Summer 2026

 

Find tips, activities and events to help you get involved and stay connected with your community this summer. Remember to drink water, stay cool, dress down, soak, plan your day and help others.

Summer activities for kids

Visit the library

• Borrow books, e-games, toys, sporting equipment and more from the library.
• Take part in a reading challenge at any time throughout the year.
• Play free arcade games.

Indoor events at the West Torrens Library

• Toddler Time (18 months+) - Tuesdays and Thursdays during school term, from 28 January, 11.15am - 11.45am.
• Story Time (3-5 years) - Wednesdays and Fridays during school term, from 29 January, 10.30am - 11.30am.
• Lego Club (5 years +) - Mondays (fortnightly) during school term, from 3 February, 3.30pm - 5pm.
• Movie nights - Regular movie nights are held throughout the year.

Outdoor events in West Torrens

Free community events will be held over the summer season as part of the West Torrens Summer Festival, including an Open-Air Cinema evening session and Splash! - one of our warm-weather favourites.

Cool ways to connect with your community

• Visit the West Torrens Library to browse and borrow new collections of books, magazines, e-games and more.
• Explore the wide range of free or low-cost community programs, activities and services services available for all ages and abilities.
• Keep up to date by reading the latest community news in Talking Points magazine.

How to take care of yourself, family and pets when heat strikes

Sometimes it can get a little too warm to go outside - especially during a heat wave. If temperatures rise, refer to our preparing for a heat wave tips and resources.

Learn how to prepare for and stay safe during a heat wave, find air-conditioned public cool spaces, and access helpful resources to support you before and during extreme heat.

Other useful resources

• SA Health - Stay safe and healthy during very hot weather (information available in a range of translated languages).
• Cancer Council SA - Learn how to be SunSmart this summer.
• SA Power Networks  - Get your power outage plan ready.
• Animal Welfare League - Learn how to keep your pets safe in the heat.
• Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - Keep informed about heat wave forecasts.
• SASES - Heat wave forecast - Access a daily state heat wave summary and forecast for the current and following day.
• ABC Emergency - Stay informed about official warnings and emergencies, including heat waves.