In this heartwarming episode, we take a nostalgic journey back in time as we hear from older generations who share their fondest memories of having fun in their youth. From a night out at the Kings Theatre to a dance at the Barn, our guests reminisce about the joy, freedom, and spontaneity that defined their younger days. Join us as we explore the different ways they "let their hair down" and find out how these cherished moments shaped who they are today.

This Library and Information Week join us as we celebrate the remarkable legacies and the progress of women in politics. Learn about the ground-breaking history of women’s suffrage in South Australia, to Mount Gambier electing the State’s first female Mayor. We shine a spotlight on the pioneering Lenore Bishop, and chat with our current Mayor Lynette Martin OAM. Dive into the rich history of women's political achievements in South Australia this month with the Don’t Overdue It podcast.

Join us for this episode of ‘Don’t Overdue It’ as we dive into the innovative and community-focused world of the Mount Gambier Library's "Library of Things" collection. From ice cream makers to movie projectors and metal detectors, learn how you can borrow a range of fun and useful items. Discover the stories behind the collection, the most popular items, and how this initiative is bringing people together in new and creative ways. Whether you're curious about trying something new or looking to save money on occasional-use items, this episode will inspire you to take full advantage of the Library of Things.

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From giggles to guffaws, and chuckles to cackles, to snorts and chortles, on Tuesdays at the Mount Gambier Library we like to LAUGH.

Laughter in the Library is a Laughter Yoga program that combines fun exercises and yoga breathing techniques that stimulate your happy hormones, release stress and have positive effects on the mind and body.

There are no crazy upside-down poses, no stand-up comedy routines- just Frances, her dedicated group of Laughter Yoga enthusiasts, and for this episode, us!

Join us as we let go and belly laugh our way to feeling great this month on the Don’t Overdue It podcast.

Join us on an insightful journey as we delve into the profound influence of the Words Grow Minds Program. This initiative aims at fostering early childhood development and literacy through talking, reading, playing, and singing with your child from birth. In this episode, we discuss the role the Mount Gambier Library has played in the program and uncover the transformative power of language and literacy in shaping young minds.

For more information on Words Grow Minds click on the link below.

https://wordsgrowminds.org.au/

His is the face that adorns the side of the theatre named in his honour, but locals and tourists alike still ask the question “Who is Sir Robert Helpmann?”

Mount Gambier born, Robert Murray Helpmann, found fame on the world stage with his prodigious talents as an actor, director, dancer and singer.

April 2024 marks the 40th Anniversary of official naming of the theatre- so join us for look at the life of Mount Gambier’s and Australia’s greatest exports - our boy Bobby.

In June of 1871, Mount Gambier Assistant Bailiff Thomas Garroway mysteriously disappeared when he was sent to seize the property of Carl Jung who had failed to pay a debt. What followed was a story of desperation and murder which ended with the very first execution to occur at the Mount Gambier Gaol.