Visit the Mitcham Memorial Library at 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn or the Blackwood Library at Tiwu Kumangka at 2 Young Street, Blackwood to access free wifi, computers and to browse and borrow from our collection. People under 18 need a legal guardian’s signature. The Collection - free to borrow for all ages:
• Fiction
• Non-fiction
• Magazines and newspapers
• Graphic novels
• Large print books
• A
udio books
• Foreign language kits
• Subscription only websites available from home via our website or in the Libraries
Internet Facilities
Free public access to the Internet is available at Mitcham and Blackwood Libraries. People under the age of 18 require signed permission from a legal guardian. We offer a variety of Internet classes and also wireless connection for personal wireless devices. Our Catalogue and Website
Our catalogue allows you to search for a title, favourite author or subject shelved at either our Blackwood or Mitcham branch. Members can renew and reserve items in the Library or from home via the Internet. Our website lists current events and news, booklists and review. Our selection of on line resources includes subscription only websites for our members as well as free learning, teaching and research websites for all ages. Borrowing Limits
On the first visit 5 items in total. Following visits up to 30 items in total. Restrictions apply for CDs, DVDs and Express items. How Long? Items may be returned to either Blackwood Library or Mitcham Library. Items may be renewed.
• 4 weeks for books, audio books and language kits
• 2 weeks for CDs, videos, magazines, engravers and Inter-library loans
• 2 weeks for DVDs. Longer for large sets
• Express items as marked
Reserved items have reduced loan periods. Requests
If we do not have the item you require in our collection you may contact us in person, by phone or via our website and we will try to obtain it for you. Reservations
If the item you require is out on loan, you can place a hold from home or in the Library. We will notify you by e-mail, sms or post as soon as the item is available. Overdue Items
A processing fee will be charged for overdue items. After Hours Returns
After hours return chutes are located near the entrance of both Libraries for your convenience. Community Bus
The Community Bus collects people from their homes and brings them to the Library each month. Conditions apply. Please call the Community Bus Coordinator on 8372 8859 for more information. Home Library Service
The Mitcham Library Service provides a Home Library Service supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. They deliver library items to people unable to leave their home due to illness, a disability or lack of transport. Did you know we also provide:
Families
• Storytelling and craft for pre-schoolers
• Babytime
• School holiday activities
• Toy Libraries (see Toy Library Brochure)
• Games computers (Wii and Playstation)
Education and Life Long Learning
• School and kindergarten visits
• Computer classes
• Community talks and activities
• Book discussion groups
• Guest speakers
• Community and Council information
• Writers groups
Business Services and Facilities
• Justice of the Peace service
• Colour and black and white A4 and A3 photocopying
• Scanner and printer
• Fax (local and interstate)
• Laminating (A4 and A3)
Other Services
• Meeting rooms
• Engravers and light timers (theft prevention)
• Energy saving kits
• Pedometers
• Library bags
• Badge machine
Blackwood Library
215 Main Road
Blackwood SA 5051
Phone: 8372 8255
Fax: 8372 8108
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am to 5.30 pm
Thursday 10 am to 8 pm
Friday 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm
Closed on public holidays and on days of extreme or catastrophic fire danger warning for the Mount Lofty Ranges District. Mitcham Library
154 Belair Road
Hawthorn SA 5062
Phone: 82372 8244
Fax: 8372 8107
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10 am to 5.30 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm
Friday 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm
