West Torrens Library Service's page is monitored and maintained Mon - Fri between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm
Hamra Centre Library is part of the West Torrens Library Service which provides the community with a range of events, activities, projects and services. The West Torrens Library Service is operated by the City of West Torrens and consists of a main branch (located at the Hamra Centre) and the Mobile Library Service. The West Torrens Library Service provides a variety of outreach programs and commu
nity services. As of October 3, 2013 our service joined the.South Australian Public Libraries' 'One Card' network. This network has been gradually introduced across South Australia in order to connect all Public Library catalogues together. This means you are able to search and borrow items from other participating libraries as well as items already available at West Torrens. Items include:
Books, e-books, magazines, e-magazines, DVDs, CDs, audio books, graphic novels, large print materials, community language items, independent living equipment, toys, board games, sporting equipment and much more! Ongoing Programs:
Baby Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, school holiday programs, book clubs, basic IT training, knitting group, movie nights, English classes, Justice of the Peace service and more. Facebook house rules
The Hamra Centre Facebook site provides information about upcoming events and activities, projects, important news updates and links to interesting and useful information. What you can expect from us
Our page is monitored and maintained 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We welcome your comments and questions and will reply to queries as soon as we can, however sometimes there may be a delay if we need to seek additional advice to respond to your query. It is important to us that we respond to you in a timely manner and, where possible, we will aim to respond to you within 24 hours (with the exception of weekends). All comments and posts will be moderated by Council staff and language filtering programs will be used to block certain words. Therefore, there may be some time delay in posts appearing on our site. If you have a query or complaint that contains personal or sensitive information, please contact us on (08) 8416 6228 or via email [email protected]. What we expect from you
In order to ensure our page is friendly and welcoming for all visitors we ask that you:
• Be respectful of others and their opinions.
• Do not harass, abuse or threaten other visitors to the site.
• Do not post comments that are likely to offend or defame others in any way.
• Please post in English only. Posts in languages other than English may be removed.
• Do not use obscene or offensive language.
• Do not post repeat comments continuously.
• Do not post information which is factually inaccurate and may mislead others.
• Do not promote anything that may constitute as spam, such as commercial interests, solicitations, advertisements or endorsements of any non-governmental agency.
• Do not reveal personal or sensitive information about yourself or others (including elected members or Council staff). Any comments or posts that violate these terms will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be banned from the Hamra Centre Library page. Your access to and use of Council's online sites constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions. Disclaimer
The City of West Torrens will take care in producing content for Facebook, however we cannot guarantee that the information is accurate, complete or current and that data is free from defects. The City of West Torrens will not be liable or responsible for access to and use by any person of this information or any other information or material on this site.
02/06/2026
Are you aged 50 or over, and a resident of West Torrens?
The City of West Torrens and COTA SA invite local residents to a free falls management information session led by a Strength for Life exercise professional.
➡️ latest information on falls research
➡️ risk factors
➡️ simple stretches and exercises for prevention and management
➡️ Q&A
📆 Wednesday 17 June
⏰ 10am - 11am
📍 West Torrens Library Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton, 5033
👉 Bookings essential
📞 Ageing Well team, phone 8416 6264 or 8416 6267
Today's the day! Join us this morning for Story Time at 10.30am as we celebrate National Simultaneous Story Time by reading Luna Roo.
*Story Time is best suited to children aged 3 - 5 years. No bookings required.
26/05/2026
🪡🧸 Don't forget to attend the West Torrens Lifestyles Makers’ Market tomorrow! 🧶🧵
Come and purchase the crafty items made by the lifestyle program groups facilitated by the Council’s Community Connections team.
The groups donate their wares to local charities, but at the market these items will be available to buy.
Come along to purchase a lovingly handmade item and support our groups.
All proceeds will be used to buy more materials, so the groups can continue making and donating to people in need.
📆 Wednesday 27 May
⏰ 10am – 3pm (or until sold out)
📍 West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton SA
25/05/2026
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 (NSS) as we come together to read 'Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller' by Adam Jackson and Adrian Lloyd, illustrated by Jake Minton and published by Little Book Press. Cheer for Luna Roo as she finds her inner strength on the field in this energetic underdog story.
NSS is one of the Australia’s most beloved annual reading events, bringing together millions of children, families, libraries, schools and early learning centres to share the same story, at the same time, right across Australia. It’s a joyful celebration of reading, literacy, community – and a reminder of the essential role libraries play in nurturing learning, connection and a love of stories.
We'll be celebrating NSS as part of our Story Time on Wednesday 27 May at 10.30am in our Children's Area.
19/05/2026
Come and celebrate with us as we launch our newest wellbeing hub at Apex Park Community Facility!
Free drop-in events including morning tea and coffee, a visit from the mobile library, and kids activities such as Duplo building, face painting, and story time.
A joint project between City of West Torrens and Preventive Health SA
15/05/2026
Are you interested in State Library collections and services?
Come and join us as we host Karen from Public Library Services, who will inform you about all how the State Library's Collections can help you Local History Research.
Discover how to uncover your local history with the State Library's comprehensive resources, photographs, historic maps, and research guides!
🤖 Attending the session? Why not come a little earlier and see what all the fuss is about with AI. A beginner-friendly introductory session. Also presented by Public Library Services, and held straight before the session on the State Library Collections for Local History. See website or call us for more details. https://www.westtorrens.sa.gov.au/Events-directory/AI-101-Understanding-the-Basics
State Library of South Australia
14/05/2026
🧶🧵 West Torrens Lifestyles Makers’ Market 🪡🧸
Come and purchase the crafty items made by the lifestyle program groups facilitated by the Council’s Community Connections team.
The groups donate their wares to local charities, but at the market these items will be available to buy.
Come along to purchase a lovingly handmade item and support our groups.
All proceeds will be used to buy more materials, so the groups can continue making and donating to people in need.
📆 Wednesday 27 May
⏰ 10am – 3pm (or until sold out)
📍 West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton SA
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