The Mitcham Library Service is continuing to operate due to COVID-19 in a safe manner including masks, QR codes and hand sanitiser. We monitor and review the situation and provide updates on our social media channels and website. |
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Public Holiday closure
Monday 14 March
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The Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library will be closed on Monday 14 March for the Adelaide Cup Public Holiday.
The after hours returns chutes will be open. When full they will automatically close off. Please do not leave items outside the library as you will remain responsible for these items.
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Adelaide Writers' Week 2022 - Live Streaming
Mitcham Memorial Library
Monday 7 March | 9.30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8 March | 9.30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9 March | 9.30am - 6pm
Thursday 10 March | 9.30am - 6pm
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Mitcham Memorial Library will once again be streaming many of the sessions from the East Stage of Adelaide Writers' Week in March 2022.
A limited number of printed programs are available from the libraries.
A line-up of speakers can be found here.
The Writers' Week Live streaming program can be found here.
Free | Limited seating
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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.
Making friends online
Getting started online
How to connect safely
Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite links above
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Join us for a series of one hour webinars at Mitcham Memorial Library, followed by a Q&A with library staff. These webinars are hosted by BeConnected, and include a variety of useful technology and e-safety tips.
Staying safe on Facebook
Connecting to others
How to use Smart Home technology
How to use Zoom
Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite links above
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Lego® STEM Create and code workshop - Extend your coding skills!
Mitcham Memorial Library | Saturday 19 March | 2pm - 3.30pm
Blackwood Library | Saturday 26 March | 2pm - 3.30pm
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Join us for a fun and interactive LEGO coding session with Ben from Learn With Bricks. During this 90 minute session you will build your own LEGO® creation then use a tablet to code, control and bring it to life with a focus on direction and location!
Recommended for kids aged 7-12 years old who are looking to improve their coding skills.
$5 per person | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite
Mitcham session here | Blackwood session here
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Designing with Plants
Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 6 April | 6pm
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Learn about complementing your interior design with plants with Marcus Hamence, “The Botanic Designer”. Marcus will share tips and tricks for keeping your indoor plants happy and healthy as well as ideal placement within your home. Includes the opportunity to purchase plants to take home.
Markus Hamence is an Interior Designer and lecturer of Design at TAFESA with a long-standing love of indoor plants. Being self-taught accompanied with a solid study of plants, Markus has gathered his vast knowledge through extensive trial, experimentation and exploration.
$5 per person | Bookings essential through Eventbrite
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April School Holidays - Coming soon
Soon to be released, April school holiday events.
Details, including booking links, will be released here soon.
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NEW! - Kindles available to borrow
Kindles are now available to borrow from the Libraries. Each Kindle is pre-loaded with a set of books in various genres. Limited numbers are available from both Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Libraries.
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Seeking volunteer Quizmaster |
Mitcham Memorial Library is seeking a quizmaster to volunteer with helping to run regular quiz events.
Do you like watching Jeopardy! or Mastermind? Do you enjoy entertaining a crowd?. We are seeking someone enthusiastic, friendly, who is looking to connect with the community. Get in touch if this sounds like you!
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Book Discussion Groups - spaces available NOW! |
There are now limited spaces available at both Mitcham and Blackwood book groups. Groups meet on various days and times across the two Libraries.
If you are interested in connecting with fellow bibliophiles and discussing books in a friendly environment, send us an email with your preferred day and Library.
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2022 Community Groups
New dates are available for all free community groups including:
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French Classes
We have 3 levels of French classes on Wednesdays during school terms.
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Gallery Exhibition - The secret life of staff
Mitcham Memorial Library
Throughout March ‘The secret life of staff’ art and craft display will be at the Mitcham Memorial Library gallery space. Featuring art and craft created by our own very talented City of Mitcham staff.
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Storytime
Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library.
Babytime
Mitcham Memorial Library Wednesdays fortnightly.
Blackwood Library
Thursdays fortnightly.
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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
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Blackwood Library
215 Main Road, Blackwood
Mondays 10am to 12pm
Wednesdays 10am to 12pm
No appointment necessary.
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Blackwood Library during the bushfire season |
The Blackwood Library will close when an EXTREME or CATASTROPHIC fire warning is declared for the Mount Lofty Ranges District.
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.
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Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244
Blackwood Library
8372 8255
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