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Firstival in July. Celebrate your libraries!
Book Tasting Event to Inspire!
Book Week 2023
National Family History Month
WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY
Book Week 2023
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Cover photo: Autumn School Holiday event with Animals Anonymous (April 2023).
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Polymer Clay Mini - Figurines
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The Mobile Library visits fortnightly at each location below.
Mobile Library Services One
Angle Vale Shopping Centre
Wednesdays fortnightly, 2.50 - 3.20pm
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Public Holidays (Library Services Closed).
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Hill Opposite Blacksmith’s Inn Friday fortnightly, 3
4pm
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
Creative Afternoons
3 - 4.30pm | 16+ years
Stretton Centre Library
Wednesday
Playford Writers Group
From 7 June, Fortnightly | 11am - 12pm
Civic Centre Library
Young Writers Group From 1 June, Fortnightly |
3.30 - 4.30pm
10 - 16 years
Civic Centre Library
Knit and Natter (Knitting Group)
First Thursday, monthly | 10am - 12pm
Civic Centre Library
Creative Afternoons
4 - 6pm, Fortnightly | 16+ years
Civic Centre Library
Minecraft Minigames*
4 - 6pm | 10+ years
Stretton Centre Library.
Playford Writers Group
From 1 June, 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
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Join the Club
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
Genealogy Club:
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 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, see dates Time: 10 - 11am
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Civic Centre Library
June
6th | House Histories
20th | Wills and Probates
July
4th | Family Search
18th | Social Media
August
1st | Working Females
15th | National Archives of UK
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<< Munno Para Council Nursery, 1978 History Services
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
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Children’s Programs
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Children Events
Cyber Safety for Kids and Families
Children and Family Services will give parents the tools to promote online safety with their kids. Includes nibbles and giveaways.
DETAILS: Thursday 29 June
Time: 4 - 6.30pm
Ages: Parents and families
Cost: Free, Adults need to book.
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Civic Centre Library
Science Week: Make your own icecream experiment!
Celebrate Science Week at the library by using science to create your very own icecream.
DETAILS: Thursday 17 August
Time: 4 - 5pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DIY Trinket Box
Decorate your own grid trinket box to store special things such as gemstones, jewellery and other small items.
DETAILS:
Thursday 20 July Time: 4 - 5pm
Ages: 12+ years
Cost: $10 per teen.
Civic Centre Library
Polymer Clay MiniFigurines Workshop
Use polymer clay to create your favourite characters in mini-figure form.
DETAILS: Thursday 10 August Time: 4 - 5.30pm
Ages: 12+ years
Cost: $5.00 per teen
Civic Centre Library
Young Writers Group
A fun and inclusive group for young writers and anyone who loves words, books and creativity. Expect to make new friends, harness your creativity and grow your writing skills.
DETAILS: Wednesdays, fortnightly (Next session 14 June) 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
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Bricks 4 Kids Lego Challenges!
Wednesday 12 July
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Join Bricks 4 Kids and the Playford Library to take on the tallest tower and super kart race challenge!
Pottery with Clay’s Cool
Thursday 13 July
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Belinda from Clay’s Cool will be at the library showing you the basics of pottery designs!
DIY Clay Keyrings
Friday 14 July Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per child
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Using polymer clay create a personalised clay keyring to hang on your keys or school bag.
Design your own T-Shirt
Monday 17 July
Time: 2 - 3pm
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Design your own t-shirt to take home and wear!
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS | WINTER 2023
Create a Mythical Garden
Wednesday 19 July
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
DETAILS: Use different materials to create a mythical garden to display at home!
Travel the world with Children’s Music
Thursday 20 July
Time: 10.30 -11.30am
Ages: All ages
Cost: $2.00 per person
Civic Centre Library DETAILS: Join Zhao from the Chinese School of Music and other amazing musicians for a trip around the world through music.
Marvelous Monograms
Friday 21 July
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Ages: 6+ years
Cost: $2.00 per person
Stretton Centre Library
DETAILS: Decorate your initial and display it in a frame to keep on your wall at home.
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 15 JUNE @ 4PM
Watercolour with Zinia King | Pet Portraits in Costume
Bring a picture of your pet or favourite animal and bring them to life with fantastic colours and costumes in the watercolour process.
DETAILS:
Saturday 24 June Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $10.00 per person.
Civic Centre Library
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
OUR PICK!
Book Tasting | A Soiree to inspire. Join us for this entertaining session of performances, snacks and drinks to inspire your reading selections.
DETAILS: Thursday 6 July
Time: 4 - 6pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $10 per person
Civic Centre Library
Shelia | A book launch with Pamela Morrison Morrison tells the harrowing story of her mother’s life. Born in Scotland during the Great Depression and left on the doorstep of a heartless man.
Session includes wine, drinks, snacks and a door prize.
DETAILS: Sunday 2 July
Time: 1 - 3pm
Age: 16+ years (Mature content)
Cost: Free.
Book available for purchase $20
Civic Centre Library
Make your Own Hot Chocolate Mix
Jar
Get ready for the colder months and create your own hot chocolate mix - perfect to gift or keep for a cold winter’s night.
DETAILS:
Saturday 5 August
Time: 10.30 - 11.30am
Age: 16+ years
Cost: $5.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
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Events and Programs
Adult
Make your Own Book
Make your own gorgeous little handmade book from recycled materials complete with gilded leather. Perfect as a notebook.
DETAILS: Wednesday 9 August
Time: 1 - 4pm Age: 16+ years
Cost: $10.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
Dioramas with Jake
Be inspired by a favourite book scene or your wildest imagination. Create a diorama to display at home or on your bookshelf.
DETAILS: Wednesday 23 August
Time: 11 - 1pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $5.00 per person
Civic Centre Library
Creative Afternoons
Come and relax, chat and craft with us! BYO craft or use our supplies.
DETAILS: Tuesdays Time: 3 - 4.30pm
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Stretton Centre Library
Thursdays, fortnightly (9 June)
Time: 4 - 6pm
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Civic Centre Library
English Language Sessions
A casual supportive group to practice your conversational English skills. Book into as many sessions as needed. See Eventbrite for available sessions.
DETAILS: Wednesdays Time: 10 - 11.30am Age: 18+ years
Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
Bookings essential through: playfordlibrary.eventbrite.com OR cash at the Playford Library Desk.
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Computer and Tech Help
Playford Writer’s Group
Join a group of like-minded writers and poets as you learn and grow as writers by sharing knowledge and skills.
DETAILS:
Wednesday, fortnightly (Next session 7 June) 11am - 12pm
Thursday, fortnightly (Next session 1 June)
Time: 5.30 - 6.30pm
Age: 16+ years
Cost: FREE, Bookings Essential
Civic Centre Library
Technology Basics
with Create your Change Kat will be hosting a range of basic classes for smartphone and tablet users.
DETAILS: Wednesdays 5 July | Device Basics
16 July | Photo Management
26 July | Paying Online
Time: 1.30 - 3pm
Ages: 50+ years
Cost: Free, Bookings essential
Civic Centre Library
One on One Career Help
Need help with your resume, cover letter or applying for jobs online? Book into 45 minute sessions.
DETAILS:
Tuesdays
Slot times between: 1 - 2.45pm
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Stretton Centre Library
Fridays
Slot times 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: 9.30 - 11.30am
Cost: Free, bookings essential.
Civic Centre Library
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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!
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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.
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STEP 1
Download the App
STEP 2
Add your library card details
STEP 3
The Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audio books and magazines from your public library service.
STEP 4
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.
Type in your library card details
Searching and borrowing 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
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.
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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
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.
• 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.
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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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Item Limit Loan (weeks) 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
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.
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Library Services
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
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