Youth activities
Sign Squad
Come and learn Auslan at the Hamra Centre Library!
Open to anyone aged 12-25 who is interested in learning Australian Sign Language - no previous experience is necessary!
Sessions are free (no experience necessary) and will be conducted by a qualified Deaf instructor in collaboration with The Deaf Butterfly Effect.
Hamra Centre Library (in the Learning Centre)
2023 Term 4 dates:
20th October 2023
17th November 2023
15th December 2023
Time: 5pm-6pm
Bookings are not required.
If you would like to join or find out more, contact Emma at library@wtcc.sa.gov.au or by phone on 8416 6281.
Youth Book Club
Love reading? Then come to our Youth Book Club! For ages 12 to 17.
A low-stress way to chat about books and graphic novels you've loved (or hated). No set books, just read a book on the month's topic and come hang out! Snacks provided!
Hamra Centre Library (in the Sun Room)
Last Wednesday every month:
22 February 2023: Australian authors
29 March 2023: Books about food
26 April 2023: Books told in first person
31 May 2023: Books about animals
28 June 2023: Books originally written in another language
26 July 2023: Historical books
30 August 2023: Books with a non-human protagonist
27 September 2023: Books about family
25 October 2023: Classics
29 November 2023: Books about the ocean
Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Bookings are preferred but not essential. Please book through Eventbrite.
If you would like to join or find out more, contact Emma at library@wtcc.sa.gov.au or by phone on 8416 6281.
Young Writers' Group
This is for writers of all genres and abilities - whether you're halfway through a novel or just beginning a collection of short stories or poems, this is a place to come and develop your talents, seek feedback, or just write independently. For ages 12 to 25.
Hamra Centre Library (in the Learning Centre)
Second Wednesday every month:
8 February 2023
8 March 2023
12 April 2023
10 May 2023
14 June 2023
12 July 2023
9 August 2023
13 September 2023
11 October 2023
8 November 2023
Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Bookings are preferred but not essential. Please book through Eventbrite.
If you would like to join or find out more, contact Emma at library@wtcc.sa.gov.au or by phone on 8416 6281.
School Holiday Program
Our school holiday program (SHP) offers a range of activities and events during the school holidays. The program is available approximately two weeks before the holidays begin.
The program, when available, can be accessed here.
Reading challenges
Get involved in our reading challenges using Beanstack!
Premier's Reading Challenge
The Premier's Reading Challenge, introduced by the Premier in 2004, encourages students to read more books and enjoy reading in order to improve literacy levels.
The Challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September.
The library has labelled books to help you locate those on the list. You can search the catalogue too using the term 'Premier's Reading Challenge' or 'PRC'.
Access the list of books and find out more.
Book Week
In August every year schools and public libraries throughout Australia enjoy a week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators.
2024 Theme: Reading is Magic!
17 - 23 August 2024
Find out more about Book Week and the Children's Book Council of Australia.
Study help
You can find study help information here.
More information
Email the Library, contact 8416 6228 or search our events.