detention long enough to solve the mystery? Will Melanie survive without Friday to tell her what class she’s in? And will Friday ever get that first kiss with Ian?



New Local Studies workshop:

Trove searching and fixing mistakes Trove is a database from the National Library of Australia that has a huge number of digitised newspapers. Volunteers fix the mistakes made by a computer in reading the articles. Would you enjoy searching for and fixing up Trove newspaper articles with like-minded people? We are planning workshops on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm in Nedlands Library, starting 25 July. You’ll be guided in your search strategies and topics, so don’t worry. Just enjoy and share the funny or interesting things you discover. For example, the crazy computer reading of the article to the right from 1910 is: THE SWIMMING HAITIS AT NEDLANDS l’A UK. INTLTîlOli OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AT NEDLANDS PA UK. ? > ? . UK baths winch have been erected some little distance from the shore, present a bold front to the tram terminus Thov have been eroded at a cost of about £1.500 ,n water ranging in depth from 2ft. to 12ft. The building sor, î h ffT«»n6 in the Wo departments. The .”eu’s ¿”V» fuoft hm” fi 100ft. wide, and the ladies department measures 60ft. bv 100ft. In the former the denth of witer nt n,i, *,,, ;. i h i 5ÄSÄDÄiner I0ft- Ti-aichitects Wre MÄ-WÄ^^^^ We are hoping to uncover some ‘lost’ history of Nedlands in the process but need your help. Please register your interest or ask questions by calling Anthea or Ro on 9273 3644. Trove workshops Fourth Wednesday of every month, starting 25 July, 10 am – 12 pm Nedlands Library

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Family History Workshops 2018

Join us each month to use the great resources at Nedlands Library to find your relations – and maybe their friends and neighbours, too. Karen, from the WA Genealogical Society, and library staff will be there to help you sift through the many databases available to break down those brick walls. Everyone celebrates as another family member is rescued from obscurity!

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10 October

8 August 14 November 12 September 12 December The second Wednesday of each month 10 am – 12 pm Nedlands Library



carefree’) and in “Houses and Land for Sale”, as shown in the next articles. GOING TO TEA Nedlands folk are tripping abroad these days, the latest to go towards the “tea” island, Ceylon [Sri Lanka], being Mr. and Mrs. Forestal, who are accompanied by the Mr. and Mrs. W. Foy. The Colombo and Java trips are becoming quite common amongst our folk, and all who go seem to enjoy the experience immensely.

Local Studies Librarian Anthea Harris recently came across an article referring to “Natty Nedlands”. “I kind of like this little article,” Anthea said. “Especially the reference to ‘plenty of jolly girls’ and the Enid Blyton afternoon teas. Presumably it was aimed at single young men? Natty Nedlands is an attempt at gentrification of the Naughty Nedlands .” The following is from page four of Perth’s Sunday Mirror, dated 28 November 1920: NATTY NEDLANDS An air of prosperity (to say nothing of the river breeze) encompasses Natty Nedlands. Substantial dwellings and shops are being erected all round the place. The trip by tram through Crawley, and return via Suby, makes a pleasant outing by itself. Add to this, calm bathing water and fine shallow beaches for the women and children to revel in, and what more could you desire. Everything you need for bathing, and plenty of jolly girls at Nedlands Baths. Lennox, late of Cottesloe, has everything up to date there. After your swim, a nice cool drink from the new soda fountain at Mrs. Thomas’s place, a cold luncheon, and salad, with a nice fresh pot of tea and some home-made cakes and scones just to fill up. And all your worries have vanished. Mrs. Thomas has erected a most comfortable tearooms and makes a special feature of picnic catering at a moment’s notice. More references to Natty Nedlands crop up in “Gay Gossip from Saucy Suzanne” (when the word ‘gay’ more commonly meant ‘light-hearted and

NATTY NEDLANDS Mrs Harold Deands, of Nedlands, is at present entertaining Miss Florinda Wilson, of Sydney, in her pretty new home at Nedlands. Nedlands these days bids fair to rival “New Jerusalem” in the number and architectural beauty of its pretty residences.

If you can’t read the above, it says: “A Natty Nedlands home, with view of river: Lounge, DR, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, wide verandah, [unreadable], gas (heater and stove), X-acre, laid out lawns etc, Brick garage. £1,050 [you get the idea...]



Staff picks The accidental sorcerer by K.E. Mills Gerald is not a very good wizard; in fact, he’s more of a bureaucrat and a paper pusher. But when an ordinary staff factory inspection goes horribly, disastrously wrong, Gerald is fired and contemplating a life without magic. His friend finds him a position as a Royal Wizard instead, in a tiny monarchy that most consider unimportant. However, working for King Lional may be more trouble than Gerald has ever expected he could get himself into! – Lisa

Tracker: stories of Tracker Tilmouth by Alexis Wright Don’t be put off by the thickness of the book – this is an enthralling (and not too difficult) read, delving into the life and works of the legendary Tracker Tilmouth, arguably Australia’s most influential Aboriginal political and economical visionary, and his ideas on how to boost the Indigenous community into the economic market. – Nadege

Warcross by Marie Lu

I absolutely loved this book! Emika Chen is a bounty hunter, analyst and hacker. But, like most teenagers, she’s struggling to make ends meet. Warcross is not just a video game – it’s a way of life... why live in a world you hate when you can escape reality altogether? A futuristic cyberthriller with fun characters, an addictive plotline full of video game mayhem and, like any well-written book, it leaves you on a cliffhanger. – Teagan

First explorers by Karin Cox Good solid Australian history resource by accredited author. Older style presentation but informative text, plenty of photographs and simple to follow layout. Best features include representative coverage across the whole continent, ‘Did you know?’ fun facts, ‘Timeline of Discovery’, glossary of terms, activities page and ‘Want to know more?’ section with further reading and websites. A very useful and enjoyable resource for all young Australians. – Ro

Night of the moon: a Muslim holiday story by Hena Khan

A charming short story with beautiful illustrations. Night of the Moon takes us through the month of Ramadan, exploring the traditions of this holiday period with Yasmeen and her family. – Caris

Pygmalion (Audiobook) by Bernard Shaw The inspiration for the musical My Fair Lady can be clearly heard in this play and it works amazingly well as sound only, without the visual clues given by stage and film. The actors, including British celebrities Imelda Stanton and Simon Cadell, make the 1912 script come vividly alive with their excellent performances. An enjoyable and different listening experience! – Anthea 60-64 Stirling Highway. Nedlands WA 6009 | 9273 3644 | [email protected] | nedlands.wa.gov.au


The man from U.N.C.L.E (DVD) Definitely my favourite action-packed spy movie. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent IIIya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) are forced to put aside their differences and team up on a joint mission to stop a mysterious international criminal organisation. Their only way of infiltrating the criminal organisation is through the daughter of a vanished German scientist, whom they must find to stop a nuclear catastrophe. – Teagan

Anatomy of a scandal by Sarah Vaughan Couldn’t put this one down – an excellent, gripping courtroom drama that makes you guess and second-guess every character. An interesting look at morality and the double standards of English-university-upper-class entitlement. A popular read, currently being devoured by bookclubs. – Nadege

Opening hours Nedlands Library Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9.30 am – 6.00 pm 9.30 am – 8.00 pm 9.30 am – 8.00 pm 9.30 am – 8.00 pm 9.30 am – 6.00 pm 9.00 am – 1.00 pm 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm

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9.30 am – 7.00 pm 9.30 am – 6.00 pm Closed 9.30 am – 6.00 pm 9.30 am – 5.00 pm 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Closed

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