Firstival Returns to South Australia’s Public Libraries This July
Firstival is back this winter with over 350 events across South Australia’s public libraries, inviting people of all ages to try something new throughout July.
Now in its third year, Firstival continues to make a strong community impact, attracting more than 42,000 attendees in 2024 and welcoming nearly 7,000 new members to the Libraries SA OneCard network.
This year’s diverse program includes free and low cost events for everyone—from science workshops and ukulele lessons for kids, to Etsy selling tips and politics-themed pizza nights for teens. Adults can enjoy pasta-making, K-pop dance, paint and sip sessions, and even a unique Bricks and Brews Lego-and-beer night at Noarlunga Library.
Held across the state’s 130 public libraries, Firstival runs from 1–31 July.
Program highlights for families:
Holdfast Bay Libraries Young Writer’s Competition – Open to any kind of writing, including poetry, short stories, and factual accounts.
1-31 July | Ages 8 -18
Magical Fairytale Ball at the Library – Dress up and enjoy a magical fairy tale ball at the library.
4 July | Mawson Lakes Library
Disco Dance Party at the Library – Hit the dance floor at the library with Monski Mouse’s Baby Dico Dance Hall. A fabulous retro music and dance event for under 5’s.
6 July | Stirling Library
Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop – Get ready to be amazed by mind blowing experiments and mind-boggling chemical reactions at a Jaw Dropping Chemistry Workshop.
Various dates | Mitcham Library | Blackwood Library | 8-12 years |
Create your first nature journal – Join Hannah from Wattle and Wonder as she guides Children through exploration of a section of native plants.
10 July | Park Holme Library | 5-10 years
Kaurna Night Skies Stories and Star Gazing for Families – Join Aunty Eliane fir a night of sharing Kaurna stories under the stars.
10 July | Blackwood Library
Mario Kart Tournament – Get ready to race and join in the first ever Mario Kart tournament at Walkerville.
16 July | Walkerville Town Hall | Ages 5-8 and 9-12
SEE THE FULL PROGRAM OF EVENTS HERE
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Firstival website
What: Firstival
When: 1 – 31 July 2025
Where: Public libraries located across South Australia
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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