Unley Libraries

Join

If you are a member of a public library in South Australia, you are already registered with us. If not, bring in your current identification with your name, address, signature and photo, and visit a branch of the Unley Libraries to complete our registration form.

Everyone in the family can join - there is no age limit. If you are under 18 years, your parent/legal guardian is required to complete the form and provide their ID on your behalf.

Borrow

Please bring your card with you when you visit your Libraries.

Most items are available for a four week loan, with the exceptions of DVDs/Blu-rays/CDs/computer games and magazines which are two week loans, and Hot Speed Reads which are 10 day loans.

• You can borrow up to 100 items including 20 DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks & Wii games and one Hot Speed Read, children's early literacy or bilingual kit.
• Reserve up to 30 items at any one time.
• Heavily requested items will have their loan periods halved so waiting periods will be reduced.
• Borrow or return at any public library in South Australia.
• Renew your items twice if no one else has them requested.
• Receive email reminders three days before your due date.
• Please return your items by their due date as overdue items may incur a fee. To help prevent this, please always take your reminder slip when you borrow.
• Temporary and visitor memberships available.

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So who are the Friends of the Unley Libraries (FoUL)? What do they do? And what benefits are available to our members?

The aims of FoUL:

• to provide community-based support for the Libraries
• to promote the Libraries throughout the community and promote community involvement
• to initiate and assist with Libraries' projects and events
• to provide community feedback to the Libraries.

 

And, of course, to meet new people and have some fun.

Benefits to members are many:

• contribute to your library
• volunteer and experience opportunities
• enjoy member only offers and raffles, eg. free library bag, book voucher raffle
• member newsletter
• social events and chances to meet new people
• an opportunity to be active in your community and make a difference.

 

All members are welcome to attend the monthly meetings every third Wednesday of the month, 2pm in the Unley Civic Library.

To join, please enquire at the Unley Libraries, pick up a membership form, or download it here -  print it out, fill it in and pay the small fee at any of the Unley Libraries.
 

Friends of the Unley Libraries membership form

The City of Unley Libraries now has Kindle eReaders for loan.

Each Kindle is loaded with 25 bestseller titles and comes with a quick start guide to get you reading our ebooks with ease. Please see the collection guide below for titles.

Available for free on a 28 day loan with a limit of one Kindle per card. Please ask at the library customer service desk.

For full terms and conditions, please see the Quick Start Guide below.
 

Kindle Collection Guide 1 Kindle Collection Guide 2

Quick Start Guide for Kindle Paperwhite

The City of Unley Family history collection and service has now moved to the Unley Museum to combine our considerable historical resources together.

Full details can be found on the Unley Museum page of this website.
 

The City of Unley Libraries provide a free monthly Home Library Service to residents who are unable to visit the libraries due to health problems. The service also delivers to aged care and disability residential organisations and is supported by a group of more than 40 volunteers who select and deliver items to home service patrons.

Home service patrons have access to the entire City of Unley Libraries collection, as well as being able to request items from the One Card network including a huge selection of books, audio books, DVDs, CDs and magazines.

or further information, and to enquire about eligibility for the service, please phone 8372 5137.

The City of Unley Libraries offer personalised and in-person assistance with online reading selection, suggestions, recommendations and a place to lounge and discuss what you've read. Books and other items ordered can be collected from and returned to the Centre during their opening hours.

Please note that no wi-fi access or public computer facilities are available with this service.

The Centre is located within the Fullarton Park Community Centre.

Open hours:
Mondays, 11am-1pm
Tuesdays, 12.30-3pm
Thursdays, 10am-1pm

No bookings required.

For further information, please phone the Unley Libraries 8372 5100 or visit the Unley Libraries Facebook Page.
 

One Card network

Unley Libraries is part of the One Card network where South Australian library customers can now use any public library across SA with a single card, and have access to over 4 million items. Members can borrow and return from any library in the State.

For more information visit the SA Libraries website.

Tours and class visits School and class library visits are available on request. We also provide outreach services where our staff visit schools, kindergartens and child care centres.

Request a booking




 

The Goodwood Library meeting room is available for hire for personal or commercial purposes for meetings, training sessions, information days, etc. It has a capacity for between 20-30 people and is available during Goodwood Library opening hours only.
 

Fees

 

• $9.00 per hour
• $19.00 per half day
• $26.00 per full day

The room is located at the rear of the library and consists of large meeting tables, chairs, whiteboard and markers, projector screen and tea and coffee making facilities (hirers are required to bring their own tea and coffee supplies). There is access to power points for hirers to bring their own laptops and devices and access to the library wifi is available for those with library memberships.

We welcome inspections or please give the Goodwood Library a call on 8372 5166 for further information and availability.

Bring your own wireless enabled device to the City of Unley Libraries and you can use our wifi for free!
 

What you will need

• All you will need is your library membership number (any library card across the One Card system can access wifi).
• If you are not a member of any of the public libraries in SA you can apply to join the City of Unley Libraries or alternatively, you can apply for a guest wifi pass. You will need to show valid photo identification as well as providing us with some personal details.

 

How to connect 

• Open your network connections and connect to the public library wifi network, using the password: PublicLibrary (you will only need this password the first time you login to your device)
• When you open your web browser, you will be redirected to the login page. Accept the Internet Policy, Terms and Conditions of Use
• Login using your library card number and PIN (if you are unsure of your PIN, please speak to a staff member)

 

Firewalls and Security

To help protect your computer and the public libraries network please ensure your personal computer has been installed with:
 

• A firewall
• Current virus protection software

 

Printing

The City of Unley Libraries does not currently offer a printing service for wireless internet access. If you do need to print, you can access our public PCs so have your documents in your email or bring them along on a USB.
 

Public library internet policy

• All internet users are expected to adhere to the public library internet policy
• A copy of the policy is available on request

 

Please note

• The City of Unley Libraries staff are unable to assist you with hardware and software issues on your personal devices
• The City of Unley Libraries does not accept any liability for your personal devices

Photocopying	A4 black & white	$0.30
& printing	A3 black & white	$0.40
	A4 colour	$1.40
	A3 colour	$1.50

We have computers available for public use, please phone Unley Civic Library 8372 5100 or  Goodwood Library 8372 5166 if you would like to make a booking.

School's out and there is time to play and explore. At Unley Libraries, the school holidays are a bustling time as our Youth And Children's team launch their school holiday program. Based on an exciting theme each holidays, we invite performers, provide activities, and have some great fun.

Please note:

Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Children 10-12 years must be signed in and out by a carer or parent.  Children 13-17 years must have parent/guardian contact details recorded on the booking system. Events are only suitable for particular age ranges, please take note when booking your child.

Book into our School Holiday Program by clicking on the titles of the events below.

 

 

 

Every Friday morning during school term, we offer our Babytime program aimed specifically at 0-2 year olds. Sit your child on your lap and enjoy 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, finger plays and stories.

​Fridays 11.30am
Alternating Unley Town Hall & Goodwood Community Centre
 

Upcoming sessions

Perfect for those wriggly toddlers. With more action songs to keep busy toddlers moving, these fun sessions also include interactive play with beanbags, scarves and shakers.

Babies are also welcome. If you have a baby and a toddler, why not try both Wriggletime (10.30am) and Babytime (11.30am).

​Fridays 10.30am
Alternating Unley Town Hall & Goodwood Community Centre

 

Twice a week during school term we present Storytime.

Designed specifically for 2-5 year olds, join us for a story and a theme related craft.

Tuesdays, 10.30am
Unley Civic Library

Thursdays, 10.30am
Goodwood Library

Bookings not required.
 

Unley Toy Library provides for children at all levels of development. Friendly, knowledgeable staff can advise and assist you in selecting the right toys specifically for your child.
 

Collection

Our collection covers people from 0-100 years! Whilst the majority focuses on 0-12 years, there are puzzles and games that offer a challenge to people of all ages.

We are particularly proud of our range of games and puzzles and physical activity collection, all of which we strive to keep as relevant as possible. We display our collection in areas of development including: sensory-motor, social and emotional development, concept development, language development, strategic thinking, reading skills, art, science and mathematics.
 

Membership

If you are a member of any public library in SA, you are registered with the Unley Libraries. If not, simply bring some identification with your name, address, signature and photograph and complete our registration form. You must be a resident of South Australia.

To join the Unley Toy Library an annual fee is payable:
 

• Families $45 (inc. GST) per annum
• Groups $65 (inc. GST) per annum

Temporary memberships are available in some circumstances.
 

Borrowing

 

• Most toys are available for four-week loan
• Short-term party hire equipment is available-Bookings essential
• Each family membership can borrow six toys and each group membership can borrow 12 toys at one time
• Before borrowing toys, please check that all the pieces listed on the label are in the container and report any damaged or missing to a staff member
• Please ask if you need to extend a loan on your toys. Not all toys are able to be extended due to limited availability
• No holds/reservations. Only party hire equipment can be booked

 

Returning

All items are to be returned to the Unley Toy Library.

When returning items, please:
 

• Brush any outside toys or games to ensure they are rid of spiders or insects
• Clean with a mild detergent or antiseptic, where appropriate
• Ensure toys are in the same packaging in which they were borrowed and contain all the pieces listed on the packaging
• Advise a staff member if pieces have been damaged or are missing so that payment or replacement may be negotiated

Book here for our Children's events.

 

Unley Libraries is now offering access to two excellent eResources for children and parents.
 

Tours and class visits School and class library visits are available on request. We also provide outreach services where our staff visit schools, kindergartens and child care centres.

Request a booking

Our group meets once a month on a Monday to talk about books, practise writing and share stories. 

4 - 5.30pm
Unley Civic Library Youth Area

2018 dates

19 February
19 March
16 April
14 May
4 June
9 July
6 August
3 September
24 September
29 October
26 November
17 December (Christmas Party/End of Year celebration)

No bookings required. 
Please contact libraries@unley.sa.gov.au or call 8372 5100 for more information.
 

The YU Zine for teens and tweens combines the Unley Young Writers' zine and a library brochure together to make one super publication that celebrates and promotes the range of things young people in our community like to do, create, read, play and learn.

If you like what we've done with YU, help us to make it grow. Send us your reviews of books, games, music or movies, publish your creative writing, photographs or artwork, assist with the editing and design. Get in touch with Amelia by emailing libraries (at) unley.sa.gov.au or via our Facebook page.

Subscribe to receive the quarterly YU Zine via email here.
 

YU Spring 2017

 

YU Winter 2017

 

YU Summer 2016

 

YU Spring 2016

 

Read Write Create

We celebrate and promote the range of things young people like to read, create, play and learn. Be inspired and find like-minded people at one of our writing and creative groups or sessions. New members are always welcome! 

Teen Writers' Group (12-17 years)

Have you been looking to get into writing? Perhaps you want to find people who share the same passion as you. Come and join us as we share ideas, play games, and create characters and worlds of our very own. For ages 12-17 years.

Thursdays 5.30 - 7.30pm, Unley Civic Library (Youth Area) 
    
22 February        
22 March        
19 April
17 May        
14 June

Creative Writers' Group (18-25 years)

Is your imagination full of peculiar contraptions? Cantankerous dwarves? Catapulting orcs? Or maybe you just like to express the drama and hilariousness of real life in writing. Join our monthly group as we share our projects, play with words, dream up characters, and stretch our imaginations. For ages 18-25 years.

Thursdays 5.30 - 7.30pm, Unley Civic Library (Youth Area)

1 February        
1 March        
29 March
26 April        
24 May        
21 June
Email us at libraries (at) unley.sa.gov.au or phone 8372 5100 if you have any questions, or to let us know you are interested in coming along to any of our meetings.

We now have Young Adult Kindle eReaders available for loan.

Each Kindle is loaded with 26 popular teen and young adult titles available to library members aged 12 years and over and free on a 28 day loan with a limit of 1 Kindle per card. Borrowers aged under 15 years are required to borrow on a parent/guardian card. Please ask at the library customer service desk.

For full terms and conditions, please see the Quick Start Guide below.
 

Young Adults Kindle Collection Guide

Quick Start Guide for Kindle Paperwhite

Book here for our Youth events.