Cockburn Libraries 50th Anniversary

About the event

Cockburn Libraries are celebrating their golden jubilee, 50 years of serving the community!

It all began 50 years ago when Spearwood Library opened its doors on 23 March 1976. Since then, the Cockburn Library service has grown from one public library at Spearwood to three branches with Coolbellup opening in January 1990 and Success in March 2000 at Gateway Shopping City, before moving to the purpose-built library in 2014.

Join in the week-long golden jubilee celebrations from 23-28 March.

There will be free events, activities and displays at all three libraries culminating in the Birthday Fair at Spearwood Library, where it all began.
 

50th Anniversary Week 

Date	Time	Location	Event
Monday 23 March	11-12.30pm	Spearwood Library	Official Opening - VIP (invite-only) Official commemoration with Mayor Logan Howlett and invited VIP guests followed by a morning tea with a celebration cake and historic timeline exhibition.
Wednesday 25 March	10.30-12pm	Coolbellup Library	Birthday-themed Storytime  Free goodie bags for kids and morning tea with cake. Suitable for ages 5 and under.
Thursday 26 March	2.30-4pm	Success Library	Afternoon Tea Join us for afternoon tea and cake, 70’s tunes with a visit from Toby Z Magic magician! Suitable for all ages.
Saturday 28 March	9.30am-4pm	Spearwood Library	50th Anniversary Birthday Fair A free community celebration with live entertainment, author talks, face painting and door prizes. View full program.

All events are free and no bookings are required.

Birthday Fair Program

9.30am - Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony from Rev. Mitchell Garlett.
10am-12pm - Old MacDonalds Farm, Mermaid Melody and facepainting.
12.30-1.30pm - Rebecca Flanagan will be doing her Becky Buckaroo Ooey Gooey Stew show.
1-4pm - Cultural dance and music performances from the Chinese community, the Aboriginal community, the Italian Women’s choir and will showcase other diverse cultures.
2-3pm - Glenn Swift will present an engaging Storytelling session for adults.
3-4pm - The Jukebox Lady will be playing some 70’s tunes and singing some favourite songs from the era.

There will be a historic timeline, historic photographs, a display of 50-year-old artifacts, a storytelling session and free craft activities.
Come early to enter the door prizes and giveaways!

Food trucks will be available to purchase food and drinks.
Free coffee and ice cream (while stocks last).