September 2023 

Newsletter

Welcome to our September 2023 Newsletter full of exciting upcoming events and activities, including author events, a market, parenting sessions, nest-box building and much more so read on to find out more.

Library Outreach Update

Library Team member Susan recently met the local scout group at the Mount Barker Scouts Hall to present a workshop about running a market stall, in preparation for the Library Mini Makers Market in October (see next article for more info)

The session covered many topics including; visual merchandising, selling yourself, market research, pricing, planning, money handling, customer service, and promotion, giving each stall holder the tips and tricks in creating a successful market stall.

"It was so lovely to see the comradery amongst the group and the wonderful messages they instill in a fun and energetic way from leader Luk Bandicoot"

The Scouts will be running the BBQ and having their own stall, so come along to the library on Friday 13 October between 11am - 2pm and support all the stallholders.

Mini Makers' Market

We would like to invite young creatives aged 8 - 20 to be part of the Library Mini Makers Market in October

The library would like to offer young entrepreneurs the opportunity to sell their arts, crafts and produce at the indoor market. All goods sold must be handmade, handcrafted or home-grown by the stallholder.

Limited spaces available, so consider sharing a staff with a friend.

Friday 13 October 2023

11.00am - 2.00pm

Online registrations open Monday 4 September 9.30am 

The Joy of Spring Exhibition

An exhibition by local artists, of colourful paintings and mosaic works celebrating the joy that spring brings to people is currently on show.

Jenni Umlauf - “My work reflects my love of gardening and nature in general. Most pieces are made from glass or china. They can be used outdoors unless specified.”

Judi Woon “I’ve always dabbled in Art and Crafts but in recent years have focused more on acrylic painting, particularly beautiful garden flowers. I find myself drawn to bright colours which make me feel happy.”

Chris Norris “I use glass, ceramics and broken china in my mosaics. These are ready to be hung and can be displayed inside and outside in sheltered areas.”

Most pieces are available to purchase. 

Tuesday 22 August - Saturday 16 September 2023

During normal library opening hours

My Child and Me Parenting Workshops

A free workshop that helps parents and caregivers build an understanding of their child and their healthy development.

The session is full of helpful information with a choice of simple, practical strategies that each family can adapt for their own parenting situations.

Presented by Parenting SA and the SA Department of Human Services.

Part 1 - Wednesday 6 September 2023

Part 2 Wednesday 13 September

9.30am - 12noon

FREE event, light refreshments provided

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

October School Holiday Program 

Bookings live 9am Monday 11 September 2023

Preview available Saturday 9 September 2023

The full program of all the fun activities for the September School Holidays is under wraps at the moment, but will be released for bookings on Eventbrite so mark it in your calendar now and we look forward to seeing children, parents and carers there.

However, we can tell you that the fun includes craft workshops, a terrarium workshop, a 'sprinkle of magic', nest-box building and the Mini-Makers' Market.

Bookings essential

The Inky Fingers Comic Gang

Do you have kids who have an interest in creating characters and comics, and want to learn more?

Get them to join the popular Inky Fingers Comic Gang - a monthly comic group led by Adelaide comics artist, Georgina Chadderton (aka George Rex Comics).

Special presenter Mitch Hearn, who is an illustrator and also teaches animation at UniSA, will be running the September workshop.

Back by popular demand, the gang will be meeting on the third Monday of the month

Suitable for ages 8-14 -- Open to all drawing levels -- All materials supplied.

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Starting Monday 18 September 2023

$7 per session

Bookings Essential 

John Ovenden: My Life In The Media

Former ABC TV newsreader and BBC World Service presenter John Ovenden looks back at the lighter side of news reading and journalism, plus the many interviews he has recorded with some of the world's biggest movie stars in his 55 years career in the media. 

Tuesday 19 September 2023

6.30pm - 8.00pm

Wine and cheese included

Tickets $5 plus booking fee

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Introduction to Electric Vehicles

Are you interested in making the switch to an Electric Vehicle, but not sure if they are right for you? Dan from EV Curious is a local Hills resident and long term EV owner, with a passion for renewable energy.

Join us for an interactive session to learn about EVs, including purchase options, running costs, charging & range basics etc.  We'll also look at the bigger picture of transitioning from a combustion engine vehicle to a clean electric future, and the opportunities this presents.

Presented by Goolwa to Wellington LAP and supported by Green Adelaide

Tuesday 26 September 2023

6.00pm - 7.00pm

FREE

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Hollows for Habitat Workshop

Join James Smith of FauNature to discover how we can support our native wildlife. This workshop is ideal for families, small groups or individuals. Learn about:

• the importance of natural tree hollows
• hollow-dependent wildlife
• issues faced by hollow-dependent fauna/wildlife

We will start the workshop with James' presentation, which everyone is welcome to come along to for free. After a brief tea break, for those that have purchased a nesting box, we will get busy building! We will be making a Parrot Box which is a good general option for birds in our region.

Presented by Goolwa to Wellington LAP and supported by Green Adelaide

Tuesday 3 October 2023

2.00pm - 4.00pm

FREE - $46.50 +booking fee

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Chris Hammer In Conversation

Join us for a very special event as bestselling crime writer Chris Hammer chats with fellow author, Michelle Prak about his much anticipated new novel, The Seven.

Chris Hammer is a leading Australian author of crime fiction. His first book in the Martin Scarsden series, Scrublands, was an instant bestseller when it was published in 2018. His other novels include; Trust, The Tilt and Opal Country.

Wednesday 4 October 2023

7.00pm - 8.30pm

Wine and cheese

Tickets $5 plus booking fee

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Holly Ringland Returns

Join us for this very special event as Holly Ringland, bestselling author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart and The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding, returns to tell us about her new non-fiction book.

The House that Joy Built is about giving ourselves permission to be creative. It explores two big forces: the fear that can block our creativity, and the permission we can meet that fear with - to not just create, but to revel in the life-changing wonder and joy of doing so. It offers a jump-start for the nervous heart of anyone whose desire to create is overruled by fear.

Tuesday 24 October 2023

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Wine and cheese

Tickets $10 plus booking fee

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL