Mitcham Library Service Newsletter

MAY 2 018

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MITCHAM LIBRARY CLOSURE DAY

Mitcham Library

Tuesday 8 May

The Mitcham Library will be closed on Tuesday May 8 so that essential electrical work can be undertaken.

The after-hours chutes will not be available
The Hawthorn Community Centre Library will be open as usual and all items can be returned there
JP Service as usual at Hawthorn Community Centre 10:00am -12:00pm
No internet or Wi-Fi available at the Hawthorn Community Centre Library
No holds will expire on that day
Renewals and enquiries via Blackwood Library - 8372 8255

We apologise for any inconvenience to our customers

AUTHOR TALK

DIANA VON DER BORCH-GARDEN

Hawthorn Community Centre

Tuesday 8 May | 2pm

The Second Son is a biographical fiction title based on letters written by the author's great grandfather, Leopold von der Borch. A German immigrant who arrived in Australia in the 1860's he became an early detective, interpreter and the first official police photographer in South Australia.

Free | Bookings essential 8372 8244

Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn.

AUTHOR TALK

DANIELLE CLODE

Hawthorn Community Centre | Wednesday 23 May | 6.30pm

' The Wasp and the Orchid,' details the life of Edith Coleman who become the first woman to be awarded the Australian Natural History Medallion. Over 30 years she wrote more than 300 articles on Australian nature for newspapers, magazines and scientific journals.

Danielle is the author of 8 books. Her latest book was reviewed in the Advertiser on Saturday 21 April.

Free | Bookings essential 8372 8244

Tea and coffee provided

Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn.

AUTHOR TALK

RAE-ANNE HOLLOWAY

Hawthorn Community Centre Wednesday 20 June | 6.30pm

We've all had those awful days where life seems to be one giant vortex of yuck and funk. Some of us have them more often than others, but we all have them. Learn some tips to break out of the cycle in this uplifting talk.

Rae-Anne is a speaker, coach, mental health educator and author of the book Have You Been Outside Today?

Books available for sale and signing.

Free | Bookings essential 8372 8244

Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn.

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

Wednesday 23 May

Library staff are presently filming our annual performance for National Simultaneous Storytime.

Search for us on YouTube around this time using keywords 'Mitcham Library', 'National Simultaneous Storytime' and 'Hickory Dickory Dash' to see the staff in award winning performances.

We will be ready to sign autographs.

COUNCIL MINUTES AND AGENDAS

For the duration of the Mitcham Library redevelopment council agendas and minutes will be kept at the Hawthorn Community Centre.

There is lots of sunny reading space and a hot cuppa available while you peruse the documents.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Blackwood Library

Monday 10am - 12pm

Wednesday 10am - 12pm

Hawthorn Community Centre

Tuesday 10am - 12pm

Friday 10am - 12pm

No bookings necessary

COMMUNITY GROUPS MEETING DATES

Cards

Blackwood Library | May 4, June 1 | 10.30am | Free

Chess

Blackwood Library | May 2, 16, 30 | 2pm | Free

French Classes on Wednesday

Beginners

Hawthorn Community Centre | School Terms | 12pm

Intermediate

Hawthorn Community Centre | School Terms | 1pm

Conversation

Hawthorn Community Centre | School Terms | 2pm

$5 per class

English Conversation Classes (ESL) on Saturday

Hawthorn Community Centre | School terms | 10.30 - 11.30am | Free

Knitting and Crochet

Hawthorn Community Centre | May 26 | 1.30pm | Free

Scrabble

Hawthorn Community Centre | May 19 | 1pm | Free

"Time Out" Together Informal Discussion Group

Hawthorn Community Centre | May 8, 22 | 10.30am | Free

CHESS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

Hawthorn Community Centre | Tuesday 22 May | 3.45 - 5.15pm

Monthly social chess for kids, youth and families hosted by Mitcham Library Service

Free | No bookings required

Hawthorn Community Centre,

5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn.

TECH TIME

Tuesdays

Blackwood Library | 10 - 11am

Mitcham Library | 3 - 4pm

Want some advice on your device?

One on One technology assistance with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other tech related question.

Free | Bookings essential

STAFF PICKS

Keep your eyes out for our new way to let you know what the staff are reading and our recommendations.

These cards will be attached to DVDs and books we love and think you should know about!

IPAD CLASS

Blackwood Library | 2pm - 4pm

Basic: Thursday June 7

Advanced: Thursday May 10

The aim of the session is to

learn the main functions of t he IPad and develop

self- help skills.

Ask us for future dates

$10 | Bookings essential

BLACKWOOD LIBRARY AND TOY LIBRARY FIRE DANGER CLOSURES

The Blackwood Libraries are closed on days of Extreme and Catastrophic warnings. Please be aware the fire season has been extended to May 15.

We currently send an email newsletter out to all our registered customers who live in the hills when we are closing. If you have not been receiving these and would like to be included in this email list please contact the libraries.

mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

Mitcham Library

8372 8244

Blackwood Library

8372 8255