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A part of the State Library of Tasmania’s statewide network, Rosny Library is situated on the eastern shore of the River Derwent, in the City of Clarence, close to the Eastlands shopping centre. Ample parking is available and the library is also close to bus services.The main library entrance is accessed from Bligh Street along a walk of ornamental flowering crabapples, Malus Ioensis Plena.
Hours of Opening
| Monday - Thursday | 9.30 am to 6.00 pm |
| Friday | 9.30 am to 7.00 pm |
| Saturday | 9.30 am to 12.30 pm |
General information about Lending and Reference Services
What are Friends for? Friends of Rosny Library form a link between the Library and the community. Members meet to undertake activities which focus on their interests in libraries, books and reading. Support is also provided for projects that improve services offered by the library. Some of the activities planned are Coffee and New Book afternoons, author visits and Booksales. For information on membership and activities, phone (03)6233 8419
Rosny Library has three computers providing free access to the Internet for public use. One of these also provides access to email and chat facilities. These machines link the library to global information networks and can be booked for use for one-hour periods.
Phone the Information Desk on (03) 6233 8419 to make a booking.
More information on Internet use in the State Library
The multicultural collection for the State Library of Tasmania is located at Rosny Library. Books in languages other than English can be borrowed locally, or selections can be sent for collection at any State Library service point throughout Tasmania.
For further information telephone (03) 6233 8419 or go to the Community Languages collection information.
Storytelling sessions for preschoolers and their carers are held every Wednesday morning at 11.00 am during the school term. More information on Storytime sessions.
Rosny Library participates in the statewide Summer Holiday program every January. More information on School holiday activities
Rock and Rhyme is an interactive session for young babies aged 0-24 months old with their parents or carers. The program is held every Wednesday and Thursday at 10.30 am. More information on Rock and Rhyme
Library services are available to homebound patrons. Delivery of library materials are available by means of volunteer couriers. For details, phone (03) 6233 8420.
More information on Home Library Service
Recorded Books are available to registered patrons with print disabilities. A volunteer courier service is available for patrons who are unable to visit the library. For details, phone (03) 6233 8420.
More information on Recorded Book Service
Three meeting rooms are available for use by community groups. Bookings can be made by phoning (03) 6233 8419.
More information on Meeting Rooms
A display area is available in the main foyer atrium as well as within the Library. Schools and community organisations can phone for a booking on (03) 6233 8419.
More information on Displays/Exhibitions
Rosny Library offers word processing, scanning, CD burner, A4 and A3 printing, laminating, and binding facilities. A small fee is charged for the use of this equipment.
Bookings to use these facilities can be made on (03) 6233 8419.
More information on word processing
Further contact with Rosny Library can be made by mail at PO Box 422 Rosny Park 7018
by phone (03) 6233 8419 or Fax (03) 6244 5009
by Email at rosny.library@education.tas.gov.au
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