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Port Augusta Public Library

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8641 9151

Address: 4 Mackay Street 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Website: https://onecard.network/client/en_AU/portaugusta

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24.01.2022 Drop and Wave Delivery Service - contact the Library staff to arrange a delivery to your verandah - either 8641 9151 or [email protected]

23.01.2022 Rachael visited Port Augusta in 2015 - this week you can again hear her talk about her latest novel but this time from your lounge. To join City of Marion Libraries Library through the Lens webinar session you just need to register and its free. https://bit.ly/372X66f

23.01.2022 Flashback Friday Cool thoughts for a very hot Friday. Tidal swimming pool - constructed in 1960/61 and closed in 1971. Did you learn to swim at this pool or remember swimming here with friend? ... From: Port Augusta Public Library Local History Collection

22.01.2022 OMG the egg has splotches, but don't worry we have done our research and the splotches mean that the egg will have one last growth spurt before it hatches. Not long now, we can't wait to find out whats inside.

22.01.2022 Next Knitting & Crocheting Group is Thursday 5 November - please call Library 8641 9151 to book a spot.

21.01.2022 Happy all day reading

21.01.2022 Reading doesn’t just inform or entertain youit helps you find out who YOU are! #SouthAustraliaReads #AustraliaReads #LibrariesSAOneCard #AustraliaReadsAtHome #SouthAustraliaReadsAtHome

20.01.2022 Another month...another book! This month we are reading Jodi Picoult's 'Small great things' copies are available at the Library. Everyone is welcome to join the club and it's free.

20.01.2022 Not such good news Our Book Group for November has been cancelled however we will resume in 2021 discussing two books - so please call in and collect Lionel Shiver's 'The motion of the body through space' to add to your holiday reading! Contact the Library 86419151 for further information

20.01.2022 Flashback Friday Mackay Street between Marryatt and Young Streets - 1951 - the Port Augusta Store is Chas Geddes Ltd then located at 21 Mackay Street. Do you remember shopping at Chas Geddes? The Centrelink Office is now located at 21 Mackay Street. Photo: Port Augusta Public Library Local History Collection

19.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS to all the wining author, illustrators and publishers - we have all the nominated books on display in the Library. You can watch the presentation of awards on the CBCA YouTube channel at - http://youtu.be/exhgUxGp-Y8 #CBCA2020

19.01.2022 The wind has changed and Fred is poppin' off in search of new adventures. We hope he will return to visit us again one day. #Fredslibraryadventures #gnomeontour

18.01.2022 Join us for singing and story time fun but please leave your dragons at home. We have our own. #paintportaugustaread

18.01.2022 This month the Book Club will be reading Nigel Marsh's 'Fat, fired and forty' - Thursday 22 October 6pm-7pm

18.01.2022 Flashback Friday Ships being loaded with wheat at the Port Augusta wharf - making use of horse power to move the wagons. From our Local History Collection: photo donated by Mrs F.R. Webb

18.01.2022 Flashback Friday Do you recognise this area? Gahan Crescent and the Pastoral Lawns just after the pine trees where planted From our Local History Collection

17.01.2022 HAPPY BOOK WEEK! Staff are excited to be celebrating and reading the wonderful new books by Australian children's authors and illustrators - call into the Library and checkout the winners.

17.01.2022 Good news We will have a JP at the Library this Thursday 26 November 6pm-7pm - no booking required.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to author Douglas Stuart!

15.01.2022 As of 6pm Wednesday 18/11/2020 the Public Library will be closed - please check this page for future updates.

15.01.2022 Following on from today’s announcement from the South Australian Government regarding the six-day community pausing restrictions, the following changes to Cou...ncil Operations will now apply: Effectively immediately: MAPS/AOP Sobering Up Unit Open Sunday 22nd November Public Library Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre from 10am to 5pm. Lap swimming and rehab only Open Monday 23rd November Civic Centre/Depot Cultural Centre/Art Gallery Childcare Centre Central Oval (with Limitations as per Emergency Declarations) AALBG Café from 10am with limited menu Wadlata Outback Centre from 10am Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre 6am 11am and 3pm -7pm . Lap Swimming and rehab only All times are subject to change and restrictions. Please note that due to current restrictions general recreational swimming at the Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre is not permitted at this point. State Government restrictions include: 1 person per 4 square metres will apply. No dancing. All food and beverages will need to be consumed while seated. Updated gathering provision numbers being: Onsite purchase and consumption of food and beverages - 100 people maximum and no more than 10 people at each table. Funerals - 50 people maximum Weddings - 150 people maximum and registration of all guests with SA Health Religious ceremonies (not including a wedding or funeral) - 100 people maximum Private gatherings - 50 people maximum Private residence - 10 people per house (unless more than 10 people permanently reside at the residence) Personal care workers will need to wear masks. Gyms are permitted to reopen.

15.01.2022 Tomorrow 12 Nov is The Reading Hour 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

14.01.2022 Flashback Friday September 1884 - Panoramic view of the harbour at Port Augusta, with a rail line running out along a jetty. There are mangrove seedlings on the left, and a number of sailing ships in the harbour. Photographer: James Taylor... The photo brings together the two separate images located at B 6290/1 and B 6290/2. Photo and information from collection of the State Library of South Australia B6290/3

13.01.2022 Following the SA Government’s announcement of ‘Circuit Breaker Restrictions’ (lockdown period) commencing 19 November 2020 from midnight for a 6-day period, all... SA public libraries will be closed during this time. To find out whether your library has opened following the 6-day lockdown period and any other information on restrictions, please contact your library or council. Please note: Due dates on borrowed items will be extended to ensure they do not occur within any lockdown period where you cannot access your library to return items. But don’t forget our libraries are always open online! Our digital collections cover eBooks and Audiobooks, Digital Magazines and Digital Newspapers, Online Learning (Lynda.com) & Family History (Ancestry Library Edition). Get started at https://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/digital See more

13.01.2022 Tomorrow 11 Nov at 12.00pm SA time is the Australia Reads Special Event on YouTubedon’t miss it! Featuring: Judy Nunn, Peter Fitzsimons, Peter Helliar, Michael Robotham, Dervla McTiernan, Tanya Plibersek, Andy Griffiths, Nikki Gemmell, Anita Heiss, Kevin Sheedy, Virginia Trioli and more. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/UC5CIwCrVEZY0D9gOvpTD9Qw/featured #SouthAustraliaReads #AustraliaReads #LibrariesSAOneCard #AustraliaReadsAtHome #SouthAustraliaReadsAtHome

13.01.2022 Starting this Wednesday 14 October - Storytime for preschoolers

13.01.2022 Paint Port Augusta REaD After settling into its new home at the Port Augusta Public Library the reading egg ventured out for the first time yesterday. The egg had a wonderful time at Bond Street Early Learning & Kindergarten. Thank you to all the children and staff who read to the egg to help it grow. #paintportaugustaread

12.01.2022 Our popular Knitting & Crocheting Group will continue in 2021, however the December gathering has been cancelled.

10.01.2022 Paint Port Augusta REaD The egg is excited to hear today’s story "Peppa Pig and the Library Visit" at story time today at 10am

09.01.2022 Not sure of your next reading adventure! Staff are always ready and happy to help or try the list of suggestions from Library staff across the state. Earlier in the year SA Library staff provided reading suggestions which are still available here https://bit.ly/2Gb3U8w

07.01.2022 Flashback Friday Commercial Road c.1900 - known by Library staff as the 'Walk round corners' photo - the sign refers to horses being required to be walked around the Mackay Street corner. From our Local History Collection.

06.01.2022 Storytime happening tomorrow - 10am Wednesday

06.01.2022 PUBLIC LIBRARY RE-OPENING SUNDAY Yes the Library will be re-opening on Sunday 22 November - usual times 2pm-5pm. Please remember COVID-19 practices apply... - using hand sanitiser on entering and exiting the Library - social distancing - stay home if you feel unwell. See more

05.01.2022 Reading The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister has inspired Fred to go searching for his own rainbow fish. #Fredslibraryadventures #Gnomeontour

03.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 Very special Christmas Tree and display at the State Library of South Australia - if you are travelling to Adelaide you are welcome to pop in and take a selfie with this huge tree!

03.01.2022 A chance to win a free weekend away.... Just tell Local Government Association of South Australia what you love about your local library, or recommend a book, podcast, article or album for a chance to win a two-night stay in a #sacouncil owned caravan park! Entries close 31 October. To enter click here: https://bit.ly/35b6CTR