What's on at Launceston Library
Activities
- Storytime
Join us for half an hour of stories, rhymes and songs every Tuesday at 10.30am during school term. Sessions are for 2 1/2 to 5 year olds.
- Rock & Rhyme ... now 2 sessions
Join us for 30 minutes of rhyme, rhythm and fun with nursery room favourites for babies 0-18 months old and their parents/carers every week throughout the year (now including school holidays).
- Funky Friday ... new craft sessions!
Children's Library
First Friday of the month during school term
10.00am - 10.30am
Fun filled craft sessions for children aged 3-6 year olds and their parents/carers.
- September School Holiday Program
Monday, 8 September to Friday 19 September 2008
Blast from the past
Pick up a program next time you're at the library; or click here for all the details.
Displays
- Graphic novels ... get them at the library
Try something different. The State Library has a range of Graphic Novel styles to suit all tastes, from the beginner to the serious fan and will be featured in a display in the Lending Library over the next three months.
Check out our booklists for some great reading ideas.
Go graphic and tell us about it via the State Library graphic novels blog. Read reviews of Graphic Novel favourites by library staff or post your own faves.
- Capturing Adult Education
Thursday, 21 August to Thursday, 4 September 2008
Reference Library foyer
Adult Education classes are full of colour and beautiful people! Is this true or is it because our photos have been skilfully edited? Decide for yourself by checking out the photographic display in the library and view a selection of courses which will be on offer in our Spring Course Guide. To enrol in Adult Education courses: look out for the course guide or go to the Adult Education website.
Events
- Friends Coffee morning
Wednesday, 10 September 2008 10.15am for 10:30am start
Phil Leonard Room
Coffee mornings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Guest Speakers: A presentation and talk by John Shepherd, a 5th generation Launcestonian, on approximately 180 digitally projected images relating to many of Launceston's early (1873) businesses.
Admission: gold coin donation to cover cost of refreshments.
- The Launceston Living Library
(Launceston Living Library is "open" every second Friday of the month)
Friday, 12 September 2008 at 11.00am to 2.00pm
Lending Library
A new community project established to help overcome fear and prejudice, and to dispel negative stereotypes.
Living Library Books are people who have experienced prejudice or social exclusion because of disabilities or faiths, beliefs, backgrounds, lifestyles and occupations.
Readers join the Living Library and can then borrow each Living Library Book for half an hour's conversation in a friendly, secure environment.
Both Living Library Readers' and Books' rights and obligations are clearly spelt out.
- National Book Council meeting
Wednesday, 17 September 2008 at 1:15pm
Phil Leonard Room
Meetings held third Wednesday of the month
Guest Speaker: Geoff Law of The river runs free: exploring and defending Tasmania's wilderness, a first-hand account of the historic battle to save the Franklin River from being flooded.
Sandwiches available from 12:45pm
- Friends of the Library, Launceston
Thursday, 25 September 2008 at 4.30pm
Phil Leonard Room
Meetings are held the last Thursday of the month.
All welcome.
- Australian Poetry Slam '08 - Heat Four (North)
Saturday, 27 September 2008 at 11.00am
Launceston Lending Library
Calling all poets, hip-hop artists and other outspoken wordsmiths. In just two minutes impress the judges ...
Great prizes ... pick up a postcard today for details.
Click here for more information.
- 2008 Seniors' Week activities - advance notice
All in the Lending Library
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- Wednesday, 1 October to Tuesday 7 October 2008 from 10.00am to 3.00pm
Staff from the School for Seniors will answer your questions about their services for people over 50.
- Also on Wednesday, 1 October to Tuesday 7 October 2008 from 9.30am to 5.00pm
Phone (03) 6336 2625 to book a half hour session, one-on-one OR two-on-one, with a librarian for TALIS PLUS and the State Library Homepage
- Wednesday, 1 October from 10.00am to 11.00am
Learn how to make a Kaleidoscope with Bevan Forrester
- Wednesday, 1 October from 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Move it or lose it! Improve your well-being, fitness and health with Jack Hummerstone. Age is no barrier.
- Friday, 3 October 2008 from 9.30am to 10.30am
The how & why of gardening with John Gray
- Friday, 3 October 2008 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Talk about the craft of all types of writing with Jacqueline Lonsdale-Cuerton
Exhibitions
- My Story, our history
Thursday, 28 August to Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Official launch Friday, 29 August 2008 from 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Reference Library
Exhibition of research works by West Launceston Primary School children exploring the lives of 50 Australians from diverse backgrounds who share their personal stories through a significant event in their lives, highlighting one of the emotive themes - joy, hope, passion, devotion, mystery, loneliness, fear, separation, chance and thrill. The students have used their creative skills to convey these emotive themes through artwork, handmade books, personal story writing and reflection. They have also made connections with the local community and local historical events using The Examiner Newspaper supplements, My Story, My History.
