Your monthly collection of exciting events, projects and new resources!
May 2018
Back to business as usual!

Both Semaphore and Enfield Libraries are now back up  and running and looking beautiful! 

Pop by to borrow a book or use a PC and check out the changes which include new paint and carpet, revitalised entrances and new-look spaces with updated furnishings, giving you an overall enhanced customer experience.

Thank you for all of your feedback and patience 
during the last few months. We hope you enjoy the new and improved libraries as much as we do!
Drop off point for Life In A Bag 

The aim of Life In A Bag is to help make the lives of those struggling a little brighter this winter and  Port Adelaide and Greenacres Library are pleased to be drop off points for this year's movement. 

How can you help? Simply collect the 13 items selected by Life In A Bag and drop them off at either library between 28 May and 2 June. The bags will then be distributed by Life In A Bag to those in need.

For full details about Life In A Bag, including the list of selected items, vis it Life In A Bag's Facebook page .
Free WiFi @ home

Are you or someone you know looking for a job but don't have WiFi at home? You could be eligible for free WiFi, thanks to the City of PAE Libraries. 

If you are aged 16 - 25 years, seeking employment but don't have internet access, have a valid library card and are living in the City of PAE we want to hear from you. 

For more information, contact your local library.
Hidden Histories

Keep an eye out for the latest placemaking project coming out of Semaphore Library. 

Working with artist Rachel Harris we will be asking for your contributions to our "Hidden Histories" project, which combines the wealth of historical images from the Port Adelaide Historical Society, images from our own Local History Collection and your stories. 

Keep up to date on Facebook or contact Semaphore Library on 8405 6570.
Warli Painting at Greenacres 

Warli painting is a unique art of earthy maroon and white and shapes made with very thin lines. Originated and developed by the Warli indigenous tribe of India, the philosophy and social history of tribal society is conveyed through these paintings. 

This interactive session on Saturday 5 May at Greenacres Library will be presented by artist Himani, who will assist you to paint and create bookmarks and share stories about her own artwork.

Book your spot today. 
For more information call 
 
your 8405 6540. 
Local Government Elections this year

Voting in the Local Government Elections during October 
and November this year is important because it's the best 
way you can have your say about what happens in your
local community. To vote in the Local Government Elections you will receive postal voting papers in the mail. If you are new to Australia, you can still vote in the Local Government Elections. You do  not need to be a citizen to be eligible to vote. 

As well as voting as an individual, if you own a business or a property within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, or are part of an organisation or community group within the Council area you may also be eligible to cast a vote for  Ward Councillors within the ward that the business, 
property or organisation is based. 

New to the area or want to be sure you are 
registered to vote? Contact our Customer Relations 
team on 8405 6600. The roll closes in August, so 
don't miss this the opportunity to have your say
. 
More information can 
be found here .

Authorised by Mark Withers, CEO, 163 St Vincent St, 
Port Adelaide SA 5015
Thanks for getting Green!

We have loved seeing you all get creative and a little grubby at our Get into the Green Scene events these April school holidays. This program was the result of asking you what you want and you've helped to make it one of our most successful themes to date.

We did a range of fun things from getting up close to snakes and owls, launching the Greenacres Library Garden with the newly named Daisy the scarecrow (pictured), planting our own seeds to take home and grow and enjoyed seeing what natural items look like magnified by 60x!  If you share pictures on Facebook don't forget to  tag us @CityofPAELibraries.

As our earth warriors head back to school, we are 
already preparing for our July school holiday 
program and we'll give you a sneak peek soon.
Staff Profile - Pam 

What is your role within the libraries?
I have one of the best roles you could possibly have in our 
Libraries - Team Leader of the Events and Marketing Team.
 
What's the best thing about your job?
I work with and lead a team of highly talented and dedicated people on library events and programs for the Port Adelaide Enfield community. This includes sessions for children, liaison with schools and kindies to arrange visits and programs, book clubs for the avid readers out there, special needs programming, digital literacy programming and of course programming for all the more mature members of the community too! 

The best thing is having the opportunity to work on so many different projects from the launch of library gardens that grow flowers and vegetables, to building robots and learning how to use iPads and other digital tools. Each day is a new experience  and a challenge to raise the profile of the library in the  community. I have been very blessed to have spent all my working  life in libraries.

What's your favourite book?
I love gardening and so I often have one or two gardening 
books or magazines on the go. Currently I have Sophie  Thomson's Sophie's Patch out to read.  I'm also 
reading a book about the art  of Winnie the  Pooh (true story) 
having loved the movie  Goodbye Christopher Robin. 
Favourite book? Hmmm... probably  still Pride and Prejudice 
by  Jane Austen.


Port Adelaide Library 8405 6580                             Semaphore Library 8405 6570




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