A prehistoric ‘giant wombat’ and the Tik Tok stars who put libraries on the map helped blow the candles out on the Cove Civic Centre’s 10th birthday at the start of the month.
It was a chance for residents to step back in time to an era when giant marsupials roamed and thunder birds ruled the skies.
The Cove Civic Centre has been a cornerstone of community life in Hallett Cove since it was opened by the City of Marion in 2015.
The centre is currently hosting a rare Diprotodon fossil from the South Australian Museum and so he festivities were centered around our favourite ‘giant wombat’.
After all, Hallett Cove has often been affectionately dubbed “Diprotodon Cove,” after it made headlines in 1992 with the discovery of a juvenile Diprotodon optatum fossil in the Field River. The Diprotodon is world’s largest known marsupial.
Attendees may also had a chance to get a glimpse of our very own Tik Tok stars Jaz and Denise who attended the event to capture the festivities and engage with library-goers young and old. The event also included face painting, a Jurassic-themed jumping castle, an interactive photo booth, balloon animals, and creative craft activities.
Kids could alos go on a prehistoric scavenger hunt with LEGO prizes, or immerse themselves in virtual reality experiences inspired by the megafauna of Australia’s past.
Located at 1 Ragamuffin Drive, the Cove Civic Centre is home to a modern library, a business hub, and versatile community spaces used by residents of all ages.
Funded by the City of Marion with a $3.4 million contribution from the Australian Government, the $10 million centre has supported lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, and community gatherings for a decade.
The facility includes access to more than 35,000 books, e-books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, a community hall for up to 200 people, and a children’s toy library. It also features a computer training suite with broadband and multiple meeting rooms.
A spacious outdoor plaza provides the perfect venue for community celebrations including the birthday bash.
