SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
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Toddler Time
Cove Civic Centre
A free session of action songs and rhymes aimed at 2 & 3 year-olds.
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158 T (08) 8375 6755
Tuesday 29 September @ Cove Civic Centre 10am–10.30am
Cultural Centre Library
FREE Bookings essential
287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046
Woolly Alpacas for You to Create
Each month, join James McCluskey-Garcia from Reading Companions Australia over lunch for a storytime session just for adults!
OCTOBER 2020 | CITY OF MARION LIBRARIES
T (08) 8375 6785
You don’t need to know knitting for this cute woolly alpaca. We will show you how and provide all that is required to make this amazing creation. Suits 8 years+
Park Holme Library Duncan Avenue, Park Holme SA 5043 T (08) 8375 6745
Wednesday 30 September @ Park Holme Library Thursday 1 October @ Cultural Centre Library 10am–11am
October's fantastical read is 'Battleaxe' by Sara Douglass, the first book in the Axis Trilogy. This book revolves around Axis, Battleaxe of the Axe-Wielders, and Faraday, daughter of Earl Isend of Skarabost. Their lives are forever changed by a prophecy, and by meeting each other. Thursday 8 October 12pm–1pm Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
James will read an excerpt from the book and discuss plot, character, themes, history of the author and book before online Q&A/discussion from our listeners.
marion.sa.gov.au/lunchtime-lit-battleaxe
FREE Bookings essential
Get Knotty @ Your Library Learn Macramé, the special art of using knots to make a bag tag or a key chain. We will show you the knots and have all the materials that you need. Suits ages 8 years +
Tuesday 6 October @ Cove Civic Centre 10am–11am FREE Bookings essential
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City of Marion Libraries
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LUNCHTIME LIT
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The Basics of Styling & Lighting Your Home
Library Through the Lens: Ashley Kalagian Blunt
Library Through the Lens: Jane Harper
Join Jess Paladino, lighting designer and interior style consultant, and learn the basics about interior selections to suit, complement and enhance your home. Jess will discuss interior styling and lighting design tips, how to save money and stress when shopping or making interior/ exterior selections, what you should be looking for when shopping for big items to style your space and more.
Meet author Ashley Kalagian Blunt in conversation with Katherine Arguile live via webinar as she discusses her wonderfully eccentric account of how an exemplary Canadian does her very best to be a better Australian.
Join internationally bestselling author Jane Harper in conversation with Annie Waters live via webinar as she discusses her hotly anticipated fourth novel ‘The Survivors’.
Sunday 18 October 1.30pm–3.30pm Cove Civic Centre FREE Bookings essential
BE CONNECTED
Thursday 1 October 10.30am–11.30am Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/ashley-kalagian-blunt
Wednesday 14 October 7pm–8pm Online webinar FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/jane-harper
Meet Libby and PressReader – Your Online Reading Companions Discover the incredible apps that give you access to free eBooks, audiobooks and magazines all using your library card.
basicshomestyling.eventbrite.com.au
Wednesday 7 October
The Perks and Pitfalls of Buying and Selling Online Everything from paying securely using PayPal to the basics of buying and selling on eBay.
Wednesday 21 October 2pm–3pm FREE Bookings essential
2pm–3pm
Fire Safety for Kids: An MFS Presentation Phil from MFS will be reading stories to children and talking to them about fire safety and being safe in their home. Take home craft activity for all participating kids. Suits ages 3years +
Tuesday 20 October 9.30am–10.15am Cove Civic Centre FREE Bookings essential
marion.sa.gov.au/fire-safety-for-kids
Meet the Author: Monica McInerney
Book Talk Tuesday: Tricia Stringer
Join beloved number one bestselling Australian author Monica McInerney as she talks about her highly anticipated twelfth novel, The Godmothers; a beautiful and touching story full of intrigue about finding love, family and belonging in unexpected places.
A toxic will plays havoc in the lives of three generations of women when they discover they have been living a lie. Join bestselling Australian author Tricia Stringer as she talks about her keenly observed story of the danger of secrets, the legacy of betrayal and the power of family.
Friday 2 October 7pm–8pm Cove Civic Centre FREE Bookings essential Books available for sale thanks to Shakespeare’s Bookshop
meettheauthormonicamcinerney.eventbrite.com.au
Tuesday 13 October 2.30pm–3.30pm Cove Civic Centre FREE Bookings essential Books available for sale thanks to Shakespeare’s Bookshop
booktalktuesdaytriciastringer.eventbrite.com.au
FREE Bookings essential
How to Research Your Family History Online
Getting Started with Internet Banking
Explore the tools and services, like Ancestry Library Edition, that can help uncover your family’s past.
Learn how to use your computer or phone to manage your finances safely and securely.
Wednesday 14 October 2pm–3pm
Wednesday 28 October 2pm–3pm FREE Bookings essential
FREE Bookings essential
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