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Port Pirie Regional Library

Locality: Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8632 1649

Address: 3 Wandearah Road 5540 Port Pirie, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Flashback Friday Camels in the creek bed at Crystal Brook Creek. approximately 1885 Both the photograph and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia. (B-21935)

25.01.2022 Remote access for Ancestry Library Edition has been extended due to the continued impact of Covid-19. ProQuest will continue to provide public libraries with temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition through December 31, 2020, as approved by Ancestry.com.

24.01.2022 Heres an online edition of Genz "Home Edition". This edition features "How to knit a scarf" Enjoy :)

24.01.2022 Feeling crafty or want to try something new? Are you aged between 11 and 16? If so the library is running a craft session just for you on Tuesday 12th January at 2:30pm. Bookings essential 8632 1649

24.01.2022 Flash back Friday January is always a good time for a vacation. Courtesy of the State Library of South Australia photograph B61789/116 of the Moonta at The Port Pirie Wharf taken between 1926-1934. It is from the Photo Album of Miss Molly Stokes

24.01.2022 In this edition, Larryn introduces a new marching song that he has written to keep us all on our toes! Enjoy :)

23.01.2022 Flashback Friday Memorial, Crystal Brook, 1932 Soldiers Memorial, Crystal Brook dedicated on April 7, 1922 to remember those who died in service in World War I. The rotunda cost one thousand pounds, is pagoda style with eight marbe columns and has a Willunga slate roof. Both the photograph (B 8470) and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

23.01.2022 National eSmart Week eSmart is an initiative of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and is all about building supportive and connected social environments both on and offline. This years National eSmart Week theme is Connecting Safely. ... The week from 7-11 September celebrates the work libraries have done to connect safely. Throughout the week well upload some information that we hope will be of benefit to both you and your families. :)

21.01.2022 A shout out to all our residents who call Fridays Bin Day! Your kerbside collections for the Christmas/New Year period will still be collected but will be moved... to Saturdays to avoid Christmas Day and New Year's Day. All other kerbside collections throughout Christmas/New Year will remain as normal. See more

21.01.2022 Are your kids using the following apps to stay connected with friends online? Houseparty https://bit.ly/3drMHDk FaceTime https://bit.ly/2WExGrQ Hoop https...://bit.ly/2UQMfGl Messenger https://bit.ly/33HCfDe Skype https://bit.ly/2UwUEQb TikTok https://bit.ly/3bEOPpz YouTube https://bit.ly/2UPW7Ad Instagram https://bit.ly/2R0zszT Learn how to protect their information and report inappropriate content or conduct with The eSafety Guide https://bit.ly/2xZAOnU #ncpw

20.01.2022 Gen Z is a tasty treat today. Please follow the recipe and instructions for these fail proof scones. Enjoy! If you do make them please feel free to take a picture and share it with us.

19.01.2022 Flashback Friday Lead stacks awaiting shipment, Approx. 1936 PORT PIRIE: Cranes lined up behind lead stacks awaiting shipment from the wharf at Port Pirie, South Australia. Both the photograph (63035) and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

18.01.2022 1001 Books before School Achievement! This is a double award and it goes to both Ezekiel and Raphael Smith, who have successfully completed reading 1001 books before School. Well done to you both! 1001 Books before School is a simple yet effective program to encourage parents and caregivers to regularly read at home to their pre-school children. The goal is to read regularly in the years leading up to school so that the total number of books read to the child reaches 1001.... The program is ongoing and residents can register for the program at either the Port Pirie or Crystal Brook Libraries.

17.01.2022 Hi all, Here is another session of our "Byte Size" until we can see you all again. Enjoy! :)

15.01.2022 Is your New Year’s resolution to learn something new? We can help you become a Graphic Designer, an IT Security Specialist, a Web Designer, even a Motion Graph...ics Artist! Access thousands of free Lynda.com video training courses for animation, music, business, design, IT, photography, using the web and more. Visit www.libraries.sa.gov.au/digital for more details. #LibrariesSAOneCard #LearnOnline #NotJustBooks

14.01.2022 eSmart Digital Wellbeing The first step toward digital wellbeing is often understanding more about how you interact with technology in the first place. Google offers a range of services and tools for Android device users that can assist you in achieving a healthy balance between tech use and being able to disconnect. ... Whether you need information for yourself or are looking for information for your family you can find it all in one convenient location here:

13.01.2022 Flashback Friday Ellen Street at Port Pirie showing the "Exchange Hotel", Approximately 1937. Both the photograph and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

13.01.2022 Hi all, Here is another session of our "Byte Size" and this week we are celebrating National Science Week which is Australias annual celebration of science and technology! We hope you enjoy this episode :)

13.01.2022 Here is another challenge from Lego Club. We would love to see your lego creations, please take a photo and reply to the post.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 #PMLitAwards. Meeting the Waylo: Aboriginal Encounters in the Archipelago by Tiffany Shellam (Australian Histor...y) How it Feels to Float by Helena Fox (Young adult fiction) Cooee Mittigar: A Story on Darug Songlines by Jasmine Seymour, Illustrated by Leanne Mulgo Watson (Children’s fiction) The Lost Arabs by Omar Sakr (Poetry) The Yield by Tara June Winch (Fiction) Songspirals: Sharing Women’s Wisdom of Country through Songlines by Gay’wu Group of Women (Non-fiction) Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson (Non-fiction)

12.01.2022 Esmart week - Storytime For those looking for a childrens books that encourages a happy balance between online use and play then here is a great book called Unplugged, by Steve Antony The linked video is by the Author himself and gives a snippet of what to expect without giving the story away! This book is available for loan at our library. Let the story spark conversation about positive online behaviours. :)

12.01.2022 Flashback Friday Port Pirie, 1895 Port Pirie showing goods on the wharf ready for transport. Many masted ships are in port. Both the photograph (B 7943) and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

12.01.2022 Flashback Friday The Institute Building at Port Pirie, built in 1896 is a symmetrical two storey stone building with bay windows on either side of the porticoed entrance. The roof features a centre gable and widows walk. A new building, opened by Premier Hill was completed around this time. [On back of photograph] Port Pirie Institute / 1932 / Reproduced in the Chronicle, January 14th, 1932. Both the photograph (B7363) and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

11.01.2022 eSmart Information and learning @ your library Need to update your knowledge on Cyber safety or maybe this is your first attempt to get involved in the ever more technical world we live in? What other place to make your first step than by visiting our library? The Port Pirie Regional Library has a wide range of resources available for you and during esmart week we will be combining some of our technology reading material in once convenient display.... While Personal computer / technology training is temporarily suspended, we will recommence in the near future and the Library will be continuing with our free Tech Savvy Seniors training. Please feel free to register your interest in our future sessions by contacting the library on ph 8633 8777 or simply ask the next time you visit the library.

11.01.2022 Flashback Friday Fire Brigade Station and Masonic Hall at Port Pirie., Approx, 1907. Both the photograph (B 26925) and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday Sattelberg area, New Guinea. 1943-11-18. SX13578 Private A. T. Mitchell of Port Pirie, SA (left), and SX8086 Private F. G. Gilbert of Nairne, SA (right), both of C Company, 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion. Both the photograph (60628) and information are courtesy of the Australian War Memorial.

10.01.2022 This weeks Baby Bounce "Byte Size" has a cybersafety theme and this is to recognise National eSmart Week. eSmart is an initiative of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and is all about building supportive and connected social environments both on and offline. This video is broken into two parts. The first being a message for the children and the second for the adults. We hope you enjoy this video:)

10.01.2022 Flashback Friday Crystal Brook Station, Approximately 1896 The homestead and out buildings at Crystal Brook Station, viewed across a ploughed paddock. Crystal Brook Station was originally Bowman's horse paddock. Mr CW Mathews first went there in 1863 when he was given a job. He and his wife lived there for seven years. The photograph shows the walled homestead in a small valley with a barn built into the nearby rising hillside. Both the photograph (B8361) and information are courtesy of the State Library of South Australia.

07.01.2022 SA's Public Libraries Are Always Open Online Welcome to library borrowing when you can’t come to the library. https://onecard.network/client/en_AU/sapubliclibraries

06.01.2022 Immersive tech is going to have real impacts on our future. But whether its virtual, augmented or mixed reality, there are risks involved. Fortunately, eSafety ...has you covered. Learn more about these technologies, what you can do and how eSafety can help: https://www.esafety.gov.au//tech-trends-and/immersive-tech #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #ExtendedReality #immersivetech XR Access Cyber Reality XRSI - XR Safety Initiative

05.01.2022 Here is another edition of our Baby Bounce "Byte Size" for you to sing along to... complete with exercises! We hope you enjoy the session. :)

05.01.2022 Help your child understand why its important to be cautious about new online friends & where to go for help if they think something is not quite right https:...//bit.ly/2R6gqbj Let your child lead the way. Ask them to show you how to block contacts and remove unwanted people from their account. You can get extra support with privacy controls and account settings here: https://bit.ly/3jFgYkk ___________________ Play Your Part - National Child Protection Week #ncpw See more

05.01.2022 Flashback Friday Port Pirie Orchestra, 1930 It’s this time of year that an Orchestra could lift can the spirits in the community and we thought we should share this wonderful photograph of the Port Pirie Orchestra (1930). The photograph has been kindly donated to us by Marilyn Hall who is the Daughter-in-Law of Georgina Neidorfer (pictured front row). Thank you Mrs Hall.... If you have any interesting photos of the past and would like to share them with us, then we would love to hear from you. Merry Christmas :) See more

04.01.2022 The Times They Are a-Changin Just a reminder that the Port Pirie Regional Library is open on Sundays 1pm 4pm. Note the minor changes in hours Please be aware that we will be open on Tuesday until 6pm only on the First Tuesday of every month. ... NOTE: These new times will take effect this Sunday 6th September 2020 (Fathers Day)

03.01.2022 Welcome Back! Its with great pleasure that we announce that two of our regular volunteers at the Port Pirie Library have returned to the fold. Pictured are Jacob Window and Rebekah Stubbs (our dynamic duo!). Both have helped our staff bring a better service over the years. ... Jacob has assisted with home library deliveries and IT training for the public, and Rebekah has always provided hands on help with our youth programs and home library book selection. In all, both contribute in many wonderful ways and its a great feeling knowing that they are both back and well. Welcome back :)

03.01.2022 Thank you to Alyce for providing us with a review of the latest book she is reading which is: Making friends with Alice Dyson, by Poppy Nwosu. If you would like to provide a quick book review of either an ebook or audiobook from our Libby range then please contract the Library on Ph: 8632 1649. Wed love to hear your thoughts on what you have either read or listened to. Libby is a one-tap reading app that allows you to go online and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from our libr...ary at no cost. This free app, created by OverDrive, is available for Android, iOS(iPhone/iPad/iPod touch), and Windows 10 devices. You can download Libby from here: https://onecard.network/client/en_AU/sapubliclibraries

02.01.2022 Information around the closing of libraries. Please remember you can access ebooks, and emagazines form the library while we are closed.

02.01.2022 Welcome to 2021. The Port Pirie and Crystal Brook Libraries are open and we look forward to seeing you at our libraries this year..

01.01.2022 Deferment of face to Face activities The following face to Face activities for this week have been deferred until the following week: Baby Bounce and Lego club... We appreciate your understanding in this matter and look forward to seeing you all next week.