Autumn 2023
What’s on
MAR | APR | MAY
History Month Edition; Find inside: In her honour, Queen Elizabeth II display
Walking Tour of Elizabeth
Uleybury Museum Open Day
Genealogy Lock-In Session
WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
3 Contents Mobile Library Service Join the Club! History Children STEAM Hub / Teens School Holiday Activities Adults Tech and Computer Help Online Libraries Library Services 4 5 6 9 11 12 14 17 18 22
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at: playfordspast.recollect.net.au Visit the Queen Elizabeth Display Remembering Queen Elizabeth II P 6 Please be advised events and programs may change due to COVID-19 Restrictions. Follow us on Facebook or give us a call for more information. English Language Sessions P 16 Minecraft Minigames P 11 National Simultaneous Storytime P 11
Cover photo: Children’s Book
at Elizabeth Library (1968). Photo available
Mobile Library Services
The Mobile Library visits fortnightly at each location below.
Angle Vale Shopping Centre
Wednesdays fortnightly, 2.50 - 3.20pm
One Tree Hill
Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn
Friday fortnightly, 3 - 4pm
Public Holidays (Library Service and/or Christmas/ New Years Closures).
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Join the Club
Looking for a group to join, try these free social groups.
Tuesday Thursday
Genealogy Club
See pg. 7 for dates |10 - 11am
Civic Centre Library
Colouring-in Club for Adults
From 2pm Civic Centre Library
Adult Crafternoon
2 - 4pm | 16+ years
Stretton Centre Library
Knit and Natter (Knitting Group)
First Thursday, monthly | 10am - 12pm
Civic Centre Library
Playford Writers Group
From 9 March, Fortnightly | 5 - 6.30pm
Civic Centre Library
Minecraft Minigames*
4 - 6pm | 10+ years
Stretton Centre Library & Online (Zoom).
Saturday
Crafty Kids*
10am - 2pm
Civic Centre Library
Self-guided sessions.
LEGO Club*
10am - 2pm
Stretton Centre Library
Self-guided sessions.
*During School Terms Only
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Join the Club
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
The History volunteers are able to assist you with your research needs, to find out about current times of availability contact the library on: 8256 0333
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
History Databases
Access databases such as Findmypast and Ancestry.com free within the library service via our website.
playford.sa.gov.au/library
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, see dates
Time: 10 - 11am
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Civic Centre Library
March
7th | Find Scottish Records
21st | Locating Welsh Records
April
4th | Create Infographics
18th | Understand Military Speak
May
2nd | Poor Law Records
16th | Identify Medals and Badges
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History
<< Munno Para Council Nursery, 1978
May is History Month
Uleybury School Museum
Open Day
Visit Playford’s hidden treasure, the Uleybury School Museum. Featuring furnishings and memorabilia from the past.
DETAILS:
Wednesday 17 May
Time: 10am - 2pm
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free.
Uleybury School Museum
Cornishman’s Hill Road, Uleybury
Genealogy Lock-in
Love Genealogy? Join us for a library lock-in session to help you focus with access to an experienced genealogist and our online subscriptions. Includes tea and coffee.
DETAILS:
Tuesday 23 May
Time: 5 - 8.30pm
Ages: 18+ years
Cost: $5.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
Walking Tour of Elizabeth
Join our Heritage Coordinator and explore the heart of Elizabeth in this walking tour. Listen to the architecture, history, and stories that shaped this Garden City.
DETAILS:
Sunday 7 May
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Ages: 18+ years
Cost: $5.00
Civic Centre Library
Meet on lawns of Prince George Plaza
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Book Bugs (0 - 2 years)
Stories, nursery rhymes and play-based programs 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, songs and themed craft/ play/ STEAM based activities for children. Held during the school term. Bookings required.
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)
Stories, songs and themed craft/ play/ STEAM based activities for children. Held during the school term. Bookings required.
Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30am
The Precinct 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield
Plains
Crafty Kids
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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Childrens Events
Something for Parents
Mum’s Club Comedy Show
Join some of the funniest mums of the Fringe. Hosted by local legend and new mum Lori Bell.
DETAILS: Wednesday 1 March Time: 1pm - 2pm
Ages: Parents (Babies 0 - 1 years)
Cost: $5.00 per adult.
Civic Centre Library
Easter Basket Weaving
Join us for a special Easter Basket
Weaving craft just in time for the Easter Bunny’s visit.
DETAILS: Thursday 6 April Time: 4 - 5pm Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
National Simultaneous Storytime
This year for NSS we will be reading The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young.
DETAILS: Wednesday 24 May Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 2 - 5 years
Cost: Free, Bookings Essential Civic Centre Library
Minecraft Club
Get ready for some fun on our dedicated Minecraft Servers. Join us in the library during school term.
DETAILS:
Thursdays
Time: 4 - 6pm
Ages: 10+ years
Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
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Make a fantasy map!
Monday 17 April
Time: 2 - 3pm
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Unlock new and hidden worlds by making your own fantasy map.
Make a fidget!
Wednesday 19 April
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Design and create your own fun boredom busting fidget items.
Family Phonics
Thursday 20 April
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 2 - 5 years
Cost: Free, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Join Zhao from the School of Chinese Music and Art in this fun music workshop.
Animals Anonymous
Friday 21 April
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Get up and close with animals. Learn about their habitats and animal conservation.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS| AUTUMN 2023
Yoga for Kids!
Wednesday 26 April
Time: 9.30 - 10.30am
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Stretch and move as you learn yoga techniques you can do at home.
DIY Diorama-rama!Thursday 27 April Time: 11am - 12pm
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Make a scene! Create and design a diorama from your favourite book, movie or place!
Character Drawing with George Rex Comics!
Friday 28 April Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 8+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Join George Rex as they take you through how to design your own character for comics and books.
Don’t Forget!
During Autumn School
Holidays we have our Interactive Magic Carpet out to play with at the Civic Centre Library.
BOOKINGS OPEN
THURSDAY 30 MARCH @ 4PM
OUR PICK!
Mum’s Club Comedy Show
Join some of the funniest mums of the Adelaide Fringe for an hour long show. Newborns and breastfeeding welcome! Hosted by local legend and new mum Lori Bell.
DETAILS:
Wednesday 1 March
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Ages: Parents (Babies 0 - 1 years)
Cost: $5.00 per adult.
Civic Centre Library
School Leavers guide with Maxima
Join Maxima to navigate employment support beyond school for students living with disabilities such as NDIS, SLES and ESL.
DETAILS:
Thursday 2 March
Time: 5.30- 6.30pm
Wednesday 8 March
Time: 10 - 11am
Age: 14+ years
Cost: Free, Booking essential
Civic Centre Library
Adelaide Writers’ Week
2023 Live Stream
Celebrate Writer’s Week with us as we live stream our favourite author talks and panels from our Library IT Suite.
DETAILS:
Mon 6 - Thu 9 March
Times: Various times
Ages: 14+ years
Cost: Free
Civic Centre Library
Paper Doll Mixed Media
Canvas Workshop
Make your own mixed media canvas! These Paper Doll mixed media contain many layers to represent life, learning, and achievement.
DETAILS:
Thursday 9 March
Time: 2 - 5pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $5.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
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Adult events and programs
Introduction to Publishing with Green Hill Publishing
Why is self-publishing on the rise? Join Green Hill Publishing as they give insight into the industry and why they are so much more than just a selfpublisher.
DETAILS:
Thursday 9 March
Time: 5.30 - 6.45pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: Free, Bookings Essential Civic Centre Library
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
Credit and Debt Legal Information Session Join the Legal Services Commission and become informed about your legal rights surrounding credit and debt.
DETAILS:
Wednesday 15 March
Time: 2 - 3.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: Free, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
Terrarium Workshop with Markus Hamence
Hands on workshop where you get to create and take home your own plant terrarium.
DETAILS:
Saturday 25 March
Time: 11am - 12pm
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $25 per person
Stretton Centre Library
Author Spotlight: An Enchanted Evening with Amber Averay
Meet local author Amber Averay and hear about her journey as a self-published author. Copies of Amber Averay’s books can be purchased on the night.
DETAILS:
Thursday 20 April
Time: 5 - 6.45pm
Age: 14+ years
Cost: Free, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
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events and programs
Adult
Family Drug Support
Information Session
Family Drug Support presents Stepping Forward. A series of empowering, straight-forward, evidence-based presentations for anyone affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use.
DETAILS:
Thursdays 4, 11, 18 and 25 May
Time: 5.30 - 6.45pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: Free, Bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Starry Night and High Tea with Studio Vino
Let’s paint Van Gogh’s famous Starry Night Scenery. Relax in this fun social group hosted by Studio Vino.
DETAILS: Saturday 20 May
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $25 per person
Stretton Centre Library
Crafternoons at Stretton Centre Library
Come and relax, chat and craft with us! BYO craft or use our supplies.
DETAILS: Tuesdays Time: 2 - 4pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential Stretton Centre Library
English Language Sessions
A casual supportive group to practice your conversational English skills. Book into as many sessions as needed. See Eventbrite for available sessions.
DETAILS: Wednesdays
Time: 10 - 11.30am
Age: 18+ years
Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential Civic Centre Library
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Playford Writer’s Group
Join a group of like-minded writers and poets as you learn and grow as writers by sharing knowledge and skills.
DETAILS:
Thursday, fortnightly (next session 9 March)
Time: 5 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
One on One Tech and Career Help
Book into a 45 minute session with one of our staff. Get help with your computer, phone, resume, cover letter and more.
DETAILS:
Tuesdays
Time: See Eventbrite
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Stretton Centre Library
Fridays
Time: See Eventbrite
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Civic Centre Library
Adult events and programs
STEP 1
Go to Website & Login. Go online to: playford.kanopy.com
STEP 2
Add Library Card details. Click ‘Add Library Card’ and then ‘Log in to Playford’. 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.
Kanopy is an app for Playford Library members to stream movies, documentaries, tv shows and more from a device.
STEP 3
Add your name and email address. Add in your first and last name along with your email and and a new password for Kanopy. Click ‘Sign up’. You will receive an email to verify your account in your inbox.
STEP 4
Download the App and enjoy!
You can access Kanopy by downloading the app from the Apple App store or Google Play store on Android. Enjoy watching!
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BorrowBox is an app for Libraries SA members to borrow digital books, audiobooks and magazines on your device.
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
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 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.
STEP 4
Read, listen and enjoy! 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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The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audio books and magazines from your public library service.
STEP 1
Download the App
STEP 2
Add your library card details
Download the Libby app from the app store on your Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/ iPad touch), or Windows 10 device.
Open Libby, follow the prompts to find your library ‘South Australia Public Library Service’ and sign–in with a valid library card.
STEP 3
STEP 4
Searching and borrowing Browse your library’s collection and borrow a title.
Type in your library card details
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.
From your Shelf, you can:
• Tap open book, open audiobook, or open magazine to reading or listening.
If you can’t get Libby on your device, you can try using the original Overdrive app.
For more help, visit help.overdrive.com
• 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.
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).
Some of the free tutorials available on LinkedIn Learning:
• Audio + Video
• Web
• Design
When you open the app for the first time, you will be prompted for a library ID. Enter sapln
• Photography
• 3D Modelling/ Printing
Go to Online Library and click the LinkedIn Learning: Online Training link.
You will then be prompted to enter your Library Card Number and PIN.
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.
• Animation
• Excel Spreadsheets
• Developer
• 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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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 Binge Box (6x DVD Kit) 2 2 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
Saturdays 10am - 12pm*
* Can do Advance Care directives
Stretton Centre Library
307 Peachey Road, Munno Para
Mondays 10am - 12pm
Thursdays 5.15 - 6.45pm
Saturdays 10am - 12pm
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
Playford Library Service
Ph: 8256 0333
Fax: 8256 0381 (Civic Centre only)
Email: library@playford.sa.gov.au
Playford Civic Centre Library Stretton Centre Library
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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