Local and Family History

Onkaparinga has a large range of self-managed groups for adults across our 6 libraries. If you can't find one that suits you, or the one you’re interested in is full, please let us know and we will try to create a new group for like-minded people.

Adult learning has positive impact on individuals, communities and our society. Learning is about gaining knowledge, building confidence, making connections, and creating pathways to new opportunities, further study, a new job, or a fresh start.

Your one-stop-shop to find out what's on offer after school at Onkaparinga Libraries.

Upcoming author talks and events at our libraries

Collection of events that are validated for the Children's University program.

Learn how to use a range of different technologies in these hands-on, interactive workshops.

Learn digital skills at these free sessions with friendly and knowledgeable staff and presenters.

Activities, talks, workshops and more around Australia's First Nations peoples.

Try something new at Firstival. Taking place at libraries across South Australia this July, our festival of firsts features a diverse program of workshops, experiences and events aimed at complete beginners.

Get Crafty is a regular crafting session held by Onkaparinga Libraries, suitable for adults or ages 15+. The sessions generally run for two hours and either focus on learning a new kind of craft (e.g. candle making) or feature a BYO-craft-and-chat format.

These library tours will give you a rare sneak peak behind the scenes of the Onkaparinga Libraries. Book into one or multiple tours and see how each branch is both the same and different at the same time.

We have plenty of cool events for kids these school holidays! Keep an eye out for the School Holiday program coming soon.

Join Onkaparinga Libraries for weekly Storytime, Babytime, Toddlertime and Words Grow Minds programs. Held during school term time, free, no bookings required.

Upcoming events brought to you in collaboration with Sustainable Onkaparinga.