WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
SUMMER 2021/22
What’s on DEC | JAN | FEB
Find inside: Summer School Holidays Give the Gift of Reading Robotics 101 Course Summer Reading Club
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Contents 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. Robotics 101
Story Map
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LIFT OUT: Career Workshop
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School Holiday Events
Cover photo: Book Bugs Session at the Civic Centre Library.
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Mobile Library Service
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Join the Club!
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History
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STEAM Hub/ Teens
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Online Libraries
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Library Services
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Mobile Library Services
Mobile Library Service The Mobile Library visits fortnightly at each location below. Please see calendar on opposite page for the matching colour-coded dates. One Tree Hill Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn Friday fortnightly, 3 - 4pm
Angle Vale Shopping Centre Heaslip Road, Angle Vale Wednesday fortnightly, 11 - 11.15am
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Join the Club Looking for a group to join, try these free social groups.
Thursday
Genealogy Club 7 Dec and restarts 1 Feb |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 9 Dec | 5.30 - 7pm Civic Centre Library
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Join the Club
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STEAM Club* 3 - 5pm | 10+ years Civic Centre Library
STEAM Club* 4 - 6pm | 10+ years Stretton Centre Library
*During School Terms Only
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History Services
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
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Playford’s Past Recollect History Databases Access databases such as Find a virtual treasure trove of Findmypast and Ancestry.com history that encompasses lives, events and changes in the City of free within the library. Playford area. For a limited time access playfordspast.recollect.net.au Ancestry.com Library Edition for free at home via the Online Library page at: playford.sa.gov.au/library
History Events & Programs Bookings essential for all programs and events through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com Genealogy Club runs every fortnight with different subject matters at each session. DETAILS: Tuesdays, fortnightly Time: 10 - 11am Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
History Services
Genealogy Club:
Dec 7th
Share your best tips
Feb 1st
National Archives
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Story Map
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Children’s Services
Children’s Programs Bookings essential for all programs and events through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com 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 * Bookbugs finishes 21 Dec 2021 and begins 10 Jan 2022.
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Book Bugs Special: Multilingual Sessions Join Zhao from the School of Chinese School of Art and Music for this musical session. DETAILS: Monday 10, 17, & 24 January 9.30am & 10.30am Civic Centre Library Tuesday 11, 18, & 25 January 10am Stretton Centre Library
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
Storytime Special: Multilingual Session Join Zhao from the School of Chinese School of Art and Music for a special Storytime session. DETAILS: Friday 18 February 10.30am Stretton Centre Library
Children’s Programs
Storytime Special: Storytime with AnglicareSA AnglicareSA will visit and discuss the HIPPY program- a home based early learning program for families. DETAILS: Wednesday 8 December 10.30 - 11.30am Civic Centre Library Friday 10 December 10.30 - 11.30am Stretton Centre Library
Sing and Grow: Have a Go Join Sing & Grow for a music therapy session for families with young children. DETAILS: Friday 14 January 10.30am & 12pm session Ages: 0 - 3 years Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library
Join Nitro Nat for The Crazy Colourful Chemistry Show in the Summer School Holidays. 9
Children’s Services
Bookings essential for all programs and events through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com
Playford STEAM Hub
Bookings essential for all programs and events through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com Robotics 101 Beginners course in Arduino and Ardublocks to get you started in coding and robotics. DETAILS: Saturday 5 Feb until 5 Mar Time: 10.30am - 12pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: $10 per person, full course. Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
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School Holiday Special: STEAM Club Join like-minded tech people in these self-guided sessions using the library’s computers and equipment. DETAILS: Saturday 15 & 22 January Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, Bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
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STEAM Club: Civic Centre Fridays Time: 3 - 5pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library Minecraft Minigames: Thursdays Time: 4 - 6pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
STEAM Club: Stretton Centre Saturdays Time: 12.15 - 1.45pm Ages: 10+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library, STEAM Hub
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS| SUMMER 2021/22 Rocket League Ready, Set, Rocket League! Join the gaming fun of soccer and cars.
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DETAILS: Monday 10 January Time: 1 - 3pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Stretton Centre Library
Rocket League Ready, Set, Rocket League ! Join the gaming fun of soc cer and cars.
Minecraft Minigames: Capture the Flag Get ready for a 5 vs 5 team through our Minecraft Server.
DETAILS: Thursday 13 January Time: 10am - 12pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, bookings essent ial Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Monday 17 January Time: 10am - 12pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Minecraft Mini games: Qu ake Play the mini game Quake on our dedicated Minecraft ser vers. DETAILS: Thursday 13 January Time: 1 - 3pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, bookings essent ial Civic Centre Library
Rocket League Ready, Set, Rocket League! Join the gaming fun of soccer and cars. DETAILS: Monday 17 January Time: 1 - 3pm Ages: 8+ years Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
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Creative Critters by Creative Therapy Adelaide Join this fun interactive drama session encouraging creativity and confidence. DETAILS: Tuesday 25 January Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Ages: 4-6 years Cost: $2.00 per child Stretton Centre Library How to be a Social Superhero by Creative Therapy Adelaide Explore practical and engaging stories through drama.
DETAILS: Tuesday 25 January Time: 12 - 1pm Ages: 6 - 10 years Cost: $2.00 per child Stretton Centre Library
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Adult Programs
Adult Services
Bookings essential for all programs and events through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com Paint your Furry Friends Join Studio Vino and paint a portrait of your favourite animal pal in a relaxed and fun session. DETAILS: Saturday 26 February Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Cost: $20pp. Stretton Centre Library
Understanding your money with AnglicareSA Join AnglicareSA for this session that will focus on budgeting, SMART Goals, Financial Counciling and more. DETAILS: Two sessions: Friday 11 February Friday 25 February Time: 1.30-2.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
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Technology Basics Providing support on the basics of tablets, phones, and internet. DETAILS: Wednesdays Time: 1 - 2.30pm Cost: Free Bookings essential Civic Centre Library, IT Suite Feb 2nd 9th 16th 23rd
Device Basics Internet and Wi-Fi Email and SMS Online Safety and Scams
We bring Studio Vino’s Paint your Furry Friend’s Portrait in February.
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Adult Programs
Adult Services
Vietnamese Career Workshop
Bhutanese Career Workshop
Make your Resume and Cover Letter stand out to potential employers.
DETAILS: Thursday 13 January Time: 10.30am-2.30pm (incl. one-hour lunch break) Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
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DETAILS: Thursday 10 February Time: 10.30am-2.30pm (incl. one-hour lunch break) Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
Career Workshops Build skills and techniques through our Career Workshops and receive a USB with templates. DETAILS: Friday 18 February Resume Time: 10.30am - 12pm Cover Letter/ Interview Techniques Time: 1 - 2.30pm Cost: Free, bookings essential Civic Centre Library
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
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.
playford.kanopy.com
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 recieve 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 Playford Library 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.
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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.
The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books and audio books 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 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
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.
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Access a variety of magazine and newspaper titles from around the world with your SA Library card. STEP 1 Download the App and sign up
STEP 2 Add your library card details
STEP 3 Search and borrow
Download the PressReader app from the app store on your Android, iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPad touch), or Windows 10 device. On the sign-in page click the Gold ‘Library Card’ icon, then select on ‘library & group’.
Type in your library card number (starting with ‘X0/D0’) and PIN, click sign-in.
Search magazine and newspaper titles and click on the title to borrow. Click ‘Read’ to download and enjoy your selected magazine title.
Search ‘South Australia’ and click Library– South Australia Public Library Network SA Onecard’.
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Then, in new user enter your email address, create a password and put your first and last name in. Click agree to T&Cs to log in.
Some of the free tutorials available on LinkedIn Learning: • Audio + Video
Grow your skills. How to Access LinkedIn Learning Library Edition
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Access LinkedIn Learning through the playford.sa.gov.au/library page.
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Go to Online Library and click the LinkedIn Learning: Online Training link.
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Type in your Library Card Number and PIN to begin accessing a variety of tutorials.
Don’t forget to download the LinkedIn Learning App for access on the go.
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Library Services
Borrowing
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Books
Up to 100 items
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You can renew your items by either:
CDs
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Libraries SA App is available through the App Store or Google Play
Talking Books
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Healthy Moves Sports Kits
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Binge Box (6x DVD Kit)
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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 so we can send you SMS reminder before your items are due.
Online at playford.sa.gov.au/library login with your library card number and pin. By phone contact us on 8256 0333 before the due date to renew your items.
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Civic Centre Library 10 Playford Boulevard, Elizabeth Tuesdays 9 - 11am Wednesdays 10am - 12pm Thursdays 3 - 5pm Saturdays 10am - 12pm* * Can do advance care directives
Stretton Centre Library 307 Peachey Road, Munno Para Mondays 10am - 12pm 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
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
