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Australian Library Week
A special project of the Australian Library and Information Association

Libraries: here for the long run

15-21 May 2000

Activities in Tasmania

15-21 May
 
Devonport Library Photographic exhibition by Tasmanian Regional Arts.
Devonport Library, Oldaker Street.
 
15-21 May
 
Launceston Library Displays.
Australian Bureau of Statistics display of sporting statistics; Northern Bombers memorabilia display; Cricket display - photographs of prominent Tasmanian cricketers from the first Tasmanian team to today. Launceston Library, Civic Square, ph 03 6336 2635 for more information.
 
15-21 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Explore and discover your State Library during Australian Library Week!
The State Library is celebrating with a great range of activities. Visit your library and see what is on offer!
 
15-21 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Explore our new-look TALIS, the library catalogue
We have upgraded our library software and our catalogue has lots of new features for searching. Service Tasmania Online. Take a look at the web site for Service Tasmania Online, giving you access to a whole range of government services. Visit the site at http://www.servicetasmania.tas.gov.au/ More picture books for younger children. The State Library has lots more picture books available for younger children & pick up a copy of our new booklet The Early Bird catches the Bookworm.
 
15-21 May
 
State Library of Tasmania What's on at State Library headquarters
9:30-10:00am daily -- Staff will demonstrate TALIS, our new-look catalogue.
10:00-11:00am daily -- Learn how to use the Internet @ 30 min. session. Bookings required
Displays, 'First Views' of Morton Allport's Lake St Clair photographs, hand made books display, display of art work from schools.
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
15 May
 
Longford Library Storytelling for younger children.
Longford Library, Wellington Street, 2:00-2:30pm.
 
15 May
 
Launceston Library Launch of Australian Library Week by the Northern Bombers.
Launceston Library, Civic Square, 3:30pm, ph 03 6336 2635 for more information.
 
15 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Badge making and face painting
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 3:30-4:30pm. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
16 May
 
Southern Tas Library Technician section. Library Technicians' Day celebrations
Celebration buffet breakfast, special guest: Maria Merse. Zest, The Library Café, Launceston, 7 for 7:15am until 9am. Contact: Julia Goss, ph 03 6233 7457 or Susan.Ellvey@central.tased.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)
 
16 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Beatrix Potter readings with Annie Warburton
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 10:00am. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
16 May
 
Launceston Library Join Storytimewhen the children will help us unwrap $1500 worth of new picture books.
The theme is sport and toddlerobics; so come join the fun! Launceston Library, Civic Square, 10:30-11:30am, ph 03 6336 2635 for more information.
 
16 May
 
Glenorchy Library Storytelling for younger children
Glenorchy Library, 2 Terry Street, 11:00-11:30am.
 
16 May
 
Glenorchy Library Storytelling for younger children
Glenorchy Library, 2 Terry Street, 11:00-11:30am.
 
16 May
 
North West Tas Library Technician section. Library Technicians' Day celebrations
Oz Rock Inn, Beach Road, Ulverstone, after work nibbles and drinks 5pm onwards, $10. Contact: Narelle McCray, ph 03 6442 1238, nmcray@postoffice.tased.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)
 
16 May
 
Northern Tas Library Technician section. Library Technicians' Day celebrations
Franco's Italian Restaurant, 197 Charles Street Launceston, 7pm, BYO. Contact: Liz Bulman, ph 03 6332 3217 (wk), 03 6339 2639 (hm).
 
17 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Listen to the Ric Paterson breakfast show broadcast live from the library
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 6:15-7:45am. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
17 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Storytelling for younger children
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 11:00-11:45am. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
17 May
 
Rosny Library Storytelling for younger children
Rosny Library, Bligh Street,11:30-12:00am.
 
17 May
 
Longford Library Storytelling for younger children.
Longford Library, Wellington Street, 1:00-1:30pm.
 
17 May
 
Launceston Library National Book Council guest Rick Smith will talk
about his cricket books and the Federation project -- Australian First Class Cricketers Project -- finding a picture of every cricketer who played for his state. Launceston Library, Civic Square, 1:15pm, ph 03 6336 2635 for more information.
 
18 May
 
Devonport Library Storytelling and toddlerobics for younger children.
Devonport Library, Oldaker Street, 10:00-11:00am.
 
18 May
 
Launceston Library Morning tea
to thank our wonderful volunteers and to launch the Echo Audio project. Launceston Library, Civic Square, 10:30am, ph 03 6336 2635 for more information.
 
18 May
 
Kingston Library Storytelling for younger children
Kingston Library, 11 Hutchins Street, 10:30-10:45am.
 
18 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Launch of the Family History web page by Alison Alexander
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 11:00am. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
18 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Mad Hatters tea party
& join the Lord Mayor of Hobart for stories and fun & wear your favourite hat. State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 3:00-4:00pm. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
18 May
 
Library workers get together
Guest speaker Siobhan Gaskell, director, State Library of Tasmania. Hobart book shop, 6 for 6.30pm. Drinks (including nice wine) and catered snacks provided. $10.00 ALIA members, $15.00 non-members (Pre-payment required).Bookings: Richard Dearden 03 6223 2132 Richard.Dearden@utas.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address) or Karen Marriott 03 6233 7545 Karen.Marriott@central.tased.edu.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)
 
18 May
 
Kingston Library Friends of the Library, Kingston and Musica Dolce present
"An evening of Baroque and Renaissance music", $3.50 admission. Kingston Library, 11 Hutchins Street, 7:30-9:30pm. Bookings required, ph 03 6229 5150.
 
19 May
 
Longford Library Storytelling for younger children.
Longford Library, Wellington Street, 2:00-2:30pm.
 
19 May
 
Glenorchy Library Library promotion stall in the courtyard
Glenorchy Library, 2 Terry Street, 10:30-11:30am & 2:00-4:00pm.
 
19 May
 
Kingston Library Screening of the film They found a cave.
Kingston Library, 11 Hutchins Street, 5:30-6:30pm. Bookings required, ph 03 6229 5150.
 
19 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Fairy bedtime storytelling & snuggle up in your pyjamas
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 6:00-7:00pm. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
20 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Fairy storytelling and tea party
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 10:00am. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
20 May
 
State Library of Tasmania Hogwarts comes to Hobart & meet the Wizard, a mate of Harry Potter
State Library Headquarters, 91 Murray Street, 10:00am. Ph 03 6233 7459 for more information.
 
21 May
 
Moorilla Museum of Antiquities Library will host a lecture on The Library at Alexandria
Here for the Long Run presented by Jack Piotrowski in the Atrium, 655 Main Road, Berriedale, 2pm. Cheese platters and fine vintage wine available. RSVP to: ph 03 6249 7988, museum@moorilla.com.au.nospam (please remove '.nospam' from address)
 
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