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NOVEMBER 2020

The Mitcham Library Service is continuing to operate in a safe manner.

We will continue to monitor and review the situation and provide regular updates on our social media channels and website.
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE
Most services have now resumed although there may be some changes to ensure we follow protocols.

Please contact the libraries if you have questions about specific programmes.
GENERAL SIR PETER COSGROVE
WITH SONYA FELDHOFF
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 12 November | 6.30pm and Zoom

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a session via Zoom with Sir Peter Cosgove. “In Conversation” with Sonya Feldhoff Afternoons presenter ABC Radio Adelaide, who will interview Sir Peter live from the Mitcham Memorial Library. We will also have an audience watching Sonya, with Sir Peter on the screen. 

He will discuss his life and his new memoir, You Shouldn’t Have Joined. A limited number of seats are available at the Mitcham Memorial Library on the night. A signed copy of his book can be pre-ordered through a link when you book. Book to attend the Mitcham Memorial Library through Eventbrite here.

It is also possible to attend from home via Zoom Webinar. To Register for Zoom attendance click here. You will need to download and install the Zoom app on your device. (phone, tablet etc)

Free | Bookings essential
NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK INFORMATION SESSIONS
Mitcham Memorial Library | Monday 9 November | 2pm - 3.30pm
Blackwood Library | Wednesday 18 November | 6pm - 7.30pm
Virtual/online via Zoom | Wednesday 11 November | 1pm - 2pm
Have you ever wondered...
  • What happens to the materials in the yellow recycling bin?
  • Is it really being recycled?
  • What do the recycling numbers mean?
  • Can this be recycled?
If so, make sure you attend this information session to get these and other questions answered.

Mitcham Memorial Library register here
Blackwood Library register here
Virtual/online event register here

Free | Bookings essential
For further information contact Megan at East Waste megan@eastwaste.com
AUTHOR TALK : DR DANIELLE CLODE
Mitcham Memorial Library | Monday 7 December | 6pm
Award winning author and biologist Dr Danielle Clode will talk about her new book In Search of The Woman Who Sailed the World based on the real life story of Jeanne Barret, an impoverished peasant from Burgundy, who disguised herself as a man and sailed on the 1766 Bougainville voyage as the naturalist's assistant. For over two centuries, the story of who this young woman was, why she left her home to undertake such a perilous journey and what happened when she returned has been shrouded in uncertainty.

Free | Bookings essential
Books available for sale and signing at the event.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Only a few weeks to go till Christmas!

Check out all the fantastic City of Mitcham Christmas events here
CHRISTMAS NIGHT TIME STORYTIME
Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 2 December | 6pm
Blackwood Library | Thursday 3 December | 6pm
The whole family is invited to a magical experience with the libraries at our special Christmas Night Time Story Times.

Come dressed in Christmas colours, reindeer antlers or your own version of Christmas attire.

Free | Bookings essential | Limited numbers | aimed at 3 years and over
STORYTIME AND WRIGGLE & READ
LAST DATES FOR 2020
Please be aware the last Story Time of 2020 will be held at Mitcham Memorial Library at 10.30am on Thursday 17 December. 


Wriggle & Read's last session will be on Thursday 10 December at Blackwood Library.
POST A LETTER TO SANTA
Mitcham Memorial and Blackwood Libraries |  Monday 16 November to Sunday 13 December
Kids are invited to write a letter to Santa and post it in his letterbox. Available from Monday 16 November until 13 December at Mitcham Memorial Library.
If you are lucky, he might even write back to you!
CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA
Casual membership, costing $10, will give you access to a wide selection of toys, puzzles and games to keep your children busy through the holidays. 

Alternatively, $33 will buy your family an annual membership.

Gift vouchers available for annual membership.
CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK
We celebrated Book Week with a wonderful colourful and creative exhibition at Mitcham Memorial Library this month. Thank you to the local schools who answered our call to create 'Curious Creatures' based on the work of author Shaun Tan. Our Mayor met students and loved viewing it.
TAX HELP
Blackwood Library | Thursday 10am to 1pm until November 26 | Bookings essential
The Blackwood Library now has a recognized myTax consultant coming in to assist people, who earn around $60,000 or less, with their tax returns.

For more information visit the Australian Tax Office.
Bookings are essential
TECH TIME
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesdays from 3pm 
Blackwood Library | Tuesdays from 10am
One on one assistance with any tablet, phone or device.

Free | Bookings essential
NAVIGATING AGEING WELL


Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 18 November | 2pm - 4pm
How to access home care packages through My Aged Care.

Come to a drop in session to chat with an LGBTI volunteer about future aged care support options for you and your loved ones.
I CHOOSE SA - eBooks & eAudiobooks
Did you know that our OverDrive digital library is packed full of South Australian books, writers and publishers! The collection includes new releases, histories, modern classics, self-published, perpetual favourites and more. 

This collection is being updated frequently and we endeavour to purchase titles to support your local author events (but if we've missed a title, please get in touch). 

Explore the 'I Choose SA' collection here: libraries.sa.gov.au/ichoosesa
KNITTING GROUP
Mitcham Memorial Library | Saturdays Monthly | 1.30pm
With the continued relaxing of restrictions we are now pleased to be able to recommence knitting group meetings.

Free | No bookings required | November 28
'LET'S TALK ABOUT' - DISCUSSION GROUP
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesdays fortnightly | 10:30am
A fortnightly informal discussion and conversation group.

November 10, 24 
December 8

Free | No Bookings required
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
A free Justice of the Peace service is available at the Civic Centre, and the Mitcham and Blackwood Libraries.
 
Council offers a free part time Justice of the Peace service for residents who need documents witnessed for official or legal purposes.
Blackwood Library
215 Main Road, Blackwood
Mondays 10am to 12pm
Wednesdays 10am to 12pm

Mitcham Memorial Library
154 Belair Road, Hawthorn
Tuesdays 10am to 12pm
Fridays 10am to 12pm
Saturdays 10am to 12pm

Mitcham Civic Centre
131 Belair Road, Torrens Park
Mondays 10am to 12pm
Thursdays 10am to 12pm

No appointment necessary.
FIRE DANGER SEASON
The Blackwood Library and Blackwood Toy Library close when an EXTREME or CATASTROPHIC Fire Warning is declared for the Mount Lofty Ranges District.
 
Return chutes at Blackwood Library will automatically close when full.
 
The Mitcham Memorial Library remains open as usual.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244

Blackwood Library
8372 8255