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Programs and Events

Programs and Events

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The City of Holdfast Bay libraries hosts various events and programs throughout the year. They include creative, cultural, informative, and educational activities for all ages.

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Children and Youth Programs and Events

Children's Early Literacy Programs

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Wriggle n' Rhyme, Toddler Time, and Rock n' Read

Holdfast Bay Library Service offers a range of early literacy programs for babies and children ages 0-5, incorporating books, songs, rhyme, music, actions, dancing and musical instruments. Programs are targeted with activities to read, sing, talk and play with your child, and there are several different options depending on your child's age, interests, and development stage.

Early literacy programs run during school terms only. If there are no programs currently advertised, please check back closer to term time or call the library. All regular early literacy programs are free to attend, and no bookings required.

Words Grow Minds is a South Australian government-funded campaign that gets straight to the heart of how parents and caregivers can help babies and young children thrive. Our library collections and our early literacy programs for children from birth to school age support its simple message of Talk, Read, Play and Sing.

To learn more about how to support your children, see the Words Grow Minds website to access their free family resources.

1001 Books Before School Program

Reading aloud with your child has proven to be one of the most valuable activities you can do to set your child up for success and encourage them to love reading for life. In this challenge, we encourage you to read 1001 books with your child before they start school.

Drop into Glenelg or Brighton Library to register. For more information, view the 1001 Books FAQ handout (PDF).

Library Programs Online

Enjoy our regular children’s programs at any time. Follow the slides and listen to the songs at home. Access Library Program online.

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Catch Us!

Would you like a visit from the Children’s Programs Team? We can bring our Wriggle ’n’ Rhyme singing or Storytime sessions to you! To organise an outreach session, don't hesitate to get in touch with the library at librarylearning@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Youth Programs

STEM Programs

The Study Station

Rolling cart in a library aisle with labeled shelves for stationery, snacks and mindfulness/breakout activities

The Study Station is a free, year-round resource designed to support high school and university students. Located at Brighton Library, it offers access to essential stationery, free snacks, and relaxing mindful activities to help students manage stress during study sessions. This initiative was created in partnership with HoldUp, the City of Holdfast Bay Youth Committee, to provide extra support for young people studying during busy exam periods.

What’s included? A range of stationery supplies, free snacks, and calming mindful activities.

Where is it? Brighton Library, near the study desks.

When is it available? Year-round.

Who can use it? Any student studying at Brighton Library

Holdfast Bay Libraries Young Writer’s Competition 2025 Winners

We’re thrilled to honour two outstanding young storytellers:

  • Nina (13–18 years category)
  • Margot (8–12 years category)

Their imaginative and heartfelt tales captured our judges’ attention. Dive into their winning stories by clicking the link below.

Services

The library offers several services to our community. Please click on the service below to learn more.

Justice of the Peace

A drop-in Justice of the Peace service is available at Glenelg Library during the following times:

  • Fridays 9.30 am -11:30am
  • Saturdays 9.30 am -11:30am

There is no need to make appointment for this service.