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LIBRARY LOVERS' DAY!

Celebrate Library Lovers' Day with us at both of our libraries by having a Blind Date with a Book! Choose your blind date book, take your date home, and unwrap the surprise! Our preloved books are free and yours to keep. Limit one per person, while stocks last. 

Monday 12 February - Wednesday 14 February | Free | No bookings required | All ages

We will also be running special Library Lovers' Day Storytime sessions to discover books we love and make a special craft to take home.

Mitcham Memorial Library sessions | Tiwu Kumangka session | Free | Ages 0 - 5 years Bookings encouraged but not required

Library Lovers' Day Craft - come in to the libraries to make a card for someone you love.

Monday 12 February - Wednesday 14 February | Free | No bookings required | All ages



CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS ARE BACK FOR 2024

Our regular children's programs have resumed for 2024 with the addition of Move & Listen now at Tiwu Kumangka and a special series of Night time Storytimes.

Night time Storytime

Join us for a night of enchanting stories and tasty treats at our special night time Storytime session at the library.

Mitcham Memorial Library | Wednesday 28 February | 5pm | Free

Tiwu Kumangka-Blackwood Library | Thursday 29 February | 5 pm | Free

Ages 2 - 7 years with parental/guardian support | Bookings encouraged but not required

For more events across the City, visit the City of Mitcham's events page.



MATHS FUN FOR UNDER FIVES

Maths Fun for Under 5s is a free 4 week hands-on program that involves young children and their families in early maths experiences that are both educational and FUN! Supported by the Smith Family Foundation, children get to explore many aspects of maths in a relaxed and stimulating way.

Tiwu Kumangka Art Room | Tuesdays, 11am - 12noon | February 13, 20, 27 & March 5

Bookings are essential. We encourage you to attend all four sessions for maximum benefit.

Ages 3 - 5 years | Adult supervision and participation is required for the duration of the session.



LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OUTAGE 

Our Library Management System is undergoing maintenance from 8.30pm on Saturday 24 of February until 8:30pm on Sunday 25 of February. This will impact all libraries in South Australia. The following services will be unavailable during this time:

• All library eResources (e.g. Libby and Borrowbox)
• Libraries SA Catalogue and App
• New membership sign ups (both online and in person)
• Placing holds on items (both online and in person)

Public computers and Wi-Fi, printing, photocopying, and scanning, and borrowing and returning of items will still be available.



TECH BASICS

Being Digital

Being Digital is a small group digital literacy course. Each session offers a one-hour short course on a variety of technology topics. 

Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite link below

Technology for health

Tiwu Kumangka | Tuesday February 13, 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Be Connected Webinars

Join us for a series of one-hour webinars followed by a Q&A with library staff. These webinars are hosted by Be Connected and include a variety of useful technology and e-safety tips.

Free | Limited places | Bookings essential through Eventbrite link below

Selling safely online

Mitcham Memorial Library

Thursday February 29, 2.30pm - 4pm



STAFF PICKS!

COMMUNITY AND ACTIVITY GROUPS

Why not join one of our community groups? The City of Mitcham hosts a range of regular groups that share interests including: knitting and crochet, writing, coffee and chat, scrabble, chess, French classes and more. Sessions have now commenced for 2024 - for more events across the City, visit the City of Mitcham's events page.



HOME LIBRARY SERVICE

Are you unable or do you know someone who is unable to visit the library? The Home Library Service provides material to people who cannot visit the library due to ill health, frailty or disability. This is a free service for eligible City of Mitcham residents. For more information please call us on 8372 8244 or submit a request online.



MY MITCHAM COMMUNITY GRANT INFO SESSIONS

The City of Mitcham's Grants and Events Officer will be hosting information sessions at the libraries to help you find out how the City of Mitcham's My Mitcham Community Grant funding could help get your big idea off the ground - from local workshops and programs, to larger community events.

Mitcham Memorial Library

Wednesday 14 February, 1pm - 6pm | Tuesday 20 February, 1pm - 5pm

Tiwu Kumangka

Tuesday 6 February, 1pm - 5pm | Thursday 22 February, 2pm - 6pm

For more information, visit the Grants webpage | grants@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au |

8372 8129



GROW IT LOCAL AWARDS

Each year, Grow It Local hosts the national Grow It Local Awards, a community-minded celebration of creativity and fun in homegrown culture. Entries are open from 1 February - 31 March 2024 - the best entry in each category will receive a gardening prize pack plus national bragging rights! Visit the Grow it Local website for entry details.



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