The Mitcham Library Service is continuing to operate in line with SA Health directions about COVID-19. We monitor and review the situation and provide updates on our social media channels and website. |
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To acknowledge and celebrate NAIDOC Week, Mayor Dr Heather Holmes-Ross would like to invite you to a free screening of the award-winning documentary "Colebrook Reconciliation Park - A Place for Healing and Learning" on Thursday 7 July 2022 at Wallis Cinemas Mitcham.
This screening is dedicated to Aunty Margaret, a former resident of Colebrook Home who has recently passed on.
There are two session times to choose from:
Free | Bookings essential via Eventbrite links above
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Indigenous Dot Painting Workshop
Mitcham Community Centre | Friday 8 July | 4.30pm - 6.30pm
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Learn about the ancient art of Indigenous Dot Painting and create your own colourful dot painting artwork on a placemat to take home. Contribute to a joint canvas to be painted by the group. Presented by artists from Marra Dreaming. All materials supplied. Duration approximately 2 hours.
$5 per person (adults & children) | Bookings essential via Eventbrite link above
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Warm up for winter!
July School Holidays
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Games2U - Laser Tag and Gaming
Blackwood Library | Wednesday 20 July
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 21 July
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Play video games in the Games2u Games Theatre plus Laser Tag in the library!
Choose from the following sessions at either Library:
Blackwood Library on Wednesday 20 July | 6pm or 7pm
Mitcham Memorial Library on Thursday 21 July | 7pm
$5 per child | School age children | Bookings essential via Eventbrite links above
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Youth Craft - Winter Lantern Workshop
Blackwood Library | Thursday 14 July | 2pm
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Craft a paper lantern around a natural wooden frame. Add colour or keep your design minimalist and let the soft glow of fairy lights take centre stage. Bring your own branches or select from ones we have gathered.
$5 per person | 11-16 years | Bookings essential via Eventbrite
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Switch Club
Blackwood Library | Sunday 10 July & 24 July | 2.30pm
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Bring your Switch for some chill gaming in the Blackwood Library Youth Lounge. Chat to other young people or bring your headphones and just vibe. Play your favourite games or try some new ones from our Switch Club collection. Snacks provided.
Come to one session or come to both! Drop in anytime from 2:30pm - 4:30pm.
Free | For ages 13-17 years | Bookings essential via Eventbrite
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Free Library Craft
Blackwood & Mitcham Memorial Library
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Library school holiday craft is back!
We offer a free craft project, available anytime during opening hours in the July school holidays, to make in the libraries.
Come and explore the libraries and new in-house activities.
Free | No bookings required
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Storytime and Babytime run throughout the school holidays.
Join us for some winter themed stories, songs and craft at Storytime.
Click on the following links for Storytime and Babytime information and session times.
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Quiz!
Mitcham Memorial Library | Mondays at 10.30am | Starting 25 July (running for 10 weeks)
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Do you love a quiz?
Do you want to meet up with others and challenge your general knowledge?
Join in the fun at Mitcham Memorial Library!
Open to all ages.
Work on your own or in a small group or meet some new friends on the day.
Free | No bookings required
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Introduction to Bird Watching
Blackwood Library | Tuesday 26 July | 2pm
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Bird watching is a great way to get outside and connect with nature and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Discover how you can get involved in this enjoyable pastime at a talk with experienced bird watcher David Robertson.
Learn about why and how to bird watch. There will be a guide to equipment, what birds to look for and where to go - including birding in your own backyard .
David has bird watched in around 100 countries and is a former President of the Bird Observers Club of Australia and Birds SA.
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Home Fire Safety Talk
Mitcham Memorial Library | Monday 1 August | 2pm
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Did you know that winter is the most common season for house fires? Learn how fires in the home start, some of the common dangers to avoid, how fires behave and how to reduce your chance of experiencing a house fire. Find out what to do in the event of a fire in your home, and how to plan so your family is prepared.
Presented by the SA Metropolitan Fire Service.
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The Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Libraries now have a recognised MyTax consultant to assist people, who earn $60,000 or less, with their tax returns. For more information visit the Australian Tax Office Tax Help Program.
Tax Help is available from Thursday 28 July until Friday 28 October
at the following times:
Blackwood Library Thursday 10.15am – 11.45am
Mitcham Memorial Library Friday 12.15pm – 1.45pm
Free | Bookings essential, phone 8372 8244 (Mitcham) or 8372 8255 (Blackwood)
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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.
How to listen to podcasts
Using your phone for navigation (Google Maps, Moovit)
Getting to know your Android tablet/Phone
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.
How to use government websites
Selling safely online
Data and public WiFi
Helpful apps for your smart device
Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite links above
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Little Bang Discovery Club
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesdays 26 July and 2, 9, 16 August.
10.30am - 11.30am
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Are you curious about 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 when booking it includes attendance to all 4 weeks.
Free | Aimed at 3-5 years | Bookings essential via Eventbrite here
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Gallery Exhibition: Out and About
Mitcham Community Art Group
Mitcham Memorial Library | July 2022
Mitcham Community Art Group started over 20 years ago, with a small group of local art enthusiasts who meet twice a month at the old Mitcham Primary School on Belair Road.
While the artist may have changed over the years, their passion for art and sharing ideas for new media has continued. ‘Out and About’ presents works inspired by the South Australian landscape and created in acrylics, pastels and scraperboard.
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Blackwood Community Hub Update |
The Blackwood Hub construction is happening! |
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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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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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Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244
Blackwood Library
8372 8255
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