Cupid's calling! Library Lovers Day events happening near you
Why spend money on roses or chocolates this Valentine’s Day, when you could be spending a romantic day at your local library?
Library Lovers Day is for everyone - couples, families, friends and solo visitors alike. It is also a day to pay tribute to libraries, librarians and library lovers, and the valuable roles they play in our lives.
You can even write a love letter to your local MP to express how important public libraries are to you and your community and advocate for increased state funding.
This year’s event has once again caught cupid’s arrow and many council-run libraries are marking the occasion with a sweet series of activities. Check out some of the events.
Adelaide Hills Council
Just by entering your local Adelaide Hills library this Saturday, you’ll be in the running to win a lucky door prize. There are also colouring-in activities for the kids, romantic reads on display or you might like to borrow a cookbook for the perfect date night.
Find out more at Adelaide Hills Council.
Campbelltown City Council
Pop in from 9:30 am for "Library Lovers Day Storytime and Craft Activity" at Campbelltown library. While you’re there tell the friendly staff why you love libraries, pick up a book you love and enjoy a sweet treat on the house!
See all available times at Campbelltown City Council.
City of Mitcham
Roses are red, violets are blue… your next great love could be waiting for you!
This Valentine’s Day, head to either Mitcham Memorial Library or the Blackwood Library and pick a free blind date with a book. Take it home and see if sparks fly!
Get the love bug at City of Mitcham.
City of Mount Gambier
The Mount Gambier Library started early this year, with flirty festivities all week. Activities include "Blind Date with a Book," a "Name That Cover" competition, and story time sessions for the whole family.
Visit City of Mount Gambier for more details.
City of Onkaparinga
Love is in the air for a whole month in the southern suburbs. Seaford Library is also offering "Blind Date with a Book" throughout February, where you can choose a wrapped book based on clues and review it to enter a prize draw.
Find out what’s on at your City of Onkaparinga library.
City of Port Lincoln
Love is positively blooming on the Lower Eyre. They have constructed a Library Lovers Day tree and you are invited to leave a love note. It might be your favourite book, author or what you love about the library.
Find out more at City of Port Lincoln.
City of Salisbury
Take your Valentines to Mawson Lakes Library for their Paint and Sip event. Guided by paint-by-numbers, you’ll create two elegant, fruit-themed canvases featuring vibrant designs like cherries, lemons, and watermelon.
All materials are supplied, and you’ll take your finished artworks home as a keepsake. Hurry only a few spots remain, so grab your tickets now.
