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The City of Holdfast Bay libraries hosts various events and programs throughout the year. They include creative, cultural, informative, and educational activities for all ages.
Book a Library Program or Event
Adult Programs and Events
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Brighton Book Chatter
- When
- Thursday 4 July at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Adults
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Chat with like-minded souls about what you have been reading and enjoying!
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My Aged Care Booth
- When
- Tuesday 9 July at 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Adults
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Staff from the Department of Health and Aged Care will be available in the Glenelg Library to answer your questions…
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Author Talk with Peter Goldsworthy
- When
- Monday 12 August at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Where
- Brighton Civic Centre
- Audience
- Seniors, Adults
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Join Peter Goldsworthy, a poet and bestselling novelist who has written a darkly funny, bittersweet memoir, The Cancer Finishing School.
Services
The library offers several services to our community. Please click on the service below to learn more.
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Digital One on OneFind more- Summary
- Book a digital help session.
- Contacts
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Contact:
Library Phone:
8179 9555 Email:
library@holdfast.sa.gov.au
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Home LibraryFind more
- Summary
- Home delivery of library materials.
- Contacts
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Contact:
Jo Churchett Phone:
8179 9555 Email:
library@holdfast.sa.gov.au
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Book Discussion GroupsFind more
- Summary
- Register your interest in participating in a book discussion group.
- Contacts
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Contact:
Brighton Library Phone:
8229 9988 Email:
library@holdfast.sa.gov.au
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Digitising Family PhotosFind more
- Summary
- 1-on-1 sessions to digitise your photographs, negatives, and keepsakes.
- Contacts
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Contact:
Jess Phone:
8229 9988
Children and Youth Programs and Events
Children's Early Literacy Programs
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Wriggle n’ Rhyme
- When
- Thursday 4 July at 9:15am - 9:45am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Sing, dance, read, and play at the library
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Toddler Time
- When
- Thursday 4 July at 10:00am - 10:30am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Sing, dance, read, and play at the library
1001 Books Before School Program
Reading aloud with your child has proven to be one of the most valuable activities you can do to set your child up for success and encourage them to love reading for life. In this challenge, we encourage you to read 1001 books with your child before they start school.
Drop into Glenelg or Brighton Library to register. For more information, view the 1001 Books FAQ handout (PDF).
Library Programs Online
Enjoy our regular children’s programs at any time. Follow the slides and listen to the songs at home. Access Library Program online.
STEM Programs
STEM Programs
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Family LEGO Night
- When
- Tuesday 2 July at 3:00am - 6:00am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Families, Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Drop in and create with LEGO!
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STEAM Mates
- When
- Thursday 4 July at 3:45am - 4:45am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Explore, create, and have fun with STEAM at the library!
Request a Visit
Catch Us!
Would you like a visit from the Children’s Programs Team? We can bring our Wriggle ’n’ Rhyme singing or Storytime sessions to you! To organise an outreach session, don't hesitate to get in touch with the library at librarylearning@holdfast.sa.gov.au