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Paint & Chat watercolour group - Parks Library

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parks Library
Community Room 2

Please Note: Due to the popularity of this program, bookings will be required from Friday May 3rd. 

Come and explore the wonderful world of watercolour! Whether you are a seasoned pro or have never picked up a paint brush - all skill levels are welcome. Come along and learn from our experienced volunteer Lydia while enjoying a friendly chat.

All supplies provided.

Age Group: Adult 16+
Skill Level: 
All skill levels welcome
Bookings: Bookings essential as of Friday May 3rd - Click Here to Book Your Spot 

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Active Storytime- Lights Community and Sports Centre

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lights Community and Sports Centre

Let’s Get Active!  

Get school-ready with:

  • Active music and songs
  • Books and stories
  • Group learning activities
  • Movements
  • Social development skills

Sessions are designed for children aged 3 to 5 years and run during school term. 

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Baby Bounce - Parks Library

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Parks Library
Children's Area
Baby Bounce sessions support your baby's early learning journey by sharing nursery rhymes, engaging children's songs and age-appropriate picture books and stories for their sensory development in a fun, educational and lively way. Sessions are designed for ages 0 to 2. No bookings required.


Can't make it to the library in person? 

Check out the PAE Libraries YouTube channel for stories, crafts, songs and familiar faces. Click here to subscribe.

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Baby Bounce - Semaphore Library

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Semaphore Library
Children's Area
Baby Bounce sessions support your baby's early learning journey by sharing nursery rhymes, engaging children's songs and age-appropriate picture books and stories for their sensory development in a fun, educational and lively way. Sessions are designed for ages 0 to 2. No bookings required.


Please be aware sessions have limited spaces. Bookings are not required, but for safety reasons some programs have a numbering system in place. 

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Storytime - Greenacres Library

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Greenacres Library - Council Office
Children's Area

Storytime introduces children and caregivers to a wide variety of children's books for early learning literacy. Come and join in with others to enjoy stories, picture books, songs, nursery rhymes, craft activities and more. Sessions are designed for ages 2 to 5. No bookings required.


IMPORTANT UPDATE

Please note that area and room capacities are dependant on State Government advice. For concerns regarding the latest capacities, please call your local library. You can also stay up to date on the latest restrictions via Facebook @ cityofpaelibraries or at the website cityofpae.sa.gov.au/library. You can also access and enjoy a range of programs including a special children's playlist on our YouTube channel by searching City of PAE Libraries. 

Thank you and stay safe!​

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Chess Club - Port Adelaide Library

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Port Adelaide Library
In the Library
Attention chess enthusiasts! The library is hosting a weekly chess club for adult players looking to engage in some friendly competition. This community-led session is perfect for those who already know the rules and are eager to find new opponents.
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JP Services - Port Adelaide Library

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Port Adelaide Library
In the Library

Please call ahead to confirm the JP’s availability on 8405 6580.

You can also find a list of available JPs in your area at the following link: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/rights-and-law/rights-and-responsibilities/justices-of-the-peace/find-a-jp.

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Baby Bounce - Parks Library

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Parks Library
Children's Area
Baby Bounce sessions support your baby's early learning journey by sharing nursery rhymes, engaging children's songs and age-appropriate picture books and stories for their sensory development in a fun, educational and lively way. Sessions are designed for ages 0 to 2. No bookings required.


Can't make it to the library in person? 

Check out the PAE Libraries YouTube channel for stories, crafts, songs and familiar faces. Click here to subscribe.

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Storytime - Parks Library

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Parks Library
Children's Area

Storytime introduces children and caregivers to a wide variety of children's books for early learning literacy. Come and join in with others to enjoy stories, picture books, songs, nursery rhymes, craft activities and more. Sessions are designed for ages 2 to 5. No bookings required.

Can't make it to the library in person? 

Check out the PAE Libraries YouTube channel for stories, crafts, songs and familiar faces. Click here to subscribe.

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Dungeons and Dragons @ Port Adelaide Library (18+)

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Port Adelaide Library

We invite you to come on an adventure. You will have the chance to learn skills, combat enemies, find comrades to journey with and eventually save the kingdom!

Join us at Port Adelaide Library for Dungeons and Dragons, and with each game you will create a character and be guided through your in-game universe adventure by a dungeon master from Adelaide Queer Gamers.

Participants must be 18+ to attend


Session Details:

Port Adelaide Library (2-4 Church St, Port Adelaide SA, 5015)

  • Dates: Third Sunday of every month
  • Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Cost: $5.00 (via Eventbrite)
  • Location in library: Port Adelaide Library Community Room
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IoT Experiments - Parks Library

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IoT Experimenters
Parks Library
Community Room 2
Free and open to anyone, beginners are very welcome. Drop-in sessions offer a unique opportunity to experiment with real IoT technology, including advice on electronics, citizen science projects, and workshops on open-source systems and software. Explore, play, and tinker with this ubiquitous technology with friendly patient support and like-minded people. Including help using Arduino, Raspberry Pi and ESP32. More information on our website here. No booking is required.

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Makerspace Public Access

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Parks Makerspace
Parks Library
Makerspace
The Parks Makerspace stands out as an exceptional community resource, boasting an extensive array of tools and cutting-edge digital fabrication equipment and technologies. Public drop-in sessions every Sunday afternoon (Except public holidays).

Skilled staff are readily available on-site to offer support and guidance. It's important to note that, given the public nature of the event, their availability is contingent upon attendance numbers and time constraints.

If you would like to use the Makerspace for extended times and days during the week, please book a Makers Advisory for a Makerspace Community Room Induction.
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Parks Makerspace: Sewing Advisory

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Parks Library
Community Room 1

Do you like to sew?

Have you got a sewing project in mind but not sure how to make it a reality?

Perhaps you're stuck on a new sewing technique and need some guidance?

Maybe you attended one of our "Introduction to Sewing Machines" workshops and now you're ready to take on your own creative project?

Join our skilled volunteers Shannon & Samantha for creative advice on sewing, costume design and repairing or modifying clothes. Inspiration and practical guidance available for anyone who lives, works, volunteers or studies in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield area.

Important details - Please Read:

  • Skill Levels: All skill levels are welcome welcome however you must know how to use a sewing machine independently to attend this session.
  • Age Group: This is an adult session, strictly for those aged 16+. Childcare is not provided.
  • Bookings: A limited number of Library sewing machines are available - if you will need to use a Library sewing machine, you must book into the sessionYou are welcome to BYO sewing machine
    If you do not require a Library sewing machine, you do not need to register to attend.
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JP Services - Semaphore Library

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Semaphore Library
In the Library

Please call ahead to confirm the JP’s availability on 8405 6570.

You can also find a list of available JPs in your area at the following link: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/rights-and-law/rights-and-responsibilities/justices-of-the-peace/find-a-jp

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Baby Bounce - Greenacres Library

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Greenacres Library - Council Office
Children's Area
Baby Bounce sessions support your baby's early learning journey by sharing nursery rhymes, engaging children's songs and age-appropriate picture books and stories for their sensory development in a fun, educational and lively way. Sessions are designed for ages 0 to 2. No bookings required.

Please be aware sessions have limited spaces. Bookings are not required, but for safety reasons some programs have a numbering system in place. 


Can't make it to the library in person? 

Check out the PAE Libraries YouTube channel for stories, crafts, songs and familiar faces. Click here to subscribe.

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Storytime - Port Adelaide Library

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Port Adelaide Library
Children's Area

Storytime introduces children and caregivers to a wide variety of children's books for early learning literacy. Come and join in with others to enjoy stories, picture books, songs, nursery rhymes, craft activities and more. Sessions are designed for ages 2 to 5. No bookings required.


Can't make it to the library in person? 

Check out the PAE Libraries YouTube channel for stories, crafts, songs and familiar faces. Click here to subscribe.

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JP Services - Semaphore Library

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Semaphore Library

Please call ahead to confirm the JP’s availability on 8405 6570.

You can also find a list of available JPs in your area at the following link: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/rights-and-law/rights-and-responsibilities/justices-of-the-peace/find-a-jp

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School Holiday Program - CSI Detectives - Greenacres Library

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Greenacres Library - Council Office
Community Room
Can you solve the mystery of the thieves who are stealing and getting away from the police? Will you successfully hunt all the treasure? Join in as a CSI Detective - can you crack the code? Ages 8+, bookings essential.
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Event is full

School Holiday Program - Native Australian Animals - Semaphore Library

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Semaphore Library
Children's Area
For this hands-on session, an Education Officer from the Nature Education Centre will bring along a variety of native Australian animals for children to learn about and touch. Ages 4+, bookings essential.
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Scrabble Club - Port Adelaide Library

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Port Adelaide Library
In the Library
If you love a challenge, come along for a social, fun and friendly competition at our new Scrabble Club. Whether you have a passion for the game or are just starting out, get your game on and you’ll find words like ‘za’ and ‘queue’ can pull a punch on the board.
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Board Game Group - Parks Library

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Parks Library
Community Room 1
Come along to enjoy playing a range of board games. 
Bring a friend, or make new friends! 

No bookings needed. Everyone is welcome!
Board games are provided no need to bring anything.

The community kitchen is available if you would like to bring your own food and use the microwave and fridge.
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JP Services - Port Adelaide Library

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Port Adelaide Library
In the Library

Please call ahead to confirm the JP’s availability on 8405 6580.

You can also find a list of available JPs in your area at the following link: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/rights-and-law/rights-and-responsibilities/justices-of-the-peace/find-a-jp.

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Craft and Chat - Port Adelaide Library

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Port Adelaide Library
Community Room

Unleash your creativity and connect with new friends at Craft & Chat.  Bring along your own craft project or try out one of our DIY activities – all skill levels welcome. 
Drop-in sessions – bookings not required.

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Toddler Time- Greenacres Library

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Greenacres Library - Council Office
Community Room

Support your toddler's early learning by sharing:

  • Active music & songs
  • Rhymes
  • Toddler books
  • Sensory development activities
Sessions are designed for 18 months to 3 years of age.  No bookings required.

Can't make it to the library in person? 

Check out the PAE Libraries YouTube channel for stories, crafts, songs and familiar faces. Click here to subscribe.

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Registration is open

Drop-in for a Book Buzz with Andrea, Children's Librarian

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Greenacres Library - Council Office
Children's Area
Drop in for a 15 minute chat for personalised advice on books you will love to read. For 6-12 year olds and their caregiver(s).
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