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2024

Adult Learners Week – Come and Try Knitting

Hamra Centre Library  1 Brooker Tce, HILTON, SA, AUSTRALIA

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Come and join some of the friendly and experienced members of our Monday yarn knitting group who will sit with you and teach you the basics of knitting. Feel free to bring your own knitting needles, or borrow ours. Wool will be provided.

Free

Adult Learners Week – Android Phones – Seaford Library

Seaford Library Grand Boulevard SEAFORD, SEAFORD, SA, AUSTRALIA

A live-streamed presentation, Q&A, & group workshop for older Australians wanting to learn useful tips for Android Phones. 9:30 - 10:30am: Be Connected Presentation 10:30 - 11:00am: Q&A session + morning tea break 11:00am - 12:00pm: Be Connected online courses Smartphones are more than a way to stay connected with others through text and calls....

Free

Free presentation: Useful tips for using your Android phone

Online

Want to learn how to get the most out of your Android phone? Register for a free ‘Useful tips for using your Android phone’ live stream presentation on Tuesday 3 September at 10am AEST, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner as part of the Be Connected initiative. This 1-hr session covers: - Android phone features, settings...

Free

Public Speaking and Debating

Victor Harbor Library 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia

Some people say they would rather die than speak in public.....Enough of that! Learn how to speak with panache and conviction, then indulge in debating, the pinnacle of public speaking - and live! Group co-ordinator Valerie will show group members how to conquer your fears and be able to put your point of view with...

Free
Event Series Make your own mosaic

Make your own mosaic

City of PAE Libraries - Enfield Library 1 Kensington Crescent, Enfield, South Australia, Australia

Join our Mosaic workshop for a creative and relaxing experience! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of mosaic making while designing your own unique mandala. Sandra, our expert instructor, will guide you through each step, from selecting your materials to placing the final piece. By the end of the session, you'll have a...

$10

Craft & chat

Port Adelaide Library Church Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Unleash your creativity and connect with new friends at Craft & Chat. Bring along your own craft project or try out one of our DIY activities – all skill levels welcome. Age: Adults 16+ Bookings: Bookings not required Skill Level: All skill levels welcome

Free
Event Series Learn on-line shopping

Learn on-line shopping

Robertstown War Memorial Community Centre Commercial Street, Robertstown, SA, AUSTRALIA

We will invite our older community members to learn how to do online shopping, as the local general store is closing its doors after being locally available for 130 years. As we live at least 25km from a small supermarket and 100km away from larger towns and larger shopping facilities, we will link to those...

gold coin donation
Event Series Make your own mosaic

Make your own mosaic

City of PAE Libraries - Enfield Library 1 Kensington Crescent, Enfield, South Australia, Australia

Join our Mosaic workshop for a creative and relaxing experience! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of mosaic making while designing your own unique mandala. Sandra, our expert instructor, will guide you through each step, from selecting your materials to placing the final piece. By the end of the session, you'll have a...

$10

Waste & Recycling Tour

Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority Mill Court, Kilburn, SA, Australia

CAWRA Waste and Recycling Tour. Embark on an eye-opening tour of CAWRA. Deepening your understanding of waste management and recycling behaviours. This tour will offer a unique glimpse into our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) and its day-to-day operations. You will observe firsthand how recyclable materials are processed. Age: Adult Price: FREE Bookings: Bookings essential –...

Free

Speaking Made Easy – City Group

Training Room 3, Level 3, U City Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Speaking Made Easy, is a national organisation that offers women guidance and opportunities to develop communication skills and confidence for their educational, employment and community involvement.  City Group are business and professional women, female tertiary students and women seeking employment. We have diverse occupations, ages and ethnicities. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere, ensure...

Free

Composting and Beyond – learn easy, novel and successful ways of enriching your soil

Victor Harbor Library 1 Bay Road, Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia

Composting is one of the most important things we as individuals can do environmentally. The resultant humus is a rich source of nutrients to enrich the soil and grow healthy plants. This session will provide simple, fail proof techniques to make compost at home and will also cover less common methods such as No- dig...

Free

Adult Learners Week – Accessibility features on your devices

Hamra Centre Library  1 Brooker Tce, HILTON, SA, AUSTRALIA

This session is aimed at beginners who would like to learn more about the accessibility features available on their devices, and how they can make the most of them. These features can be useful for everyone who uses an Apple or Android mobile phone or tablet. From text size, colour changes, voice controls, to quick...

Free

Adult Learners Week – Adults with Autism – Learn About Autism

Hamra Centre Library  1 Brooker Tce, HILTON, SA, AUSTRALIA

Join us for a free talk with Autism SA that will include an introduction to autism, the diagnostic process, and navigating the NDIS. This session is for adults who are exploring an autism diagnosis, or who live with adult family members who may be on the autism spectrum.

Free

Speaking Made Easy – Zoom Group

Develop confidence in today’s modern world. Practise your speaking and presentation skills in a safe, supportive friendly environment. No geographical boundaries and can achieve it from the comfort of your own space.. Online groups are a community of women practising skills for home, study, work, community or social situations. Zoom into Tasmania has No geographical...

Free
Event Series Find Your Story

Find Your Story

Port Adelaide Library Church Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Do you want to research your family history but are not sure where to start? We are offering individual sessions with our Local History Staff to help you learn how to explore the Ancestry Library edition and other resources and document your research.

Free

Environment Information Session

The Junction Community Centre May Terrace, Ottoway, South Australia, Australia

Come along and find out the ways that The Junction Community Centre is helping the environment, and brainstorm how we and the local community can improve and expand.

Free
Event Series Learn on-line shopping

Learn on-line shopping

Robertstown War Memorial Community Centre Commercial Street, Robertstown, SA, AUSTRALIA

We will invite our older community members to learn how to do online shopping, as the local general store is closing its doors after being locally available for 130 years. As we live at least 25km from a small supermarket and 100km away from larger towns and larger shopping facilities, we will link to those...

gold coin donation
Event Series Find Your Story

Find Your Story

Port Adelaide Library Church Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Do you want to research your family history but are not sure where to start? We are offering individual sessions with our Local History Staff to help you learn how to explore the Ancestry Library edition and other resources and document your research.

Free

Free presentation: Protecting your personal information online

Online

Want to learn why protecting your personal information is so important and steps to take to protect your data? Register for a free ‘Protecting your personal information online’ live stream presentation on Thursday 5 September at 3pm AEST, hosted by the eSafety Commissioner as part of the Be Connected initiative. This 1-hr session covers: -...

Free

Speaking Made Easy – Strathalbyn Group

Community Centre, Alexandrina Service Centre and Library Strathalbyn, SA, Australia

Speaking Made Easy, is a national organisation that offers women guidance and opportunities to develop communication skills and confidence for their educational, employment and community involvement.  Strathalbyn Group are an informal, innovative, friendly group, supportive of members. The informality of the group is the most important aspect of our group meetings. Our friendships are cemented...

Free

Adult Learners Week – Nutrition hacks to increase energy

Hamra Centre Library  1 Brooker Tce, HILTON, SA, AUSTRALIA

Boost your energy levels and establish sustainable health and wellbeing goals. Have you ever felt the '3pm slump'? Well, you are not alone! Rebecca Greco from Nourish will share practical hacks to help you boost your energy levels and establish sustainable health and wellbeing goals.

Free
Event Series Find Your Story

Find Your Story

Port Adelaide Library Church Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Do you want to research your family history but are not sure where to start? We are offering individual sessions with our Local History Staff to help you learn how to explore the Ancestry Library edition and other resources and document your research.

Free
Event Series Find Your Story

Find Your Story

Port Adelaide Library Church Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Do you want to research your family history but are not sure where to start? We are offering individual sessions with our Local History Staff to help you learn how to explore the Ancestry Library edition and other resources and document your research.

Free

Pixel Art Workshop

Glenelg Library 2 Colley Terrace, Glenelg, SA, AUSTRALIA

Pixel art is a fun, simple to learn type of 2D digital art using individual pixels to create an image. In this interactive session participants will be walked though how to use a free online pixel art program and have the opportunity to create their own artwork. Participants may bring their own laptop or tablet...

Free

Energy Monitoring

City of PAE Libraries - Parks Library 46 Trafford St, Angle Park, South Australia, Australia

Measure your appliance energy usage. Join Robert, our resident electronics expert, to discover how easy it is to set up an appliance energy monitor on your phone. Identify which appliance wastes energy, where to save money, and reduce your carbon impact. This workshop will also introduce participants to the basics of control and automation of...

Free

Gallery tour – Island Welcome

The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

What does it mean to welcome? Unravel the threads of tradition and activism in 'Island Welcome', where each piece of jewellery reflects deep thought on the power of welcome. Learn about the motivation and techniques of these 12 Australian contemporary artists in the latest exhibition at the Riddoch Art & Cultural Centre through our guided...

Free