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Extra opening hours for students
Posted 04 October 2024 Extra opening hours for students

Prepare for those upcoming exams. The Grove Library will be extending their opening hours for Exam Study for students only from years 11, 12 & University.

Peppermint Grove Community Day
Posted 24 July 2024 Peppermint Grove Community Day

Choice Online
Posted 11 July 2024 Choice Online

Access every product review and comparison at CHOICE.com.au, Australia’s leading independent consumer advocates. Get unbiased, comprehensive reviews of 1,000s of Australian and international products.

Young Writers Creative Writing Competition 2024
Posted 22 May 2024 Young Writers Creative Writing Competition 2024

‘A great opportunity for all budding young writers’ Opens Monday 22nd July 2024.

The Grove's New Early Chapter Booklist
Posted 11 March 2024 The Grove's New Early Chapter Booklist

Parents and kids, it’s time to discover The Grove Library’s Early Chapter Booklist  / Updated and expanded for 2024.

School Holidays @ The Grove Library
Posted 19 July 2023 School Holidays @ The Grove Library

School holidays are never boring at The Grove library. If you have a current Grove Library Card you can join us for lots of fun and entertainment.

One name is all it takes to start making your family tree.
Posted 07 June 2023 One name is all it takes to start making your family tree.

Now every computer in the library has access to Ancestry.com; free of charge

Surfing the Western Suburbs
Posted 16 February 2023 Surfing the Western Suburbs

The history of longboard surfing Cottesloe's boardriding birth and boom An evening with the legends March 1 at the Grove 6pm

Instantly Read, Listen & Watch
Posted 08 November 2022 Instantly Read, Listen & Watch

Your public library at your fingertips. Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV.

IT Help @ The Grove with PLC
Posted 05 August 2022 IT Help @ The Grove with PLC

Let the awesome techie students from PLC lend you a tech hand Every Tuesday from 4.00pm – 5.00pm until Tuesday 6 December

Mosman Park Memorial Walk
Posted 02 May 2022 Mosman Park Memorial Walk

Our latest heritage trail narrates the history of Memorial Park. The beauty and serenity of this space will calm the soul and allow the walker to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served to preserve the freedom we enjoy today.

Learn how to get started on the internet, computers and other devices.
Posted 10 March 2022 Learn how to get started on the internet, computers and other devices.

If you are new to using computers or the internet, The Grove can help. Book into one of our new 2022 technology classes; running once a month. You can learn the basics of using computers and the internet, how to use email and more! With only 6 people per class, ring today to book your place. Contact the library on 9286 8686

Kanopy
Posted 13 May 2021 Kanopy

Its time to relax with Kanopy / Get free access to thousands of movies with your library card

COVID-19 - UPDATE
Posted 01 April 2021 COVID-19 - UPDATE

The Grove Library will again be open from 9.00am Tuesday 27th April. However there is a post-lockdown transition period.

The Earle Sisters: a digital exhibition
Posted 15 March 2021 The Earle Sisters: a digital exhibition

Following the success of our recent exhibition relating to the rights of women in Australia, we have placed the panels and text online so that it can continue to be enjoyed. Thank you to all those who came along to view it and who took the time to pass on the approval and appreciation.

Library Closure
Posted 23 February 2021 Library Closure

The Library is closed for Labour Day public holiday - Monday 1st March 2021

Changes to library entry from Saturday 5 December 2020.
Posted 04 December 2020 Changes to library entry from Saturday 5 December 2020.

From 5 December 2020, The Grove Library must maintain a contact register for WA Health Department COVID-19 contact tracing, if required.

Welcome Back!
Posted 25 November 2020 Welcome Back!

Welcome Back to your library! The Library is back open after the Christmas break. After what we hope was a restful and enjoyable holiday, we extend a very warm welcome and look forward to seeing you in the near future.

Do you remember The Oceanarium?
Posted 17 August 2020 Do you remember The Oceanarium?

Listen to the Live 6PR Radio interview with Simon Beaumont and Sindy Dowden. Can you help Sindy locate images of the family favourite? The Oceanarium operated from 1969 - 1974 and was situated on the foreshore near No 2. Car Park. If you have images you think we might be interested in then please email history@thegrovelibrary.com. We would love to hear from you.

The Grove turns 10!
Posted 30 July 2020 The Grove turns 10!

It is difficult to believe its been 10 years since our library welcomed its first customer. At lot has happened over that time with some great achievements along the way. Read all about how the library came into being and check out the photos on our image database.

New Release Books
Posted 17 June 2020 New Release Books

Books that you cannot wait to read. Every fortnight we add hundreds of new titles.

New!! Cottesloe Beach Heritage Trail
Photo Credit: The Grove Library
Posted 05 June 2020 New!! Cottesloe Beach Heritage Trail

Now that Covid-19 restrictions have lifted, why not take the family and stroll Cottesloe foreshore. We have a brand new heritage trail waiting for you to explore.So grab your spirit of adventure and download our free app today.

Join Your Library Online
Posted 19 May 2020 Join Your Library Online

Join Your Library Online

New Releases
Posted 17 March 2020 New Releases

Wowser at Cottesloe
Posted 12 November 2019 Wowser at Cottesloe

In the very early days at Cottesloe beach, picnics on the sand, listening to live bands and strolling along the foreshore were more popular than swimming – there were no facilities for changing into swimsuits and full dress was common even in the summer heat – Early settlers brought with them English moral standards which meant modesty was highly valued. This prevented most from ever considering donning a bathing costume and entering the water where they may embarrassingly encounter others doing the same thing!

Municipal history of Mosman Park
Posted 07 November 2019 Municipal history of Mosman Park

Have you noticed the heritage signs scattered around the community? They detail the history of Mosman Park. The trail can now be conveniently downloaded to your smart device so that you can easily navigate the trail. The new digital trail includes audio from residents of the suburb and workers of the factories which once dominated the suburb.

Rottnest Channel Swim
Posted 04 November 2019 Rottnest Channel Swim

On 24th January, 1924, a German visitor named Gerd von Dincklage-Schulenburg made good on a bet he had made over a beer a few days earlier and swam from North Mole in Fremantle to Natural Jetty in Rottnest becoming the first recorded person to complete the swim. Despite being warned of the dangers associated with the swim, mainly the cold, rips and of course sharks, Gerd was not discouraged and completed the distance in 9 hours and 45 minutes.

Mosman Park Review
Posted 02 October 2019 Mosman Park Review

These informative little magazines were published in the 1950s and cover activities of local clubs and neat 1950s recipes complete with the odd dollop of dripping! The entire set has now been digitised and is currently being uploaded to the library catalogue. I am sure they will be a great research tool for the historians amongst us.

No Shenanigans here please…
Posted 10 September 2019 No Shenanigans here please…

Did you know that bathing in the cool waters of Freshwater Bay was once a privilege one would have to pay for?

Peppermint Grove Golf Course
Posted 09 August 2019 Peppermint Grove Golf Course

Did you know that Manners Hill Park was once a 6 hole golf course? Originally this land formed part of the larger Keane (Edward Keane) property and was used to pasture animals. The land was purchased by the government in 1899 prior to Keane’s death.

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