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ONCE UPON AVERY
SPECIAL STORYTIME
In the past few months, Port Adelaide Library has introduced
an exciting new storytime for children with special needs.
Held on Mondays, once a fortnight during the school term,
from 10-11am, PAWS (Port Adelaide EnfieldWelcomes
ChildrenWith Special Needs) has been created to engage
and inspire our kids in a safe and inclusive environment.
The sessions include storytime, songs and playtime with
specifically selected toys and visual aids to assist with sensory
issues (you’ll even get to meet our mascot, Polka Dot Puppy,
who attends every session).
Tara brings her daughter Emma to PAWS sessions,“Often kids
like Emma have to miss out on library story time and other
activities because of their special needs.This is lonely and
isolating. PAWS recognises that kids with disabilities need a
special program with volunteers who understand their needs.
We are very thankful there are activities like this for families
like ours.”
Sessions are suitable for developmental age of 2-5 years and
numbers are kept at a minimum.We also welcome siblings to
come along too.
For more information and to register, please contact Shirley
Keeffe on 8405 6570 or
A NEW LOOK
FOR OUR LIBRARIES
If you have visited Port Adelaide, Semaphore or Greenacres
Libraries recently you may have noticed some changes. From
a beautiful mural at Greenacres to redesigning two of our
libraries, it has been a busy time.
In October, talented local artist Sarah Boese was commissioned
to add some colour to the Greenacres Library building.
The mural was the final touch after the completion of
roadworks, including a pedestrian crossing and the library
carpark, with the end result a vibrant and colourful entry point.
Port Adelaide and Semaphore Libraries have also
experienced changes as part of the City of PAE Libraries’
Branch Improvement Project.
We have collated and moved the collections to make it easier
to find things and also made more space for collaboration,
conversation and community engagement.
We are breathing new life into our libraries by delivering
a fresh new look and feel.
As our libraries sit at the centre of our community, it’s
important that our libraries are welcoming, accessible and user-
friendly.And as the needs of our community change, we are
evolving the way we provide service to our customers.
Thank you to the library staff involved and our amazing group
of volunteers and we look forward to introducing you to our
new-look libraries soon.
For the latest library news and information you can follow
our libraries on Facebook at
CityofPAELibraries
Emma enjoys storytime with Echo and Truman from Labs 'n Life