News From NSLA Libraries
Afternoon Teal
To help raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer, Civic Library invites you to join them for an Afternoon 'Teal' at 2pm on Thursday 23 February
Greatest Reading Superhero competition
Know someone aged 14 or under? Tell them about this amazing competition to find the ultimate reading superhero. Fantastic book and technology prizes on offer.
Nominate now in the children's choice book awards
The COOL Awards are turning 21 this year, and young readers from kindergarten to grade 9 are invited to nominate books for the 2012 shortlist - nominations close Friday 16 March
Read all about the "Mega National Launch for the National Year of Reading"
National Year of Reading ACT Ambassador Tania McCartney has blogged about the big national launch for the National Year of Reading, held at the National Library of Australia on 14 February. Visit her...
ACT Seniors Week event: Anecdotes of an Antiquated Raconteur
Join Ed Miller, renowned storyteller, poet and conversationalist, for a morning of stories, anecdotes, poetry, laughter, and maybe some singing
Closed Wednesday 21 March for library planning day
All libraries ACT branches, including the ACT Heritage Library, will be closed on Wednesday 21 March 2012 to allow all staff to attend the annual Libraries ACT Planning Day
ACT winner of Our Story announced
Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the winners of Our Story this today, with Kel Robertson's Smoke & Mirrors voted as the winner in the ACT category
National Year of Reading initiative - Canberra's longest bookmark!
Join the Dickson Library knitting group in their quest to knit Canberra's longest bookmark to celebrate the National Year of Reading
National Year of Reading Community Party
Join us at Dickson Library on Thursday 16 Februrary 2012 to celebrate the National Year of Reading in the ACT. Special guests include authors Tania McCartney and Jackie French and Dr Kaye Lowe,...
Online Catalogue unavailable
Online catalogue unavailable between 8 and 10pm tonight Wednesday 8 February
DAISY Readers
Do you, or someone you know, love to read but have vision impairment or a print disability? Ask about our DAISY Readers
Author talks at the library
Bookings are open for authors talks with Louise Bai (18 February and 1 March) and Alan Gould (23 February)
Special National Year of Reading edition of Good Reading Magazine
The February edition of Good Reading Magazine is out and it's a special one celebrating the National Year of Reading. Libraries ACT members can access the Good Reading Online edition using their...
What books make you laugh out loud?
There are a few suggestions on the Libraries ACT online book club, and we'd love to hear what your favourite laugh out loud books are. Post a comment on the blog and let us know.
Win stuff through the national Summer Reading Club
There are competitions for young readers to complete a story by Paul Jennings, write their own wacky fairy tale, submit a book rave, or upload a picture.
Discover the digital world together safely
Book a place and come along to Woden, Belconnen, Erindale and Kippax Libraries to discover how to be safe online. These sessions are being held in conjunction with Safer Internet Day 2012.
ACT Ambassadors announced for National Year of Reading
Libraries ACT is thrilled to announce the support of some very special ambassadors for the ACT during the National Year of Reading.
Closed for Australia Day
All library branches and the mobile library will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Thursday 26 January
Gungahlin book club for over 50s
Book now for a monthly book discussion group starting 23 February
Rhyming out of love
Bring your lunch and a friend to a special poetry reading and open mike session on 14 Feb