Mitcham Library Service Newsletter

DECEMBER 2 016

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BLACKWOOD CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Mitcham Library & Blackwood Library | Friday 2 December | 6.30pm

This wonderful community event is now in its 52nd year and is the second largest pageant in South Australia!

The parade with all its floats makes its way along Main Road towards the roundabout and turns right into Young Street. It finishes at the Waite Street Reserve with a fair and family fun!

Keep your eyes open for the Library Superheroes and Villains Float and give us a wave!

CAROLS BY THE CREEK

Soldiers Memorial Gardens | Sunday 4 December | 5pm - 9pm

Celebrate Christmas at this joyful free family event with lots of singing and family entertainment.

Wear something silver or sparkly to celebrate this 20 year anniversary.

For more information visit 2016 City of Mitcham's Carols by the Creek

BLACKWOOD CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Blackwood Community Centre | Friday 2 December to Sunday 4 December

Christmas trees designed and crafted by talented local residents and businesses.

- Chat with Santa

- Christmas craft and food activities

- Be entertained by carol singers

- Place a gift under the giving tree

- Buy a Christmas tree

The Mitcham Library Service has decorated a special library themed tree. Hope you enjoy it.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Blackwood Library | Wednesday 14 Dec | 6pm

Mitcham Library | Thursday 15 Dec | 6pm

Aardvark Entertainment is a fantastic interactive music show suitable for children 2 to 8 years. Fifty minute show. Numbers limited.

Help us celebrate the end of our 2016 Storytime sessions.

Bookings essential | $5 per child

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS BABYTIME

Mitcham Library | Wednesday 14 Dec | 10.30am

Blackwood Library | Thursday 15 Dec | 10.30am

Bring a plate to share.

Stay and chat to mark the end of our 2016 Babytime sessions.

No bookings required

FREE HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Blackwood Library & Mitcham Library | Throughout January 2017

Superheroes and villains

Free craft projects will be available anytime during opening hours in the January school holidays at the libraries. Great family activity.

No bookings required | Free

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Mitcham Library & Blackwood Library | Monday 19 December to Sunday 29 January 2017

Read your way through January 2017 and be in the draw to win a family movie pass.

You can come in and pick up an entry form from the Libraries from the 19th of December.

Free

SUMMER ADULT READING CHALLENGE

Mitcham Library & Blackwood Library | Monday 19 December to Sunday 31 January 2017

Read three books. Review one.
Go in a draw for a double movie pass!

Entry forms available from the libraries or enter online at Lazy Days of Summer Reading Challenge

YOUTH BOARD GAME EVENING

Mitcham Library | Wednesday 25 January 2017 | 4.30pm - 7pm

Catan is a board game based on trading and building in the mythical world of Catan.

Beginners and experienced players welcome.

Open to 10+ years.

Snacks provided.

Free | Bookings essential

DIGITAL LIBRARY CARDS

You can store your library card on your smart phone or mobile device!

If you use a loyalty card app, you can present your device to our self-check kiosks which will scan the screen on your device. Search your phone store for your favourite app.

Note: individuals need to make their own enquiries as to the terms of use of the apps. Any use is at the individual's own risk and Council accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused by the use of an app.

WIRELESS PRINTING

Use your laptop, personal computer or mobile device to print to the library's printers from anywhere. Simply submit your documents then visit the library to pay and collect.

There are 3 ways that you can print:

- Send email and attachments to a specific printer

- Use the free PrinterOn app which is available for iOS and Android

- Upload files or web pages using our mobile printing pages

For more information or to start printing now visit
www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/mobileprinting

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

2016 - 2017

Mitcham Library

Saturday 24 December - Closes at 2pm

Sunday 25 - Tuesday 27 December - Closed

Saturday 31 December - Closes at 2pm

Sunday 1 & Monday 2 January - Closed

Tuesday 3 January - Reopens with usual hours

Blackwood Library

Saturday 24 December - Closes at 2pm

Sunday 25 December - Monday 2 January - Closed

Tuesday 3 January - Reopens with usual hours

Mitcham Toy Library

Closes 12 noon Saturday 24 December

Reopens 2.30pm on Wednesday 4 January

Blackwood Toy Library

Closes Thursday 22 December at 6.30pm

Reopens 9.30am Tuesday 3 January

Please note that the after hours chutes will remain open until they are full and then will automatically shut off. Patrons remain responsible for items left outside the library.

STAFF CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Mitcham Council, Mitcham Library and Blackwood Library close at 12.30 pm on Friday 16 December to enable staff to attend a Christmas luncheon.

LIBRARY SURVEY

Mitcham Library & Blackwood Library

We are asking for your comments to help us develop and improve our services. We would appreciate you taking a few minutes to give us some feedback.

Feedback forms and collection box can be found inside near the library entrances.

Thank you very much.

LIBRARY VISITS

The Library regularly host social integration and technology sessions for some members of our community who are socially, physically or mentally disadva ntaged (ANFE)