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PAE Libraries offers regular programs so you can learn, grow and connect. Explore the range of opportunities below:

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Reading Challenge: 1001 Books Before School

Join this fun reading challenge and help your child fall in love with reading. 1001 books before school is an initiative aimed at 0-5 year olds and their families to support early literacy development. To join the challenge, please register at any City of PAE library branch or via the links below.

Children's Programs

Each of our libraries host programs for the little people in your life.

Please be aware sessions have limited spaces. Bookings are not required, but for safety reasons some programs have a numbering system in place.

Baby Bounce sessions are designed specially for children aged 0-2 years. Introduce your child to the joys of language by sharing nursery rhymes, stories, music and songs. These sessions are held weekly. Find a session .

Toddler Time is a fun session designed to support your toddler's early learning. Children ages 18 months-3 will enjoy music and songs, rhymes, toddler books and sensory development benefits. Find a session.

Storytime is held weekly during school term time to encourage the enjoyment of reading and libraries. Stories, songs, rhymes and a simple craft activity are offered in these sessions for 2-5 year olds. Find a session.

Active Storytime is a program designed for pre-schoolers who would benefit from a less traditional, more interactive session.
Get school ready with music and songs, group learning, movement and social development activities during the school term.
10:30am on Fridays at The Lights - during School Term.

What's cool after school? For kids and youth.

You'll find free after school activities across all the branches - please check the Event calendar for times and locations.

STEM Squad for children aged 9+ who want to learn more about science, technology, engineering and maths with a range of fun activities and experiments. Find a session. (Parks, Port Adelaide and Greenacres only)

Creative Kids is a space where kids can create, invent and discover! There's no need to book. All activities are held 3.30-4.30pm during school terms. Find a session.

Lil' Greenies is a place for kids to learn about the environment in a fun, hands-on way with creative and sustainable activities, plus exciting excursions! Mondays after school, 3.30-4.30pm during the school term at Semaphore Library. Find a session.

Anime Club is for teenagers (16 years+) who love all things anime and manga. The club meets at Enfield Library, Thursdays monthly, 6-7pm. Find a session.

General Programs

  • The library hosts many events and programs daily, which includes art and craft groups, book clubs, author talks, health and wellbeing workshops, technology programs and information sessions. You'll always find something to suit your needs. Search the Event calendar to find out what's on and to book your spot (bookings are essential for some programs).Some of our regular programming include:

    English Conversation Classes: Find a session.

    3D Printing: Find a session .

    Code Club: Find a session.

    Want to see some of the awesome projects our Code Clubs have put together?
    Check out the Parks Code Club and Greenacres Code Club projects on Scratch.


    You can also keep across the latest news and events by following us on Facebook or Instagram @CityofPAELibraries.

Makerspace Market

Boost your skills, amp up your confidence and join a thriving community of creative minds! Explore our series of free workshops where you can delve into new creative techniques, gain practical skills, build confidence and explore the essentials of launching and marketing your own creative business.

The program wraps up with an exciting Makers Market to show off and sell your masterpieces. Attendance at any of these workshops grants you eligibility to apply for a stall at the Makerspace Market in October 2024.

Find a Session

Book Clubs

Join a Book Club 

Book Clubs are a great way to share your love of reading, discover new authors, and discuss books with others.
Limited to ten members per group to keep conversations personal and meaningful.

Each month, we select a new book from our broad collection, encompassing both fiction and non-fiction, which members then discuss at scheduled gatherings. These meetings are not just about sharing insights on the books, but also about fostering new friendships in a respectful and open environment.

We have groups that meet monthly at all of our libraries, and one at the local pub.

Contact us at bookclub@cityofpae.sa.gov.au or 8405 6580 to discuss joining a club.

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