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Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps- a great reusable substitute for cling wrap and other plastics!

There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, and all recipes, instructions and guides will be emailed to you following the session.

FRIDAY 5 JUNE, 10 - 11 AM

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This week

Hi everyone,

This eNewsletter was delayed because right in the middle of creating it last Friday I went down with a migraine. It was very annoying. However, I'm back today and here we are with all our events and offerings.

Work continues on the Unley Civic upstairs areas.

Unley Civic Library new carpet on stairs

Unley Civic Library quiet study area new carpet

Shelving returns to Unley Civic upstairs

As you can see, the shelving has returned and the team is in the process of reshelving the non-fiction collection into its rightful place.

With the Libraries open and the OneCard Network on the move again, our holds shelves are overflowing. If you have a hold to collect, please drop in to pick it up as soon as possible or if you no longer need it, please give us a ring to cancel it. If you have access to your account online via our catalogue , you can also cancel it yourself. This will keep items moving and ready for the next person waiting.

We streamed our first live Storytime last week for National Simultaneous Storytime. Karyn and Amelia were so happy to be able to reach out to our community's parents and children. So...we are doing it again! Scroll down for details and to see the recording of last week's live stream. If you have any questions of how to join in, don't hesitate to ask.

Reboot has some help for those of you tackling Zoom meetings at the moment. Scroll down for a link to a handy how-to that might be able to help you out.

Stay safe and we hope to see you soon!

Ruth

Library Promotions Coordinator

The City of Unley Libraries

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We transformed into Chicken Divas! 🌈 We went live for National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday. Check out our video ! You can make your own Diva costumes like ours by downloading our template

We enjoyed ourselves so much, we will be streaming again!

Join us as our team reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar, written and illustrated by Eric Carle. We will be streaming live on Facebook. It is going to be so much fun! We are putting together some craft packs, so keep an eye on our blog and Facebook for when these become available.

TUESDAY 9 JUNE, 10.30 AM

LIVE ON FACEBOOK

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Who would have thought several months ago that the words ‘Zoom meeting’ would have become so highly rotated in our vocabulary! Although it was quite a sudden transition, I think we can all agree that these types of online communications are definitely here to stay and are most likely going to continue to be a big part of how we work and communicate.

If you are struggling with the basics of a program like Zoom, please check out this free short online tutorial that goes through how to join a Zoom meeting that someone has invited you to, or how to set-up your own and host a meeting on Zoom: Getting Started With Zoom

Video © GCFLearnFree.org. Viewed June 2020

Zoom can be used on both computers and mobile devices and is one of the most user-friendly software of its kind, so if you are not sure – jump in and check it out! It is probably easier than you think.

Our top tips when participating in a Zoom meeting:

Check your surroundings! If you are using video calling software (especially in a work setting) check your room set-up first for where you plan to take the meeting. Don’t pick anywhere too private and personal.
It is best if you can do it at a time when you are alone, or shut yourself away from the rest of your household so you don’t get family members wandering past, unwittingly making a cameo appearance at your staff meeting!
If you are not the one hosting the meeting, have your microphone set on ‘mute’ until you wish to speak. This way it limits all background noises, allowing all participants to hear more clearly, and also saves you from any cringe moments of your dog suddenly barking or your child calling out to you and taking over the whole meeting!
And, finally, remember to try and relax. Everyone feels awkward with video calling (it is not always easy seeing our own faces so close up!) and many people are learning to use these types of software for the first time too, so there is nothing wrong with taking some time to get used to it all and admitting that you are unsure how something works.

*Winner Announcement* 🏆

Congratulations to Henry (10) and Grace (7) for their winning entry, 'Wonderland', in our Master Building Challenge #1: Dream Island. We looked at building technique, aesthetics and storytelling to chose this as the winning build. We enjoyed how colourful their build was, and the attention to detail, action and storytelling involved in all the activities going on in Wonderland. The ‘everything you ever wanted tree’ is spectacular!

Henry and Grace have won a $20 voucher!

Some of our other challenges are still open and up for grabs. Visit our blog for full details.

Children's Discovery Club

The Little Bang Discovery videos are live on our blog! If you would like to do a self-paced science inquiry program with your children, recommended for 3 yrs+, head to our library blog to access equipment lists and the videos. You can try one, or do them all!

Tell us how you go and we love seeing photos, so send us a photo of your little scientists participating in this program!

Conduct experiments at home with your young scientist through Little Bang Discovery On Demand! Developed by Inspiring South Australia, Libraries SA and the Children's Discovery Museum this is an online version of our regular Little Bang Discovery Club lesson.

Join Jake as he reads one of our storytime favourites, Alpacas with Maracas, written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove.

During these isolating times, Unley Libraries is able to offer a Storytime Online once a week on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am. The videos are released on our YouTube channel and they feature the familiar faces of our Youth a n d Children's Team.

Subscribe to this eNewsletter for a weekly update on our services, or alternatively for our videos, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where we offer videos for all ages.

Alpacas with Maracas

Published by Scholastic Australia

Accessed April 2020.

The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth visits the complicated relationships between family members and the love-hate relationships that can form - this is not your usual 'evil mother-in-law' story however, so don't let the title put you off! - Jackie.

Jackie

Team Leader Literacy & Learning

City of Unley Libraries

We’re reaching out to parents of babies 0-12 months, and inviting you to sit down for 10 minutes with your baby on your lap to share some songs. The actions and movements encourage your baby’s motor development and balance.

The videos are released on our YouTube channel on Friday mornings at 10.30am and they feature the familiar faces of our Youth and Children's Team.

Subscribe to this eNewsletter for a weekly update on our services, or alternatively for our videos, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel where we offer videos for all ages.

Babytime with Jackie & Amelia - Episode 4

An Opportunity for City of Unley Dog Owners

Sit. Stay. Save!

Did you know, owners of trained dogs in the City of Unley can receive 20% off their pet’s registration? Council offers 20% off the registration fee for dogs who have been trained to Level 2 Standard by a qualified obedience trainer. Submit your certificate of training online at Dogs and Cats Online for the discount to apply. To book into training classes, consider contacting Positive Dog Training - they run classes at Page Park in Clarence Park and on the Village Green in Unley. Visit their website https://positivedogtraining.com.au/ for details on upcoming classes.