History Service
The History Service is located in the Civic Centre Library and provides resources and assistance for people who are researching the history of the local area and for those interested in tracing information about their own family’s history.
Family History Volunteers
History Databases
Access databases such as Findmypast and Ancestry.com for free within the Library Service.
Playford’s Past Recollect
Find a virtual treasure trove of history that encompasses lives, events and changes in the City of Playford area.
playfordspast.recollect.net.au
The History volunteers are able to assist you with your research needs, contact us to book into a session on Tuesday morning on: 8256 0333
Genealogy Club: Genealogy Club runs on the first and third Tuesday of the month. We will focus on a different subject each session. See right for dates >>
DETAILS:
Tuesdays
Time: 10 - 11am
Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
March
5th | Scottish Records
19th | Welsh Records April
2nd | Refugee Records
16th | Living People
30th | History Site Visit May
7th | Prussian Records
21st | Boer War
<< Munno Para Council Nursery, 1978
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History Services
Children’s Programs
Book Bugs (0 - 2 years)
Stories, music, and play-based learning to develop early literacy awareness.
Civic Centre Library
Mondays 9.30am & 10.30am
Stretton Centre Library
Tuesdays 9.30am & 10.30am
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library desk.
Storytime ( 2 - 5 years)
Stories, music, craft, and playbased learning to promote school readiness and engaging with literacy.
Civic Centre Library
Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30am
Stretton Centre Library
Fridays 10.30am - 11.30am
Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden ( 2 - 5 years)
Explore and enjoy nature through stories, songs, and nature-themed activities. Bookings required.
Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30am
The Precinct 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains
Crafty Kids (all ages)
Self guided craft activities for kids.
Saturdays 10am - 2pm
Civic Centre Library
Lego Club
Self guided lego fun for children.
Saturdays 11am - 2pm
Stretton Centre Library
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Youth Programs
Young Writers Group
A fun and inclusive group for young writers to build skills and knowledge about writing and storytelling.
DETAILS:
Wednesdays, fortnightly
(Next block 8 May)
Time: 3.30 - 4.30pm
Age: 10 - 16 years
Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
Gaming Nights Game on! Play Mario Kart, Crash Bandicoot and other games on our Nintendo Switch and PS4.
DETAILS:
Thursday nights
Time: 4 - 6pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: Free, no bookings req.
Civic Centre Library
Art Nights
Get creative with our self-guided art activities right from our library craft books. Enjoy a different activity each week.
DETAILS: Thursdays
Time: 4 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: Free, no bookings req.
Civic Centre Library
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Making Self-Portraits
Monday 15 April
Time: 1 - 2.30pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per child
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Create fancy and unique self-portraits to give to a family member, friend or hang in your room.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | AUTUMN
Bunnings Plant a Pot
Wednesday 17 April
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per child
Stretton Centre Library
DIY Dreamcatchers
Friday 19 April
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 6+ years
DETAILS: Come and plant a pot with our friends from Bunnings.
Cost: $2.00 per child
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Design dreamcatchers to soothe you to sleep. 12
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Woolly Sloth Art
Wednesday 24 April Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per child
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Get creative and use wool to style a cute sloth art piece for your wall.
Tricks with Wildhouse Circus
Friday 26 April Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per child
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Learn some wicked tricks with Wildhouse Circus.
BOOKINGS OPEN THURSDAY 28 MARCH @ 4PM Don’t Miss Out!
events sell out quick! Subscribe to our Eventbrite page to keep in the loop when events are released. playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com
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Adult Events and Programs
Upcycling with Plants with Markus Hamence
The enigmatic Markus Hamence is here to show you ways to repurpose old items and style them with plants in your home.
DETAILS:
Saturday 6 April
Time: 10 - 11am
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $5 per person
Civic Centre Library
Paint and Sip with Studio Vino
Paint beautiful Cherry Blossoms and enjoy a high tea in this session by Studio Vino.
DETAILS:
Saturday 27 April
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $15 per person
Stretton Centre Library
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT!
Sound Bath Meditation
Join us for a fortnightly
Soundbath experience using various instruments to engage your mind, body and soul.
BYO: Yoga Mat
DETAILS: Saturdays (See right for dates)
Time: 11am - 12pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $15 per session
Sound Bath Dates:
Saturdays
16 March
13 April 27 April 11 May 25 May
Heather Morris Author Talk
Author of the bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey- Heather Morris will be here to talk about her latest novel ‘Sisters under the Sun‘.
DETAILS:
Sunday 26 May
Time: 2 - 4pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Civic Centre Library
Civic Centre Library
Join Markus Hamence for a special upcycling with plants session in April. 15
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and Programs
Events
Adult events and programs
Regular Sessions
English Language Sessions
A casual supportive group to practice your conversational English skills.
DETAILS:
Wednesdays, fortnightly (6 Mar)
Time: 9 - 10.25am beginners
10.30am - 12pm Intermediate
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Civic Centre Library
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Art Nights
Get creative with our self-guided art activities right from our library craft books. Enjoy a different activity each week.
DETAILS: Thursdays Time: 4 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: Free, no bookings req.
Civic Centre Library
Playford Writer’s Group
Join a group of like-minded writers and poets. This group enables you to share and connect with other authors.
DETAILS: Thursdays, fortnightly (See Eventbrite for dates)
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: Free, no bookings req.
Civic Centre Library
iPad Loan
Would you like to learn to use an iPad or try before you buy?
Are you over 50 years and have a library card?
Speak to staff for an Expression of Interest form.
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STEP 1
Go to Website & Login.
Go online to:
Stream thousands of movies, documentaries and tv shows for FREE from your computer or smart device.
STEP 2
Add Library Card details.
playford.kanopy.com
Click ‘Add Library Card’ and then ‘Log in to Playford’.
STEP 3
Add your name and email address.
STEP 4
Download the App and enjoy!
Add in your first and last name along with your email and and a new password for Kanopy. Click ‘Sign up’.
OR
A pop-up screen will appear and you will need to add your Library Card Number (starting with X0 or D0) Then add in your four-digit library
PIN Number.
You will receive an email to verify your account in your inbox.
Get the popcorn ready and enjoy watching!
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eBooks and eAudiobooks
STEP 1
Download & Login
Smart Phone:
Install BorrowBox app on your devices. Select your library ‘Playford Library Service’ and enter your library ID/ barcode and password/PIN.
Computer:
From your library catalogue website log in to BorrowBox with your library ID/ barcode and password/PIN.
STEP 2
Your online library full of Audiobooks and eBooks- accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week to Playford Library members.
Search Search, browse and discover our great collection 24/7, by title, author or category, read extracts, listen to excerpts and more.
STEP 3
Borrow and Download
STEP 4
Read, listen and enjoy!
Confirm your choice and download the complete eBook, eAudiobook or eMagazines instantly or reserve the title for later. If you reserve a book we will email you when it’s ready to download.
Enjoy reading bestselling eBooks and listening to the most popular eAudiobooks from your favourite authors everywhere you go. We’re always adding new titles, so visit often. Don’t forget to let us know what titles you’d like to see on the App so you can make the most of your library membership.
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STEP 1
Download the App
Download the Libby app from the app store on your Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/ iPad touch), or Windows 10 device.
STEP 2
Add your library card
Open Libby, follow the prompts to find your library
‘South Australia Public Library Service’ and sign–in with a valid library card.
Libby is the easiest way to get started with digital books and audiobooks from your public library service.
STEP 3
Search the collection
Browse your library’s collection and borrow a title.
STEP 4
Borrowing
Borrowed titles appear on your shelf and download to the app automatically when you’re on Wi-Fi so you can read them when you are offline.
If you can’t get Libby on your device, you can try using the original Overdrive app. For more help, visit help.overdrive.com
From your Shelf, you can:
• Tap open book, open audiobook, or open magazine to reading or listening.
• Tap Manage Loan to see options like Renew, Return, or send to Device.
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Grow your skills.
How to Access LinkedIn Learning Library Edition
Access via your Computer
Access LinkedIn Learning through the playford.sa.gov.au/library page.
Go to Online Library and click the LinkedIn Learning: Online Training link.
Access via the LinkedIn Learning App for smartphones and tablets.
Download the LinkedIn Learning App from the App Store (Apple iOS) or Google Play (Android).
When you open the app for the first time, you will be prompted for a library ID. Enter sapln You will then be prompted to enter your Library Card Number and PIN.
Some of the free tutorials available on LinkedIn Learning:
• Audio + Video
• Web
• Design
• Photography
• 3D Modelling/ Printing
• Animation
• Excel Spreadsheets
• Developer
Type in your Library Card Number and PIN to login to your account.
You’ll then have access to expert-led courses in Business, Technology and Creativity.
• Video
• and much more.
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Borrowing
Joining the Library is free and gives you access to borrow from all public libraries in the Libraries SA network.
Please make sure your mobile phone number and email address are up to date to receive SMS/ email reminder before your items are due.
We now have automatic renewals in the library service. Your item will be automatically renewed, if no one else has requested the item and your card is clear of any fees and fines.
Don’t forget to check out the Libraries SA App to search the catalogue and request items.The Libraries SA App is available through the App Store (iOS Apple) or Google Play (Android).
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Library Services
Item Limit Loan (weeks) Books Up to 100 items 4 Magazines Up to 100 items 2 DVDs 20 2 CDs 20 2 Talking Books 20 4 Book VS Movie Kit 2 4
Justice of the Peace
The JP Service is a drop-in service with volunteer JP staff. We recommend you contact the library on the day to ensure availability. Please ensure you bring Photo ID as it must be sighted by the JP as per SA’s Oath Act (1936).
Civic Centre Library
10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth
Tuesdays 9 - 11am
Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
Fridays 12 - 4pm
Saturdays 10am - 12pm*
Stretton Centre Library
307 Peachey Road, Munno Para
Mondays 10am - 12pm
Wednesdays 9am - 12.30pm
Thursdays 5.15 - 6.45pm
Saturdays 10am - 12pm*
* Can do Advance Care directives
Printing and Scanning
The Playford Library Services have printing, photocopying and scanning available, costs are as follows:
A4 Paper - per page
Black and white printing or photocopying
20 cents
Colour printing or photocopying
60 cents
A3 Paper - per page
Black and white printing or photocopying
30 cents
Colour printing or photocopying
$1.20
Scanning - per page
Scanning document pages to USB or email is a free service.
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Library Services
Ph: 8256 0333
10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm
The Playford Libraries and services do not operate on Public Holidays.
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday CLOSED
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Playford Library Service Playford Civic Centre Library Stretton Centre Library
Email: library@playford.sa.gov.au
