Coffin Bay Community Library in Coffin Bay | Library

Coffin Bay Community Library

Locality: Coffin Bay

Phone: +61 8 8676 2476

Address: Esplanade 5607 Coffin Bay, SA, Australia

Website: www.libraries.sa.gov.au/cummins

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25.01.2022 Yes, SA does have the occasional Tornado! Photos taken by Neville Mattsson in July 1964

25.01.2022 Were open this morning 10am - 12pmWere open this morning 10am - 12pm

25.01.2022 This is a great post about the Aussie Breadtag Project. Note the pin on the map down on the bottom of Eyre Peninsula . A reminder that collection points for th...e bread tags on Lower Eyre Peninsula are - Coffin Bay PO - Lake Wangary School - Cummins Area School - Cummins Library - Port Lincoln Library - Tumby Bay Library See more

25.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay Regatta: Official Programme- Sat 6th March, 1954 (Mattsson Family Collection)

25.01.2022 Coffin Bay Jetty- early 1960s (Hurrell Family Collection) This is from a set of photos given to Morrie & Jessie Hurrell by Department of Marine & Harbours. Jessie dispensed fuel to fishing boats from the CB jetty for many years. Morrie Hurrell plus 3 of his sons (Brian, Phil & Graham) built the original jetty in the late 1950s, then called, Hurrells Slip, as it also incorporated the slipway alongside. Jessie also listened to the local Sked operated by the legendary Kevin Hirschausen of Port Lincoln. She was able to ascertain the fishermens needs before their arrival (fuel & supplies) & pass on messages to local families.

25.01.2022 *** Were thrilled to present the very talented Story Tellers from SA public libraries! *** Weve collated online Story Time sessions from various public librar...ies and saved them to the Libraries SA YouTube channel so you can access hours of entertainment in the 1 place. Click here https://bit.ly/2UTD3Ro to view over 20 videos featuring Story Time, Baby Bounce, Rhythm & Rhyme, Toddler Time & more enjoy. #LibrariesSAOneCard #OnlineStoryTime #EarlyLiteracy #Sing #Dance #Play #ToddlerTime #BabyBounce #RhythmandRhyme

24.01.2022 Cummins Library is now open to the public after school hours. However, our Coffin Bay Depot will remain closed until further notice. Home deliveries are still available to our 70+ patrons. Call 8676 2476 for more information.

24.01.2022 Thank you Penny Calderwood for allowing us to share your beautiful family photos of Coffin Bay with us; from the Eyre Peninsula Family History (well worth joining) FB page

24.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay- Local Characters! (Names under photo) Possibly at a CB Regatta Day- late 1950s or early 60s. (Hurrell Family Collection)

24.01.2022 Lets cheer - Footys back!! https://bit.ly/3emL3m8 Explore the collection of OverDrive for Libraries Aussie Rules eBooks and borrow with your One Card library... membership. A big thanks to Adelaide Hills Council Library Service for building this collection with us. #LibrariesSAOneCard #AFL #AFLWomens #AussieRules #ReadOnLibby #ReadWithLibby #eBooks

24.01.2022 Places are limited, please ring 8676 2476 to secure your spot!

24.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay Foreshore c1980s... pre-development! (Slipway shed, Jetty, Lawries Shack & Blackers Shack) (Mattsson Family Collection) Photo credit: Stephen Mattsson

23.01.2022 Were back tomorrow, with some restrictions. Looking forward to seeing you.

22.01.2022 Friday’s friendly reminder! If you haven’t downloaded the Libraries SA app, you’re missing out! What are the features you ask?... Scan your barcode from your phone saves scratching through your wallet looking for your card Access the OneCard digital library - gives you free access to thousands of items Manage your library account - includes browsing the library catalogue, renewing and reserving with a few simple clicks + more Check your due dates - reduces the need to print out paper receipts Scan any book, DVD or CD barcode to see if it’s in a library saves you heaps of money! See our tips below, visit www.libraries.sa.gov.au/digital to learn more and download from the app store now. #LibrariesSAOneCard #LibrariesSAApp

21.01.2022 Seen a show and want to read the book? Or maybe you want to read the book before you stream it. Either way, this list of books that have been made into TV series has something for everyone. Zoe from the Adelaide Hills Council Library Service has put together a collection of eBooks and Audiobooks that have been made into shows on streaming services. https://bit.ly/3lMepOp What's your favourite adaptation of a book to a TV show? #LibrariesSAOneCard #ReadWithLibby #ListenWIthLibby #booksarebetter

20.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay- New Years Day 1959 photo shared from Eyre Peninsula Family History FB page. This beautiful photo is from Mary Roedigers Father, Vic, astoundingly beautiful and well preserved photographic collection. Check out the other photos Mary has shared on the Eyre Peninsula Family History FB page, they are an incredibly important record of our EP history.

20.01.2022 Looking for inspiration for your Easter weekend at home? Check out the Home and Garden Collection, now available on Libby. https://bit.ly/2Va9ETj

19.01.2022 Remember that skill you’ve always wanted to learn? With a few days stuck in lockdown, now is the PERFECT time to learn itNO EXCUSES! With our amazing Lynda vi...deo courses you can learn skills in photography, design, business, marketing, IT, time management, building confidence, public speaking, writing, budgeting, meditation, music, animationthe list goes on and on! Visit www.lynda.com and use the search box at the top of the page to see the incredible range of courses. When you’re ready to learn, visit https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=libraries.sa.gov.au and log in with your library barcode number and PIN. If you’re not yet a library member, visit www.libraries.sa.gov.au/join to join See more

19.01.2022 Loved the Harry Potter series but dont know what to read next? Try this collection of OverDrive for Libraries eBooks & Audiobooks from Adelaide Hills Council L...ibrary Service: https://bit.ly/32JvDWC #LibrariesSAOneCard #ReadWithLibby #ReadOnLibby #ListenWithLibby #eBooks #Audiobooks #ReadersAdvisory

18.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay Fishing Boat 1945 Digger- Owner/Skipper Morrie Hurrell (Hurrell Family Collection)

18.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay Boat Ramp c1980s pre-upgrade. Little house on the right is where Distance Schooling was conducted under the guidance of Kathleen ...Rogers, in the early 1960s. A school bus was finally organised by the Education Department in 1965 to take local children to Port Lincoln schools, the population of school age children had grown by then, mainly due to the families that moved into town to work in the BHP sand mine. The bus also picked up children along the route. (Mattsson Family Collection) See more

17.01.2022 SA Public Libraries invite you to Join Sonya Feldhoff and hosts Mitcham Library Service for an ‘in conversation’ event with General Sir Peter Cosgrove as he dis...cusses his new memoir 'You Shouldn’t Have Joined' on Thursday 12 November at 6.30pm This is a combined Zoom and live event at the Mitcham Library Service. Click on the appropriate booking link below: Combined Zoom & Live event at Mitcham Memorial Library Free. Sir Peter on screen via Zoom and Sonya Feldhoff live at the Mitcham Memorial Library Bookings: via Eventbrite https://general-sir-peter-cosgrove-in-conversation.eventbri Attend via Zoom Webinar from home Free. Bookings: via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_JMW4hmm7QcSO8XVAjFJTbg #LibrariesSAOneCard #TheAuthorTalks #AuthorsOnline #OnlineAuthorEvents

17.01.2022 We’re open this morning 10am - 12pmWe’re open this morning 10am - 12pm

16.01.2022 These fantastic sets of Spark Discovery Boxes, are for 3 different age groups: 3-5 years; 5-7 years; 8-12 years, and available for families to borrow, and enjoy together- investigating scientific ideas and the world around them. Contact us for more information or to reserve one now

16.01.2022 Lots of Books, ready to delivery to our Coffin Bay library patrons on Tuesday morning.

16.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay CWA c1960s: (from Mattsson Family Collection) Names will be edited & added as known. Apologies to the, as yet, unnamed ladies. Names not remembered in no way diminishes what these ladies meant to each other & the fellowship such a group offered. Back row: Joyce Gudzenovs, Jean Whillas, Margaret Hurrell, Bev Archibald, unknown lady, Wendy Hurrell Middle row: Doris Wollaston holding her baby-Julie Wollaston, Kath Rogers, Mrs Wesley-Bevs Mother-ho...lding Bevs baby, possibly Rosemary Foster & baby, Pat Hurrell holding Wendys baby- Sally Hurrell, unknown lady-possibly Bevs sister as they look similar, Yvonne Mattsson Front row: Belinda Hurrell, Barry Hurrell, Virginia Wollaston & Lorraine Hurrell *edit... a few names being filled in! See more

15.01.2022 *** FATHERS DAY BOOK GIVEAWAY! *** Whose dad LOVES reading? Thanks to Penguin Random House we have an exclusive giveaway book bundle to honour and celebrate da...ds for all the love, joy and happiness they bring into our lives! During the week well also be sharing the importance of reading! Take a look at Paul Kennedy reading I Love Dad with the Very Hungry Caterpillar which is in the giveaway pack https://youtu.be/pqmaVfK2fu8 For your chance to win: 1) Like this post 2) Tag the dad (or male caregiver) in your life and a short reason why he deserves to win Entries close at 5.00pm on Friday 28 August 2020 and the lucky random winner will be announced on this main post by 5.00pm Monday 31 August 2020 so the prize pack is received in time for Fathers Day. This competition is open to SA residents only and only one entry per person is permitted. Check the T&Cs at http://bit.ly/2GB0ERw #LibrariesSAOneCard #DadsRead #PenguinKidsAustralia #EarlyLiteracy #ReadingMatters #Education #Reading #PictureBooks

15.01.2022 SATURDAY SHACK SNAPSHOT: Shared from the Eyre Peninsula Yarns and Family History FB page. Another fantastic photo by Tony Carey! (Thanks to Michael Carey)

15.01.2022 The coronavirus outbreak means this years Easter break will look a little different for us all. While we have to change our plans, you can still spend quality ...time with your loved ones in your immediate family just make sure to follow the state rules on indoor and outdoor gatherings. As hard as these times may be, we will always remember them, so it is especially important to make good memories. Check out our Easter break bingo board for things to do during the holiday.

13.01.2022 *** FATHER'S DAY BOOK GIVEAWAY! *** Whose dad LOVES reading? Thanks to Penguin Random House we have an exclusive giveaway book bundle to honour and celebrate da...ds for all the love, joy and happiness they bring into our lives! During the week we'll also be sharing the importance of reading! Take a look at Paul Kennedy reading ‘I Love Dad with the Very Hungry Caterpillar’ which is in the giveaway pack https://youtu.be/pqmaVfK2fu8 For your chance to win: 1) Like this post 2) Tag the dad (or male caregiver) in your life and a short reason why he deserves to win Entries close at 5.00pm on Friday 28 August 2020 and the lucky random winner will be announced on this main post by 5.00pm Monday 31 August 2020 so the prize pack is received in time for Father's Day. This competition is open to SA residents only and only one entry per person is permitted. Check the T&C’s at http://bit.ly/2GB0ERw #LibrariesSAOneCard #DadsRead #PenguinKidsAustralia #EarlyLiteracy #ReadingMatters #Education #Reading #PictureBooks

12.01.2022 Lots of Christmas cheer in the library today and many new books for the holidays. Coffin Bay library is now open till 12 noon.

10.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay Jetty Area, late 1970s (Mattsson Collection)

09.01.2022 Have you had Swim with the Cuttlefish on your bucket list? Now, with thanks to Inspiring South Australia and @National Science Week South Australia, you can......and without getting wet! Simply follow the link to enjoy and learn about these amazing creatures, in one of many, fantastic, online events to celebrate #scienceweek See more

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07.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Morrie Hurrell was famous for his shed gatherings. He had a great sense of humour & had a lot of photographic memorabilia on show.

06.01.2022 Thanks to those whove completed our survey! There is still time for you to have your say...we will collate results when it closes on THURSDAY at 12.00 noon.

05.01.2022 We’re open Saturday and Tuesday 10.00am - 12.00pm

05.01.2022 We are open this morning 10am - 12pmWe are open this morning 10am - 12pm

05.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Coffin Bay New Years Day 1961- Roediger Collection: With thanks to Mary Roediger for sharing some of her fathers fabulous photos (Vic Roediger) & allowing us to add them to our digital collection.

04.01.2022 Personalise the Australia Reads logo with your own name and share the reading love! You can download files suitable for use on social media or to print posters,... bookmarks or t-shirts. Visit https://australiareads.org.au/custom/ to get started. Give it a go and tell us what you think! #SouthAustraliaReads #AustraliaReads #LibrariesSAOneCard #AustraliaReadsAtHome #SouthAustraliaReadsAtHome See more

03.01.2022 Please contact us via email or phone to register your interest in our Book Delivery service.

02.01.2022 These beautiful photos are from Mary Roediger & were shared in the Eyre Peninsula Family History FB page. Can anyone help with the names of lovely ladies in the Miss Coffin Bay competition? *Edit: 1960

02.01.2022 Check out these titles for kids on Libby...ALWAYS available! No holds, no waiting - available now! https://bit.ly/2R1DdVY

01.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Official Opening of the Coffin Bay Golf Club (possibly 1979 or 1980). Mattsson Family Collection- Photo credits to Stephen Mattsson

01.01.2022 Did you know that our OverDrive for Libraries collection is packed full of South Australian stories, writers and publishers! Explore the 'I Choose SA' collecti...on of eBooks & Audiobooks and read local. https://bit.ly/3eoBC63 #LibrariesSAOneCard #IChooseSA #ReadLocal #ReadWithLibby #ListenWithLibby #eBooks #Audiobooks #DigitalLibrary

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