ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
LIBRARY LOCATIONS
Drama Games
Cove Civic Centre
This workshop is all about exciting and engaging drama games for kids. A wonderful opportunity to step away from screens and become immersed in a world of fun, laughter, mystery and make-believe! Kids play creatively and learn collaborative problem-solving skills, as well as develop their self-confidence. Presented by Suzanne Matthew, a qualified drama teacher with over 30 years’ experience.
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158 T 8375 6755
Cultural Centre Library 287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046 T 8375 6785
Suits 8–12 years
Park Holme Library
Saturday 7 November @Cove Civic Centre
Each month, join James McCluskey-Garcia from Reading Companions Australia over lunch for a storytime session just for adults!
10am–11.30am
Duncan Avenue, Park Holme SA 5043
FREE Bookings essential
T 8375 6745
Christmas Craft
Marion Heritage Research Centre
Spruce up your home with some clever Christmas decorations – ornaments, sparkly stars, gift tags, or colourful wreaths – everything to make a very festive season for you and your family. Visit one of our library branches and get crafting.
245 Sturt Road, Sturt SA 5047 T 7420 6455
Materials provided. Suits all ages
Tuesday 15 December @ Cove Civic Centre Wednesday 16 December @ Park Holme Library Thursday 17 December @ Cove Civic Centre
CONNECT WITH US
Thursday 12 November
Thursday 10 December
10am–11am
12pm–1pm
12pm–1pm
marion.sa.gov.au/libraries
FREE Bookings essential
City of Marion Libraries
Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/library-through-the-lens
BOOK ONLINE VIA OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com.au
@CityofMarionLibraries #marionlibraries
NOV–DEC 2020 | CITY OF MARION LIBRARIES
WORKSHOPS
AUTHOR EVENTS
Bomber Command: Their War in the Air
Library Through the Lens: Fleur McDonald
Library Through the Lens: Rachael Johns
Hear about the experiences and bravery of young volunteer airmen from 62 different nations who served, suffered and sacrificed their lives in Bomber Command, proportionally experiencing the highest losses of any Allied Fighting Force anywhere in the world during World War 2.
Join us live via webinar as bestselling “voice of the outback” Fleur McDonald shares her heartwarming new novel of rural suspense, The Shearer’s Wife.
Join Australian best-selling author Rachael Johns live via webinar as she talks about her new novel, Flying the Nest. They say a change is as good as a holiday…but what if you don’t want either? Is a mother’s family’s happiness more important than her own?
Wednesday 11 November 2pm Council Meeting Room (CR1) 245 Sturt Rd, Sturt
DIGITAL LITERACY
Tuesday 10 November 7pm–8pm Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/fleur-mcdonald
RSVP to the Marion Heritage Research Centre, phone 74206455 or email heritage@marion.sa.gov.au
Thursday 26 November 7pm–8pm Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/rachael-johns
nbn & You Have questions about the nbn and what it means for your household? Come along to any of these four free community information sessions and chat to nbn staff about how it works and how to prepare your home for it.
Thursday 12 November
Thursday 10 December
10am @ Cove Civic Centre 2pm @ Park Holme Library
10am @ Park Holme Library 2pm @ Cove Civic Centre
FREE Bookings essential
FREE Bookings essential
marionlibraries.eventbrite.com.au
Library Through the Lens: Daniel Keighran Build Your Own Miniature Christmas Wonderland! Grab a custom miniature buildalong kit from your nominated Marion Libraries branch and create a Christmas Wonderland alongside the experts, Miniature Worlds, via this online webinar. Suits all ages
Tuesday 15 December 10.30am–12.30pm Online webinar Cost $20 per kit Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/xmas-wonderland
Join one of Australia’s most reluctant heroes Daniel Keighran VC as he discusses his book, Courage Under Fire which tells of his unlikely journey to become one of Australia’s most celebrated soldiers. This book is a testament to the idea that anything is possible if you know what you stand for.
Thursday 12 November 2.30pm–3.30pm Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/daniel-keighran
Book Talk Tuesday: Julie Carbone Join author Julie Carbone as she introduces us to her debut novel Harry, a compelling biographical fiction set in the unparalleled Australian outback.
Tuesday 1 December 10.30am–11.30am Cove Civic Centre FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/julie-carbone
Whether you’re a beginner or interested in learning new digital skills, we’re here to help. Join our free sessions and learn how you can get more out of your digital devices and the Internet.
BOOK SESSIONS ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE marion.sa.gov.au/be-connected