Welcome to 2017 - let's start it with wine.

Sounds more interesting than what is happening at the library but actually the same thing.  There sure are plenty of interesting things to participate in if you are so inclined.

Author talk & wine tasting

The Wine Prospector

The Wine Prospector is a humorous wine inspired travelogue, written by gregarious winemaker John Weeks. Scouring five continents, the ever curious adventurer, John, has not only produced outstanding wines, but has collected memorable stories along the way. Written with humour, The Wine Prospector is presented with an underlying passion for the people and experiences that make wine one of the few pursuits that cross many borders from Russia to Northern Queensland.

WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY, 7 - 8.30PM  UNLEY CIVIC LIBRARY 181 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY Cost $5, payable at time of booking, bookings essential, phone 8372 5100 or visit the Libraries.   Books available for sale at the event for $50. Wine and light refreshments provided.

Book clubs

Meet people, share a love of reading, and broaden your reading experience.

We have vacancies in our Thursday Fullarton Book Club (monthly, 10.30am) and our Young Adult Book Club (for ages 16-25 years) meeting Thursday evenings once a month. Please contact Amelia at libraries@unley.sa.gov.au to register your interest. We are also seeking a book-loving individual who would be interested in facilitating a new group, meeting in the library once a month. All it requires is a friendly disposition, a propensity to talk about books, and some coordination to communicate meeting times and book choices. Speak to our library staff or email the address above for further information.

City of Unley school holiday program

Illustration workshop - Amazing Megafauna

Learn to draw some cool megafauna creatures with guidance from cartoonist Paul Rutter. The workshop includes a take home booklet to continue practising your illustration skills. For ages 8+ years.

THURSDAY 12 JANUARY, 10.30AM - 12NOON   UNLEY TOWN HALL OXFORD TERRACE, UNLEY  Cost $5, payable at time of booking, bookings essential, phone 8372 5100 or visit the Libraries.

Friday 13th Spooky Storytime

Are spooky stories your thing? Join us for some ghoulish tales, creepy cookies and monster milk! make a scary craft to take home. For ages 2+ years.

FRIDAY 13 JANUARY, 10.30 - 11.30AM  GOODWOOD LIBRARY 101 GOODWOOD ROAD, GOODWOOD   Free, bookings essential, phone 8372 5100 or book online.

Animals of the Magical Mountain Concert

Come on a journey full of singing and dancing and adventure with Wozza from Australia and his Australian animal friends. The Magical Mountain furry folk get up to all sorts of different activities and have great messages for children with the help of Wozza's thoughtfully written and energetically performed songs. For ages 3+ years.

FRIDAY 20 JANUARY, 10.30 - 11.30AM  UNLEY TOWN HALL OXFORD TERRACE, UNLEY    Cost $5, payable at time of booking, bookings essential, phone 8372 5100 or visit the Libraries.

Summer Reading Club

Heroes and villians! The Summer Reading Club is here again. Challenge yourself these school holidays and read, read, read. To participate, sign up at the Unley Libraries, receive your registration pack, track the books/hours you've read and then receive a prize at the end of the holidays. For ages 0-17 years. Ends Tuesday 31 January, so you still have time to shine. Free, registration is essential, please ask at the Libraries.

Please visit our website for more exciting school holiday activities, or pick up a brochure in the Libraries.

Friends of the Unley Libraries

Book & Toy Sale

We are selling stock we no longer need. This is your opportunity to browse through some of our well-read items needing a new home. The Toy Library is also selling some of their unwanted toys. There will be bargains galore. All proceeds go to the Unley Libraries for purchase of new stock, materials or funding our events and programs for our community.

SUNDAY 29 JANUARY, 2 - 4PM  UNLEY CIVIC LIBRARY 181 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY    Free entry, no bookings required.

Using Instagram and Facebook for your Business  Are you a home, or small, business owner and entrepreneur looking to use social media to help promote your business? Come along to our presentation with special guest, social media strategist, Haley Tamblyn. You will discover how you can use the popular tools, Instagram and Facebook, in a professional context to get real business results, connections and impact.

SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY, 2 - 4PM UNLEY TOWN HALL  OXFORD TERRACE, UNLEY Gold coin donation, bookings essential. Phone 8372 5100 or book online.

Social Fridays  Every Friday we have a games day in the Library. Board games and card games. Bring a friend or meet new people. The assortment of games includes Chess, Draughts, Scrabble® and some of the assortment above. And don't forget our jigsaw puzzle and colouring-in corners. Everyone welcome.

FRIDAYS, 12NOON - 4.30PM UNLEY CIVIC LIBRARY 181 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY Free, no bookings required.

Young Writers' Group (7-12 years)  Join our group to talk about books, practise your writing and share your stories. Monthly challenges and activities to challenge your storytelling skills. Light snacks provided.

30 JANUARY, 27 FEBRUARY, 27 MARCH, 24 APRIL, 22 MAY, 19 JUNE  MONDAYS, 4 - 5.30PM UNLEY CIVIC LIBRARY (YOUTH AREA)  181 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY Free, no bookings required.

Young Creatives (12-25 years)  We are young people who are creative, who want to stretch their imaginations and be part of a network that will support them in their creative pursuits. We do fun activities that encourage idea generation and out-of-the-box thinking.

19 JANUARY, 23 FEBRUARY, 23 MARCH, 20 APRIL, 18 MAY, 22 JUNE   THURSDAYS, 5.30 - 7.30PM UNLEY CIVIC LIBRARY (YOUTH AREA)  181 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY Free, no bookings required.

Fantasy Writers' Group (16+ years)  A new writers' group for fantasy or sci-fi writers aged 16+ years. Come and meet other writers, talk techniques and motivate each other.

5 JANUARY, 2 FEBRUARY, 2 MARCH, 6 APRIL, 4 MAY, 1 JUNE   THURSDAYS, 5.30 - 7.30PM UNLEY CIVIC LIBRARY (YOUTH AREA)  181 UNLEY ROAD, UNLEY Free, no bookings required.