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Jeremy Scott - author event
Into cycling, adventure or inspirational stories? Jeremy Scott, traveller and solo cyclist extraordinaire, and now author, will share his life story.
Born with a hole in his heart, Jeremy cycled 52,000 km through 29 countries to raise money for Heart Foundations in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Come along to hear his entertaining and inspirational story.
Coventry Library, Friday 2 November, 6.30 for 7.00.
Roger Rees - author event
Writer, broadcaster, teacher and trauma consultant Roger Rees will give us an insight into his latest book.
Coventry Library, Thursday 1 November, 6.00 for 6.30, Light refreshments available.
Booking not required.
Stretching from the great Ethiopian famine of 1984-85 to the present day, No Turning Back takes readers on a walk with the Hamar tribe, then to rural Australia, the UK and to a poignant time in the US.
Liz Harfull - author event
Presented by Mount Lofty District Historical Society and Friends of the Library, Stirling
Coventry Library
Friday 12 October 7.00 for 7.30
Entry $10
Light refreshments available
Pay on the night
Liz will discuss her new book - Tried, Tested and True.
Join us for an entertaining evening as Liz shares her passion for passing on the stories of Australia's quiet voices - the extraordinary, everyday people who make up our communities.
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’.
Read it online!
Adelaide Hills Library customers can now access The New York Times online.
With worldwide influence and readership, The New York Times has won 125 Pulitzer prizes. It covers both American politics and trends and the wider international world, the latest scientific developments, style trends, cooking, health, travel and arts and culture. There are over a dozen video channels, podcasts and magazines. You can subscribe to a customisable newsletter.
To check out this great new service, go to the New York Times logo on our online resources page and follow the prompts.
'Fire through the lens' Exhibition
The SA Country Fire Service is holding its inaugural Bushfire Photography Exhibition, ‘Fire Through the Lens’ from Tuesday 16th October until Sunday 28th October.
This year our guest photography clubs are Blackwood Photographic Club, Adelaide Hills Photography Club and Strathalbyn and Districts Camera Club.
The aim of the exhibition is to promote bushfire safety and awareness within the community. So, come along and ponder over these powerful works and vote for your favourite entry!
Harry Potter on Borrowbox
All seven books in the Harry Potter series are now available as both eAudiobook and eBooks on our Borrowbox app.
It’s very easy to use, only needing your library barcode and password.
It also offers a number of reading options including dyslexia-friendly fonts.
Have your Adelaide Hills library card handy and check out these great resources!
Dyslexia Lights
On Thursday 4 October we’ll shine a spotlight on World Dyslexia Day as the Coventry Library is lit up in red.
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.
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-sizes, 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 .
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 October
World Dyslexia Days
12 September | Stirling
Mount Lofty District Historical Society and Friends of the Library Stirling present Liz Harfull
15 - 28 October | Stirling
CFS photographic exhibition
1 November | Stirling
Author event - Roger Rees
2 November | Stirling
Author event - Jeremy Scott
See more events at the Adelaide Hills Council website
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