In the interests of slowing the spread of COVID-19 the Mitcham Library Service continues to be closed to the public.
We are maintaining a service through our
Click or Call and Collect
service.
We will continue to monitor and review the situation and will provide regular updates on our social media channels and website.
For more the latest information about Council services & COVID-19 please click
here
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LIVESTREAM VIRTUAL AUTHOR EVENT: SANDIE DOCKER
Tuesday 12 May | 2pm | Free
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Join us via YouTube from the comfort of your home for our special Livestream Virtual Author Event with Australian contemporary fiction writer, Sandie Docker. Sandie will be streaming live especially for Mitcham Library Service at 2pm (SA time) on Tuesday 12 May. Sandie, author of the popular titles
The Kookaburra Creek Café
and
The Cottage at Rosella Cove,
will be speaking about her new book,
The Banksia Bay Beach Shack
and her writing journey.
To join us
simply click on the following YouTube link at 2pm on 12 May.
(You will need an internet connection). You can participate by asking questions in the comments if you wish. You can also email questions in advance by 9 May to
Sandie Docker Email Questions
The Banksia Bay Beach Shack
is available for sale at Mostly Books, Mitcham Square. Mostly Books are open for personal shopping at the counter or phone and email orders and are offering free delivery in the local area. Click here to contact
Mostly Books
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ONLINE STORYTIME, WRIGGLE & READ AND CRAFT
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You can bookmark
this link
and we will post regular sessions while the libraries are closed.
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GREEN LIVING ONLINE WEBINAR SERIES
Every week on Friday until 26 June 2020 | 1pm | Free
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We have partnered with
Folk of all Trades
to provide live workshops for you to watch from the comfort of your own home. Tune into
Folk of all Trades
Facebook page every Friday at 1pm from now until the end of June for their 'Green Living' online webinar series. You can ask questions and have them answered during the live events.
Topics that will be covered include:
- 8 May - Making Kimchi - TOMORROW!!
- 15 May - Indoor Plants: Potting and Care
- 22 May - Making Sourdough Bread
- 29 May - Making Natural Citrus Cleaning Spray
- 5 June - Making Sauerkraut
- 12 June - Making Wheat Bags
- 19 June - Natural Homes
- 26 June - Making Hand Warmers
Topics already covered that you can watch at your leisure include:
- Making Soap
- Growing Veggies in Adelaide: Prep the Soil
To find out more about how to get involved watch
Folk of all Trades
introduction video
here
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SUSTAINABILITY SKILLS - ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Select Wednesdays | 1pm | Free
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Join us for a live workshop on making your own reusable fruit, veg, and bulk food produce bags. We'll cover the process, equipment, materials, plus tips and tricks!
This live workshop is one of three ‘Sustainability Skills’ online workshops that focus on home composting and how to go plastic free when shopping. You can ask questions and have them answered during the live webinars. Topics that will be covered include:
- Composting at Home Wed 27 May, 1pm
- Making Produce Bags Wed 3 June, 1pm
- Zero Waste Shopping Wed 17 June, 1pm
These workshops will be live streamed by Danni on the
Folk of all Trades
Facebook Page (
www.facebook.com/folkofalltrades
).
A recording will be available for two weeks after live streaming.
If you have any questions or queries about the workshops please contact
Folk of all Trades
at
[email protected]
or 0423 172 386.
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Penguin Random House are delighted to share videos from some of their authors to celebrate Mother’s Day. In these videos, their authors speak about mothers, how they write about mothers, and what it means to be a mother.
Our line-up includes
Glennon Doyle
,
Kathy Lette
,
Katherine Scholes
,
Minnie Darke
,
Lisa Ireland,
The Essentialists
,
Rose Hartley
and
Kirsten Alexander
.
Please click through
this link
for the videos to stream.
Please note the streams will vary in quality and sound as the authors have recorded these from home in isolation.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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Keep up to date with what's happening at Mitcham Library Service. Plus check out our new
Facebook cover video!
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Our
online catalogue
has reading suggestions you can access easily. Simply type in the author’s name, click on one of their books, scroll down to the additional info & reading suggestions. There’s often a
Similar Authors
section which will help you find more great books to read!
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Some great news! The popular #HarryPotterAtHome offer has been extended until May 31st.
Both the eBook and Audiobook versions of
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
will continue to be available (in multiple languages) in our OverDrive collection for unlimited, simultaneous use throughout the month of May.
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Each year National Volunteer Week, (
Monday 18 May – Sunday 24 May 2020)
aims to celebrate volunteering. It provides an opportunity to highlight the important contribution volunteers make to the wellbeing of our local communities across a broad range of services.
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mitcham events like the City Volunteer March and our movie morning tea won't be going ahead this year. However, we are still connected with our volunteers and are working on how we can re-start some programs, keeping within the guidelines.
If you are a volunteer or support
volunteering, show your support
by tying something red out the front of your home. Let's 'Colour your Community red!'
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GETTING MORE FROM YOUR IPAD - FREE ONLINE CLASS
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This class is for people who can use an iPad but want to know more of its functions. The lesson is 2x1 hour sessions using Zoom video meetings. An individual intro to Zoom is provided for people who have never used Zoom. The class includes managing photos, getting Apps, Control Centre, Photos, bookmarks, Word-processing, iCloud, Apple ID, backups, password management Ebooks, Maps, Podcasts, Music…and more.
Meeting times are mutually arranged. Contact the Mitcham Library Service at
[email protected]
and we will put you in touch with our volunteer teacher, John Travers.
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