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Get ready for a serious hit of nostalgia as we showcase the Cottesloe shopping precinct exactly as it looked in the swinging 1960s.

The library will be closed for the ANZAC holiday period From Saturday 25th to Monday April 27.

School holidays are in full swing at The Grove Library, featuring fantastic activities for local children! Residents of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, and Mosman Park can browse and register for upcoming events online. Don't miss out on these fun, local events. Grad a library card to register for all the events throughout the year.

Our Easter colouring competition was absolutely hopping this year! We were blown away by over 125 "egg-cellent" masterpieces. Choosing just 24 winners was nearly impossible—if it were up to us, we would’ve handed out a mountain of chocolate rabbits!

We had an absolute blast at Manners Hill Park for Story Time by the river.After we finished our favourite tales and tunes, the real chaos—er, fun—began with a massive Easter egg hunt and bubble wands galore!

The Library will be closed over the Easter holiday period from the 3rd April - Monday 6th April

Join us for songs, stories, sun and chocolate; it’s Easter Story Time at Perth’s best river reserve!

Yes, its chocolate time @ The Grove. Grab a copy of the Easter egg / colour and decorate the picture for a chance to win a chocolate rabbit

At The Grove Library we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and we want to remind everyone that the library will be closed from Wednesday 24th December 4.00PM – 1st Jan 2026.

A big thank you to our wonderful local schools for making Book Week 2025 such a roaring hit. It's our favourite time of year, a time to celebrate great writing.

Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time – are back for 2025!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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