West Torrens Library activities and events

Activities and events

Book clubs

Make new friends and chat about books - join one of our book clubs.

Children 0 - 5 years

Information for parents about fun library activities for babies and young children.

Children 5 - 11 years

Find out about library activities for kids aged 5 to 11 years.

Children's special events

All about school holiday programs, special library events, Book Week and more.

Youth activities

Find out about the youth programs and activities we offer and what's happening in the library.

Young Reader Program

To encourage literacy in the youth of South Australia, the West Torrens Library is excited to be participating in the Young Reader Program, brought to you by Palace Nova Cinemas.

Movie Nights

Enjoy a free movie on the big screen with refreshments.

Reading challenges

Get involved in our reading challenges with Beanstack!

Saturday Cinema Classics

Join us and relax with a free classic movie.

Study help

Need a hand with homework? We're here to help.

What's currently on

Orange Tree Quilters

24 July 2026

Interested in Quilting? Orange Tree Quilters is a charity quilting group that meets at the West Torrens Library.

Tagged as: , Adults, Library, Lifestyle Programs, Seniors, Special interest

Story Time

24 July 2026

Enjoy stories, songs and crafts. Recommended for pre-school aged children, 3 - 5 years old.

Tagged as: , Children 0 - 5, Library

English class: intermediate and above

24 July 2026

Learn to speak English. Free for migrants, refugees and new arrivals.

Tagged as: , Adults, Library, Seniors

1 to 1 Tech Education appointments

25 July 2026

Free tech help for computer and mobile technology users.

Tagged as: , Adults, Library

Firstival: Come and build Gundam

25 July 2026

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of Gundam where you can build your own Gundam model, chat and share tips with other fans.

Tagged as: , Library, Booking required

Dungeons and Dragons (Youth 13 - 17)

25 July 2026

Looking for a new adventure? The West Torrens Library hosts D&D sessions for youths aged 13-17. Sessions will be run by experienced GMs from Adelaide Queer Gamers.

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Firstival: Inclusive friendship evening

25 July 2026

Meet new people, make new connections and build new and lasting friendships with the West Torrens Library and Mingle Co.

Tagged as: , Library, Booking required

West Torrens Knitting Group - Monday

27 July 2026

Like to knit? Want to learn? This group knits items for those in need. We provide the wool.

Tagged as: , Adults, Library, Lifestyle Programs, Seniors, Booked out

Reading group for English language learners

27 July 2026

Reading group for English language learners. Free for migrants, refugees and new arrivals.

Tagged as: , Adults, Library, Seniors

Lego Club

27 July 2026

Enjoy Lego? Join the Library's Lego Club.

Tagged as: , Children and youth, Children 5 - 12, Library

Community bus tour: Banquet food & Don's Espresso Bar & Eatery

28 July 2026

Enjoy a visit to Banquet Food and Don’s Espresso Bar and Eatery in Albert Park. Browse the selection
of European-inspired specialty foods, then enjoy a coffee and a wood-fired oven pizza lunch.

Tagged as: , Adults, Community bus, Library

Baby Time

28 July 2026

Baby Time is perfect for children from birth to 18 months. These sessions include songs, rhymes and stories for children and their caregivers.

Tagged as: , Children and youth, Children 0 - 5, Library

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