Mitcham Library Service

Today marks the last day of winter. Make the most of it with the perfect combo, a warm bed and a great read! Weekend plans, sorted.

Stop by your local library to grab a new book.

Mitcham Memorial Library
Saturday → 10am to 4pm
Sunday → 2pm to 5pm

Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumangka
Saturday → 10am to 4pm
Sunday → 2pm to 5pm

This week, Selena is reviewing The Nest, a gripping young adult book by Kenneth Oppel "This is a chilling middle-grade novel about a young boy who is approached by wasps who provide a solution for his ailing baby brother's condition. It brings to mind novels like Coraline and has plenty of scary moments and mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat".

Place on hold → https://bit.ly/3SGVabZ

From exploring Kaurna culture, and creating wall art, to making superhero masks, enjoying a musical performance and learning to juggle. There's a lot happening at our libraries these October School Holidays.

Bookings open on September 3 via our Eventbrite page → https://bit.ly/3VbWjJ9

These events will book out before you can say 'free family fun', so be sure to set a reminder or turn on your notifications and alerts for Eventbrite!

Here one moment... gone the next!

Had your eye on Liane Moriarty's newest read 'Here One Moment'? Well you're in luck, it's now available at your local library.

Got in early and placed it on hold? You may have been notified to collect it already!
To join the queue and place on hold visit → https://bit.ly/3z1oUKb

Speed readers and those who listen to audiobooks at twice the speed, now is your time to shine - one week to go until Premiers Reading Challenge is due!

Pop to your local library this week to stock up on some very last minute reads.
Reminder that eligible books include e-books and audiobooks. Ask our friendly staff about how you can access these books through programs like Libby App Australia/New Zealand and BorrowBox

Welcome to our newest weekly challenge, where we put your noggin to the test.

We'll start with an easy one, this book is a bit of a throwback, can you name it based on these emojis?

Listen to our talented storytellers while slurping on a Milo and nibbling on a TimTam at our Nighttime Storytime Session at our libraries. Come dressed in your pj's, bring along your favourite stuffed toy and embark on dreamy adventures with us before bedtime. 🌙💤

Mitcham Memorial Library
August 28, 5pm to 5:30pm - Tonight!

Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumangka
August 29, 5pm to 5:30pm

Book a spot on the rug at Mitcham → https://bit.ly/3YsuDDi
Save a seat at Tiwu → https://bit.ly/4dj2Bhu

Had your eye on Liane Moriarty's newest read 'Here One Moment'?
Well you're in luck, it will be available on release date at your local library!

Our 'What's New Wall' is home to new releases and trending titles that have just arrived at our libraries. Beat the queues, save some money and borrow from in-demand reads from us!

Happy ! In keeping with the Book Week theme of 'Reading is Magic', Sallie is reviewing Norton and Alpha by Kristyna Litten a lovely family read about the magic of nature: "Meet the adorable robot Norton and his robot-dog Alpha! They're about to make an amazing discovery. Norton loves collecting discarded objects and using them to create the most amazing inventions. One day he and Alpha come upon something they've never seen before: a beautiful flower. At first, they're baffled, but with a little rain, sun, and soil, the flower itself teaches them about the magic of nature".

Place on hold → https://bit.ly/4cnzSqT

Babies and toddlers need time to practice new skills. The more words a child hears, the more they will know when they can understand and later use them. 👂

It doesn’t always have to be an exercise in imagination, try our recommended talking activity: What’s inside the fridge?

Opening the fridge and talking about the food that’s in there is a fun learning experience. Have a taste test too and talk about the flavours! 🍅🍌

Book Week coincides with the 2024 Book of the Year Awards which were announced on Friday 16 August. Congratulations to the winners, including authors, illustrators and publishers!

View the list of award winning titles → https://cbca.org.au/notables-2024/ or pop in and visit us to borrow or reserve these great reads!

The last-minute Book Week costume scramble is upon us! With this year’s theme, ‘Reading is Magic,’ there’s never been a better opportunity to portray characters from your favourite fantasy books. 🌟

Here's a few quick and easy ideas if your feeling stumped. We'd love to hear any other suggestions in the comments!

Our Toy Libraries are exactly what they sound like, a place to borrow toys for 0 to 12 year olds. We know kids outgrow things very quickly, especially toys! So, borrow rather than buy.

Membership costs $36.50 for 12 months or $10 for a month.
Find out more → https://bit.ly/3M72H03

Bring a touch of nostalgia to family movie night. Visit your local library and pick out a DVD to enjoy together, just like the good old days!

It's giving Video Ezy.

Happy ! This week, Cari is reviewing Assistant To The Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: "It's the perfect time to read this funny and exciting slow-burn romantasy because book two, Apprentice to the Villain, has just been released! It's
full of fantasy and romance tropes, in the best way, and there's even a dragon. Five stars!"

Place on hold → https://bit.ly/3YIHvFv

This week marks National Science Week, a chance to learn about science and how it impact the world. If you weren't able to book into one of our Science in the Library events why not borrow a book or two and conduct your very own experiments from the comfort of your home!

Find your next experiment in our catalogue → https://bit.ly/3yNFeOr

Just a heads up there's only three weeks until it's books down for the Premier's Reading Challenge!

Pop to your local library this week to stock up on some last minute reads.
Reminder that eligible books include e-books and audiobooks, ask our friendly staff about how you can access these books through programs like Libby App Australia/New Zealand and BorrowBox

Come along to see our magical Book Week display at the Mitcham Library gallery! We invited local schools to join us in the celebration by designing a canvas showcasing how books transport them to worlds of imagination, with the theme of
'Reading is Magic'.

Participating schools include Blackwood Primary, Clapham Primary, Daws Road Early Learning Centre, Edwardstown Primary, Hawthorndene Primary, Mitcham Primary, St John's Grammar School, and St Joseph's School.

The display of finished artwork is available for the public to view until the end of September.

Ready for a commute upgrade? Buckle up and let Libby App Australia/New Zealand and BorrowBox keep you entertained while you're stuck in traffic.

Transform your travel time with your library card.

If you are unsure how to access these platforms or if you're just a bit stuck our friendly library staff are always happy to help.

Got a big idea to make a difference in the City of Mitcham? A My Mitcham Community Grant can help bring your vision to life!

Pop into your local library for more information at one of the City of Mitcham's grant information sessions:
→ Wednesday, August 14 from 2pm to 6pm at Mitcham Library
→ Thursday, August 22 from 2pm to 6pm at Tiwu Kumangka

Or find out more via their website → https://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/our-services/grants/my-mitcham-community-grant

Are you a parent, grandparent or carer of a little one aged 2-5 years?
Then join us every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, meet new friends and discover new favourites at Storytime.

Mitcham Memorial Library → Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30am
Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumagka → Tuesdays, 10:30am

If you liked Colleen Hoover's 'It Ends With Us', even if you committed the ultimate crime of watching it in cinema before reading the book, here are some books we think you should add to your reading list.

Find them at your local, via Libby and Borrow Box or get in early and find them on the catalogue → https://onecard.network/client/en_AU/mitcham/

Those tasks on your to-do list can wait another week. This weekend take some well deserved me time, grab a book and soak up that beautiful winter sun!

We're open from 10am to 4pm at both our libraries on Saturday and from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday.

Feast your eyes on our collection of food magazines, browse in or takeaway. Your solution to the dreaded 'What's for dinner' question.

Short for time and can't pop to your local library? This collection is also available with your library card through the Libby app → https://libbyapp.com/search/sapln/spotlight-magazines/subject-1168/page-1

Happy cooking!

It's , and Danielle is reviewing Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan!
"Follow this highly engaging plot as the blind protagonist's safety is at risk after experiencing a murder in front of her. This is a gripping page turner, one with many mysteries leaving you with goosebumps"

Place on hold → https://bit.ly/3WsVhcp

If you have an idea for an event or project that creates community a My Mitcham Community Grant can help bring your vision to life!

Pop into your local library for more information at one of the City of Mitcham's grant information sessions:
→ Wednesday, August 14 from 2pm to 6pm at Mitcham Library
→ Thursday, August 22 from 2pm to 6pm at Tiwu Kumangka

Or find out more via their website → https://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/our-services/grants/my-mitcham-community-grant

Talking with your baby is widely considered one of the most important things a parent can do with their child. 📣

To date, it has been shown that backand-forth conversation is important for brain structure and function, reading skills, socioemotional and language development, and IQ scores in middle school!

Here’s a simple activity that you can do:
Talk about what you are doing and thinking - turn daily routines into opportunities for talk. 🗣

For more tips, visit wordsgrowminds.org.au.

Do you have a wriggly 0-5 year old? Yes? Then stop by the Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumangka for Move and Listen Time.

Move and Listen Time is an engaging and interactive 30 minute program blending movement, dance, song and storytelling to foster early literacy skills in a fun way!

Thursday, August 8, 10:30am.

Let us know if you can make it → https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/move-and-listen-time-at-tiwu-kumangka-tickets-934238591777

Have you been procrastinating on completing the worst task on your to do list, your tax return? 😵

If your annual income is around $60,000 or less you may be eligible for free tax help.
Get help lodging your 2024 Tax Return with our Tax Help volunteer at the Mitcham Memorial Library or Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumangka.

Multiple sessions available from August to October, but be quick spots are filling up fast. Book here → https://bit.ly/3xU2E4w

To put the Olympics into terms we can all understand, Simone Biles's jump clears roughly 65 James Patterson books! We're pretty sure as the most decorated gymnast in history Simone's medals would weigh nearly as much as this stack too 🏅😲

We saw this post on Gail Borden Public Library's page and couldn't help but reshare.