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25.01.2022 GOOD NEWS Our Author event is back on! Lèonie Kelsall will be joining us at the Berri Library this Thursday 26th November at 5:30pm and Barmera Library this Friday 27th November at 10:30am (new date) With COVID restrictions we have very limited seats available so please call and book to avoid disappointment. ... Berri 8595 2666 Barmera 8588 2872 See more

24.01.2022 CRAFT PACKS - The Berri Library has a new craft pack available! CARDBOARD ROCKET You can now choose between either the rocket or monster puppet. ... *We have a limited amount of packs available.

24.01.2022 Day 2 of Larry the Library Elf Larry thought he would fit in some yoga this morning before starting work. The Berri Library has a great range of yoga and fitness books for you to borrow. Come and check them out!

24.01.2022 Dont forget to enter the Lego competition by sending in your photo each week of your completed Lego challenge

23.01.2022 Get ready for our next Lego challenge....

23.01.2022 We didnt forget, here is the latest lego challenge..... stay tuned for our competition coming up.....

22.01.2022 *** Quarantini Collection Staff Pick *** Peg from Berri Barmera Library Service picked Things My Son Needs to Know About the World by Fredrik Backman. Peg des...cribes the book as "A witty and wise, honest and heartfelt series of conversations between a new father and his son. Covering an entertaining range of topics including mothers, recipes for fried snickers ice-cream, good and evil, God, airports and the importance of football. From the author who gave us A man called Ove." Borrow or place a hold here: https://sapln.overdrive.com/media/4433628 Check out other staff picks here https://bit.ly/Qstaffpicks #LibrariesSAOneCard #SALibraryStaffPicks #Literature #ReadWithLibby #ReadOnLibby #eBooks #ReadingRecommendations #BookReviews

22.01.2022 The Barmera Red Cross, in conjunction with the Berri Barmera Council have installed a memorial seat outside the Barmera Library to recognize Di Tilletts valuable contribution to the town. Di, who passed away in 2018, was a much loved Librarian at the Barmera Library for 40 years and a longstanding member, Vice President and Emergency Services Liaison Officer of the Barmera Red Cross branch. A plaque has been ordered and will be added soon. Vale Di!

22.01.2022 Both our Berri and Barmera Libraries are now closed due to the 6 day COVID-19 shut-down as advised by the South Australian Government. This closure runs from Thursday 19th November 2020 until Tuesday 24th November 2020. At this stage we plan to open again on the morning of Wednesday 25th November. The situation is fluid and after re-opening there may be extra restrictions in place but we will update these when we find out more. Any library items due over this 6 day closure ...period will be automatically extended. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please watch this space for any updates. For more information please visit the Berri Barmera Council Website www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au

20.01.2022 Can you imagine what it would be like in the desert??? Our Lego challenge this week is to build something you would find in the desert. We look forward to seeing all your amazing Lego builds. Send us a photo so you can go in the draw to win a prize which will be announced on 1st July.

20.01.2022 Today we were lucky to have SA author Leonie Kelsall visit Barmera Library and last night at Berri library. Leonie‘s book The farm at Peppertree Crossing is an engaging and charming story of life in a small SA country town, with lots of layers of plot, personalities and family secrets. If you missed meeting Leonie and hearing her talk about her writing adventures, you can place a hold on one of her books. Leonie also writes as Laney Kaye - check out her Facebook page. Thanks so much Leonie for generously giving your time to talk to local Riverland readers. We learnt a lot and loved it all! And to Taylor for being Leonie’s best critic, instagrammer and country chauffeur and book seller. Looking forward to seeing the new book in July.

20.01.2022 Thursdays Lego Challenge is on again, have a go and show us how clever you are....

19.01.2022 Be a winner with Lego..........great new competition starting today at the Barmera Library.

19.01.2022 BERRI VISTOR CENTRE ACTIVITY- Visit the Berri Visitor Centre these July School Holidays to receive a Free Berri Barmera Activity Book. Dont forget to collect your passport too

17.01.2022 Barmera - beautiful one day, hand-coloured the next. A lovely slide showing the Pendle Motors buses stopping at Barmera on the the Renmark to Morgan run, c1950. Photo by Raymond Gordon https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/PRG+1605/6/89

16.01.2022 PHONE OUTAGE- The Berri Library is having some technical issues with their phones Well let you know when they are back up! We thank you for your patience

16.01.2022 Thanks to St Josephs school for paying us a suprise visit today for RUOK Day! We feel OK- they made our day - in fact we feel fine!

16.01.2022 We are looking for the newest member of our Customer Service Team - Casual Pool who; HAS A passion for providing valuable customer experience Experien...ce in an administrative role Attention to detail, with sound MS Office skills Ability to integrate into a fast paced team as well as working autonomously IS Friendly, well presented, enthusiastic and reliable Good communication skills characterised by patience, clarity and empathy Excellent at multi-tasking and utilising time efficiently Sound like you? Apply now by submitting your resume https://www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/your-coun/employment/cso This position remains open until filled, with applicants processed upon receipt. Multiple vacancies available. Enquires to Veronica 8582 1922.

16.01.2022 The Primary Years class enjoyed their "My Friend Fred" learning activity at the Barmera Library for Book Week

15.01.2022 Rhyme Time at Barmera Library - its fun for families. Tuesday at 10.30am. during term time. Bookings appreciated please due to Covid 19 social distancing rules. From next week we will trial a Thursday morning session, so please give us a call if you want to book in to either session.

14.01.2022 Berri Library presents Lèonie Kelsall Thursday December 26th 5:30pm - 6:30pm ... BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL Limited spots available, please call the Berri Library to book 8595 2666.

13.01.2022 Do you have an activity that could be included in Council's School Holiday Guide? This activity guide is for children under 18yrs and is distributed to schools..., accommodation venues, libraries and Visitor Information Centres across our Council region. If you have a Christmas event or activity during these Summer School Holidays and would like to tell as many people as possible, then be part of our annual Summer School Holiday Guide. To be part of this publication, please contact the Berri Visitor Centre with your activity or business information by Friday 13 November at 12.00pm on 8582 5511 or email [email protected]

12.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - The winter school holidays are here, that means ACTIVITIES! The Berri Barmera Library Service together with The Berri Visitor Information Centre and Barmera Visitor Centre (Barmera Central) have created some great fun for you all. Each location has an activity for you to collect and complete during the school holidays. ... All activities are free! We have also made a passport for you to collect. Your passport will give you the change to collect 4 stamps, you can collect these stamps by receiving an activity, once you have ALL 4 stamps return your passport to any of the above locations by 17th July 2020 to go into a draw to win a PRIZE! Unfortunately our activities will not be held at our locations but we would still love to see your creations! Take a selfie when you have completed your activity and post in the comments section of this post.

12.01.2022 As of Monday 23rd November both our Berri and Barmera Libraries will re-open with the latest COVID-19 restrictions in place. Berri 8:30am - 5pm Barmera 9:30am - 5:30pm

10.01.2022 Survey URL - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LibraryAtHome We missed everyone during the COVID-19 closure and are so happy to be able to open our doors again at Berri and Barmera Libraries. Wed love you to tell us how youve missed us and what the library means to you. Its a very quick and painless survey we promise! Thanks in advance!

09.01.2022 Its a witchy, devilish day here at Barmera Library this morning.

09.01.2022 UPDATE- Berri Librarys phones are working again. We thank you for your patience

09.01.2022 At the Berri and Barmera Library we have created craft packs for you to complete during these July school holidays. Berri Library - Monster Puppets Barmera Library - Whale Craft We have a great range of Whale and Monster Books at both libraries, check out our catalogue to see our great range. Maybe you could borrow some when you collect your craft pack (link in comments) ... *Limited packs available, get in quick!

09.01.2022 The Early Years French class also visited the Barmera Library for Book Week!

08.01.2022 Good News! Rhyme Time at Barmera Library is now on Thursdays at 10.30 as well as on Tuesdays at 10.30. Bad news! - our floor space only allows 16 people per session under the Covid-19 rules, so bookings are now essential. Please call from Monday morning to confirm or make a booking for either Tuesday or Thursday. Thanks for your understanding. See you soon!

07.01.2022 NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME - Berri and Barmera Library chicken divas and Dora von Dooze. Social Distancing of course!

07.01.2022 Build with your Lego to enter the monthly prize draw. What does your dream pet look like.????? Send us a photo of your Lego pet to be in the running.

07.01.2022 Who loves snails? They can be a pest in the garden but if the kids make these your plants will be safe! Free kids craft packs to pick up today outside Barmera Library. Come in and borrow one of our Snail books on display at the front counter to read more about our slimy snail friends.

07.01.2022 Karen from NRM Education team is shown at Barmera Library today with her a model that teaches children about wetlands and flood plains and locks, weirs and regulating structures. Here’s some pictures of the children from Renmark North Primary School enjoying the activity.

06.01.2022 Due to the COVID-19 shut down as advised by the South Australian Government. Our visit from Lèonie Kelsall has been CANCELLED. We hope to have Lèonie back in the near future.

06.01.2022 So many great NEW books and movies at Barmera Library! To place a hold: * Call in or ring 8588 2872 * Use the Libraries SA app or * Login at https://onecard.network/client/en_AU/berribarmera/... See more

06.01.2022 SHARE YOUR MEMORIES & PHOTOGRAPHS- Barmera, Monash and Glossop were all proclaimed as townships in 1921 and are approaching their centenary year in 2021. To help them commemorate 100 years of history, the Berri Barmera Council seeks people with memories and stories (including photographs, movies, and other memorabilia) of living and growing up in the Barmera, Monash and Glossop districts. If you would like to share your memories, or if you know someone who has memories to share, please contact the Barmera Public Library at either 4c Barwell Avenue, Barmera SA 5345 (08) 8588 2872 [email protected]

06.01.2022 Once upon a time, a brown hen followed a group of children to the Barmera Library. The chicken was looking a bit lost and we named her the Book Chook! Well - we all like stories with happy endings and this is one! The owner and chicken (Molly) were reunited and stopped to read a book before all lived happily ever after! The end!

05.01.2022 Our Middle Years class joined the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board to learn about water testing and river management, as a way of ensuring a healthy Riverland environment for the future. They also popped into the Barmera Library to learn about and create locks and weirs

05.01.2022 Our spooky dog visited this morning, but has now gone to frighten the other dogs in the neighbourhood!

04.01.2022 Guess who’s back, Larry’s back! Larry the Library Elf is back at the Berri Library. Day 1: ... He’s already climbing the book shelves! See more

04.01.2022 Heres Dis memorial seat with the plaque now in place. Looks great! A practical memorial that will be used by many, We think Di would be delighted.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to our joint winners for the June Lego Challenge, Coden & Brayden.

03.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Rhyme Time and Childrens stories and craft activities are coming back to Barmera! Weekly sessions will start again Tuesday 11th August at 10.30 am. Due to Covid-19, we will require all participants to observe social distancing, wash hands often and use hand sanitizer when entering the library. Please call 85882872 if youd like to book in or just come along on Tuesdays.

02.01.2022 , . . ... , | , ! Celebrate Australian Library and Information Associations National Simultaneous Storytime with Story Box Library! Were encouraging our community to participate virtually by watching our video of Emma Watkins from The Wiggles, reading Lucinda Gifford Books . Filmed at Memo Music Hall in a room full of glitter, feather boas and disco balls, Emmas reading offers viewers the chance to immerse themselves in the story, and experience the stardom and glamour of two fabulous chooks Whitney and Britney. https://storyboxlibrary.com.au//whitney-and-britney-chicke #StorytimeAnytime #StoriesAsUsual #NSS2020 See more

02.01.2022 RHYME TIME & STORY TIME - Berri Librarys Rhyme time and Story time are BACK! If you are attending our programs, please remember to keep everyone COVID safe by: Staying 1.5 metres from others at all times Good hand hygiene... Use hand sanitiser provided before entering and exiting our library Stay home if you or your child are feeling unwell We appreciate your support in helping us stopping the spread *Please note, our Thursday story time start time has now changed to 10:30am.

01.01.2022 Find a warm spot, its time for a coffee and a magazine break! We have reviewed our collection and have introduced five new publications to join some of the old favourite magazines at the Barmera Library. So borrow some mags, put your feet up and relax!

01.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARMERA!! 99 years today! Whose getting excited for the big 100 next year? I know we are

01.01.2022 Thanks for coming to visit us St Josephs school children and teachers. Always a pleasure to see you all!