Library items can be returned via the after-hours chutes. When full the chutes will automatically close off. Please do not leave items if the chutes are closed.
Get Caught Reading Challenge
Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library
Tuesday 3 January to Tuesday 31 January
Take the challenge and read a book in an unusual place. Take a photo, write a mini review and go into the draw to win one of three prizes.
Post your photo and book review on Facebook and tag @mitchamlibraryservice or enter HERE online.
Weekly Drop in Quiz!
Mitcham Memorial Library | Mondays at 10.30am - 12pm
6 February - 27 March
Do you want to meet up with others and challenge your general knowledge?
Open to all ages.
Free | No bookings required
Family fun in the Libraries
Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library
Tuesday 3 January onwards
Have fun exploring the libraries with the family, play a board game, try completing the community jigsaw puzzle, children's craft and much more. Available during library opening hours.
Free | No bookings required
Story Walk
Mitcham Memorial Library Gardens
Looking for what to read next?
Explore our Story Walk and search for your next read with some of the hottest reads of 2022 featured.
Maths Fun for under 5s
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesdays 7, 14, 21, 28 February
10.30am - 11.30am
Maths Fun for Under 5s is a free 4 week hands-on program that involves young children and their families in early maths experiences that are both educational and fun! Children get to explore many aspects of maths in a relaxed and stimulating way. Each week we will cover a new and exciting topic, through fun and play based learning.
Please note bookings are for all 4 weeks | Suitable for ages 3 to 5 years
Free | Limited spaces | Bookings essential via Eventbrite here
Storytime and Babytime
Babytime will start on Wednesday 1 February 2023.
Storytime will start on Thursday 2 February 2023.
Storytime is a wonderful time to join us for some stories, songs and craft.
Babytime, feel the joy with songs and rhymes.
Library programs and events 2023
Library programs and events for 2023 will resume from Wednesday 1 February. (Home Library Service, Tech Time, Adult and Children's events and programs, including Book Groups). Keep an eye out for updated events. Details will be available in via the library catalogue and Mitcham Council website.
Being Digital
Welcome to our fortnightly small group digital literacy course, Being Digital. Each session offers a one-hour short course on a variety of technology topics.
Keep up with local news and current events. Find complete articles from leading Australian and New Zealand magazines and newspapers including complete articles from popular titles such as The Financial Review and Choice.
Click here to access and use your Library Card and PIN to sign in.
Justice of the Peace
A Justice of the Peace will be available at the Library on the following days where the Library is open:
Mitcham Memorial Library
154 Belair Road, Hawthorn
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
10am to 12pm
Blackwood Library
215 Main Road, Blackwood
Mondays 10am to 12pm
Wednesdays 10am to 12pm
Free | No appointment necessary
Blackwood Library during the bushfire season
The Blackwood Library will close when a CATASTROPHIC fire warning is declared for the Mount Lofty Ranges District. On an EXTREME fire warning day we will keep the Blackwood Library open unless it is unsafe to do so.
Library items can be returned via the after-hours chutes. When full the chute will automatically close off. Please do not leave items if the chutes are closed.
The Mitcham Memorial Library remains open as usual.
