March 2019
The Magic of Storytime – Who sank the boat?
Join us at Glenelg Libraries Portland for the Magic of Storytime as Halliday’s Butcher Shop owner Andrew “Flash” Welfare who asks children an important question: Who sank the boat? Who sank the boat? is a bright, brisk tale, simply told, illustrated by cheerful, comical pictures. “Who sank the boat?” by Pamela Allen is this month’s Magic of Storytime feature book. Attend this event for a chance to a copy of this book.
Find out more »June 2020
Portland launch – Bottlebrush Creek with Maya Linnell
Join us to launch Bottlebrush Creek, the newest novel from local author Maya Linnell
Find out more »December 2020
Libraries After Dark
Get set to venture ‘after dark’ at the Portland Library, with a series of late-night programs, events and activities commencing this week at the library. Portland Library is set to launch our Libraries after Dark program commencing next Thursday 3 December 2020 with a FREE movie screening from 7pm of the award-winning movie Lion starring Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel. Promoting the Library as a community lounge and place of welcoming and inclusion the program will see the library extend…
Find out more »January 2021
Libraries After Dark Special Event – An Evening with Victoria Purman
Join ‘Read List’ featured author Victoria Purman chats with local author Maya Linnell about her new novel The Women’s Pages, on the big screen. The Women’s Pages is a beautifully realised novel that speaks to the true history and real experiences of post-war Australian women. The war is over and so are the jobs (and freedoms) of tens of thousands of Australian women. The armaments factories are making washing machines instead of bullets and war correspondent Tilly Galloway has hung…
Find out more »February 2021
Yoga With Shae Spry
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone: 5522 2265 Limited places available Yoga nourishes the body, mind and spirit. It is ideal for building physical strength, stability, and flexibility. It cultivates awareness, focus and calm. It helps us to connect with our true selves. A Yoga class with Shae is suitable for beginners and those with an established practice. It involves a mix of asana (postures), pranayama (breath and energy awareness), and pratyahara/dharana (focus and mediation). What to bring? - Open mindset - Yoga…
Find out more »Live music with Jess Cook
Come and enjoy a night of FREE live music by Jess Cook at the Portland library. Capacity limits apply. We hope to see you there!
Find out more »Meditation with Shae Spry
Free mediation session with Shae Spry Bookings Essential: phone 5522 2265 Bring a yoga mat, a blanket and cushion for warmth and comfort.
Find out more »March 2021
Libraries After Dark – Preserve and Pickling Demonstration
Preserve and pickling demonstration with Hoody & Sebastien from Spice Cart Portland Bookings preferred, phone 5522 2265
Find out more »Libraries After Dark – Seed Library Launch
Join us for the launch of the Glenelg Libraries Seed Library, featuring a Q&A panel with local plant specialists Lindy Stuchbery (Portland Community Garden) and Tegan Prentice (Seawinds Nursery). Located in the Portland Library, the Seed Library will be an ongoing community resource aimed at providing a collection of free seeds to plant, grow and enjoy at home. After your harvest, seeds can be collected and returned to the Library for the next 'borrower' to enjoy.
Find out more »Libraries After Dark – Bees Wax Wrap Workshop
Learn more about beeswax wraps as part of this FREE workshop. Beeswax wraps are a sustainable and reusable alternative to single use plastic, keeping food fresh longer. Thursday 25 March 7.00pm - 8.00pm Limited numbers Bookings essential, phone 5522 2265
Find out more »April 2021
Storytime Author Event with Caz Goodwin
Join us for a Koala themed Storytime event with Award winning author and presenter Caz Goodwin! FREE EVENT Bookings preferred Ph: 5522 2265
Find out more »Music on the Deck
Tomorrow is the day! Don't forget to drop into the Library between 5 and 7.30pm. FReeZA are pumped to have their first music event* for 2021 The event is completely free and includes food, drinks and henna tattoos. *12-25yrs only!!
Find out more »Sculpture Trail Artist Talk – Carmel Wallace
Join us as part of our Libraries After Dark Program and hear about Carmel's work as part of the recent Portland Sculpture Trail. Free program. Bookings preferred, phone 5522 2265.
Find out more »YOUTH Still life drawing with Rory Carter
A program for the youth to come and join us for a creative afternoon with the talented local artists Rory Carter, A FREE event to express yourself and have fun. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL call 5522 2265
Find out more »Little Artist
Glenelg libraries invites all little artists to join us and create your own masterpiece, inspired by a famous artist! Be inspired by a famous artist , or choose your own! BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 5522 2265 FREE EVENT Ages 5- 12 years
Find out more »Mandala Colouring
Join us as part of our Libraries After Dark Program and participate in Mandala Coloring. Free event.
Find out more »Creative Arts – painting/origami/collage
Join us for a night of creativity as part of the Libraries After Dark Program. Free event.
Find out more »May 2021
Libraries After Dark – Coffee and Chat
Come in for a coffee and a chat. Get a sneak peak of our new chalkboard mural being created to celebrate Library and Information Week. No bookings required.
Find out more »Marine Debris Workshop
If all we do is clean-up, that’s all we’ll ever do. That is why the Tangaroa Blue Foundation invites you to join this free workshop to learn how the rubbish you collect from your beaches and waterways can help your community to establish a good baseline of data that you can then use to create an understanding of what are the most common items being found and where they might be coming from. This enables individuals and communities to engage…
Find out more »BLAST OFF
Take Off! Join Casey to create your very own space Rocket Launcher and watch it fly into the air on it's maiden launch for an 'Adventure in Space and Time'. Portland Library Tuesday 18 May 4.00pm - 4.45pm FREE event Bookings essential, phone 5522 2265 Suitable for children aged 5-12 years
Find out more »National Simultaneous Storytime
National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, and many other places around the country! How cool is that! Join us Wednesday 19 May at 11am. Portland library. Bookings prefered 5522 2265
Find out more »Libraries After Dark – Creative Writing
Join us to celebrate Library and Information Week with a creative writing session exploring our themed topics in Adventures in Space and Time! This session is for everyone from beginners to aspiring and experienced writers. No bookings required
Find out more »Libraries After Dark – Creative Arts
Come and try your hand at watercolours and/or collage in this free art session. All materials supplied. No bookings required.
Find out more »June 2021
Libraries After Dark – Author Event – In conversation with Maya Linnell
Join local Narrawong author Maya Linnell as she launches her third novel Magpie’s Bend. Featuring a black-tie ball, a fun run, a magpie called Vegemite and a snake-chasing kelpie called Basil and is a story about rural lives, family, love and letting go. Bush nurse Lara McIntyre and journalist Toby Paxton are thrust into the limelight when an accident puts the beating heart of their community in jeopardy. The small country town of Bridgefield can't manage without their general store…
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