Balaklava Community Library

21/08/2026

We have lots happening for Book Week. Check out our previous post for what is happening. Don't forget to pop in and get a copy of our drawing competition to keep the kids busy over the weekend.

21/08/2026

Book Week is next week and we have plenty of costumes still her to find their next adventure.

19/08/2026

The Big Ooshie Drop Off!! Such a successful Swap this afternoon. If you would like to take part in a drop off we are happy to be a pickup location.

Instructions:
1. Pop the Ooshie in a sandwich bag.
2. Clearly label with the name of the person the Ooshie is for.
3. Drop off at Balaklava Community Library
4. Comment to let them know it has been dropped off.

Who is keen?? Share below what you still need ⬇️

18/08/2026

Happening tomorrow at 3:15pm ⬇️

Have you been collecting the Disney Ooshies from Woolworths and haven't quite finished your collection? Come along to the library next Wednesday after school pickup to make some swaps and complete those collections!

If you have a stash at home but aren't collecting you can drop them off for the swap.

17/08/2026

FYI ⬇️

13/08/2026

Have you been collecting the Disney Ooshies from Woolworths and haven't quite finished your collection? Come along to the library next Wednesday after school pickup to make some swaps and complete those collections!

If you have a stash at home but aren't collecting you can drop them off for the swap.

12/08/2026

Ooshie swap...is there any interest in an Ooshie swap one day next week after school pickup? Comment yes below.

11/08/2026

FYI ⬇️

A friendly reminder for today...

These services will be unavailable during the outage:

- LibrariesSA App

- Online catalogue including searching & placing holds

- Access to some digital content

- Printing (where you are required to log in)

This planned service disruption may affect library opening hours and the ability to borrow items – check with your local library for details.

07/08/2026

Surprise 😮 We are ready early! We have had some wonderful donations. Thanks to all those who have donated so far.

In need of a costume for Book Week come and take a costume or leave a costume. Everyone's a Storybook Star 🌟

07/08/2026

Don't forget to drop off your unwanted costumes! See details below.

Inspired by other amazing libraries we are sharing the love and also doing a Book Week Costume Swap! Details below. We have allowed some time to get a collection of costumes and then from Friday 14th August families can come in to find a new-to-you costume for Book Week 2026!

You can now start to drop off your pre-loved, clean and in good condition costumes to find their new home!