Free Date / Frequency From 27 May to 3 June 2026 Time 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Location Library151 High St, Fremantle WA 6160 Get directions We are proud to support National Reconciliation Week from 27 May to 3 June 2026. Add to calendar National Reconciliation Week 2026 in Walyalup/Fremantle invites the community to come together under the theme “All In”, highlighting that reconciliation is an active, shared responsibility. From 27 May to 3 June, the program encourages learning, connection, and respect through a range of free and inclusive events at the library and cultural centre. Across storytelling, creative workshops, reading groups, and community art, people of all ages are invited to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, voices, and perspectives in meaningful ways. Families | Freo Toy Library Reconciliation Week Activity Packs Pick up a free family activity pack from the Toy Library, filled with colouring, craft activities, and simple ways to explore and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures together at home. Limited packs available – open to everyone. Special Event | Tuesday 26 May 2026, 6.30-8pm Song of the Shadow of a Seed Book Launch Join us for a special evening celebrating First Nations storytelling with author Luisa Mitchell, presented with Fremantle Press. While not an official Reconciliation Week event, this program aligns beautifully with the week by amplifying First Nations voices. Community Canvas | Wednesday 27 May 2026, 10am-2pm Leave Your Mark for Reconciliation Throughout Reconciliation Week, community members are invited to contribute to a special Reconciliation Community Canvas at the Fremantle Library. Using handprints and shared creative expression, the canvas will grow across the week as a collective symbol of connection, respect, and our shared commitment to reconciliation. Drop in between 10am-2pm to add your handprint and be part of this meaningful community artwork. Little Ones | Friday Buster – Friday 29 May 2026, 9.30-11.30am Stories, Art & Connection Join us for a special Reconciliation Week Friday Busters session featuring story sharing from our kindy collection, dot painting, and hands-on cultural activities for children and families. Families | Fremantle WA Day Festival | Celebratewa | Monday 1 June 2026 Experience a special First Nations Corroboree Experience a special First Nations Corroboree as part of the Fremantle WA Day Festival, led by Elder James Webb and Wadumbah Dance Theatre. Held across the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach precinct, the free festival features live music, cultural performances, food, and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Adults | Monthly Readers Group – Tuesday 6 June, 4.30–6pm Reconciliation Week Reading Theme To continue the theme of Reconciliation beyond this week, keep an eye out for the Fremantle Library’s special collection highlights display throughout May.
