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COVID - 19 #3 | 1 April 2020
In the interests of slowing the spread of COVID-19 the Mitcham Library Service continues to be closed to the public.

We are maintaining a service through our Click or Call and Collect service.

We will continue to monitor and review the situation and will provide regular updates on our social media channels and website.
Can I still borrow items from the library?






Can I return my items now?



Will I get a fine for overdue items?



I am unable to place a hold online and am asked to contact the library.




If I am feeling unwell should I collect items from the library?



If I can't access the catalogue online can the library choose some books for me to pick up?



Can I still pick up my Book Discussion Book?
Yes.
This can be done by reserving items through our online catalogue or by
phoning the libraries :
Mitcham 8372 8244
Blackwood 8372 8255

Yes
Our chutes are presently open 24/7 for returns

No
Items will not be due until resumption of normal operations.

Due to the restriction of movement of books throughout the state, reservations can only be made by Mitcham Library Service borrowers on Mitcham Library Service stock.

No
Please ask friends or family to collect your holds. Bring the card the holds are placed on..

Yes
We want you to keep reading!
Please phone us and we will choose a special selection of preferred items for you to collect.

Yes.
Please return your titles as usual and collect your new book. Groups are asked to make their own arrangements. A good link for social apps can be found here .
LIBRARY EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES
All programmes and events are cancelled until resumption of normal services.

If you have paid for an event we will provide a refund when we reopen. We will attempt, where possible, to reschedule events. Those booked into the cancelled event will be offered the opportunity to rebook.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS and IDEAS
We are providing kids activity packs for collection at the libraries so you are able to make the crafts at home. You will need to provide glue, crayons, pencils etc.

By the way, if we run out of a craft we will replace it with another! Keep your eye on our social media as we are hoping to have online demonstrations of how to make them.
Easter Bag
Sat April 4 - Thurs April 9
FROM THIS SATURDAY!

Colour, decorate and paste on your chicken. 
 Add you beak and google eyes.
3D Bear
Tues April 14 - Sun April 19

Decorate your bear template with crayons or pencils and assemble

Decorate with googly eyes and extra pieces you may have at home.


Catapult Plane
Mon April 20 - Sun April 26

Great for improving hand eye coordination. Get ready to duck- the planes can fly a long way!
ONLINE STORYTIME
You can't come to Storytime at the libraries at the moment so we are bringing them to you at home!

Bookmark this link and we will post regular sessions while the libraries are closed.
You might like to visit some of these educational and fun sites for more ideas. Many are offering free access for a limited time.

Beast Academy (Maths)
CITY OF MITCHAM
The City of Mitcham is responding in many ways to COVID-19. View the updates here.

The Mitcham Funding Finder is now available on the webpage. The City of Mitcham has partnered with GrantGuru to create the custom search tool which hand picks grants and funding opportunities specifically for businesses and community groups in the Mitcham Council region. It’s a powerful but easy-to-use tool that offers a one stop funding search engine that represents all grants, Government or non-Government. 
DIGITAL BORROWING

If you are unable to visit the library remember our digital options!
ebooks and Audiobooks

The Libby app contains over 30,000 eBooks and audiobook titles and can be accessed  here.

Download app for  iPad ,  iPhone  &  Android
Online magazines

Access free full-colour digital magazines anytime, anywhere to be read on desktops, mobile devices, and apps. It includes both new and backlist titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. Great for holidays! 

Download app for  iPad ,  iPhone  &  Android
HARRY POTTER
The Harry Potter series "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" has been added to our collection for unlimited, simultaneous access for the month of April.

This update is part of the #HarryPotterAtHome program running until April 30th to bring magic to readers of all ages during these uncertain times.

Readers can also visit harrypotterathome.com for additional information and activities to do at home. Click here

As well as the English language version, this promotion has supplied versions in multiple languages including Chinese, Greek, Arabic and Icelandic.

Happy reading for all wizards, witches and muggles!
ON-LINE READING IDEAS
There are many organisations providing online or home based content for both kids and adults. We have collated a few of our favourites.

One of the features is ‘ Science at Home’ which provides a list of organisations offering online or home-based content for both kids and adults, focusing on those offered by the local museums, people and groups here in South Australia.

We have a range of other 'always available' titles.



The  Big Library Read  (until April 13 th) with  eBook and  Audiobook ​options.

For libraries programming ‘virtual book clubs’ we have eBook titles for kids!
THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA'S SHORTLIST 2020
The CBC have just announced their 2020 shortlist which can be found here.
Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244

Blackwood Library
8372 8255