Summer in the Library

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Join us in the library this summer and experience free fun for everyone! 

There’s so much on offer, including: 

  • Free, fun events for all ages
  • Free drop-in cool zones
  • Reading challenges
  • Creative challenges and family BINGO challenge
  • Borrowing from our collection, including from our sports libraries and our new board game library. 

Check out our opening hours here. 

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Events for all ages

There's so much to do at your local library this summer. The best place to find out about our events is by picking up a What's On guide in out libraries, or here.

Drop-in cool zones 

Lounge in the library this summer. We've got comfy chairs, air-conditioning, games, activities, and cool indoor zones to unwind in. Drop in to escape the heat and stay for as long as you like.   

This summer, our libraries are offering:  

  • Mario Kart and other Nintendo Switch games (all libraries)
  • Table tennis (Aldinga and Woodcroft)
  • Virtual Reality (all libraries)
  • Board games (Aldinga, Seaford, Noarlunga & Woodcroft)
  • Chess (all libraries)
  • Jigsaw puzzles (all libraries)
  • Lego (Woodcroft & Noarlunga)
  • Colouring in and children's craft (all libraries)

  • Daily newspapers (all libraries) 

Stay for a while and enjoy some time reading in the library. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.  

Check in with your local library for more information. Available during opening hours.  

Big Summer Read

Big Summer Read is a free summer reading challenge for children and young people aged 0-18. Join in to log your reading, discover new books and enjoy a summer filled with stories, learning and fun.  

  • The challenge is free and available online for all to join.
  • The program starts on 1 December and finishes on 31 January each year.
  • Come along to our free launch party on Monday 14 December at Seaford Library, featuring a wide range of fun activities for all ages, facepainting and a visit from Pat the Ranger.
  • There is no set amount of reading that needs to be completed, you just need to get reading 

  • Before school goes back, we'll host a free finale party, where every child in Onkaparinga who participates in the Big Summer Read will be presented a with a certificate by the Mayor. This will be on Thursday 21 January from 4pm at Noarlunga Library – save the date! 

Sign up here: https://readbooks.com.au/bsr

 

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