Marion Heritage Research Centre

Did you know that August is National Family History Month?

Come and explore your family history at the Marion Heritage Research Centre! We have many newly-scanned resources now available for searching, including Marion building and land records, and the Marion rates assessments for 1854 – 1926.

Come and find out more about your history than you ever thought you could! Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 4pm, 245 Sturt Rd, Sturt (right next to Marion Council). Easy parking!

The Life of Sir Hubert Wilkins

Explorer, ornithologist, pilot, soldier, geographer and photographer, Hubert Wilkins was a South Australian gentleman of many abilities! Come and hear local historian David Jarman’s newly-researched talk about the lesser-known adventurer Sir Hubert’s rich life and extraordinary exploits.

Secrets of the Buildings on North Terrace

North Terrace – more has happened along here than you thought, and Marion historian David Jarman has been digging them out! Come and hear some of the lesser-known facts and intriguing stories associated with the buildings along one of Adelaide’s oldest and grandest boulevards.

Tuesday 15 August, 2pm

Marion Council Administration Building

245 Sturt Rd, STURT 5047

FREE! Bookings essential C/O Marion Heritage Research Centre

E heritage@marion.sa.gov.au

T 8375 6755

Tuesday 12 September, 2pm

Marion Council Administration Building

245 Sturt Rd, STURT 5047 FREE! Bookings essential C/O Marion Heritage Research Centre

E heritage@marion.sa.gov.au

T 8375 6755

Recent

Meet the Authors: Publishing Your First Novel

Join bestselling authors Victoria Purman, Tricia Stringer and Sean Williams with hosts, Cath Keneally and Sarah Martin from the popular Tsundoku Podcast, as they discuss their early experiences of being published: how it happened, what they learned, how they sustained themselves along the way and their advice to new and emerging authors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both book lovers who are curious about how publishing works and also for aspiring writers looking for tips.

Books available for purchase.

Thursday 6 July, 6.30pm–7.30pm

Marion Cultural Centre - Domain Theatre

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Meet the Author: Pip Williams, "The Bookbinder of Jericho"

Join internationally bestselling author of “The Dictionary of Lost Words” Pip Williams in conversation with Mix 102.3’s Ali Clarke as they discuss Pip’s highly anticipated new novel, “The Bookbinder of Jericho.”

In 1914, when the war draws the young men of Britain away to fight, it is the women who must keep the nation running. This is a story about knowledge – who gets to make it, who gets to access it, and what is lost when it is withheld.

Books available for purchase.

Tuesday 11 July, 6.30pm–8pm

(followed by book signing)

Marion Cultural Centre

- Domain Theatre

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Meet the Author: Abraham Maddison, "Crazy Bastard: A Memoir of Forced Adoption"

Derek Pedley abandons his 30-year journalism career on the brink of a breakdown. When an anguished letter his mother wrote almost half a century earlier arrives five years after her death, it raises more questions than it answers.

The man who was born Abraham Maddison embarks on a quest to find the truth, uncovering a story of heartbreak and lies that echoes the pain of tens of thousands of mothers and children, robbed of each other by Australia's Forced Adoption era.

Books available for purchase.

Sunday 13 August, 2pm–3pm (followed by book signing)

Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Meet the Author: Jennifer Mackenzie Dunbar, "Missing Pieces"

Join author Jennifer Mackenzie Dunbar as she discusses her new novel, "Missing Pieces". Inspired by the 1831 discovery of a hoard of priceless chess pieces on a remote Scottish Island, "Missing Pieces" tells the story of the women who created and protected the now famous artefacts. Books available for purchase.

Thursday 7 September, 6.30pm –7.30pm (followed by book signing)

Marion Cultural Centre - Sturt Room

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Family Movie Afternoon - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Join us for this special screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

Complimentary movie snacks provided!

Tuesday 11 July, 3pm –5pm

Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

FREE! Bookings essential BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Tuesdays, 10.45am

Cove Civic Centre

Wednesdays, 9.30am

Park Holme Library

Thursdays, 9.30am

Cultural Centre Library

FREE! Every week during the school term Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just come along!

Toddler Time

Do you have a child aged 2-3 who is always on the go? Join us for a special half hour session featuring action songs, activities and stories just for toddlers. This session will run weekly during the school term.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings also welcome.

Weekly on Wednesdays during school term starting 26 July, 10am–10.30am Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

FREE! No need to book, just come along!

Tuesdays, 9.30am

Cove Civic Centre

FREE! Every week during the school term Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesdays, 10.30am

Park Holme Library

Thursdays, 10.30am

Cultural Centre Library

No need to book, just come along!

Enviro Craft

Would you like to be an environmental warrior?

Do you love to craft? This 8-week course will teach you how you can make a positive impact on the environment whilst making fun and useful art from recycled materials that you can take home and enjoy.

Suitable for ages 8+

Weekly on Wednesdays during school term starting 2 August,

3.45pm–4.30pm

Park Holme Library

Duncan Avenue, PARK HOLME 5043

Cost $10 Payable at time of booking

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Creative Kids Club

Calling all aspiring artists! Join us for Creative Kids Club, an after-school program for an opportunity to learn new skills, try out different media and most importantly have fun while being creative! This 8-week course will cover different topics each week including drawing, painting, design and collage. All materials provided.

Suitable for ages 8+

Weekly on Wednesdays during school term starting 2 August, 3.45pm–4.30pm Cove Civic Centre

1 Ragamuffin Drive, HALLETT COVE 5158

Cost $20 Payable at time of booking.

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755

Bricks N Bytes

Is your child interested in STEAM, LEGO and digital tech? Book them into our after-school program, Bricks N Bytes. Join us each week and we will explore a hands-on approach to STEAM concepts by building and coding different LEGO projects using our new LEGO Education Kits.

Suitable for ages 8+

Weekly on Thursdays during school term starting 3 August,

3.45pm–4.30pm

Cultural Centre Library

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

FREE! Bookings essential

BOOK ONLINE marionlibraries.eventbrite.com

T 8375 6755