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Book Clubs

The Mandurah Libraries collection features over 80 Book Club sets. Each Book Club set includes 10 copies of the book and several book reviews. With fiction and non-fiction titles in a range of genres, there are lots of options to keep any book club busy!

Join one of the book clubs that meet in one of the three library branches or start your own private Book Club! Each Book Club set is borrowed for $28.50 per book club with a maximum of 10 members per group. 

More information about Book Clubs, booking book club sets and finding out what titles are available can be found on the Mandurah Libraries Catalogue.

Book Week

Each year people across Australia celebrate Book Week in August. You can celebrate reading and find out the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year winners. The Mandurah Libraries host a range of events.

Random Palette

A mixed media group of artists who meet to share their passion for art. Currently at capacity and not accepting new members. Meets at the CASM workshop Fridays.

Sketchers

A portrait artist group. Currently at capacity and not accepting new members. Meets at the CASM workshop Wednesdays 6:45pm - 9pm. Contact 0408 418 161 or [email protected]

Arts4me with Cynthia Haumann

Learning how to use oils and acrylics in abstract, portrait or landscape artwork. Accepting new members. Contact Cynthia Haumann 0448 229 463 or [email protected].

There is a variety of outdoor fitness equipment located in parks within the City. The equipment is accessible and free. The locations include:

• Birchley Park - Coodanup
• Black Swan Lake - Lakelands
• Country Club Reserve - Dawesville
• Eros Place Reserve - San Remo
• Gallop Street - Halls Head
• Keith Holmes Reserve - Mandurah
• Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve - Erskine
• Novara Beach - Falcon
• Tickner Reserve - Mandurah

Have a look at the locations including the additional park features with our handy chart:

Mandurah offers a delightful experience for trail walking through its pristine natural environment, encompassing wetlands, coastline, and nature reserves. The area features many highly rated bushwalking trails, ranging from 2.3 to 8 kilometres, catering to all abilities. These trails are rich with wildlife, including dolphins and migratory birds.

Trail walking in Mandurah provides numerous benefits, such as connecting with nature, exercising, reducing stress, and nurturing both body and mind. For more information on the trails, please refer to: Visit Mandurah or Trails WA.

The Trail Walk Checklist, developed in collaboration with Visit Mandurah, includes a handy checklist for planning your hike or walk. It details what to wear and pack to ensure a pleasant experience.

Staying active is beneficial for older adults, regardless of their abilities. Regular physical activity can enhance overall health and reduce the risk of falls.

The Inclusive Physical Activities Exercise Guide is a resource to encourage physical activity and safe use of outdoor fitness equipment.

This resource is a collaborative effort supported by the South Metropolitan Health Service, City of Mandurah, Stay on Your Feet, and Injury Matters. It is crafted with the goal of making physical activity accessible and enjoyable for older adults of all abilities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Are you in need a few technology tips? Come along and have your questions answered in the Tech Tea sessions!

Join the libraries tech-savvy staff for some afternoon tea and advice about technology. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experts, with tech ranging from computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and downloading library eBooks, eAudio books and downloadable magazines.

Please make sure to bring in your own devices and we will talk about all things tech.

What could you learn?

• Develop new skills for using your device
• Discover ideas about how to use technology for all kinds of daily activities
• Using Google
• Apps for you
• Anything else that you might find interesting

Sessions are:

• Fridays at Mandurah Library

Disc Golf is a free and fun activity for people of all ages and abilities. Bring your friends and family down to Hall Park on the Western Foreshore and enjoy a round of Disc Golf on the nine basket course. Disc Golf is a great team building activity for the workplace

Group bookings of over 20 people require a booking. Bookings can be made through Recreation Services by phone 9550 3601 or email [email protected]. 

There is a great variety of exercise classes, aquatic classes and sporting teams to join at the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC). 

Sporting games currently on offer include ladies and mixed netball, pickleball, futsal and badminton.

Squash courts are also available to hire. 

Head to the MARC page to view what is available.

There is a variety of ways to get involved around the City of Mandurah. 

Embrace a local space with your neighbours. 

Use our Street Mates Mandurah resources to get to know your neighbours. 

Join your local residents' group.

• Rates
• Safety Incentive Rebate Scheme
• WA Government - Seniors Card
• Water Corporation concession
• Transperth concessions
• Transwa free pensioner travel entitlements

• Access and Inclusion Plan 2026 –2031 

• Advocare website
• Seniors Recreation Council of WA
• COTA WA
• National Seniors Australia

• WA Government - Seniors Card
• WA Government - Seniors Information Resource
• Department of Social Services - Information for seniors
• Department of Health - Aged care
• Department of Local Government and Communities - Seniors
• Concessions WA - Information for Seniors
• WA Housing Authority - Seniors Housing Strategy
• Department of Commerce – Consumer Protection
• Department of Communities