Blackwood Library | Thursday 12 September | 6.30pm
Sue Hill, CEO of Raising Literacy Australia, will be launching local author Ali Durham's new picture book.
A celebration of growing up and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild.
BYO grandparent!
A family friendly event. | Children's craft activity.
Light refreshments.
Free | Bookings essential Books available for sale and signing
AUTHOR TALK - NOEL BRAUN
Blackwood Library | Thursday 17 October | 6.30pm
Noel Braun embarked on a spiritual quest of self-discovery following the tragic death of his wife Maris. He decided to walk the Camino de Santiago. Noel has written several books about his journeys, the latest being I Guess I'll Just Keep Walking.
Free | Bookings essential | Book sales
ACTIVE ARTS FESTIVAL OPENING
Thursday 10 October | 7pm | Mitcham Memorial Library
Premiere of short local history documentaries
A Mitcham Village Precinct Historical Walk Documentary
The Brownhill Creek Heritage Trail Walk Documentary
Virtual reality experience of local heritage sites
Meet on the SW corner of Mortlock Park, Sturt Ave & West Parkway, Colonel Light Gardens
ABBOTSHALL PRECINCT HISTORIC WALK
Tuesday 22 October | 10.30am - 12pm | Free
Meet at the Mitcham Railway Station
Bottle of water and trail mix supplied on all walks
ME 'N ME MATES - AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY / FOLK
Monday 14 October | 11am | Hawthorn Community Centre
Tuesday 15 October | 11am | Cumberland Park Community Centre
Saturday 19 October | 2pm | Mitcham Memorial Library Deck
Friday 25 October | 11am | Blackwood Community Centre
Me 'N Me Mates perform a wonderful collection of Australian music and story-telling, which includes traditional and contemporary songs and humorously spoken words. It is an authentic celebration of Australia's rich heritage in language and humour with an energy that engages audiences of all ages and tastes.
MOSELLES CABARET SHOW
Saturday 26 October | 7.30pm
Sunday 27 October | 3pm
Mitcham Cultural Village | 103 Princes Road, Mitcham | $25
This unlikely trio were brought together by a shared love of the songs of Janis Ian and a familiar history of unrequited passions. They rose to become the potentially greatest girl pop group that Australia had ever produced....
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RB DIGITAL MAGAZINES IS CHANGING TO PRESS READER
Launching during September, PressReader features over 7,000 magazines and newspaper publications from over 100 countries.
The new PressReader app allows library users to customize their reading experience and access content from their phones, tablets and computers. To gain a sneak preview please take a look at the extensive catalogue by clicking here.
OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
GAMES 2U - LASER TAG AND GAMING
Blackwood Library | Wednesday 2 October
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 3 October
2 sessions: 6pm and 7pm
Play Minecraftin the Games2u Games Theatre plus laser tagin the library!
$7 | Bookings essential | School age children only
DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH PAUL RUTTER
Blackwood Library | Tuesday 8 October | 2pm
Introductory animation workshop for beginners.
Each child receives a free activity book
$5 | Bookings essential
School age children only
FREE EVERYDAY CRAFT
Blackwood & Mitcham Memorial Libraries | School Holidays
Nature Mobile Maker:
Available to make in the library
From Monday 30 Sept to Sunday 6 Oct
Butterfly Clips:
Available to make in the library
From Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 Oct
Free | No bookings required
BOARD GAMES AND CATAN AFTERNOON
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesday 1 October | 2pm
Play CATAN or enjoy other board games at our school holiday games afternoon. Use ours or bring your own game to play with others! Try your hand at our jigsaws and puzzle sheets.
All ages. (Children must be accompanied). Snacks included.
Free | No bookings required
GREEN LIVING: SMARTPHONE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Mitcham Memorial Library | Saturday 9 November | 11am
Bring along your smartphone to this photography workshop and see nature through a new lens. This is a creative and fun session that will get you moving and observing the world from a whole new perspective!
In conjunction with the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board we will be offering a number of Green Living workshops over the coming months. Spaces are strictly limited.
For more information, costs and bookings please click here
