October school holiday program

Get back to nature in our October school holiday program. Highlights include getting up close with some Australian native animals from Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, an Augmented Reality scavenger hunt and a Teddy Bears Picnic.

The program and bookings will be available from Monday 17 September. You can book online through the library website.

World Dyslexia Day 2018

On Thursday October 4th, we’ll shine a spotlight on World Dyslexia Day as the Coventry Library Stirling is lit up in red

Dyslexia Australia estimates 10% of Australians face reading and learning difficulties with dyslexia, a statistic that has our libraries providing dyslexia friendly books for young readers.

Dyslexia-friendly titles feature cream-coloured pages, an easier to read font, short chapters, less text per page and wide line spacing. There are dyslexia-friendly books available at every branch and for all reading levels.

Look for the light bulb label on the spine or search on the Library Catalogue using the term ‘dyslexia friendly’. We also have a large range of talking books, read-along kits and eAudiobooks which can help children develop a love of stories.

Our eBook platforms provide dyslexia-friendly display options for both child and adult, providing you with the opportunity to personalise your screen with different font-size, colour and spacing.

Staff can assist with accessing both physical and eResources or specific advice on your child’s reading needs can be obtained by contacting Youth Collections Officer, Zoe Lewis at zlewis@ahc.sa.gov.au .

Indigenous Literacy

Once again we are raising funds for ILF, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, in its aim to close Australia’s indigenous literacy gap.

Each year ILF purchases thousands of books to be delivered to schools, early learning centres and women’s centres in Australia’s remote communities.

To assist ILF, we will - in tandem with our Baby Bounce, Action Rhymes and Storytime programs - hold a children’s book sale from 10am on Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th September. All proceeds will be donated to the ILF.

All welcome, whether there for programs or just to support a fantastic cause.

New 'Libraries SA' app

Download today to access your favourite library services through One Card’s new Libraries SA app

This app allows you to search and place a hold on physical books, DVDs and CDs and to access digital content such as eBooks, digital magazines and online learning - all from your mobile device.

It can be used as a virtual library card as it can display your name and barcode. It also lets you scan the barcode of any book, DVD or CD you find elsewhere to check if it is available from a South Australian library.

The Libraries SA app is free and available for Apple and Android devices. Find it in the App Store or Google Play by searching for ‘Libraries SA’.

Talking about koalas

Mount Lofty District Historical Society

present Rae Campbell from Adelaide Koala and Wildlife Inc. Hear Rae talk about all things koalas - including why they are not bears - and meet a koala!

Rae has received many awards for her services to wildlife including a ‘Pride of Australia’ medal in 2013 and Citizen of the Year recognition in 2017.

Coventry Library

Friday 14 September 6.30pm for 7.00pm

Light refreshments available, entry by gold coin donation.

Also check out the Historical Society’s wonderful Teddy Bear display!

Coming event - Jeremy Scott

Are you into cycling, adventure or inspirational stories?

Make sure you put Friday 2 November in your diary and watch out for future details.

Jeremy Scott, traveller and solo cyclist extraordinaire, and now author, will share his life story.

Born with a hole in his heart, Jeremy undertook cycling 52,000 km through 29 countries to raise money for heart Foundations in Britain, Australia and New Zealand.

Learn more about Jeremy's journey here

Have you tried our online resources?

Beamafilm - Stream the latest film titles.
Borrow Box - Download eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Studiosity - Need help with your studies? Online, real-time assistance for all ages.

Have your Adelaide Hills library card handy and check out these great resources!

Looking for LGBTQI Materials?

Our LGBTQI resources range across collections and are not always easy to locate.

To assist in finding what’s available, all new materials can be found on our library catalogue by using LGBTQ+ as a search term. We’re retrospectively adding this search term to materials already held on our shelves.

Australian Reading Hour

On Thursday, September 20, stop what you’re doing for one hour and pick up a book.

We want Australians to either rediscover or introduce themselves to the benefits of reading. Take the time to learn, grow, escape and relax.

In children, reading has been shown to help with identity formation, setting them up for success in the future. In adults, reading has been shown to reduce stress by 68% more than listening to music, going for a walk, or having a cup of tea.

Not sure what to read? Our staff are happy to help you find something whether it’s a book, audiobook or e-book.

Do you need a JP?

Coventry Library, Stirling
Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Torrens Valley Community Centre, Gumeracha
Tuesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Diary Dates

4 September | Stirling
Indigenous Literacy Foundation awareness

14 September | Stirling
Mount Lofty District Historical Society present Rae Campbell

17 September
School holiday program released and bookings open

4 October
World Dyslexia Awareness Day

2 November | Stirling
Author talk - Jeremy Scott

See more events at the Adelaide Hills Council website