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02/09/2026

Reading, dancing and plenty of imagination made for a magical Storytime session at Glenorchy Library yesterday! Led by Lila, a qualified Early Childhood Educator and teacher from Prima Ballet Academy, children enjoyed a fun-filled interactive program that inspired creativity, active play and a love of stories. 📚✨🩰

31/08/2026

Simple back-and-forth conversations help build language and understanding.

This Tasmanian family is putting talking and pointing into action.

For more ideas and resources to support your family, visit: greatstart.tas.gov.au

For help with your own reading and writing visit readingwritinghotline.edu.au or call 1300 6 555 06

31/08/2026

✏️✒️Come along to this informal, fun writing session, featuring the Australian Writers’ Centre monthly challenge. Find out the prompts, brainstorm ideas and start your 500 word or less short story project. All levels are welcome.

• We will learn together the new Australian Writers' Centre monthly challenge and quickly overview the terms and conditions
• Brainstorm ideas for those would like to share
• 45 minutes of writing time
• Share or continue your writing.

📍 Glenorchy Library
📅 Friday 4 September
🕒 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/furious-fiction-writing-group-at-glenorchy-library-tickets-1996427288763?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

A fun, social writing session featuring creative brainstorming and a challenging short story project.

30/08/2026

Need a hand with the 2026 Census?

If you're still having trouble completing your Census, come along to the Glenorchy Library where Census staff will be available to assist with questions, help you complete your form, or provide a paper Census form if needed.

📍 Glenorchy Library
📅 Friday 4 September
🕒 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Everyone is welcome. No appointment required.

For additional Census support locations across Australia, visit: [Insert Link]

28/08/2026

Adult Learners' Week is coming up 1 - 8 September and we still have some spots on some fantastic programs for you here at Glenorchy Library.

• Join us for a fun informal writing challenge with Furious Fiction
• Get outdoors for our first ever walking book chat at the Royal Botanical Gardens
• Meet the team from ReThink Waste and find out about re-useable fashion
• Come along to the author talk with Karen Brooks
• Attend the The Matter of Facts - Media Literacy program

Visit our website to enrol: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/news/adult-learners-week-2026
You can also contact us by email [email protected] or phone 6165 5493.

Start your learning journey with Libraries Tasmania in Adult Learners Week.

28/08/2026

It's Wear it Purple Day! 💜

This day aims to foster safer, more inclusive environments where young people can be proud of who they are and hopeful about their future.

The theme this year is Colours of Courage, which celebrates the many different forms of courage shown by LGBTIQA+ young people and their communities.

To celebrate, borrow an LGBTIQA+ story from BorrowBox – it's free with your library membership: https://bit.ly/4gorNI0

27/08/2026

Wednesday 9 September 2026 from 2:30 PM
An afternoon with bestselling author Karen Brooks, discussing The Extraordinary Florence Stoker, a historical novel about a woman often overlooked in literary history.
Join Karen as she talks about Florence Stoker, a striking and talented woman from the 19th century. Though she had many strengths, her life was overshadowed by her husband's famous creation, Dracula. This novel brings her story back into focus.
Karen will discuss her research, her writing process, and why it is important to tell women's stories from the past. This engaging event will appeal to readers who enjoy strong characters and fresh views of history.
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An afternoon with bestselling author Karen Brooks, discussing The Extraordinary Florence Stoker, a historical novel about a woman overlooked

27/08/2026

🎬 BeamaClub Film – Wendy and Lucy 🐾
Friday 28 August | 10.30am–12.30pm

🕒 Runtime: 1 hr 17 mins | Rated M

Join us for Wendy and Lucy, a moving and tender film starring Michelle Williams.
Travelling to Alaska in search of work, Wendy's plans begin to unravel when her car breaks down in Oregon. With little money and her beloved dog Lucy by her side, she faces a series of challenges that test her resilience. When Lucy goes missing, Wendy embarks on a heartfelt search that highlights the strength of the bond between a person and their pet.
A touching story of perseverance, companionship and hope.
Book via the link - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1981911819604?aff=oddtdtcreator

26/08/2026

Have you become curious about your ancestry during National Family History Month? Access Ancestry for free at public libraries in Tasmania!

Ancestry is an online resource that offers access to billions of historical records including birth, marriage, census, military, and immigration documents.

Find Tasmanian family history resources and advice on our family history webpage: libraries.tas.gov.au/family-history

Why visit your local library?
• Free access to Ancestry website.
• Friendly staff to help you get started.
• Welcoming spaces perfect for research.
• Reference books that assist with your family history research.

Visit your nearest Libraries Tasmania location and start your journey today.

Address

4 Terry Street
Glenorchy, TAS
7010

Website

https://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/

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