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JULY 2021
The Mitcham Library Service is continuing to operate due to COVID-19 in a safe manner. We monitor and review the situation and provide updates on our social media channels and website.
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE IN 2021
As of 5 pm Wednesday 30 June the information supplied is current. Changes may occur at short notice so as to follow COVID-19 safe protocols.

Please contact the libraries if you have questions about specific programmes.
APOLOGIES
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ART GALLERY EXHIBITION - SALA - SUE VANDELEUR
Mitcham Memorial Library
30 July - 29 August
The Mitcham Memorial Library is exhibiting a series of works titled Cosmos by Susan Vandeleur for South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA).
Art has been a ‘constant’ in her life, from Life Drawing night classes at the National Gallery of Victoria to helping to bring a Regional Gallery to life in Goulburn, then guiding at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
These works follows a theme of the sun and the moon and their over-arching impact on our lives.
MITCHAM GREEN LIVING WORKSHOPS
This series of Green Living events is brought to you by the City of Mitcham.
WATER SENSITIVE DESIGN - HAPPENING SOON!
Online | Thursday 1 July | 7pm - 8pm
Learn how to apply Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles in your home and backyard including rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse and water conservation.

Presented by Water Sensitive SA.

Online | Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
UNDERSTAND YOUR BILLS AND TARRIFS
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 12 August | 2pm - 4pm
Learn to read and understand your energy bills and the new time-of-use tariffs. Find out about payment options and concessions.
With Stephen Graham from the ConnectEd Program.

Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Myths and Legends
DRAWING WORKSHOP
WITH PAUL RUTTER

Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesday 6 July
8 to 10 years | 11am - 11.50am

Blackwood Library | Friday 9 July
5 to 7 years | 10am - 10.50am  
8 to 10 years | 11am - 11.50am
 
Blackwood Library | Monday 12 July
5 to 7 years | 2pm - 2.50pm
8 to 10 years | 3pm - 3.50pm

Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesday 13 July
5 to 7 years | 2pm - 2.50pm 
8 to 10 years | 3pm - 3.50pm
Join Paul Rutter for drawing workshops on mythical creatures, including demonstrations. These workshops will show students how to draw and develop a mythical character using various styles and techniques.

Each student receives a special activity book.

$5 per child | 45 to 50min session | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
COLLECT A CRAFT
Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library
Scratch Dragon Puppet
Design your own dragon and create a puppet show.
Monday 5 July to Sunday 11 July

Your key to the castle
Everyone needs their own key to their castle - unlock the mysteries with your own personalised key.
Monday 12 July to Sunday 18 July

Free | No bookings required
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS STORYTIME
10.30am

Dragons
Mitcham Memorial Library | Mon 5 and Thurs 8
Blackwood Library | Tuesday 6

Trojan Horses
Mitcham Memorial Library | Mon 12 and Thurs 15
Blackwood Library | Tuesday 13

Free | No bookings required

DRAGON EGG - YOUTH CRAFT
Blackwood Library | Thursday 15 July | 2pm - 3.30pm
Have you daydreamed about owning your own dragon egg? You can now create your own! Maybe it will hatch!

$5 | 12-17 years | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here

COMMUNITY CENTRES
SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENTS
Winter Wonderland Snow Globes & Critter Rings / Help Make Our Fairy Garden
Cumberland Park Community Centre | Wednesday 7 July | 9am - 10.30am | $5
Cumberland Park Community Centre | Wednesday 7 July | 11am - 12.30pm | $5
Mitcham Cultural Village | Wednesday 14 July | 3pm - 4.30pm | $5

Drawing Workshop with Paul Rutter - Myths and Legends
5 to 7 years | Mitcham Cultural Village | Wednesday 7 July | 1pm - 1.50pm | $5
8 to 10 years | Mitcham Cultural Village | Wednesday 7 July | 2pm - 2.50pm | $5

Dungeons & Dragons, Board Games & Chill - Sunday Session
Hawthorn Community Centre | Sunday 11 July | 2pm - 6pm | $5

Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
CENSUS NIGHT
10 AUGUST 2021
The Census is the most comprehensive snapshot of Australia. It provides information on the number and key characteristics of people in Australia, including where we live, how old we are, our ethnicity, religion, income, education, and our living and housing arrangements.
Census data is used to plan services that impact on our lives, from schools, healthcare, transport and infrastructure to local support for individuals, families and communities.

Information Session Do you wish to know more about the Census - what the data is used for, who needs to participate and forms of assistance available? 
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesday 3 August | 11am - 12 noon.

A Census 'Hub where you can receive face to face assistance with Census information or pick up a paper form.
Mitcham Memorial Library
Monday 9 Aug, 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10 Aug, 12 noon - 5pm
Wednesday 11 Aug, 2 - 7pm.

A 'Fill in Form' session if you would like one-on -one help with completing your (online or paper) Census form.
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesday 10 August | 10am - 12 noon.
From July, all locations, dates and times of face to face support will available on the Census website at census.abs.gov.au/find-us. 
LITTLE BANG DISCOVERY CLUB
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesdays 3, 10, 17 and 24 August
10.30am - 11.30am
Do you have a curiosity for science? Do you find yourself asking ‘what would happen if...?’ From musical coat hangers to kissing balloons, join in on a variety of fun, interactive table top experiments to excite your senses and embrace your inner scientist.

Little Bang Discovery Club is designed for pre-school and early primary aged children and their families. This hands-on program will allow children and their accompanying parents to combine everyday objects and experiences with genuine scientific enquiry methods. 
Please note bookings are for all 4 weeks.

Free | Bookings essential via Eventbrite here
FRENCH CLASSES
Vacancies are now available for French classes for term three. For enquiries please contact Magali so that she can have a chat and decide what class you are most suitable.
AUTO RENEWAL OF LOANS
Great news!
You can now relax…your physical library loans are now extended automatically if no-one else has placed a hold on your items.

This service is a real time saver! An email will be sent to your registered email address to advise of the new due date or you can log in to the catalogue or use the Libraries SA App to confirm due dates.

What if I want to manually renew the item myself?
You won't be able to renew the item yourself earlier than 3 days prior to items being due.
If you require a renewal earlier (e.g. holidaying/hospital etc) then you will need to contact your library.

How will I know if my items have been renewed?
We will send you one email to let you know the items that have been renewed and their new due dates, and for those which were unable to be renewed a courtesy reminder notice.
You can also log in to the catalogue or Libraries SA App and check “My Account”.

Will I lose any days of my new loan period if my items are renewed earlier?
No. All renewals from now on will be from the due date of the item, not the date it is renewed, so you won’t lose any days that you were entitled to.
TAX HELP
Blackwood Library | Thursdays | 10am – 12pm
Mitcham Memorial Library | Fridays | 12pm – 2pm
Tax help starts from 22 July.

The Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Libraries now have a recognised MyTax consultant to assist people, who earn around $60,000 or less, with their tax returns. For more information visit the Australian Tax Office Tax Help Program.

Free | Bookings essential, phone 8372 8244 (Mitcham) or 8372 8255 (Blackwood)
CSIRO WOMEN'S HEALTH AND NUTRITION GUIDE
AUTHOR TALK
Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 8 Sept | 6.30pm
The newly released CSIRO Women’s Health and Nutrition Guide provides evidence-based advice on the critical role of healthy eating for overall good health and the unique health considerations for women at different life stages including teenage years, fertility, pregnancy and ageing. The book provides clear step-by-step advice to help readers form lifelong, healthy habits and a positive relationship with food, rather than focusing on weight loss and restrictive behaviours.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.

Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
BIG LIBRARY READ
Monday 28 June - Monday 12 July
Thrilling and suspenseful “The Quiet Girl” ebook now available for reading and discussion with global audience.
 
#BigLibraryRead begins today! The featured title ‘The Quiet Girl’ by S.F. Kosa is available with no waitlists or holds June 28 - July 12 from our digital collection. 
 
BONUS: Use #biglibraryread for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy tablet & signed book from the author.

The Quiet Girl will be available for temporary unlimited access on OverDrive or by downloading the Libby app. Readers can then discuss online at biglibraryread.com/join-the-discussion.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244

Blackwood Library
8372 8255