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Mitcham Library

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8372 8244

Address: 154 Belair Road 5062 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Another great school holiday program where children loved interacting with all the native animals. This is Oliver being very brave handling a Black Headed Python!

25.01.2022 Meet 10 of Australia’s most amazing insects! From beetles, snails, mantis and grasshoppers to stick and leaf insects, spiders, centipedes, leeches and more. Date: 29 September Ages: 5 years and over Cost: $5 Where: Mitcham Memorial Library 11am to 12pm and Blackwood Community Centre 1.30pm to 2.30pm... Bookings essential with payment in person or phone 8372 8244 (Mitcham) or 8372 8255 (Blackwood). To see our school holiday program visit http://ow.ly/xs3U50Bs6HZ See more

25.01.2022 Last Thursday we hosted a special Christmas night time Story Time session at Blackwood Library. Thanks to the families and kids who came dressed in festive costumes to enjoy a Christmas story as we begin the countdown to the big day.

24.01.2022 Do you want to receive your very own letter from Santa? Write a letter to Santa and mail it in his letterbox at the Mitcham Memorial or Blackwood libraries by 5pm 13 December to receive a letter back from Santa!

24.01.2022 Explore processes and expressions using a range of different colours and techniques to create a Japanese Cherry Blossom painting under the instruction of a painting tutor. Canvas, brush and paints supplied. Where: Mitcham Memorial Library 30 September and Blackwood Library 6 October Time: 2pm to 3pm Ages: 8 to 12 years Cost: $5. Bookings essential with payment... To see our school holiday program visit http://ow.ly/kPW550Bs7ki See more

23.01.2022 Brothers Harry and Hamish posted their letters to Santa last week - have you written yours yet? There's still time! You'll find mailboxes at the Mitcham Memorial and Blackwood libraries. Last post is due 5pm 13 December. Don't forget to include your name and address on the back - you might get a reply! #librariessa #mitchamschristmasfestival #cityofmitcham

23.01.2022 We have eBooks in many languages! Free to borrow with your One Card library membership. https://sapln.overdrive.com/library/languages... #LibrariesSAOneCard #ReadWithLibby #ReadOnLibby #LanguagesOtherThanEnglish #eBooks

21.01.2022 Join the presenters from SCIWORLD for this spectacular science show will teach you about energy use and conservation with a range of scientific demonstrations that will wow you from on-stage lightning to dynamic explosions, air pressure and cool waves! Date: 1 October Time: 11am to 12pm Where: Mitcham Memorial Library Ages: 12 to 15 years... Cost: $5 Bookings essential. Phone 8372 8244 or visit the Mitcham Memorial or Blackwood Libraries. To see our school holidays program visit http://ow.ly/Iwdc50Bt4W1 See more

20.01.2022 During the current lockdown our Libraries have closed for the safety of our community. If you are looking for some lockdown reads Libraries SA have put together some of their staff's favourite ebooks and audiobooks to be enjoyed with nibbles and a drink at home. The Quarantini Collection has titles picked for adults including 'The Other Windsor Girl' by Georgie Blalock while the Quarantween Collection has titles such as 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han and is perfect for teens and kids to escape the everyday. View the Quarantini collection here http://ow.ly/h83b50zm7b0 and the Quarantween collection here http://ow.ly/cgDw50zm7b2.

20.01.2022 Thanks to Jemima for sending in this gorgeous photo of cousins, aged 2 and 4, enjoying some quiet reading time together at Mitcham Memorial Library this week. "We used to come to Mitcham Library when we were kids, so it is special that now we bring our own kids!" Jemima says. #LibrariesSAOneCard #SACouncils #partofyoureveryday

18.01.2022 Do you want to find out more about your heritage? Ancestry Library Edition is has been extended to be available via remote access. Ancestry Library Edition provides access to an extensive range of genealogical resources from the United States and United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records. For a limited time One Card members can access the service on their home computer. Just visit https://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/digital then log in with your library card number & PIN and select ‘Ancestry Library’ from the list that appears. #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday

18.01.2022 Ever wondered what happens to the materials in your green bin? Don't forget to join ICAW Australia this week for 'International Compost Awareness Week' and take a fascinating virtual drone tour of Jeffries' processing sites to see and learn how material is turned into compost. This FREE information session will also cover:... Differences between compostable, biodegradable and degradable bags Tips for avoiding, reducing and composting food waste Tips for using a kitchen caddy and green bin Home composting tips Each attendee will receive a $10 voucher to use towards online purchases of Jeffries' compost, soil and mulch products. Kitchen caddy kits will be available for residents who don't already have one. Bin stickers and fact sheets will also be provided. You may even be lucky enough to win a bag of free garden products to take home with you on the day! This session is being delivered by East Waste and Jeffries for City of Mitcham residents and Council staff. Attendees are limited. WHEN: Wednesday 28 April, 6pm to 7.30pm WHERE: Mitcham Memorial Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn SA BOOKINGS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/find-out-what-happens-to-ma COST: FREE

18.01.2022 We're celebrating Book Week with a wonderfully colourful and creative exhibition at Mitcham Memorial Library this month. Thank you to the local schools who answered our call to create 'Curious Creatures' based on the work of author Shaun Tan. Find out more: http://ow.ly/MQaV50BVNya #LibrariesSAOneCard #SACouncils #PartofYourEveryDay #CBCA2020 #BookWeek #ShaunTan #CityofMitcham

18.01.2022 Discover the treasures at your local council library today! Are you one of the 500,000 South Australians using the #OneCard membership network to discover the... treasures at your local library? #OneCard provides membership and access to resources from over 140 local libraries. This means that members can borrow from, and return to, any library in South Australia! This year, our community’s reliance on council libraries to access support services and participate in community life has been clear, proving that libraries are vital to the wellbeing of communities. For more information, visit https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/libraries #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday #salibraries #treasure #OneCard Libraries SA #wellbeing #support #participation #FriendsBooksNooks

16.01.2022 "The Mitcham Library Service reminded their customers that they were there for them and to keep laughing." We're thrilled that our Mitcham Library Service staff Dave, Kath and Sally are 'centrefold' stars in a national 2021 calendar distributed to Australia's libraries and the publishing industry. Titled 'Thriving in Lockdown', the calendar featured a spread on National Simultaneous Storytime, including our team's version of 'Chicken Divas'. In case you missed it, it's well... worth a watch - great fun for big and little kids alike! Watch here: https://youtu.be/DsKiEMIzeUo #NSS #librariessa #OneCard #CityofMitcham See more

16.01.2022 Albie and Finn enjoyed learning about invertebrates and had a surprise visit from a bearded dragon at yesterday's 'Incredible Invertebrates' session at Mitcham Memorial Library, one of a range of activities on at Mitcham and Blackwood Libraries as part of our School Holiday Program. Some events have booked out, but there some places still available. To find out more, visit http://ow.ly/wKG550BDVHM #CityofMitcham #schoolholidays #libraries #sacouncils #partofyoureverday

16.01.2022 Join us for Storytime Mondays and Thursdays 10.30am at Mitcham Memorial Library and Tuesdays 10.30am at Blackwood Library. Preschoolers with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are welcome to come along for an hour of stories, songs and craft. It's a great opportunity to meet other local families and enjoy quality time together. No bookings are required for these free sessions.

15.01.2022 Collect your plain black glasses and scratch tool from the library this school holidays for children to create their own scratch glasses design! Date: 28 September to 4 October Time: Available for collection during library opening hours throughout the school holidays Where: Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library For more information phone 8372 8261 or visit http://ow.ly/Ujq750Bs6EU

15.01.2022 The SA Public Library Network presents General Sir Peter Cosgrove ‘in conversation’ with ABC Radio announcer Sonya Feldhoff, proudly hosted by Mitcham Library Service. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Join us Thursday 12 November at 6.30pm for a combined Zoom & Live event at Mitcham Memorial Library. General Sir Peter Cosgrove is one of Australia’s most significant public figures. In conversation with Sonya Feldhoff, he will discuss his extraordinarily full and eventful life, and his new memoir, 'You shouldn’t have joined'. Live and Zoom bookings will have an opportunity to purchase a signed copy via a link to Mostly Books. Bookings via Eventbrite at https://general-sir-peter-cosgrove-in-conversation.eventbri

15.01.2022 In the second week of the school holidays collect our craft kit from the libraries and use dolly pegs, skeleton leaves and a template, make your own nature peg people! Date: 6 October to 11 October Time: Available for collection during library opening hours throughout the school holidays Where: Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library Ages: 3 years and over... Cost: Free Contact: 8372 8261 To see our school holiday program visit http://ow.ly/3z5S50Bt4B0 #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday See more

14.01.2022 To celebrate National Recycling Week, join us Monday 9 November 2pm to 3.30pm at Mitcham Memorial Library for this free info session and virtual tour of NAWMA's recycling facility. Learn what happens to the materials in the yellow recycle bin, what happens to recyclable materials collected from your kerbside and much more! For more information visit http://ow.ly/wDZf50C4ygG.

14.01.2022 Wriggle and read has returned fortnightly at the Mitcham Memorial Library on Wednesday and the Blackwood Library on Thursday at 10.30am during school terms. Join us for songs and rhymes aimed at 0-2 year olds, their parents, grandparents and caregivers. Come along and meet other new parents and gain confidence in singing and communicating with your child. For details please contact Blackwood Library on 8372 8255 or Mitcham Memorial Library on 8372 8244.

14.01.2022 Thanks Caz for sending in pics of her super-cute son Sid, who enjoyed a Christmas Craft Carnival session at Mitcham Memorial Library at the weekend, making cards, felt ornaments and Swedish hearts. Christmas crafts are just one activity held across the City this month as part of our Christmas Festival which we hope will help spread some much-needed festive cheer across the community. #mitchamschristmasfestival #crafts #christmascelebrationspaces #cityofmitcham

14.01.2022 The City of Mitcham is pleased to offer a variety of fun and interactive activities to keep kids and families busy during the school holidays. We have worked closely with our community partners to adapt activities, enabling you to have greater choice of access. View the October School Holidays schedule at www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/schoolholidays.

14.01.2022 Join us this school holidays to meet lizards, snakes, birds, mammals, mini beasts and more in this captivating 90-minute show! Ages: 5 years and over Cost: $5 Where: Blackwood Community Centre 8 October Time: 10.30am to 12pm... Where: Mitcham Memorial Library 8 October Time: 1.30pm to 3pm Where: St Marys Park Sporting Facility 9 October Time: 9am to 10.30am Bookings taken with payment in person or phone 8372 8244 (Mitcham) or 8372 8255 (Blackwood). To see our school holiday program visit http://ow.ly/Xr8x50Bt4GF See more

14.01.2022 We're still buzzing over last night's special evening Storytime all about bees. Eleanor, 3, won a pot of honey for the best dress up costume. Thanks to everyone who came along to find out about the magical world of bees!

13.01.2022 Brought to you by The City of Mitcham and South Australian Youth Arts, join us for an hour of Christmas crafting as we make pomanders, cards, felt ornaments, or Swedish Hearts on Wednesday 16 December at 10am, 11am and 12 noon at Cumberland Park Community Centre. To book visit http://ow.ly/oyMp50Cu2cn

13.01.2022 Mitcham Library Service's new Manager Sean McNamara gave City of Mitcham CEO Matt Pears and Mayor Dr Heather Holmes-Ross a tour of the library's festive displays this week. There's still time to pop in and grab some holiday reading this week. The library is open until 2pm this Thursday 24 December and will re-open on Tuesday 29 December, then close again at 4pm Thursday 31 December, to reopen Monday 4 January.

13.01.2022 To celebrate National Recycling Week, join us Wednesday 11 November 1pm to 2pm at this online event for a free info session and virtual tour of NAWMA's recycling facility. Learn what happens to the materials in the yellow recycle bin, what happens to recyclable materials collected from your kerbside and much more! For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/zoom-in-to-find-out-what-ha

12.01.2022 Are you prepared this bushfire season? Join us Thursday 8 and 15 October 6.30pm to 7pm at the Blackwood Library to become bushfire ready. Learn about bushfires, home preparation and where to go. To book Call the Balckwood Library on 8372 8255.

12.01.2022 Drop off the kids for a fun day of crafts and games at our Christmas Craft Carnival next month. Kids are welcome for five hours, or a short stay. Activities will include making Christmas cards, ornaments, pomanders, Christmas display making, Swedish woven hearts, puzzles, mini lolly houses and cookie decorating. The Christmas Craft Carnival events will take place at Mitcham Cultural Village, Blackwood Community Centre, Mitcham Memorial Library and the Cumberland Park Community Centre in the third week of December. For more information and to book visit http://ow.ly/ZJ6350CrKO5

12.01.2022 Sponsored by the City of Mitcham and South Australian Youth Arts come and join us for an hour of Christmas crafting as we make pomanders, cards, felt ornaments, or Swedish Hearts. Sessions will be on Saturday 12 December at 11, 12.30 and 2pm at Mitcham Memorial Library. To book visit http://ow.ly/qMEW50Cu2Tn.

11.01.2022 Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers well that's Story Box Library! This resource, which is free for library members, gets kids excited about reading, inspires their imaginations and lets them have fun with stories, improving their language and literacy skills along the way. Suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is storytime anytime! To view the library visit https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/. #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday #CityofMitcham

11.01.2022 Calling all kids! Write a letter to Santa and post it in his letterbox at the Mitcham Memorial or Blackwood Libraries by 5pm 13 December. Don't forget to include your name and address on the back of your letter - he might even write back!

11.01.2022 Discover the treasures at your local council library today! Are you one of the 500,000 South Australians using the #OneCard membership network to discover the... treasures at your local library? #OneCard provides membership and access to resources from over 140 local libraries. This means that members can borrow from, and return to, any library in South Australia! This year, our community’s reliance on council libraries to access support services and participate in community life has been clear, proving that libraries are vital to the wellbeing of communities. For more information, visit https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/libraries #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday #salibraries #treasure #OneCard Libraries SA #wellbeing #support #participation #FriendsBooksNooks

10.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day, commemorating the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month; the moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front in 1918 after four years of warfare. Today we reflect on those who served and gave their lives for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Lest we forget.

09.01.2022 We've loved hearing from two of our local ukulele bands as part of our Christmas Festival. The Mitcham Ukulele Group (Seniors) took to the stage at Soldiers Memorial Gardens last week and they'll be back on Sunday 3 January to see in the new year from 7pm to 8.30pm. The Blackwood Ukulele Group will be on at Waite Street Reserve, Blackwood, from 2 to 3pm on Sunday 3 January. #ukulele #music #MUGS #mitchamschristmasfestival #christmascelebrationspaces #CityofMitcham

09.01.2022 Join us and learn how to empower your children with the life changing traits of resilience and emotional intelligence. Learn how to create supportive environments that promote resilience. This workshop will be presented by Samuel Charlton, an educator, author and parent with professional experience in Australia and the United Kingdom. His book 'The Journey of Resilience' will be available for purchase for $15. WHAT: The Journey of Resilience Workshop... WHEN: Wednesday 2 June, 6.30pm WHERE: Mitcham Memorial Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn SA 5062 BOOKINGS: Bookings Essential. Limited numbers. Please contact Mitcham Memorial Library 8372 8244. COST: $5 See more

08.01.2022 Good news! Following the announcement that the 'circuit-breaker' lockdown will end on midnight Saturday 21 November, The Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library will reopen on Sunday. We look forward to seeing you soon! To keep up to date with the latest updates and advice please visit https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response.

08.01.2022 Wriggle and Read will return every second Wednesday at the Mitcham Memorial Library and Thursday at the Blackwood Library from 10.30am from 14 October. Join us for songs and rhymes aimed at babies and toddlers aged up to two years, their parents, grandparents and caregivers. For details phone the Mitcham Memorial Library on 8372 8244 or the Blackwood Library on 8372 8255. #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday

08.01.2022 The youth school holiday Macramé Owl workshop yesterday at Blackwood Library went very well with many cute and colourful macramé wall hangings created. It was challenging work but all managed to create a great result to take home to hang in their room. Kate was a great and very patient teacher. Lots of interest from the adults, so we may look at running an adult workshop in the future.

08.01.2022 Join SSouth Australian Youth Artsfor board games, Dungeons and Dragons, some soup and hot chocolate this school holidays. Slay some dragons or relax over a board game or two! Bookings are essential. WHEN: Sunday 11 July, 2pm to 6pm WHERE: Hawthorn Community Centre, 5 Frimley Grove, Hawthorn COST: $5... BOOKINGS: http://ow.ly/skAQ50F4bOX For more information and to view our Myths and Legends July School Holiday Program, visit http://ow.ly/8cUi50F4bP4

08.01.2022 The Mitcham Memorial Library are now collecting bread tags for recycling! Pictured here is six months worth of bread tags from the Mitcham Primary school canteen! If you have any bread tag collection drop them into the Library during opening hours . #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday

07.01.2022 Special thanks to our talented teacher Sally Fox for hosting a very successful Japanese Cherry Blossom Painting workshop yesterday, one of a range of activities held at Mitcham and Blackwood libraries as part of our School Holiday Program. To find out more, visit http://ow.ly/wKG550BDVHM #CityofMitcham #schoolholidays #libraries #sacouncils #partofyoureverday (Pictured: Teliqua with her Japanese Cherry Blossom image. )

07.01.2022 We love the green outlook from one of our 'nooks' at the Mitcham Memorial Library - a peaceful place to enjoy a quiet book, some study or catch up on on the latest news.

06.01.2022 What a glorious spring day today. We are closed for the Monday public holiday but open Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 2pm to 5pm. Come and enjoy the Soldiers Memorial Gardens over the weekend and visit us in the library .

06.01.2022 Primary school students across City of Mitcham have been busy working on creating 3D ‘curious creatures’ ahead of our libraries’ Children’s Book Week celebrations. Thanks to Coromandel Valley Primary School for sending in a sneak peak of designs they are working on to be exhibited at Blackwood and Mitcham Memorial Library during the week (October 17 to 23). This year’s Book Week theme is ‘Curious Creatures, Wild Minds’ and we’re looking forward to hosting a range of activities, joined online by Australian author Shaun Tan. We can’t wait to see some of the creations come to life! #ChildrensBookWeek #CityofMitcham #libraries #sacouncils #partofyoureveryday

06.01.2022 Join award winning author and biologist Danielle Clode as she discusses her new book 'In Search of the Woman Who Sailed the World' at 6pm Monday 7 December at the Mitcham Memorial Library. Her book is based on the real life story of Jeanne Barret, an impoverished peasant from Burgundy who disguised herself as a man and became the first woman known to have circumnavigated the globe. To book call the Mitcham Memorial Library on 8372 8244.

06.01.2022 The Mitcham Memorial Library and Blackwood Library will be closed on Monday 14 June for the Queen's Birthday public holiday. You can return your books via after hours returns chutes, but please be aware that when they're full they will automatically close.

06.01.2022 During the current lockdown why not look up some tips on how to de-clutter or a new hobby? Libraries SA now has introduced a new collection of ebooks on gardening, home organisation and hobbies to help get you while staying at home. Explore the collection here https://bit.ly/2Va9ETj.

06.01.2022 Are you looking for some new and exciting things to do with your kids? Libraries SA have created a home learning collection which is designed to keep kids academically active at home and contains loads of educational and fun titles including 100 Facts about the Human Body and The Secret World of Wombats! To view the collection visit https://sapln.overdrive.com/collection/1058433

06.01.2022 Do you want to receive your very own letter from Santa? Join Finn and Albie by writing a letter to Santa and mailing it in his letterbox at the Mitcham Memorial or Blackwood libraries by 5pm 13 December, including your name and address on the back, and you might get a reply!

06.01.2022 People who give to the community don't always seek out recognition - that's why we need your help. We're looking for nominations of individuals or groups for our Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards are presented as part of our Australia Day event at St Marys on Australia Day. ... There's still time - we’ve extended the deadline to Wednesday 6 December. Fill out a form or email us via our website: http://ow.ly/IMtP50Cw3Vm Photo: Mitcham City Brass was our 2020 Community Event of the Year. Meg Hansen Photography #AustraliaDay2021 #CityofMitcham

05.01.2022 Drop in to the Mitcham Memorial Library Wednesday 21 October and 18 November from 2pm to 4pm to chat with an LGBTI volunteer about future aged care support options for you and your loved ones. For more information visit www.cotasa.org.au or email [email protected]. The Aged Care Navigators trial is delivered by COTA SA as part of a consortium led by COTA Australia and funded by the Australian Government.

05.01.2022 As of Monday 4 January 2021 our Justice of the Peace service at the Civic Centre on Mondays and Thursdays is permanently relocating to the Mitcham Memorial Library. In 2021 the new session times and locations will be: Mitcham Memorial Library Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 12pm... Blackwood Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm For more information visit http://ow.ly/RWKg50CLwyU.

05.01.2022 Join us at Mitcham Memorial Library for the Plastic Free July Challenge! Find out how you can go plastic free for July and beyond. Take on the challenge, because positive change starts with you. Learn practical, easy solutions to replace single use plastic items with reusable and more sustainable options. Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps, with a DIY take home kit included ... WHEN: Thursday 1 July, 10am to 11.30am WHERE: Mitcham Memorial Library COST AND BOOKINGS: Free. Bookings Essential. Visit http://ow.ly/lgkS50F76My or contact Megan at East Waste via email [email protected]

05.01.2022 New mum Nicola with 12 week old baby Ella very enthusiastically got into the swing of our special Christmas session. They stole the show with Nicole wearing her red flashing nose and leading the session singing and acting out Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Nicola has been a long time library user, she attended Story time as a little girl.

05.01.2022 Join us and learn how to redesign your garden to adapt to impacts of climate change. Learn about the effects of a changing climate on the garden and how to cope with these challenging conditions. Understand water-wise gardening techniques, plant selection, use of endemic species and how to support local native wildlife. Presented by Horticulturist Peter Wilson. WHEN: Thursday 27 May, 2pm to 4pm... WHERE: Mitcham Memorial Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn SA 5062 BOOKINGS: Essential. Contact Mitcham Memorial Library 8372 8244 COST: $5 See more

04.01.2022 Thanks to the 37 classes across nine schools who participated in Book Week with City of Mitcham's libraries this week. Congratulations to the students from St John's Grammar School, Eden Hills Primary, Coromandel Valley Primary School, St Joseph's Kingswood S.A., Clovelly Park Primary School, Blackwood Primary School, St Peters Lutheran School Blackwood, Edwardstown Primary School and Clapham Primary School for their inspiring creations! #BookWeek #CBCA2020 #LibrariesSAOneCard #SACouncils #PartofYourEveryDay #CityofMitcham https://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au//curious-creatures-on

04.01.2022 Do you want to receive your very own letter from Santa? Write a letter and mail it in his letterbox at the Mitcham Memorial or Blackwood libraries by 5pm 13 December, including your name and address on the back, and you might get a reply!

04.01.2022 Do you want to know more about how to keep your budget on track? This course will introduce you to a range of online tools to help you manage your personal budget. We’ll cover how to create your budget, simple apps that can help you keep track, and other money-saving tips and tools. The course will be on Thursday 19 November 1.30pm to 2.30pm. This course is part of Digital Springboard and has been developed in partnership with Credit Union Australia (CUA) and the Australian Red Cross. To register visit http://ow.ly/Qqdu50Chi40.

04.01.2022 Drop off the kids for a fun day of crafts and games at our Christmas Craft Carnival. Kids are welcome for five hours, or a short stay. Activities will include making Christmas cards, ornaments, pomanders, Christmas display making, Swedish woven hearts, puzzles, mini lolly houses and cookie decorating. Join us at Mitcham Cultural Village, Blackwood Community Centre, Mitcham Memorial Library and the Cumberland Park Community Centre this week. For more information and to book visit http://ow.ly/ZJ6350CrKO5

04.01.2022 Are you looking for ways to keep your money safe online? If you’ve been wondering how to spot online scams or how to tell which websites are trustworthy, this course is for you. We’ll show you some simple ways to find trustworthy information and manage your privacy so you’ll feel confident that you and your money stay safe online. The course will be on Wednesday 18 November 10.30pm to 11.30pm. This course is part of Digital Springboard and has been developed in partnership with Credit Union Australia (CUA) and the Australian Red Cross. To register visit http://ow.ly/pEJm50Chimh

03.01.2022 Electric cars are here now! Find out what's available, the real costs and how far you really can travel. The answers may be surprising. Presented by Sally Knight, the current chair of the SA/NT Branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA). WHAT: Demystifying Electric Vehicles WHEN: Monday 24 May, 2pm to 3.30pm WHERE: Mitcham Memorial Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn... BOOKINGS: Essential. Contact Mitcham Memorial Library 8372 8244 COST: $5 See more

03.01.2022 The whole family is invited to a free magical Christmas experience at our Christmas night time Storytime sessions. Come dressed in Christmas colours, reindeer antlers or your very own design. Sessions are at the Mitcham Memorial Library on Wednesday 2 December and Blackwood Library on Thursday 3 December from 6pm to 7.30pm. Aimed at 3 years and over. Bookings are essential and places are limited. For more information and to book call Mitcham Library on 8372 8244 or Blackwood Library on 8372 8255.

03.01.2022 Mitcham Memorial Library will be closed from 2pm this Thursday 24 December and will reopen for the new year on Monday 4 January. Mitcham Memorial Library will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 29 December and close again at 4pm Thursday 31 December. On behalf of the Mayor, Elected Members and staff of the City of Mitcham, we wish you we wish you a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to being of continued service to our local residents, businesses and community groups in 2021. To see the full list of opening hours visit http://ow.ly/1doH50CRG2f.

03.01.2022 Drop in to the Mitcham Memorial Library Wednesday 18 November from 2pm to 4pm to chat with an LGBTI volunteer about future aged care support options for you and your loved ones. For more information visit www.cotasa.org.au or email [email protected]. The Aged Care Navigators trial is delivered by COTA SA as part of a consortium led by COTA Australia and funded by the Australian Government.

02.01.2022 Come to a drop in session to chat with an LGBTI volunteer about future aged care support options for you and your loved ones. Sessions occur monthly on Wednesdays at the Mitcham Memorial Library. Join us for our next drop in session Wednesday June 16 2pm to 4pm. More information: www.cotasa.org.au or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 Join us for a very special night time Storytime! Come dressed as your favourite bug! Includes craft demonstration and craft packs to take and make at home. Date: 7 October Time: 6pm to 7pm Where: Mitcham Memorial Library Ages: Preschool to 7 years... Cost: Free Bookings not required, but numbers are limited. To see our full school holidays program visit http://ow.ly/LQTc50Bt6DM. See more

02.01.2022 Are you learning a new language? OverDrive's Libby app now allows users to browse, search, and enjoy the app in nine additional languages and hosts eBooks & Audiobooks in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish. If you would like to practice using the app in a new language or read books in another language visit https://sapln.overdrive.com/