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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

28/08/2026

The Matter of Facts follows former war correspondent Hamish Macdonald for a thrilling ride into the hostile frontlines of our global information. We are all navigating a digital ecosystem where truth and lies can be indistinguishable, and where information is created - at scale - to change what we believe, how we behave and who we vote for. If you want to build practical and relevant media literacy skills, this event is for you.
The ABC, in partnership with the Australian Library and Information Association and Western Sydney University, has developed this workshop to equip communities to better identify misinformation. The 2-hour workshop will include a presentation, guided discussion and an activity. Following the workshop, participants will receive links to resources to explore at home. Please note that this workshop has been developed around the ABC docuseries The Matter of Facts and includes resources and clips from the series.
Matter of Facts
๐Ÿ“Queenstown Library
๐Ÿ“†Wednesday 2 September
๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bookings essential https://shorturl.at/yfKpD

It's Wear it Purple Day! ๐Ÿ’œThis day aims to foster safer, more inclusive environments where young people can be proud of ...
28/08/2026

It's Wear it Purple Day! ๐Ÿ’œ

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 โ€“ it's free with your library membership: https://bit.ly/4gorNI0

Have you become curious about your ancestry during National Family History Month? Access Ancestry for free at public lib...
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?
โ€ข Free access to Ancestry website.
โ€ข Friendly staff to help you get started.
โ€ข Welcoming spaces perfect for research.
โ€ข Reference books that assist with your family history research.

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

The spring weather is approaching meaning there's one week left of Warm Winter Read โ€“ you still have time to sign up!Bac...
24/08/2026

The spring weather is approaching meaning there's one week left of Warm Winter Read โ€“ you still have time to sign up!

Backdate your reading or write book reviews and you can go in the draw to win:

๐ŸŽซ Level 1 (Book voucher): Track 5 days of reading or submit 1 book review.
๐Ÿ“š Level 2 (Bookish hamper): Track 10 days of reading or submit 3 book reviews.
๐ŸŽง Level 3 (Sony headphones): Track 20 days of reading or submit 6 book reviews.
๐Ÿ“ฑ Level 4 (Kobo eReader): Track 45 days of reading or submit 9 book reviews.
๐Ÿ“– Young Readers prize (Book voucher): Be aged 16โ€“25 and track 20 days of reading or submit 6 book reviews.

Learn more about the challenge here: libraries.tas.gov.au/warm-winter-read/

Chloe is meant to be doing Storytime this morning, but we can't find her anywhere!Storytime is every Monday at 11:00 am....
23/08/2026

Chloe is meant to be doing Storytime this morning, but we can't find her anywhere!

Storytime is every Monday at 11:00 am. It's the perfect opportunity for children 0-5 (and their parents) to relax in our library and listen to a wonderful story.



21/08/2026

Got something to say? Step up to the mic and share it through poetry. ๐ŸŽค

Australian Poetry Slam gives Tasmanian poets, performers or storytellers the chance to express themselves through spoken word performance.

From the 8โ€“17 September, free workshops and slam heats will be held at Libraries in Burnie, Rosny, Launceston and Kingston, led by poets and artists Dylan, Tasha and Ava.

The Tasmania State final will be held at Glenorchy Library on Saturday 19 September, hosted by Miles Merrill, founder of Word Travels.

Register to attend on Eventbrite, and don't forget to invite your friends, family and supporters to cheer you on: https://bit.ly/4qwaurZ

Learn more about Australian Poetry Slam: australianpoetryslam.com

Libraries Tasmania welcomes people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences to come together in a supportive and inclusive space.

๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ: ๐˜—๐˜ฐ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ. ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ญ๐˜ถ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ/๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด.

Australian Poetry Slam

๐ŸŽฒ Roll for initiative! ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿฒ Are you aged 12-18 and interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons?โš”๏ธ The Queenstown Youth Dungeo...
18/08/2026

๐ŸŽฒ Roll for initiative! ๐ŸŽฒ

๐Ÿฒ Are you aged 12-18 and interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons?

โš”๏ธ The Queenstown Youth Dungeons & Dragons Group is looking for more players to join their weekly adventures. Whether you're a seasoned hero or completely new to the game, everyone is welcome!

๐Ÿง™๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ Come along for epic quests, unexpected laughs, magical worlds, and plenty of dice-rolling fun.

๐Ÿ“ Queenstown Library
๐Ÿ“… Every Tuesday
๐Ÿ•’ 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Gather your courage and join the adventure!

Adult Learners Week starts in two weeks! From 1 โ€“ 8 September, follow your compass, learn a new skill or rediscover an o...
18/08/2026

Adult Learners Week starts in two weeks! From 1 โ€“ 8 September, follow your compass, learn a new skill or rediscover an old one at Libraries Tasmania. ๐Ÿงญ

Adults of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to explore new learning opportunities and discover the many free programs, resources and services available through Libraries Tasmania.

Event happening in the North West include:
๐Ÿ“ฑ Scam self-defence with Kevin O'Flaherty
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป The Matter of Facts: Media literacy workshop
๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Paint with paper
๐Ÿงถ Book lover knits

There are plenty of free craft, garden and tech programs to try out around the state. Learn more about Adult Learners Week and register for events here: libraries.tas.gov.au/adult-learners-week

Adult Learners' Week

๐Ÿง  Questacon has arrived at Queenstown Library! โ„๏ธLooking for something fun and challenging to do during these chilly win...
17/08/2026

๐Ÿง  Questacon has arrived at Queenstown Library! โ„๏ธ

Looking for something fun and challenging to do during these chilly winter days?

Explore Byte Wise, Questaconโ€™s interactive travelling exhibition that brings mathematics and computer science to life through hands-on puzzles, games, and challenges.

Designed for young people aged 10โ€“15 years, but enjoyable for curious minds of all ages!

๐Ÿ“… 18 August โ€“ 1 September
๐Ÿ“ Queenstown Library
โฐ Visit anytime during library opening hours
โœ… No bookings required

Come along, test your skills, and discover the exciting world of maths and technology.

This exhibition is presented in partnership with Inspiring Australia Tasmania and the University of Tasmania.

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9/13 Driffield Street
Queenstown, TAS
7467

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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