WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
WINTER 2022
JUN | JUL | AUG
Find inside: Sophie Thomson Gardening Workshop Studio Vino: Native Floral Painting Robotics 103: Advanced Course Winter School Holidays
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Family History Month
Robotics 103
School Holidays | Winter
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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.
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Join the Club!
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History
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Children
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STEAM Hub/ Teens
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Tech and Computer Help
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Mobile Library Service
Sophie Thomson
Gardening for Mental Health
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Online Libraries
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Library Services
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Cover photo: Studio Vino Paint your Furry Friends in February.
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Mobile Library Services
Mobile Library Service The Mobile Library visits fortnightly at each location below. One Tree Hill Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn Friday fortnightly, 3 - 4pm
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Join the Club Looking for a group to join, try these free social groups.
Thursday
Genealogy Club See pg. 6 for dates |10 - 11am Civic Centre Library
Knit and Natter (Knitting Group) First Thursday, monthly | 10am - 12pm Civic Centre Library
Colouring-in Club for Adults From 2pm Civic Centre Library
Playford Writer’s Group Fortnightly from 2 June | 5.30 - 7pm Civic Centre Library Minecraft Minigames* 4 - 6pm | 10+ years Stretton Centre Library & Online through Zoom.
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Join the Club
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Playford Tabletop Gaming Club 10am - 1.45pm Civic Centre Library STEAM Club* 12.15 - 1.45pm | 10+ years Stretton Centre Library See pg. 11 for session details.
*During School Terms Only
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History Service
History
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
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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. Each session will have a different subject matter in focus. See right for dates >> DETAILS: Tuesdays, see dates Time: 10 - 11am Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Jun 7th
Recording on Charts
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Family Reunions
Jul 5th
Timelines
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Employment Records
Aug 2nd
Newspapers
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Sports Records
History Service Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Library Desk.
Family History Month: Let’s Get Started
DETAILS: Thursday 25 August Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library, IT Suite
History
Starting your family history may seem daunting at first, but it need not be. This practical workshop will assist you through the process.
Family History Month: Your Family History is in your DNA
Find out how DNA tests unlock your genealogy with Louise from Genetic Genealogy. DETAILS: Thursday 11 August Time: 6.30 - 8pm Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
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Children’s
Children’s Programs Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library desk. Book Bugs (Birth - 2 years) Stories, nursery rhymes and play-based programs to develop early literacy awareness. Bookings required. Civic Centre Library Mondays 9.30am 10.30am Stretton Centre Library Tuesdays 10am
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 10.30 - 11.30am
Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden The Library heads to The Precinct for a nature play storytime in the garden. Held during school term. DETAILS: Thursdays 10.30am - 11.30am Ages: 2 - 5 years The Precinct 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains
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Bluegum Bill’s Suburban Wildlife Safari Bluegum Bill and his friends from Green Adelaide and Animals Anonymous are visiting to take you on a journey to discover our local critters and habitats. DETAILS: Saturday 25 June 11am - 12pm Ages: 4+ years Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library
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Playford STEAM Hub
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk. What is the STEAM Hub? The STEAM Hub hosts an array of programs school holiday events, and courses available to the Playford community, local organisations, and schools. Courses range from beginners to advanced in coding, robotics, CAD (Computer-aided Design) and 3D Printing. Learn more about our STEAM Hub at: playford.sa.gov.au/steamhub
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Robotics 103 Take it to the next level! We will be holding an advanced session for those who have completed Robotics 102. This will be a ten-week course. DETAILS: Saturday 30 Jul until 1 Oct Time: 10.30am - 12pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: $20 per person, full course Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
STEAM to You Join us at one of our different community locations to explore STEAM. Each week is a different interactive activity. DETAILS: Fridays Time: 4 - 6pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential. See website for locations of our outreach sessions.
Minecraft Minigames Get ready for some fun on our dedicated Minecraft Servers. Join us in the Library or Online during school term. DETAILS: Thursdays Time: 4 - 6pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub OR Online through Zoom
STEAM Club: Stretton Centre Each week of Term 2 & 3 we will be discovering a new STEAM subject. See subjects per week to the right. DETAILS: Saturdays Time: 12.15 - 1.45pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
Term 2 and Term 3 STEAM Club Week 1
Explore 3D Design with TinkerCAD
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Explore visual art with Inkscape and Krita
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Construction with LEGO
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Audio Editing Software
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Video Editing Software
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Robotics with Arduino
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Coding with MakeCodeArcade
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Design in Minecraft
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Spaceflight and Kerbal Space Program
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Free Choice
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Playford STEAM Hub
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk.
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Foote Author Visit with Mandy & MS Society ndy Popular Children’s Author Ma MS Foote will be here with the live g, din rea k boo for Society a craft. illustrations, give aways and DETAILS: Wednesday 13 July Time: 10.30am Ages: 8+ years tial Cost: Free, Bookings Essen y rar Lib e ntr Stretton Ce ar Make your own Teddy Be r own you pt Design, sew and ado teddy to take home. DETAILS: Thursday 14 July Time: 2.30 - 4pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Civic Centre Library
Animal Drawing with Tsunami Lee Learn how to draw your favourite animals like a pro with local artist Tsunami Lee!
Build a Bug Hotel! Design your very own ‘Bug Hotel‘ at the library so your garden’s creepy crawlies have a place to rest their antennas.
DETAILS: Saturday 16 July Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 5 - 10 years Cost: $2.00 per child Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Friday 15 July Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 3+ years Cost: $2.00 per child Civic Centre Library
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS| WINTER 2022
Game On! with Rocket League Come and play Rocket League, a game that combines cars and soccer- what more could you want. DETAILS: Tuesday 19 July Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, Bookings Essential Civic Centre Library Anime Drawing with Tsunami Lee Do you love anime and manga? Join Tsunami Lee as she shows you techniques to draw anime.
Minecraft Minigames: Quake Play the Quake minigame on our Minecraft dedicated server. Do you have what it takes to be No. 1?
DETAILS: Saturday 16 July Time: 12 - 1pm Ages: 11 - 16 years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Tuesday 19 July Time: 12 - 1pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, Bookings Essential Civic Centre Library
Therapeutic Arts Workshop Join Healing Through Art for this confidence and self-esteem workshop through art activities. DETAILS: Wednesday 20 July Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 7 - 12 years Cost: $2.00 per child Stretton Centre Library 3D Print Cookie Cutters Use TinkerCAD to learn how be to create simple designs to r. nte Pri 3D our printed on DETAILS: Thursday 21 July Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: $2.00 per child Stretton Centre Library
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BOOKINGS OPEN FRIDAY 17 JUNE @133.30PM
Adults
Adult Events Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk. Studio Vino presents Native Floral Painting Learn how to paint Australian Nature. Treat your home to artwork of flowers, trees and more. Enjoy a bubbly drink and some nibbles in this session. DETAILS: Saturday 4 June Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: $20 per person Stretton Centre Library
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Sophie Thomson: The Power of Gardening for our Mental Health and Wellbeing Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thomson will talk about the power of gardening and the health benefits of getting amongst nature. DETAILS: Saturday 16 July Time: 11am - 1.30pm Cost: $5 per person Stretton Centre Library
Come & Try: Making Polymer Clay Earrings Learn techniques on how to use polymer clay to design a pair of earrings.
Science Week for Adults: Glass Painting Paint your own stained glass window picture frame to hang your beautiful creation.
DETAILS: Saturday 30 July Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Cost: $10 per person Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Saturday 13 August Time: 11am - 1pm Cost: $5 per person Stretton Centre Library
Technology and Computer Help Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk. Technology for Seniors Come and have a cuppa and learn the basics of computers and technology. Each session focuses on a different subject.
DETAILS: Tuesdays Bookings available between: 10am - 2pm Stretton Centre Library Fridays Bookings available between: 10am - 4pm Cost: Free, bookings essential. Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Wednesday 8 June (App Basics) Wednesday 13 July (Google Maps) Wednesday 10 August (Online Shopping) Time: 2.30 - 4.30pm Ages: 65+ years Free, Bookings essential. Civic Centre Library
Technology Basics Providing support on the basics of tablets, phones, and internet. DETAILS: Stretton Centre Library Tuesdays 3 - 4.30pm Civic Centre Library Wednesdays 12.30 - 2pm Cost: Free, Bookings essential
Wed 1st 8th 15th 22nd
June Device Basics Internet and Wi-Fi * Email and SMS Online Safety & Scams
Tue 5th 12th 19th 26th
Wed 6th 13th 20th 27th
July Device Basics Internet and Wi-Fi Email and SMS Online Safety & Scams
Tue 2nd 9th 16th 23rd
Wed 3rd 10th 17th 24th
August Device Basics Internet and Wi-Fi Email and SMS Online Safety & Scams
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Adults
One on One Tech Help Book into an hour session with one of our special IT staff. They can help you with your computer, phone, emails and more.
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Adult Events Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Library Desk Discover your Online Library Want to learn how to use our eBook and audiobook Apps on your phone/ tablet? Join us for this session that includes a cuppa in a relaxed space. DETAILS: Three Sessions available: Wednesday 22 June Wednesday 27 July Wednesday 24 August Time: 2.30 - 4.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential. Civic Centre Library
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Read Magazines Online Learn how to browse and borrow the library’s online magazine collections on Borrowbox and Libby.
Career Workshop Build skills and techniques through our Career Workshops. You will receive a copy of templates to use.
DETAILS: Three Sessions available: Wednesday 15 June Wednesday 20 July Wednesday 17 August Time: 2.30 - 4.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential. Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Friday 24 June Times: Resume: 10am - 12.30pm Cover Letter: 1 - 2.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
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Kanopy is an app for Playford Library members to stream movies, documentaries, tv shows and more from a device. STEP 1 Go to Website & Login.
STEP 2 Add Library Card details.
STEP 3 Add your name and email address.
STEP 4 Download the App and enjoy!
Go online to:
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.
Add in your first and last name along with your email and and a new password for Kanopy.
You can access Kanopy by downloading the app from the Apple App store or Google Play store on Android.
playford.kanopy.com
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Click ‘Sign up’. You will recieve an email to verify your account in your inbox.
Enjoy watching!
BorrowBox is an app for Libraries SA members to borrow digital books and audiobooks on your device.
eBooks and eAudiobooks STEP 1 Download & Login
STEP 2 Search
STEP 3 Borrow and Download
STEP 4 Read, listen and enjoy!
Apps: Install BorrowBox app on your devices. Select your library and enter your library ID/ barcode and password/PIN. Online: From your library catalogue website log in to BorrowBox with your library ID/ barcode and password/PIN.
Search, browse and discover our great collection 24/7, by title, author or category, read extracts, listen to excerpts and more.
Confirm your choice and download the complete eBook or eAudiobook 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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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
STEP 3 Type in your library card details
STEP 4 Searching and borrowing
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 and sign–in with a valid library card.
Browse your library’s collection and borrow a title.
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
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From your Shelf, you can: • Tap Open Book, Open Audibook, or Open Magazine to reading or listening. • Tap Manage Loan to see options like Renew, Return, or send to Device.
Grow your skills. How to Access LinkedIn Learning Library Edition Access via your Computer
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).
Access LinkedIn Learning through the playford.sa.gov.au/library page.
When you open the app for the first time, you will be prompted for a library ID. Enter sapln
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.
Some of the free tutorials available on LinkedIn Learning: • Audio + Video • Web • Design • Photography • 3D Modelling/ Printing • Animation • Excel Spreadsheets • Developer • Video • and much more..
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Library Services
Borrowing
Joining the Library is free and gives you access to borrow from all Public Libraries in the Libraries SA Network. Please inform staff of your mobile phone number to receive SMS 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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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
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
Library Services
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).
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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Playford Library Service
Playford Civic Centre Library
Ph: 8256 0333 Fax: 8256 0381 (Civic Centre only) Email: library@playford.sa.gov.au
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
Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 7pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday CLOSED
The Playford Libraries and their services do not operate on Public Holidays.
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Stretton Centre Library
