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Ready to start reading? Come explore the collection today, grab a cozy seat, and borrow a brand-new adventure to take home!

The Grove will be inviting local schools to experience a Symphony of Stories! In August.

If you have any photos you would like to share, please contact history@thegrovelibrary.com These pictures are part of the Community History Library of The Grove in Western Australia. The pictures show life in Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Peppermint Grove from the early 1890s and include people, places and events.

Dive into the Trident Club! 🔱It is the ultimate reading sticker for students in Years 1 to 6.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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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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!

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.