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Ghoulishly good Halloween events
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Mobile Library Services
The Mobile Library visits fortnightly at each location below.
Angle Vale Shopping Centre
Wednesdays fortnightly, 2.50 - 3.20pm
September
One Tree Hill
Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn
Friday fortnightly, 3 - 4pm
October
Public Holidays (Library Services Closed).
November
Looking for a group to join? Try these free social groups. Join the Club
Tuesday Thursday
Genealogy Club
See pg. 7 for dates | 10 - 11am
Civic Centre Library
Colouring-in Club for Adults
From 2pm Civic Centre Library
Wednesday Young Writers Group
From 6 Sep, Fortnightly | 3.30 - 4.30pm 10 - 16 years
Civic Centre Library
Knit and Natter (Knitting Group)
First Thursday, monthly | 10am - 12pm
Civic Centre Library
Minecraft Minigames*
4 - 6pm | 10+ years
Stretton Centre Library.
Playford Writers Group
From 7 Sep, Fortnightly | 5.30 - 6.30pm
Civic Centre Library
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
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
September 5th | Handwriting
19th | Publicans
October
3rd | Hospital Records
17th | Trades and Craftsmen
November 7th | Friendly Societies
21st | Heraldry
Children’s Programs
Book Bugs (0 - 2 years)
Stories, music, and play-based learning to develop early literacy awareness. Bookings required.
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. 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)
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
Young Writers Group
A fun and inclusive group for young writers to build skills and knowledge about writing and storytelling.
DETAILS:
Wednesdays, fortnightly (Next session 6 September)
Time: 3.30 - 4.30pm
Age: 10 - 16 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
Youth Programs
<< Join Sophie at the Young Writers Group to learn how to build your skills as a storyteller and author.
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Plaster Painting Palooza
Wednesday 4 October
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per child
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Want to try plaster painting? Come and paint some fun plaster figurines.
Messy Monkey’s Baby Sensory
Thursday 5 October
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 0 - 2 years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Get messy with this fun baby sensory session. Make sure to bring lots of wipes and a change of clothes.
Nature Festival 2023
Crafting with Nature
Friday 6 October
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Celebrate the Nature Festival at the Library and create beautiful art using natural materials.
Pet Rock Adoption Day
Monday 9 October
Time: 1 - 2pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Want a pet without the fuss? Paint your new bestie that rocks!
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | SPRING 2023
Dinosaurs Down Under with Professor Flint
Tuesday 10 October
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $5.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Professor Flint is here to tell you about dinosaurs uncovered in Australia.
Let’s Get Tricky! Magic Show
Wednesday 11 October
Time: 10.30 -11.30am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $5.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Mickster the Trickster is bringing his entertaining Magic Show to the Library.
Come and Try Felt Sewing
Thursday 12 October
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 7+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Use felt to make your very own fuzzy creature.
Friday the 13th Spooky Painting
Friday 13 October
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Alright ghouls, let’s spooky
paint for Friday the 13th!
Don’t Miss Out!
These events sell out quick! Subscribe to our Eventbrite page to keep in the loop when events are released. playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com
BOOKINGS OPEN
THURSDAY 14 SEPT @ 4PM
Adult Events and Programs
RUOK Day
Join us for coffee, tea and conversations. We’ll have different activities to inspire positive wellbeing all year round.
DETAILS:
Thursday 14 September
Time: 11am - 12pm Age: 16+ years
Free, Bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
An evening with Angelica A. Brewer
Meet the author of ‘Seventy Thousand Camels’, a motivational survivors memoir about narcissistic abuse by her mother and later in life through romantic and interpersonal relationships.
DETAILS:
Thursday 14 September
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Age: 18+ years
Free, Bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Resume Workshop with Maxima
Maxima is here to show you what employers look for when searching resumes and how you can make your resume stand out from the crowd.
DETAILS:
Friday 15 September
Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Free, Bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Embroidery Workshop with Hummingpea
Learn basic embroidery techniques, and create a textile affirmation art work using thread, fabric, beads and fun!
DETAILS:
Saturday 16 September
Time: 10 - 12pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $5 per person
Civic Centre Library
OUR PICK!
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
Brew your own mocktail
Halloween Edition
Stories of the Paranormal Ghost Talk
Crafternoon | Halloween Edition
Write from the Start! Writing Workshop
Join Caitlin O’Toole as she uses her 30+ years of experience writing for television, magazines and websites in New York to build your skills in storytelling.
DETAILS:
Saturday 30 September
Time: 10am - 1pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $10 per person
Civic Centre Library
‘Don’t Mock Me’ brings interactive fun for those wanting to create spooky alcohol-free mocktails for their Halloween Parties.
DETAILS:
Thursday 19 October
Time: 5 - 6pm
Age: 18+ years
Cost: $13 per person
Stretton Centre Library
Join Naomi from ‘Lantern Ghost Tours’ to hear some paranormal stories you won’t forget.
DETAILS:
Thursday 26 October
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $13 per person
Civic Centre Library
Get spooky and create some haunting crafts just in time for Halloween!
DETAILS:
Saturday 28 October
Time:10am - 1pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $5 per person
Civic Centre Library
Adult Events and Programs
Sound Bath with Tribal Soul Sisters
Discover the soundbath experience with drums, gongs, Tibetan and crystal bowls to engage your mind, body and soul.
DETAILS:
Sunday 5 November
Time: 2 - 3pm
Ages: 18+ years
Cost: $10 per person
Civic Centre Library
Crafternoon | Teacup
Planter Painting Session
It’s Spring! Paint your very own planter with unique designs and styles. We offer supplies and a space to be creative.
DETAILS:
Thursday 9 November
Time: 4 - 6pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $5 per person
Civic Centre Library
OUR PICK!
Crafternoon | Swiftie Edition
Author Talk: In conversation with Pip Williams
Join us for a night in conversation with acclaimed author Pip Williams. Bestselling author of ‘The Dictionary of Lost Words‘ and ‘The Bookbinder of Jericho’.
DETAILS: Thursday 16 November Time: 5.30 -6.30pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Civic Centre, Function Room
Let’s make friendship bracelets, trinket boxes and chai sugar cookie jars (recipe created by T Swift herself) to get excited for the Eras tour.
DETAILS:
Saturday 18 November Time: 10am - 1pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $13 per person
Civic Centre Library
Creative Afternoons
Come relax, chat and craft with us in these creative afternoon sessions.
DETAILS:
Thursdays
28 September
12 October
23 November
4.30 - 6.30pm
Free, Bookings essential
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:
Thursday, fortnightly (Next session 7 September)
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: FREE, Bookings essential
Civic Centre Library
Computer and Tech Help
One on One Career Help
Need help with your resume, cover letter or applying for jobs online? Book into 45 minute sessions.
DETAILS:
Tuesdays
Time between: 1 - 2.45pm
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Stretton Centre Library
Fridays
Time between :1 - 2.45pm
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Civic Centre Library
One on One Tech Help
Book into a 30 minute session with one of our staff. Get help with your computer, phone or tablet.
DETAILS:
Tuesdays
Time between: 9.30 - 11.30am
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Stretton Centre Library
Fridays
Time between: 9.30 - 11.30am
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!
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.
STEP 1
Download the App
STEP 2 Add your library card details
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 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.
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
Go to Online Library and click the LinkedIn Learning: Online Training link.
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.
• 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.
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).
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.
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
