No Images? Click here Facing fire in virtual reality University of South Australia researchers and the SA Country Fire Service are working together to improve bushfire preparation. Residents, aged over 16 years, can participate in a research project designed to improve awareness about bushfire preparation. The study involves completing two short surveys and experiencing a 15-minute scenario about bushfire preparedness while wearing a Virtual Reality (VR) headset. The display will be at Stirling on Friday 7 December, Woodside Tuesday 11 December and Gumeracha Wednesday 12 December. Book a time here to secure an opportunity to take part.
This Christmas the Adelaide Hills Libraries are taking part in the Give the Gift of Reading program. Everyone should be able to enjoy reading, regardless of circumstance. To support this, all you need to do is gift a new book suitable for a child up to 12 years old. Collect an appropriate gift tag from one of our library Christmas trees and hand your donation to a library staff member (unwrapped please!). Your generous donation will then be distributed to children in need in the community. We have teamed with The Smith Family for the distribution of the books. Donations can be made at any of the Adelaide Hills Libraries, including the mobile library, from the beginning of November. All donations must be received by Monday 10 December. Try our great new film streaming service! Kanopy showcases more than 30,000 of the world’s best films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favourites, indie and classic films, and world cinema with collections from Umbrella Entertainment, Madman Entertainment, Under the Milky Way, SND Films and thousands of independent filmmakers. Kanopy Kids highlights films and TV series that inspire and inform, helping children develop empathy, mindfulness, and self-esteem through entertaining and educational videos. Kanopy is available for free with your Adelaide Hills library card. Try it here! Summer Reading Club To join in our Summer Reading Club, visit any Adelaide Hills library to collect your Summer Reading pack, complete the Book Bingo activity sheet and return it to any branch to collect your reward. Every completed bingo card goes into a draw to win book vouchers donated by the Friends of the Library, Stirling. One lucky reader will also win a family Zoos membership to Adelaide, Monarto and many interstate zoos. The challenge starts on the first day of the school holidays - Monday 17 December. Early childhood programs break Coventry Library, Stirling Baby Bounce & Rhyme, and Action Rhymes last session 12 December 2018 Storytime and Sensory Storytime last session 13 December 2018 Baby Bounce & Rhyme, and Action Rhymes recommences 29 January 2019 Storytime recommences 17 January 2019 Sensory Storytime recommences 8 February 2019 Woodside Library Baby Bounce and Rhyme and Action Rhymes last session 13 December 2018 and recommences 31 January 2019 School holiday program Bookings for our January school holiday program open on Monday 17 December. Book early to secure a place. There will be something for everyone including retro arcade games, weaving, robots, large format games, outdoor table tennis, and movies. Visit the library website to view the program and book online. Call us on 8408 0400 with any queries. Children's Christmas crafts Wednesday 19 December 10am-11.30am Join us in the school holidays and decorate a Christmas biscuit ornament to put on your tree. NOTE: a small number of gluten free plain biscuits will be available Suitable for ages 5 - 13 years Coventry Library | No booking required
Fresh Summer Reads Fresh Summer Reads are back at the Adelaide Hills Libraries From the start of school holidays until the end of January over 400 new books will be available to borrow across a range of genres. To allow as many patrons as possible to enjoy the new titles, up to 3 items per card can be borrowed for a 2 week loan period. Titles cannot be reserved and loans cannot be extended. Library and council customer service seasonal hours All branches will operate normal hours with the following exceptions: Friday 21 December - all branches closed from 12.00 noon Saturday 22 December - all branches open as usual Sunday 23 December Stirling open as usual Tuesday 25 December – all branches closed Wednesday 26 December – all branches closed Tuesday 1 January – all branches closed Wednesday 2 January - usual opening hours resume at all sites. Justice of the Peace Our Justice of the Peace Services will not be available after Thursday 20 December 2018 as they take a well-earned festive break. Services will resume from Thursday 3 January 2019. Diary Dates 4 December | Stirling 5 December | Stirling 17 December | All branches 17 December | All branches 17 December | All branches 19 December | Stirling See more events at the Adelaide Hills Council website |