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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Mitcham Memorial Library
Friday 24 December: 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 25 December: closed
Sunday 26 December: closed
Monday 27 December: closed
Tuesday 28 December: closed
Wednesday 29 December: 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 30 December: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 31 December: 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 1 January: closed
Sunday 2 January: closed
Monday 3 January: closed
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Blackwood Library
Friday 24 December: 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 25 December: closed
Sunday 26 December: closed
Monday 27 December: closed
Tuesday 28 December: closed
Wednesday 29 December: closed
Thursday 30 December: closed
Friday 31 December: closed
Saturday 1 January: closed
Sunday 2 January: closed
Monday 3 January: closed
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Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday 4 January 2022.
Library items can be returned via the after-hours chutes. Overdue fees on library items will not be applied during this time. Please do not leave items if the chutes are closed.
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How to be safe online: presented by Cybersafe Families
Blackwood Library | Thursday 2 December | 6.30 pm
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Join us for a cyber safe session facilitated by Cybersafe Families, a provider endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner, to share the latest research and best practice approaches to online safety education. The afternoon session will provide participants with strategies to help make their online environments cyber safe. You are encouraged to bring your device to the presentation, and will be guided through how to check the privacy and security settings.
Some of the topics included in this session are:
- Using safe passwords
- Paying and shopping safely online
- Avoiding scams and tricks
- Downloading and Saving documents
- Connecting with others online
Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
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Felt Ornaments Workshop
Mitcham Memorial Library
Wednesday 22 December
10 am / 11:30 am / 1:30 pm
Get the kids crafty this festive season and come along to make felt ornaments for your Christmas tree.
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Christmas workshops
Make Wrapping Paper & Cards | Cumberland Park Community Centre | Wednesday 15 December | 9:30 am (ages 4-7)
Gift Making Workshop | Cumberland Park Community Centre | Tuesday 21 December | 9:30 am & 11:30 am | Ages 8+
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Collect a free 'Lucky Dip' craft
Looking for something to do with the kids over the holidays? We have assorted craft packs to collect from the libraries and make at home.
Available from Saturday 11 Dec to Friday 24 Dec 2021.
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Gallery exhibition and story walk
Mitcham Memorial Library
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The kids will love our Christmas entrance at Mitcham Memorial Library!
Our story walk along the creek will also be themed during December and January.
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Join us for some very merry Storytime sessions in December! We will be sharing festive songs and stories, and creating some fun crafts to take home for the two weeks before Christmas.
Storytime will be returning on Monday 31 January at Mitcham Memorial Library. For dates, see our website.
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The last Babytime for 2021 will be at:
Mitcham Memorial Library - Wednesday 8 December Blackwood Library - Thursday 9 December
Babytime will be returning in 2022 starting at:
Mitcham Memorial Library - Wednesday 2 February
Blackwood Library - Thursday 3 February
In 2022, Babytime will be continuing through the school holidays! For a full list of dates, see our website.
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Kids are invited to write a letter to Santa and post it in the letterbox at the Libraries. Available from November until 16 December at Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Libraries.
Don't forget your address, and if you are lucky he might even write back to you!
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Christmas gift idea: Toy Library Membership |
A casual one month membership, costing $10, will give you access to a wide selection of toys, puzzles and games to keep your children busy through the holidays. Alternatively, $33 will buy your family an annual membership.
Gift vouchers available for annual membership.
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Summer Reading Challenge
Mitcham Memorial Library, Blackwood Library & online | January
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Find treasure in a book this summer!
From Saturday 4 January pick up a form from the Libraries or enter online, write a review and be in the draw to win a book voucher.
To be drawn on 1 February 2022
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January Free Collect-a-Craft
Mitcham Memorial Library & Blackwood Library
Monday 10 January - Sunday 30 January
Grab a free pirate craft to take home in January. A new craft will be available each week while they last!
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Treasure Hunt
Mitcham Reserve
CC Hood | January
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Follow the clues at Mitcham Reserve or CC Hood, answer the questions then claim your prize at the Mitcham Memorial Library.
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Pirate Academy
Cumberland Park Community Centre | Wednesday 12 January
10 am - 1 pm
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Join us for an afternoon of pirate lingo, flag making, map creation, treasure hunting, tattooing and cutlass fighting.
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Pico and the Golden Lagoon
Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 12 January | 6 pm
Blackwood Library | Thursday 13 January | 6 pm
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Enjoy this puppet show from Pico's Puppet Palace! Follow Pico as they adventure through an island meeting pirates, creatures and new friends.
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Hook! Peter Pan and the Lost Boys v the Pirate Captain
Cumberland Park Community Centre
Thursday 13 January | 9 am - 4 pm
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Add some drama to your school holidays with this play-in-a-day session featuring pirates, lost boys, fairies and never never land. Performance at 3:45 pm, with caregivers invited to watch! BYO costume if you choose.
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Henna Workshop
Blackwood Library | Monday 17 January | 2 pm
Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 19 January | 2 pm
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Create and practice your own henna designs with guidance, advice and helpful tips.
Recommended for teens
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Pirate Play and Craft
Blackwood Library | Wednesday 19 January | 1 pm & 3 pm
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 20 January | 1 pm & 3 pm
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Join our crew for an hour of interactive Pirate Play aboard the Leaky Sea Dragon.
Make and sharpen a sword, learn some pirate lingo & actions, and batten down the hatches to save our treasure from being washed overboard. Join us for craft, colouring, and an interactive mini pirate play! Heave ho and book your spot.
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Valentyna Solowij | Author Event
“Left of Centre: Turn Your Life Right Around”
Mitcham Memorial Library | Saturday 29 January | 2pm
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Valentyna Solowij, a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist, will talk about her self-help approach to low back and neck pain management.
Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing.
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Justice of the Peace during December and January |
A Justice of the Peace will be available at the Library over the holiday period on the following days where the Library is open:
Mitcham Memorial Library
154 Belair Road, Hawthorn
Mondays, Tuesdays,
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.
Return chutes at Blackwood Library will automatically close when full.
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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