LIBRARYTHEATONWHAT’S What’sSPRINGon2022 SEP | OCT | NOV Spring at the Library! Find inside: Author Phil Cummings & Danny Snell Book Launch Adult Healing through Art Course Spring School Holidays Elizabeth Walking Tour
3 Contents Mobile Library Service Join the Club! STEAMChildrenHistoryHub / Teens AdultsTech and Computer Help Online Libraries Library Services 22181614108654 Cover photo: Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden at The Precinct. Phil Cummings and Danny Snell Author Book Launch P 9 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. Beginner Robotics is back P 10 Create a plant Christmas display P 17 Enjoy a walking tour this spring P 7
4 NovemberOctoberSeptember M T W T F S S 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Public Holidays (Library Service Closed). The Mobile Library visits fortnightly at each location below.MobileLibraryServices One Tree Hill Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn Friday fortnightly, 3 - 4pm M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Angle Vale Shopping Centre Wednesdays fortnightly, 2.50-3.20pm
5 Knit and Natter (Knitting Group) First Thursday, monthly | 10am - 12pm Civic Centre Library Colouring-in Club for Adults From 2pm Civic Centre Library Playford Writers Group Fortnightly from 8 Sep | 5 - 6.30pm Civic Centre Library Looking for a group to join, try these free social groups. Join the Club Tuesday Thursday Genealogy Club See pg. 6 for dates |10 - 11am Civic Centre Library STEAM Club* 12.15 - 1.45pm | 10+ years Stretton Centre Library See pg. 11 for session details. ClubtheJoin Saturday Playford Tabletop Gaming Club 10am - 1.45pm Civic Centre Library *During School Terms Only Minecraft Minigames* 4 - 6pm | 10+ years Stretton Centre Library & Online (Zoom). LEGO Club* NEW 11am - 2pm Stretton Centre Library These are self-guided sessions. Crafty Kids* NEW 11am - 12pm Civic Centre Library
6 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 History Databases Access databases such as Findmypast and Ancestry.com free within the library service via our website. playford.sa.gov.au/libraryPlayford’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 Sep6th Parish Records 20th Facebook and Genealogy Oct4th Spring Cleaning your Genealogy 18th Naturalisation Records Nov1st Calendars 15th Heirlooms and Keepsakes 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 >> Tuesdays,DETAILS: see dates Time: 10 - 11am Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library History
History History Service ANZAC Biscuit Baking for Kids What is Rememberance Day? Why do we commemorate it? Learn about history and bake some ANZAC Biscuits with our Local History Officer. ThursdayDETAILS: 3 November Time: 5 - 6.30pm Ages: 5 + years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Library Desk. Walking Tour of Elizabeth City Centre Join the Local History Officer as we explore the heart of Elizabeth in this walking tour. Learn about the Shedley Theatre, clock tower, skating rink and more. Please wear comfy shoes. TuesdayDETAILS:11 October Time: 9 - 10.30am Cost: $5.00 per person Prince George Plaza lawn area Next to the Civic Centre Library. Author Talk Paul Tucker: Murder in the Colony Major Crimes Detective Paul Tucker discusses his true crime novel ‘Murder in the Colony’ detailing the dark history of SA from 1836 to 1886. ThursdayDETAILS: 8 September Time: 5.30 - 7pm Cost: Free, bookings essential. Civic Centre Library
8 Children’s Book Bugs (Birth - 2 years) Stories, nursery rhymes and play-based programs to develop early literacy awareness. Bookings required. Mondays 10.30am9.30am Civic Centre Library 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 Children’s Programs Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library desk. Tree Tots Storytime in the Garden The Library heads to The Precinct for a nature play storytime in the garden. During school term only. 10.30amThursdaysDETAILS:- 11.30am Ages: 2 - 5 years The Precinct 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains ANZAC Biscuit Baking for Kids What is Rememberance Day? Why do we commemorate it? Learn about history and bake some ANZAC Biscuits with our Local History Officer. ThursdayDETAILS: 3 November Time: 5 - 6.30pm Ages: 5+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
10 STEAM to You Join us at one of our different community locations to explore STEAM. Sessions run the first and third of every month at a selected location. Cost:Ages:Time:FridaysDETAILS:4-6pm10+yearsFree,bookings essential. See website for locations of our outreach sessions. Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk. Robotics 101 Are you ready to learn robotics? Join our beginners course as an introduction to Arduino and Ardublocks programming. SaturdaysDETAILS: 22 Oct until 19 Nov Time: 10.30am - 12pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: $10 per person, full course Stretton Centre Library, STEAM HubHubSTEAMPlayford 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 Robotics 102 Once you have the basics under your belt. It’s time to take the next level. Build on your skills and program machinery using Arduino Block and Arduino Coding SaturdaysDETAILS: 26 Nov until 17 Dec Time: 10.30am - 12pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: $10 per person, full course Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
11 STEAM StrettonClub:Centre Each week of Term 3 & 4 we will be discovering a new STEAM subject. Further details to the right >> Time:SaturdaysDETAILS:12.15 - 1.45pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub Minecraft Club Get ready for some fun on our dedicated Minecraft Servers. Join us in the library or online during school term. Cost:Ages:Time:ThursdaysDETAILS:4-6pm10+yearsFree,bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub OR Online through Zoom HubSTEAMPlayfordBookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk. Week 1 Explore 3D Designs with TinkerCAD Paint Galaxies on Canvas Week 2 Visual Art with Inkscape and Krita Learn Polymer Clay Week 3 Construction with LEGO Beaded Accessory Craft Week 4 Audio Editing Software Create Nature Art Week 5 Video Editing Software Design Shadow Boxes Week 6 Robotics with Arduino Watercolour Painting Week 7 Coding with MakeCodeArcade Pixel Art Week 8 Design in Minecraft Christmas Decorations Week 9 Spaceflight and Kerbal Space Program Design in Minecraft Week 10 Free ChoiceTerm3 | Term 4
Marra AboriginalDreamingArtWorkshop Experience methods of traditional Aboriginal Art, then try it yourself. DETAILS:Wednesday 5 October Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 6+ years. Cost: $2.00 per child/ teen. Stretton Centre Library Build a Biscuit! Let your imagination run wild and create crazy icing designs on your biscuit. DETAILS:Thursday 6 October Time: 11am - 12pm Ages: 3+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Civic Centre Library SCHOOL HOLIDAYS| SPRING 2022 Polymer Clay Workshop Learn how to make your own earrings, brooches and pendants using polymer clay. DETAILS:Thursday 6 October Time: 2.30 - 4.30pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Stretton Centre Library Minecraft Challenge Games The Game Master is here to challenge players through Minecraft games... will you accept? Who will be crowned the school holidays champion? DETAILS:Friday7OctoberTime:1-3pmAges:7+yearsCost:Free,bookings essential Civic Centre Library Decorate the Library Garden Celebrate spring time by painting a plant pot for the library garden and a pot to take home! MondayDETAILS:10 October Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Ages: 6+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/ teen Civic Centre Library
BOOKINGS OPEN THUR 15 SEPTEMBER@4PM Come and Try: Tae Kwon Do! Try out martial arts! The Australian Insitute of Tae Kwon Do is visiting for a come and try session. WednesdayDETAILS: 12 October Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 7 - 13 years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Stretton Centre Library Paint Your Pet! Bring a photo and paint a canvas picture of your favourite pet or animal. FridayDETAILS:14 October Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 8+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Stretton Centre Library H2 Whoah Bath Bomb Workshop for Kids! Use chemistry to create your very own colourful and fragrant Bath Bombs to take home. DETAILS:Saturday15 October Time: 10.15 - 11.45am Ages: 8 - 12 years Cost: $2.00 per child Stretton Centre Library Oozy Slime Workshop Make oozy, gooey slime. Try different slime types and dye it your favourite colour. DETAILS:Friday14 October Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Civic Centre Library Print 3D Glow in the Dark Halloween Decorations Design a Halloween glow in the dark decoration using TinkerCAD. ThursdayDETAILS: 13 October Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: $2.00 per child/teen Stretton Centre Library H2 Whoah Bath Bomb Workshop for Teens! Use chemistry to create your very own colourful and fragrant Bath Bombs to take home. DETAILS:Saturday15 October Time: 12 - 1.30pm Ages: 13 - 18 years Cost: $2.00 per teen Stretton Centre Library Messy Monkeys! Baby Sensory Session Explore baby’s senses through messy play! Remember to wear old clothes and bring plenty of wipes. ThursdayDETAILS: 13 October Time: 11am - 12pm Ages: 0 - 2 years Cost: $2.00 per child Civic Centre Library
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library Desk. Adult Events Healing Through Art Eight Week Course Find out how you can use art as a method of grounding, relaxation, and meditation. Over the eight weeks you’ll be creating a mosaic collage piece. TuesdaysDETAILS: 6 Sept until 25 Oct Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Age: 18+ years Cost: $10 per adult, full course Stretton Centre Library Author Talk Paul Tucker : Murder in the Colony Paul Tucker pops by to discuss his true crime novel ‘Murder in the Colony’ detailing the dark history of SA from 1836 to 1886. ThursdayDETAILS: 8 September Time: 5.30 - 7pm Age: 18+ years. Cost: Free, bookings essential. Civic Centre Library Plastic Free Living Get crafty and learn how to reuse and reduce your plastic consumption with staff from NAWMA. FridayDETAILS:16 September Time: 1 - 2pm Ages: 18+ years Cost: Free, booking essential Civic Centre Library Adults
16 Career Workshop Digital Springboard Build skills and techniques through our Career Workshops. You will receive a copy of templates to use. FridayDETAILS:28 October Times: Resume: 10.30am - 12pm Cover Letter: 1 - 2.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Library Desk Adult Events 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. BookingsTuesdaysDETAILS: available between: 10am - 2pm Stretton Centre Library BookingsFridays available between: 10am - 4pm Cost: Free, bookings essential. Civic Centre Library Come & Try: Make Bath Bombs Learn how to create your own Bath Bombs using different fragrances and colours in this session. You will also take home your creations. SaturdayDETAILS:8 October Time: 11am - 1pm Ages: 16+ years Cost: $5.00 per person Stretton Centre Library Christmas Table Styling with Plants: The Botanic Designer Markus Hamence is The Botanic Designer. He will be visiting to show you how you can wow your friends and family with Xmas indoor plant displays. SaturdayDETAILS:26 November Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Ages: 18+ years Cost: $5.00 per person Civic Centre Library
18 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. 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. 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!
19 eBooks and eAudiobooks BorrowBox is an app for Libraries SA members to borrow digital books, audiobooks ans magazines on your device. STEP 1 Download & Login Apps: Install BorrowBox app on your devices. Select your library ‘Playford Library Service’ 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. 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.
20 The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audio books and magazines from your public library service. 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 4 Searching and borrowing Browse your library’s collection and borrow a title. If you can’t get Libby on your device, you can try using the original Overdrive app. For more help, visit help.overdrive.com 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. • Tap Manage Loan to see options like Renew, Return, or send to Device. STEP 3 Type in your library card details STEP 1 Download the App STEP 2 Add your library card details
21 Grow your skills. 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. Type in your Library Card Number and PIN to login to your account. How to Access LinkedIn Learning Library Edition • Audio + Video • Web • Design • Photography • 3D Modelling/ Printing • Animation • Excel Spreadsheets • Developer • Video • and much more.. Some of the free tutorials available on LinkedIn Learning: 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. You’ll then have access to expert-led courses in Business, Technology and Creativity. Access via the LinkedIn Learning App for smartphones and tablets.
22 ServicesLibrary Borrowing Joining the Library is free and gives you access to borrow from all Public Libraries in the Libraries SA Network. Item Limit (weeks)Loan 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 Please make sure your mobile phone number and email adress 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).
23 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 4 - 6pm 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 Colourcentsprinting or photocopying 60 cents A3 Paper - per page Black and white printing or photocopying 30 Colourcentsprinting or photocopying Scanning$1.20 - per page Scanning document pages to USB or email is a free service. ServicesLibrary
24 Playford Library Service Playford Civic Centre Library Stretton Centre Library 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 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para Ph: 8256 0333 Fax: 8256 0381 (Civic Centre only) Email: library@playford.sa.gov.au The Playford Libraries and services do not operate on Public Holidays.
