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Playford Library

Locality: Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8256 0333

Address: Playford Civic Centre Library 5112 Elizabeth, SA, Australia

Website: www.playford.sa.gov.au/library

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of our Science Week 'Trash to Treasure' Competition. You have each won a STEAM Science Pack valued at $50 each! Thank you to everyone who entered and stay tuned for more competitions and fun at the Playford Library.

24.01.2022 Have you joined the Libby Online Book Club yet? Join #TogetherWeRead and discuss online 'The Van Apfel Girls are Gone' by Felicity McLean. Available to read on the Libby App now! Borrow the featured title & join the discussion: togetherweread.com/aunz

21.01.2022 The library staff are getting on board with the #Treeposefortheplanet #yogapose under the tree of knowledge Join in for this great cause by @treesforlifesa who will plant a native tree for every yoga tree pose the community posts. #librarianfortheplanet #enviromentallibrarians #playfordlibrary #librariestransform

21.01.2022 #FridayFunny One for our Shakespeare fans, who here is a fan of Romeo and Juliet- what adaptation and why is it the Leonardo DeCaprio one?

21.01.2022 It's nearly that time of year for all our creative artist friends! It's Inktober next month, a month where you can find keyword prompts online at Jake Parker and create art each day to share on your social media channels in October. Find out more and connect with like minded teens at the FREE workshop at Northern Sound System. Bookings essential.

21.01.2022 We still have a few spots for this week's Storytime sessions. Bookings go quick so make sure you head over to Eventbrite to book into these sessions. Book Now>> http://bit.ly/PlayfordLibraryEventbrite Wednesday 9.30am & 10.30am- Civic Centre Library Friday 9.30am & 10.30am- Stretton Centre Library... **Bookings essential for all sessions** See more

20.01.2022 Get excited! Our School Holiday program has opened as of Monday! It's loaded with lots of fun both Online and at the Library. Bookings can be made here>> http://bit.ly/SchoolHolidaysSpringPlayLib

20.01.2022 #FridayFunny Let virtual travel! Share a Gif of where you'd like to go- it can be a real or a fictional place- and go! :-)

19.01.2022 Today is a great day to try our eBook Apps with September 18 #eBookLove Try Libby by Overdrive today! Available to all SA Library Card holders.

18.01.2022 Get your little one into maths with our new program Maths Fun for Pre Schoolers (3-5 years). In this four week program your child will learn that maths is everywhere with fun activities! This program will run for four weeks in March and is run by The Smith Family. To book into the four week session contact Kath on: 8256 0208 For more information go to: http://bit.ly/MathsFunPlayLib #STEAMHub #STEAMisFun #IntroductiontoSTEAM

17.01.2022 Why not try recording history a little differently. Find out how you can record family history orally so you can hear history in your own family's voices. Session happening tomorrow 10am, Book now>> http://bit.ly/PlayfordOralHistory

17.01.2022 #MondayMemories Fremont Park in 1983- Do you have fond memories of Fremont Park past and present? Let us know your memories :-) Find more great photos from Playford's Past here>> https://playfordspast.recollect.net.au/

16.01.2022 The Reading Hour is on TODAY the main event for South Australia Reads. You’re invited to stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. #SouthAustraliaReads #AustraliaReads #LibrariesSAOneCard #AustraliaReadsAtHome #SouthAustraliaReadsAtHome

16.01.2022 @Borrowbox Tip! Did you know that there are are settings to help with Dyslexia on your Borrowbox App? Download it today from the App Stores

16.01.2022 Let's go fly a kite- up to the highest height! We have two sessions available to book into for the School Holidays. Book Sessions now: 9.30am Session>> http://bit.ly/KiteMakingPlayLib930 11am Session>> http://bit.ly/KiteMakingPlayLib1100

16.01.2022 #WeirdFactWednesday This is for our space lovers out there! Want to learn more about space and Mars? Request items here>> https://bit.ly/RequestItemsHere

15.01.2022 We see you our night time researchers! Did you know that you have access to our Library Edition Ancestry.com website at home until 31 December 2020. Try it today>> https://bit.ly/AncestryFreeAccess

15.01.2022 Explore the great outdoors and borrow a Healthy Moves Sports Kit for some family fun! Free to borrow at your local Playford Library! We have lots of equipment to borrow including: Soccer Balls, Cricket sets, Yoga sets weights, Tennis kits and more! Request a sports kit today: http://bit.ly/HealthyMovesSportsKit #HealthyMovesKits

15.01.2022 #FridayFunny What is your next adventure?

14.01.2022 We are celebrating five years at the Stretton Centre. In this time so many memories and events have occurred. See Tom's post about celebrating what's great about the Stretton Centre. What are your fond memories?

14.01.2022 Saturday movie night with the Family! Especially for the School Holidays for the next week. Access Kanopy today with your Playford Library Card.

14.01.2022 School Holidays are fast booking out! Check out some of the great activities you can book into this #springschoolholidays Bookings are required for all sessions that are not online. Bookings can be made here>> http://bit.ly/SchoolHolidaysSpringPlayLib

14.01.2022 Prepare for STEAM Club, and make it double! During the School Holidays we have doubled our sessions on Friday 2 & 9 October. Book into 1-3pm OR 3-5pm sessions at the Civic Centre Library. Book Now>> http://bit.ly/SchoolHolidaysSpringPlayLib

14.01.2022 Make this rainy weekend a Crime and Mystery weekend with these great YA titles available on the Libby App. Download Libby today!

11.01.2022 Spring has sprung and so have many of our insect friends! If your kids love creepy crawlies and bugs, borrow some items on them here>> https://bit.ly/RequestItemsHere

11.01.2022 School Holiday bookings are OPEN! Check out some of the great activities you can book into this #springschoolholidays Bookings are required for all sessions that are not online. Bookings can be made here>> http://bit.ly/SchoolHolidaysSpringPlayLib

10.01.2022 We had our friend Prof. Flint stopped past for his Flint’s Fossil Adventures session during the School Holidays. Check out some of the photos from the session #professorflint #schoolholidays #playfordlibrary #library #salibraryevents

08.01.2022 We may not have our Crafternoon sessions on but fear not! You can grab one of our take-home bags during Crafternoon time at the Playford Libraries. Crafternoon Bags are available: Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm, Civic Centre Library Fridays 3.30-4.30pm, Stretton Centre Library During School Term

08.01.2022 Did you know that having books in the home positively benefit literacy and numeracy learning in children? Give the Gift of Reading and donate a new book for a child, teen or adult this Christmas. Books will then be donated to the Anglicare SA Christmas Hampers for those in need. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/GTGORDonationDrive ... * Donations close Tues 15 December 2020 Terms and Conditions for Competition here: http://bit.ly/GTGOR2020_TandCs #GTGOR #GivetheGiftofReading #PlayfordLibrary

08.01.2022 Our Career Workshops have returned to the Library! If you need assistance in formulating a popping resume and cover letter that stands out from the competition- Book into our Resume and/or Cover Letter and Interview Techniques workshops. Book for Resumes>> http://bit.ly/Resume16Oct Book for Cover Letters and Interview Techniques>> http://bit.ly/CoverLetter16Oct

08.01.2022 We are celebrating five years at the Stretton Centre! So we are sharing through some fond memories from events and staff, do you have a fond memory you'd like to share? Post it in the comments below>>

08.01.2022 Just a reminder that our Justice of the Peace Services are back in the library. Please see below for more information and remember to contact the Library before you visit to ensure that the Justice of the Peace is available as it is a voluntary service. You can contact us on: 8256 0333 ** Remember that during restrictions we ask that you continue: - Social distancing of 1.5m... - Use hand sanitiser available when visiting the JP Service. - If you are feeling unwell or have cold/flu symptoms please stay home and visit the JP Services when you are feeling better. See more

08.01.2022 #GenealogyClub Having trouble location adoption records on your family tree search, book in to our session in February for some assistance! Book Now: http://bit.ly/GeneAdoptionRec DETAILS: Tuesday 2 February... 10-11am FREE, Booking Essential Civic Centre Library #booksarejustthebeginning See more

08.01.2022 We are celebrating with the Stretton Centre five years! Today's photo is a #ThrowbackThursday to Hugh Stretton- the Stretton Centre's namesake. What are your fond memories of the Stretton Centre?

07.01.2022 We are celebrating five years at the Stretton Centre Library. There has been loads of great memories and people that we have met along the way. Check out the #ThrowbackThursday of SALA 2019. Did you attend this event? What was your favourite art piece?

05.01.2022 Did you see our lovely Amber promoting the Look n' Cook Book? This book has tasty recipes that are super easy with photo step-by-steps. You can purchase a copy from the Civic Centre Customer Care or Stretton Centre Library for just $10 each. You can also borrow a copy from our Playford Library Services. Find out more in the post attached.

04.01.2022 Come along to this event and learn how to take engaging photographs that inspire people’s curiosity with history. Tickets on Sale now! >> https://bit.ly/playinstagramhistory4DEC... Friday 4 December 12:30-2:30pm Cost: FREE @ Civic Centre Library

04.01.2022 Join the biggest Book Club with the Libby App! #TogetherWeRead, a digital book club connecting readers to the same ebook at the same time with no waitlists or holds, borrow it on Libby today! The featured title is The Van Apfel Girls are Gone by Felicity McLean. Borrow the featured title & join the discussion: togetherweread.com/aunz

04.01.2022 Did you know that Cressida Cowell the author of the hit series How to Train Your Dragon books and most recently the series 'The Wizards of Once' reads her books on her Youtube Channel? Tune into Cressida Cowell's Story time in the link below>>

04.01.2022 #healthymoveskits Get sporty with our Healthy Moves Kits. Request some for your summer in the sun today... don't forget to slip, slop, slap, slide http://bit.ly/HealthyMovesSportsKit

04.01.2022 What's on at the Playford Library Service? Find out with our e-newletter due out on Friday! Subscribe here>> http://bit.ly/SubscribePlayLib

04.01.2022 #genealogyclub Sometimes documentation can be difficult to find for those in your family history who were servants or a apprentices. Join in this coming Tuesday for a special session to help you on your searches. Click the link to book>>

03.01.2022 We are celebrating five years with the Stretton Centre and our library service. During this time the Stretton Centre will be sharing fond memories from events and staff. Let us know your memories of the Stretton Centre in the comments below, we'd love to hear your fond memories. :-)

03.01.2022 Can you believe it! The School Holidays start next week! We still have a few bookings for some of our in-library events. Head over to our Playford Website to learn more and book>> http://bit.ly/SchoolHolidaysSpringPlayLib

02.01.2022 #MondayMemories This is a flashback to Main North Road from Philip Highway back in 1961. We also have an update picture of what it looks like now from Google Maps. Do you remember Philip Highway the way it was before?

02.01.2022 #SundayQuoteDay In memory of Ruth Bader Ginsberg who passed away recently. Find out more about Ruth Bader Ginsberg by borrowing items from our catalogue>> https://bit.ly/RequestItemsHere

02.01.2022 Happy #FridayFunny everyone! Here is a reminder from the library ghost :-)

01.01.2022 #BorrowBoxTip2 Did you know you can use our BorrowBox App with the Apple Voiceover to turn any eBook into an audiobook. Download it today with your Playford Library Card.

01.01.2022 Get ahead of the school day morning madness! Join Rebecca from Clearspace for practical tips and tricks to get your family organised before School Term starts! Book Now: http://bit.ly/DeclutterBacktoSchool DETAILS: Saturday 23 Jan... 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: $5.00 each Stretton Centre Library #booksarejustthebeginning See more

01.01.2022 #sundayquoteday This quote comes from the book 'The Secret Garden' which is being newly adapted into a movie. Borrow the book today>> https://bit.ly/RequestItemsHere