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BLACKWOOD LIBRARY IS MOVING!

Blackwood Library will be closed from 18th September to 2nd October while we pack up and move to our beautiful new library at Tiwu Kumangka. Mitcham Memorial Library will be open as usual. While we are closed, you can continue to borrow from and return items to any other public library. Your existing loans will be extended to cover the closure period, and we will keep your holds for you until we reopen - or, you can change the pick up location of your holds to another library prior to the Library's closure.

The Blackwood Library will reopen 10am Tuesday 3 October at Tiwu Kumangka, 2 Young Street, Blackwood.



GALLERY EXHIBITION

Read, Grow, Inspire - Book Week 2023

This month the City of Mitcham welcomes our local schools to celebrate the magic of literature with their Book Week themed canvas. Students have created their interpretation of a book or character that has given them endless possibilities of growth, inspiration, and most of all, a love of reading.  

Mitcham Memorial Library | September 2023 | all ages

Free | No bookings required



STORY BOARD WALK

Market Day by Carrie Gallasch and Hannah Sommerville

Take a walk through the Soldiers Memorial Gardens and follow the story of a girl who, when given a coin to spend at the market, thinks carefully about what to buy. She is tempted by the towering stacks of fruit, spinning rides and glass jars filled with sweets. But it isn't until a stranger gives something to her, without expecting anything in return, that she knows exactly what to do with her coin. 

Place this book on hold!

Soldiers Memorial Gardens | September 2023 | all ages

Free | No bookings required

Visit the City of Mitcham's events webpage for more events happening across the City.



THE CLASSICS COLLECTION

Embark on a literary journey with our new Classics Collection at Mitcham Memorial Library. Immerse yourself in timeless tales that have captivated minds for generations. Check them out and place one on hold here.



PUBLIC COMPUTER UPGRADE AT MITCHAM

Our public computers will be unavailable at Mitcham Memorial Library on Thursday 14 September as we are performing upgrades. The public computers will still be available at Blackwood Library. The PCs at Mitcham will be available again on Friday 15 September.



STAFF PICKS!

TECH BASICS

Be Connected Webinars

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 Be Connected and include a variety of useful technology and e-safety tips.

Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite link below:

EVENTS COMING IN OCTOBER!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Join us at our libraries and community centres for free family-friendly fun in the October school holidays. Activities include cubby building and geocaching with Nature Play SA; children’s yoga with Blooming Hearts; nighttime storytime; drawing workshops and more!

To view more about the School holiday events - visit our events page.



SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

During October, our libraries and community centres will be hosting events and activities for adults that explore sustainable living including:

Beeswax wrap making - discover sustainable food storage and the importance of reducing single-use plastic, learn how to create eco-friendly wraps using beeswax and fabric

The Conscious Consumer film screening - learn about the levels of the waste hierarchy and tips and tricks of how you can Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle your waste responsibly

Native food experience with Meez On Plus - Unearth the secrets of crafting your very own Native food delights with Billie from Meez On Plus

Powering Change Together: accelerating a community renewable energy transition in Mitcham - discover how the City of Mitcham is creating a decentralised renewable energy system to reduce carbon emissions

For more information, visit our events page.

HOME LIBRARY SERVICE

Do you know someone who is unable to visit the library? The Home Library Service provides material to people who cannot visit the library due to ill health, frailty or disability. This is a free service for eligible residents. For more information please call us on 8372 8244 or submit a request online.



FREE TAX HELP

Get free tax help with lodging your 2023 Tax Return, with a Tax Help volunteer. From July to October our accredited volunteer can help people lodge their tax returns online. If your annual income is around $60,000 or less you may be eligible for free tax help. Please note, you will need to set up a myGov account and link it to the ATO prior to your appointment.

Mitcham Memorial Library | Every Wednesday until 25 October, from 2pm

Blackwood Library | Every Thursday until 26 October (except when Blackwood Library is

Blackwood Library |closed due to relocation), from 10.15am

Free | Bookings essential through Eventbrite links above



GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS

The City of Mitcham's Grants and Events Officer will be hosting an information session to help you find out how the City of Mitcham’s grant funding could help get your big idea off the ground - from a neighbourhood barbecue, local workshop or large scale community event.

Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 13 September | 2pm - 6pm



Visit the Grants webpage for more information | grants@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au |

8372 8129



THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR