AT TIWU KUMANGKA / BLACKWOOD LIBRARY Join award-winning author Leonie Norrington as she shares her powerful new novel inspired by Yolngu oral history in Arnhem Land. Join us for a special event with multi-award-winning north Australian author Leonie Norrington, who grew up in the Barunga community in Arnhem Land. Leonie will share insights into her […]
AT BLACKWOOD LIBRARY / TIWU KUMANGKA Garden Workshop Series: Starting a veggie patch Join us for a fun and informative gardening workshop with award winning gardener Alan Shepard Fourth in a series of four gardening workshops at City of Mitcham libraries. Have you always wanted to grow your own delicious produce but are unsure where […]
AT MITCHAM LIBRARY NAIDOC Storytime with illustrator Karen Briggs Come join Karen for a special NAIDOC Storytime at the Mitcham Memorial Library. Karen is an illustrator, graphic and digital designer and contemporary First Nations artist. This very special Storytime, is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture and art while enjoying a fun […]
AT BLACKWOOD LIBRARY NAIDOC Storytime with illustrator Karen Briggs Come join Karen for a special NAIDOC Storytime at the Blackwood Library. Karen is an illustrator, graphic and digital designer and contemporary First Nations artist. This very special Storytime, is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Indigenous culture and art while enjoying a fun and […]
Get ready to be amazed by mind-blowing experiments and mind-boggling chemical reactions at our Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop! Welcome to the Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop! Date: 8th July 2025 Time: 10.30 - 11.30am Location: Mitcham Memorial Library The Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop will loosen the mandible of any budding scientist. This is an hour-long hands-on […]
AT MITCHAM LIBRARY Book Club: Queer Fiction Book Club is our event series for book lovers, led by Adelaide-based writer and academic Marina Deller. With a PhD in Creative Writing, Marina brings their expertise and flair to guide a fun, casual discussion exploring our favourite genres and themes. Each month at Book Club we will […]
AT BLACKWOOD LIBRARY Weaving, earrings and culture with Aunty Elaine Come join Aunty Elaine, learn life skills of weaving and the art of making her beautiful earrings. Just as 2,500 generations of her Kaurna Grandmothers and aunties have shared before her. Aunty Elaine provides a cultural experience. Creating and supporting a safe and comfortable environment […]
Join Aunty Elaine for a night of sharing Kaurna stories under the stars and exploring the wonders of the night sky with your family! This family event will be one to be remembered, listen to Kaurna night skies stories and learn how to search the skies with a telescope. Each family will have a telescope […]
AT BLACKWOOD LIBRARY Get ready to race against your friends in a fun Mario Kart Challenge filled with speed, power-ups, and friendly competition! Get ready to race! In this action-packed Mario Kart Challenge, kids will dive into the world of racing fun, friendly competition, and teamwork. Participants will learn tips and tricks to master the […]
Get ready to be amazed by mind-blowing experiments and mind-boggling chemical reactions at our Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop! Welcome to the Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop! Date: 15th July 2025 Time: 2.00 - 3.00pm Location: Blackwood Library The Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop will loosen the mandible of any budding scientist. This is an hour-long hands-on experience […]
AT MITCHAM LIBRARY Weaving, earrings and culture with Aunty Elaine Come join Aunty Elaine, learn life skills of weaving and the art of making her beautiful earrings. Just as 2,500 generations of her Kaurna Grandmothers and aunties have shared before her. Aunty Elaine provides a cultural experience. Creating and supporting a safe and comfortable environment […]
Join Aunty Elaine for a night of sharing Kaurna stories under the stars and exploring the wonders of the night sky with your family! This family event will be one to be remembered, listen to Kaurna night skies stories and learn how to search the skies with a telescope. Each family will have a telescope […]
AT MITCHAM LIBRARY Get ready to race against your friends in a fun Mario Kart Challenge filled with speed, power-ups, and friendly competition! Get ready to race! In this action-packed Mario Kart Challenge, kids will dive into the world of racing fun, friendly competition, and teamwork. Participants will learn tips and tricks to master the […]
AT BLACKWOOD LIBRARY / TIWU KUMANGKA Knowledge Sharing with Robert Taylor Join Robert Taylor for an immersive cultural experience featuring storytelling, hands-on exploration of Indigenous artefacts, and the powerful sounds of the didgeridoo. Feel the connection to history as you hold and learn about traditional objects, while Robert’s music and stories bring their meaning to […]
AT TIWU KUMANGKA (BLACKWOOD LIBRARY) Caring for Country with Courtney Hunter-Hebberman Join Courtney Hunter-Hebberman, Peramangk and Ngarrindjery Custodian, as she talks about the traditional practice of Cultural Burning, also known as Cool Burning. This Traditional Aboriginal land management technique has been utilized for over 60,000 years to mitigate fire hazards, promote the growth of […]
AT BLACKWOOD LIBRARY / TIWU KUMANGKA Introduction to Spoken Word with Spoken Word SA Join our Introduction to Spoken Word workshop for 18-25 year olds, featuring practical writing activities, examples of spoken word and slam poetry, performance tips, and insights into the local spoken word community and open mic scene. Please note this free event […]
