WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
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Find inside: Author Night Market Summer Reading Club One on One Family History Help 1 Summer School Holidays
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One on One History Help
Glam and Sip
Gaming Nights
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Summer School Holidays
Keep the kids entertained! P 12 - 13
Cover photo: Children’s Book Week Book Bugs session August 2023.
Mobile Library Service
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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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School Holiday Activities
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Adults
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One-off events Regular sessions
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Tech and Computer Help
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Online Libraries Library Services
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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
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One Tree Hill Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn Friday fortnightly, 3 - 4pm
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Join the Club
Join the Club
Looking for a group to join? Try these free social groups.
Tuesday
Genealogy Club See pg. 7 for dates | 10 - 11am Civic Centre Library
Colouring-in Club for Adults Weekly, from 2pm
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Young Writers Group* From 31 Jan, Fortnightly | 3.30 - 4.30pm 10 - 16 years Civic Centre Library
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Civic Centre Library
Civic Centre Library Self-guided sessions.
Knit and Natter (Knitting Group) First Thursday, monthly | 10am - 12pm Minecraft Minigames* 4 - 6pm | 10+ years
LEGO Club* 10am - 2pm
Playford Writers Group From 6 Dec, Fortnightly | 5.30 - 6.30pm
*During School Terms Only
Stretton Centre Library.
Civic Centre Library
Please check our Eventbrite for dates as some session times may differ during the Christmas/ New Year period. playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com
Crafty Kids* 10am - 2pm
Stretton Centre Library Self-guided sessions.
Civic Centre Library
Gaming Nights* 4 - 6pm | 16+ years Civic Centre Library.
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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.
History Databases
Family History Volunteers Genealogy Club:
The History volunteers are Access databases such as able to assist you with your Findmypast and Ancestry.com research needs, contact us for free within the Library Service. to book into a session on Tuesday morning Playford’s Past Recollect on: 8256 0333 Find a virtual treasure trove of history that encompasses lives, events and changes in the City of Playford area. playfordspast.recollect.net.au
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
December 5th | Share your best tips
February 6th | Volunteer Military Forces 20th | Divorce Records
<< Munno Para Council Nursery, 1978
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History Services
History Service
Children’s Programs
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR at the Playford Library desk.
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
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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
* Please check our Eventbrite for session dates as times may differ during the Christmas/ New Year period.
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Youth Programs
Gaming Nights
Young Writers Group
Minecraft Club
Game on! Play Mario Kart, Crash Bandicoot and other games on our Nintendo Switch and PS4.
A fun and inclusive group for young writers to build skills and knowledge about writing and storytelling.
Get ready for some fun on our dedicated Minecraft Servers. Join us in the library during school term.
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DETAILS: Thursdays Time: 4 - 6pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, Bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
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Thursday nights Time: 4 - 6pm Ages: 16+ years Cost: Free, no bookings req. Civic Centre Library
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Wednesdays, fortnightly (Next block 31 January 2024) Time: 3.30 - 4.30pm Age: 10 - 16 years Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential Civic Centre Library
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DIY Door Name Plates
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Cupcake Deco
January Wednesday 10 .30am Time: 10.30 - 11 s Ages: 3+ year r child Cost: $2.00 pe brary Civic Centre Li DETAILS: at decorating Try your hand taste the cupcakes then t. finished produc
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Mario Movie Morning
Thursday 11 January Time: 10.30am - 12pm (approx.) Ages: All ages (PG rating) Cost: $2.00 per person Stretton Centre Library DETAILS: Let’s-a-go! Bring your pillow and blanket to watch the new Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Friday 12 January Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 5+ years Cost: $2.00 per person Stretton Centre Library DETAILS: Design and create your own name plate to hang on your bedroom door!
Bygone Bites
Monday 15 January Time: 1 - 2pm Ages: 5+ years Cost: $2.00 per pers on Civic Centre Library DETAILS: Join Sophie and Daina as they delve into the pa st and let you try foods from days gone by.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | SUMMER
Try String Art
Magnificent Mugs!
ary Wednesday 17 Janu am Time: 10.30 -11.30 Ages: 5+ years on Cost: $2.00 per pers ry Civic Centre Libra DETAILS: ur own Create and stylise yo d use for mug to take home an verage. your favourite hot be
Thursday 18 Ja nuary Time: 10.30 - 11 .30am Ages: 5+ years Cost: $2.00 pe r person Civic Centre Li brary DETAILS: Using string cr eate amazing designs that yo u can frame at home.
Snazzy Sneakers
Friday 19 January Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 5+ years Cost: $2.00 per person Stretton Centre Library DETAILS: Create some wild styles for your new kicks! Make the m colourful or create patte rns it’s up to you.
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 7 DEC 13 @ 4PM
Adult Events and Programs
EVENT SPOTLIGHT!
Jolly Wrapping Create DIY Christmas bags, crackers and gift wrapping using recycled materials making gift giving that much better.
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Saturday 2 December Time: 11am - 1pm Age: 16+ years Cost: $5 per person Civic Centre Library
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Author Night Market
Featuring 30+ independant authors and local business stalls. Support local and find some gifts just in time for Christmas. Includes free drinks from ‘Don’t Mock Me’ for the first 100 people.
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Thursday 7 December Time: 5 - 8pm Ages: 16+ years Cost: Free, no bookings req. Playford Function Centre Next to the Civic Centre Library
Elf : Movie Screening for Adults
DIY Gifts
Get nostalgic with a kid-free movie session. Enjoy eggnog, crafts, and the classic ‘Elf‘ movie.
Let’s make some DIY gifts for the holiday season. Make your own bath salt, pillow mist, and biscuit mix jar to gift to your friends or family.
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Thursday 14 December Time: 4 - 6.30pm Age: 16+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Saturday 16 December Time: 10.30am - 1pm Age: 16+ years Cost: $5 per person Civic Centre Library
Glam and Sip Level up your makeup knowledge and confidence while enjoying high tea.
Writing Workshop with Victoria Purman
*BYO mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick for hygiene reasons.
Join bestselling author Victoria Purman for this workshop on writing a novel from start to finish.
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Thursday 8 February Time: 3.30 - 5.30pm Age: 16+ years Cost: $10 per person Stretton Centre Library
Saturday 10 February Time:10am - 12pm Age: 16+ years Cost: $10 per person Stretton Centre Library
Library Lovers Day It’s Library Lovers Day! Join us to celebrate with prizes, activities and a blind date with a book.
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Wednesday 14 February Time: 10am - 2pm Age: 16+ years Cost: Free, no bookings req. Playford Library Services
Bookbinding Workshop with Mandy Back by popular demand! Create a gorgeous upcycled art journal using old book hardcovers and the like.
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Wednesday 14 February Time: 1 - 4pm Age: 16+ years Cost: $5 per person Civic Centre Library
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Adult Events and Programs
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
Adult events and programs
Regular Sessions
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
English Language Sessions
Art Nights
Gaming Night
Playford Writer’s Group
A casual supportive group to practice your conversational English skills.
Get creative with our self-guided art activities right from our library craft books. Enjoy a different activity each week.
Join a group of like-minded writers and poets. This group enables you to share and connect with other authors.
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Game on! Play Mario Kart, Crash Bandicoot and other games on our Nintendo Switch and PS4.
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Wednesdays, fortnightly (7 Feb) Time: 9 - 10.25am beginners 10.30am - 12pm Intermediate Ages: 16+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic 16 Centre Library 16
Thursdays Time: 4 - 6.30pm Age: 16+ years Cost: Free, no bookings req. Civic Centre Library
Thursday nights Time: 4 - 6pm Ages: 16+ years Cost: Free, no bookings req. Civic Centre Library
Thursdays, fortnightly
(See Eventbrite for dates)
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm Age: 16+ years Cost: Free, no bookings req. Civic Centre Library
Discover the essentials of Microsoft Word formatting to create a professional writing document.
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Thursday 22 February Time: 5 - 6pm Age: 16+ years Cost: $5 per person Civic Centre Library
One on One Career Help
Are you a library member? Need help with your resume, cover letter or applying for jobs online? Book into 30 minute sessions.
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Fridays Time between :1 - 2.50pm 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.
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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
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Adult events and programs
Formatting Workshop with Bookmark Edits
Computer and Tech Help
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.
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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 receive an email to verify your account in your inbox.
Download the App and enjoy!
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
STEP 2 Search
STEP 3 Borrow and Download
STEP 4 Read, listen and enjoy!
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.
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, 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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The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audio books and magazines from your public library service. STEP 4 Searching and borrowing
STEP 1 Download the App
STEP 2 Add your library card details
STEP 3 Type in 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.
Browse your library’s collection Borrowed titles appear on your shelf and download to the app automatically when and borrow a title. 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 audiobook, 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 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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Books
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Talking Books
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Binge Box (6x DVD Kit)
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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 Thursdays 5 - 6.30pm 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
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 Ph: 8256 0333 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
Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 7pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday CLOSED The Playford Libraries and services do not operate on Public Holidays.
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