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AUGUST 2021
The Mitcham Library Service is continuing to operate due to COVID-19 in a safe manner. We monitor and review the situation and provide updates on our social media channels and website.
KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE IN 2021
Most services and programmes will resume as of Thursday 5 August 2021 although there may be some changes to ensure we follow protocols with added COVID-19 safe precautions. Numbers may be limited.

Toy Libraries will remain closed until further notice, with no overdue notices issued through this time.
  • Mitcham Memorial Library loans can be returned during library opening hours, but our preference is that you keep them at home.
  • Blackwood Toy Library loans cannot be returned as the site is closed.

Please call us at Mitcham Memorial Library on 8372 8244 and Blackwood Library 8372 8255 if you are unsure if your programme is running.
CENSUS NIGHT
10 AUGUST 2021
The Census is the most comprehensive snapshot of Australia. It provides information on the number and key characteristics of people in Australia, including where we live, how old we are, our ethnicity, religion, income, education, and our living and housing arrangements.
Census data is used to plan services that impact on our lives, from schools, healthcare, transport and infrastructure to local support for individuals, families and communities.

A Census 'Hub where you can receive face to face assistance with Census information or pick up a paper form.
Mitcham Memorial Library
Monday 9 Aug, 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10 Aug, 12 noon - 5pm
Wednesday 11 Aug, 2 - 7pm.

A 'Fill in Form' session if you would like one-on-one help with completing your (online or paper) Census form.
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesday 10 August | 10am - 12 noon.
From July, all locations, dates and times of face to face support will available on the Census website at census.abs.gov.au/find-us. 
TAX HELP
Blackwood Library | Thursdays | 10am – 12pm
Mitcham Memorial Library | Fridays | 12pm – 2pm
The Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Libraries now have a recognised MyTax consultant to assist people, who earn around $60,000 or less, with their tax returns. For more information visit the Australian Tax Office Tax Help Program.

Free | Bookings essential, phone 8372 8244 (Mitcham) or 8372 8255 (Blackwood)
MITCHAM COMMUNITY NEWS
From September the Mitcham Community News will stop being delivered to all homes across the city as we are moving to an opt in model where residents can register to either receive a electronic copy or a printed copy personally addressed in the mail.
To receive your copy register here.
UNDERSTAND YOUR BILLS AND TARRIFS
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 12 August | 2pm - 4pm
Learn to read and understand your energy bills and the new time-of-use tariffs. Find out about payment options and concessions.
With Stephen Graham from the ConnectEd Program.

Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
ART GALLERY EXHIBITION - SALA - SUE VANDELEUR
Mitcham Memorial Library
30 July - 29 August
The Mitcham Memorial Library is exhibiting a series of works titled Cosmos by Susan Vandeleur for South Australian Living Artists Festival (SALA).
Art has been a ‘constant’ in her life, from Life Drawing night classes at the National Gallery of Victoria to helping to bring a Regional Gallery to life in Goulburn, then guiding at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
These works follows a theme of the sun and the moon and their over-arching impact on our lives.
HOW TO BE SAFE ONLINE:
PRESENTED BY CYBERSAFE FAMILIES
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 9 September | 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Feel confident and be safer online with our help! Information is crucial to identifying any potential security risks facing your online safety. Be guided by our expert knowledge and the Government's eSafety recommendations. The team at Cybersafe families are passionate about helping people understand the technology we all use each day.

Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
CSIRO WOMEN'S HEALTH AND NUTRITION GUIDE
AUTHOR TALK
Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 8 Sept | 6.30pm
The newly released CSIRO Women’s Health and Nutrition Guide provides evidence-based advice on the critical role of healthy eating for overall good health and the unique health considerations for women at different life stages including teenage years, fertility, pregnancy and ageing. The book provides clear step-by-step advice to help readers form lifelong, healthy habits and a positive relationship with food, rather than focusing on weight loss and restrictive behaviours.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.

Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite here
SEPT/OCT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Calling all kids!

Join us in the October holidays for our Get Outside! Spring School Holiday Program that is coming soon.

Details, including booking links, will be released here soon.
FRENCH CLASSES
Vacancies are now available for Beginner French classes.
For enquiries please contact Magali.
ANCESTRY.COM
Are you curious about your own family history?

Log in to Ancestry Library Edition provided by your local library and do a little research…it’s so easy!

Until Dec 31 2021 you can access this amazing resource from home.

Visit www.libraries.sa.gov.au/digital to start discovering your family tree.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Mitcham Memorial Library
8372 8244

Blackwood Library
8372 8255