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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.
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Adult Programs and Events
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Recycling Workshop
- When
- Monday 17 February at 10:00am - 11:30am
- Where
- Brighton Civic Centre
- Audience
- Adults
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Tips on what to put into each bin to help demystify the rules around recycling.
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Behavioural Challenges in Children talk
- When
- Sunday 23 February at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Adults
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Paediatrician Dr. Krishna Solanki will be discussing behavioural challenges in children.
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Author Talk with Paul Flavel
- When
- Thursday 13 March at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Where
- Kauri Community and Sports Centre
- Audience
- Seniors, Adults
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Join author, Paul Flavel, down memory lane back to South Australia’s sorely missed department store John Martin’s.
Services
The library offers several services to our community. Please click on the service below to learn more.
Justice of the Peace
A drop-in Justice of the Peace service is available at Glenelg Library during the following times:
- Fridays 9.30 am -11:30am
- Saturdays 10am-12pm
There is no need to make appointment for this service
The Justice of the Peace service will not be available at Glenelg Library on 27 December 2024 due to end-of-year closures.
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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 MemoriesFind more
- Summary
- 1-on-1 sessions to digitise your photographs, negatives, and keepsakes.
- Contacts
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Contact:
Brighton Library Phone:
8229 9988 Email:
Library@holdfast.sa.gov.au
Children and Youth Programs and Events
Children's Early Literacy Programs
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Wriggle 'n' Rhyme
- When
- Tuesday 28 January at 9:15am - 9:45am
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Sing, dance, read and play at the library!
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Toddler Time
- When
- Tuesday 28 January at 10:00am - 10:30am
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Sing, dance, read and play at the library!
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Wriggle n’ Rhyme
- When
- Thursday 30 January 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 30 January at 10:00am - 10:30am
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children, Parents and Toddlers
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Sing, dance, read and play at the library!
Wriggle n' Rhyme, Toddler Time, and Rock n' Read
Holdfast Bay Library Service offers a range of early literacy programs for babies and children ages 0-5, incorporating books, songs, rhyme, music, actions, dancing and musical instruments. Programs are targeted with activities to read, sing, talk and play with your child, and there are several different options depending on your child's age, interests, and development stage.
Early literacy programs run during school terms only. If there are no programs currently advertised, please check back closer to term time or call the library. All regular early literacy programs are free to attend, and no bookings required.
Words Grow Minds is a South Australian government-funded campaign that gets straight to the heart of how parents and caregivers can help babies and young children thrive. Our library collections and our early literacy programs for children from birth to school age support its simple message of Talk, Read, Play and Sing.
To learn more about how to support your children, see the Words Grow Minds website to access their free family resources.
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 28 January at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Families, Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Drop in and create with LEGO!
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STEAM Mates: Cardboard Construction
- When
- Thursday 20 February at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
- Where
- Brighton Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Explore, create, and have fun with STEAM at the library!
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Glenelg Code Club
- When
- Friday 21 February at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
- Where
- Glenelg Library
- Audience
- Children
- Cost
- Free
- Summary
- Learn to code 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