Public Holiday Closure
Monday 3 October
The Mitcham Library Service will be closed on Monday 3 October for Labour Day.
Please note the after hours chute will remain open until full.
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Weekly Drop in Quiz!
Mitcham Memorial Library | Mondays at 10.30am - 12pm
17 October - 26 November
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Do you want to meet up with others and challenge your general knowledge?
Open to all ages.
Free | No bookings required
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October School Holiday Events |
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Calamity Tash - Collage Craft workshop
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 6 October | 1pm - 2.30pm
Blackwood Library | Tuesday 11 October | 1pm - 2.30pm
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Create a collage masterpiece to take home in this fun workshop with Tash! Suitable for kids 6-12 years.
All materials supplied.
$5 per child | Bookings essential, click on links below:
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Calamity Tash - Youth Key Chain craft workshop
Mitcham Memorial Library | Thursday 6 October | 3pm - 4.30pm
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Create a key chain masterpiece to take home in this fun workshop with Tash!
Suitable for youth 12-15 years.
All materials supplied.
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Calamity Tash - Bookmark craft workshop
Blackwood Library | Tuesday 11 October | 3pm - 4.30pm
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Create a bookmark craft masterpiece to take home in this fun workshop with Tash!
Suitable for kids 6-12 years.
All materials supplied.
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Free Family Library Craft
Blackwood & Mitcham Memorial Library
Saturday 1 October - Sunday 16 October
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We offer free creative craft for families to make together in the libraries, during opening hours, throughout the October school holidays.
Come and explore the libraries and in-house activities.
Free | No bookings required
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Explorer Vests
Investigate the natural world with our Explorer Vests available to borrow at Mitcham Memorial Library! What will you discover?
Free | No bookings required
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Enjoy the beautiful springtime weather with a short walk through the Soldiers Memorial Gardens.
Tree Trail activity sheets are available inside Mitcham Memorial Library, or follow this month's Story Walk through the parklands.
Free | No bookings required
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Storytime and Babytime run throughout the school holidays.
Join us for some stories, songs and craft at Storytime.
At Babytime, enjoy songs and rhymes aimed at 0-2 year olds, their parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Click on the following links for Storytime and Babytime information and session times.
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Gallery Exhibition:
The Eloquence of SA Trees
Mitcham Memorial Library | October 2022
Patrick Pearson is an award-winning artist painting powerful and immersive tree portraits in oils that explore the interface between humankind and nature.
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Little Bang Discovery Club
Mitcham Memorial Library | Tuesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 November
10.30am - 11.30am
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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 4-5 years | Bookings essential via Eventbrite here
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The Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Libraries now have a recognised MyTax help volunteer 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 use your Fitbit/Smartwatch for exercise
How to use Pinterest for hobbyists
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.
Protect yourself against scams
Safer online shopping and banking
Helpful apps for your smart device
Selling safely online
Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite links above
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EBSCO Aust & New Zealand Reference Centre Plus |
Got research? Find complete articles from leading Australian and New Zealand magazines and newspapers including complete articles from popular titles such as The Financial Review and Choice.
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Do you know someone who is unable to visit the library?
This service provides material to housebound people who cannot visit the library due to ill health, frailty or disability.
This is a free service for eligible residents.
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Kath:
A quirky adventure that is packed with twists, lies and reflections. Fabulous story line of children coming of age and finding and accepting their true selves.
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Sarah:
A sweet and engaging romance that takes place in revisions of a novel. An easy read full of humour and heart, perfect for fans of rom-coms!
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Krista:
A sensitive, complex book which covers pandemics, time travel and extraterrestrial human colonies. This is an immensely satisfying book.
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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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