Parks Library Open Day is here
We are super excited to announce the Open Day for Parks Library, with the day kicking off at 11am on Saturday 20 October.
There'll be heaps of fun activities including test-driving the library's technology, virtual reality, craft and facepainting, cultural dancing and a Cirkidz demonstration, plus a guest appearance by Parker the Pelican from Paint the Parks and Gardens REaD. And, of course, you'll get to explore the fantastic spaces and features of the new, state of the art library.
Grab all the details from our Facebook event.
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Programs and events at Parks Library
A new library means there is a whole lot of new and wonderful events and programs. Features include -
- Makerspace - get creative with laser cutters, 3D printers, virtual reality or crafts
- Media Room - record a podcast or film a video in this unique space
- Toy Collection - discover hundreds of toys hand picked by the team to encourage imaginative play and development
Our weekly favourites haven't been forgotten either
and you'll still find Baby Bounce, Storytime, Creative Kids and technology sessions.
Details and times will be be announced shortly.
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Full STEAM ahead these school holidays
Your little people will love the big activities in our October School Holiday Program, running from Tuesday 2 - Friday 12 October.
Explore science, technology, engineering, arts and math with a huge range of fun and hands-on activities including learning about palaeontology, mysteries, photography, building and art. They won't want to leave.
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Technology expo has launched
This November, City of PAE Libraries will be hosting TeXpo, an inaugural, and free, technology expo.
The event will be held at Parks Library on Saturday
3 November and has been designed to allow the City of PAE community to get up close and hands-on with emerging technologies. We'll also be
showcasing some of the innovative technology currently used across all of our libraries.
Want to get your business involved? There's still time. Contact [email protected]. To find out more visit our website
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Kickstart your career
We are currently calling for people who may be interested in career planning courses
at the Parks Library in 2019. Topics will include c
areer planning, resume
writing and i
nterview skills.
Courses will be run by an accredited TAFE instructor and all units completed will count towards Certificate II in Skills For Work and Vocational Pathways.
For more information, contact 8405 6584 or
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Join our community Seed Library
Greenacres Library recently launched a Seed Library w
ith fruit and vegetable seeds donated from local residents and businesses.
The initiative, a first for metro libraries, encourages the community to borrow for free, grow your own and return to share. We can't wait to see all the produce.
To get involved, or to volunteer for the Greenacres Library Garden,
contact the library.
Happy gardening.
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Learn CPR for babies and children
Be part of the Parentmedic Movement and learn about children's health, first aid and safety. The free, hour-long session aims to help you feel more confident and prepared in handling common childhood health issues and knowing what to do in an emergency.
You will learn:
* Safe eating and first aid for choking
* Fevers and temperature management
* Allergies and anaphylaxis
* Baby and child CPR
* Head injuries
Greenacres Library,
Sunday 21 October, 2-3pm. Bookings essential.
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What's on in November?
There's always lots of things happening at the Libraries and we are already well into planning for November. Events to look out for -
- Beer and Book Club - the first Thursday of each month (held in Semaphore)
- TeXpo - Parks Library - Saturday 2 November
- Diabetes lifestyle session - Parks Library - Sunday 4 November
- Positive Parenting - Parks Library - Thursday 8, 15, 22 November
- ConnectEd - Parks Library - Monday 19 November
- Sophie Thomson author event - Greenacres Library - 24 November
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Find us anywhere, anytime
You don't have to visit one of our four, soon to be five, libraries to find the latest titles or events.
- Event calendar -
find events for yourself or your family in one convenient spot
- Online catalogue -
search titles, place holds and find out what's new
- Libraries SA app - download to access your favourite library resources on the go on Android or iOS
- Get social - sign up to Facebook or our newly launched Instagram and be the first to know
- Library website - for open hours, services and program information
Have a question or feedback? You can always
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