Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 📖

Here are our top books for mums and motherly figures to enjoy when they feel like unwinding or are in the need for some well-deserved relaxation!

Need a little escape? Browse our collection of books, audiobooks and eBooks today: librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

Who else is excited about Sydney Writers festival being streamed to Libraries ACT branches! 🤩 🎙️

With an exciting line-up of renowned authors, journalists, and thought leaders, this festival is a celebration of storytelling.

Full program & Register: library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…

This year for National Simultaneous Storytime Libraries ACT is excited to announce special guest reader Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder!

Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder is the author of over 20 books for children!

To learn more and to register visit: library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…!

Get your autobiography fix at the Sydney Writers Festival with these featured authors!

To browse the full Sydney Writers Festival live streamed schedule and to register visit: library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…

#SWF2024 #sydneywritersfestival

This week Libraries ACT staff Peta and Alex attended the 2024 Australian Library and Information Association Conference!

This year's theme was 'Truth or Dare'. Sharing truths, battling disinformation and pushing our work to bring vibrant, relevant services to library users.

🌟 Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs! 🌟 Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Look no further than Gale Business: Entrepreneurship – your ultimate guide to every aspect of starting and operating a successful business! 💼✨

Find out more librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

This year for National Simultaneous Storytime, we are excited to announce Monitoring Ecologist Thea O’Loughlin!

Thea will be reading ‘Bowerbirds Blues’ at Erindale Library.

🕛 12:00 PM, Wednesday, 22 May

For more information and to register visit: library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…!

Woden library will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 8 May to mid-August 2024 for significant upgrade works.

Return chute will remain open.

From Monday 13 May a pop-up library will be open at 26 Corinna Street Phillip.

For more information visit library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…

This year for National Simultaneous Storytime Libraries ACT is excited to announce special guest reader Bambi Valentine!

🕛 12:00 PM, Wednesday, 22 May 2024

📍 Gungahlin Library

To learn more and register visit: library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…!

#NSS2024

Who wore it better? The Celebrity OR the Book? 💃📕

#metgala

To complete your look (book) head to our catalogue: librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

Did you know that Libraries ACT has a range of resources to help business grow? Business planning can be a complex and unfamiliar process but the Gale Business: Plan Builder can help transform your business journey! 🚀✨

Find out more today librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

Kippax Library is closed, Monday 6 May 2024.

Return chutes are open.

Online services are still available.

All other branches are open at normal hours. See the locations: ow.ly/wCaL50Q3ir9

We apologise for any inconvenience

Happy Tree Week! 🌳 📗

Canberra Tree Week celebrates trees and the many benefits they provide.

Want to get your little ones involved? We will be running special Tree Week inspired Story Times all of next week.

To view session times and locations visit: librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

This year for National Simultaneous Storytime, Libraries ACT is excited to announce special guest reader Kate Grarock! Environmental scientist, hiker, filmmaker, and speaker.

🕛 12PM, Wed, 22 May
📍 Dickson Library

For more info & to register visit: library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…!

May the force be with you… Happy #StarWarsDay ! 🌌🌟

Who’s your favourite Star Wars character? Comment down below!

Fancy celebrating by reading or watching a Star Wars novel or movie? Borrow it from our collection: librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

Recognise any of the books in the image below? Why not tune into the Sydney Writers' Festival and watch your favourite authors in conversation live from our Libraries ACT venues! 📚 ✍️

Find out more and register: librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

#SWF2024 #sydneywritersfestival

Join us for a In Conversation with Valentine Kirychenko author of ‘Lydia’s Child’.

Lydia's Child is the amazing true story of survival, in the upheavals of World War I & II, the Russian Revolution, Communist rule.

To learn more and register visit: librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus…

In the mood for a gripping and surprising thriller? Looking to discuss it with others?

Join our Libraries ACT Book of The Month Facebook group read Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan: ow.ly/i1Ei50QebTu

These latest Hot Picks have arrived in a library location close to you:

These one-week loans are warming our shelves and waiting for you.

To borrow an item from our hot picks collection, visit your local library or librariesact.spydus.com/.../spyd.../MS…

Woden library will be temporarily closed from Wednesday 8 May to mid-August 2024 for significant upgrade works.

Return chute will remain open.

From Monday 13 May a pop-up library will be open at 26 Corinna Street Phillip.

For more information visit library.act.gov.au/whats-new/what…