Libraries Tasmania

25/06/2026

Libraries across the state have been creating cosy corners for you to enjoy during Warm Winter Read. ⛄

Warm Winter Read is a feel-good winter challenge for Tasmanians aged 16 and over. It encourages you to regularly read over the winter months, share book recommendations and complete fun mini-challenges.

One of the mini-challenges invites participants to create their comfiest corner, complete with blankets, pillows and a favourite hot beverage! Need inspiration? Check out these cosy library spots. ⬇️

If you want to join in on the fun, you can learn more about Warm Winter Read here: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/warm-winter-read/

22/06/2026

This year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge is off and running at schools around the state!

Why not visit your local library to find a new read to add to your reading tally? Libraries Tasmania has a large collection of books for children and young people:

📚 For children who are learning to read independently, check out early readers. They feature simple vocabulary and repetitive text.

🕵️ For curious kids, try borrowing a Little Explorers book pack. These packs contain five carefully selected books on an early learning topic for children aged 4–8 years.

🖥️ The eLibrary has lots of junior stories on Libby and BorrowBox. Families can also explore StoryBox, where you can watch expert Australian storytellers read diverse and inclusive stories.

🔎 If your little one has a favourite book, you don’t have to spend time searching for similar titles. Simply hop onto our catalogue and check out the “You may also like” tab – you’ll find great suggestions with similar themes and styles.

📖 If your young reader isn't sure what to read next, check out Good Reading for Kids: https://bit.ly/3SdMqNt

Explore these options and more on the Libraries Tasmana website: https://bit.ly/4empXX3

19/06/2026

It's the final days of Dark M**o. Have you visited 91 Murray Street yet?

Explore the Love, Health, Acres, Wealth Market tomorrow afternoon (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday 20 June) at 91 Murray Street, Nipaluna/Hobart. The market will be filled with fortune tellers, apothecaries and scent makers, and features Sisters Akousmatica, Lou Conboy and Spinnarium, the storytelling oracle.

The market is part of State Library and Archives of Tasmania's new exhibition 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 which will run until 25 October 2026. The exhibition features fourteen artists and focuses on the occult. Step into mystical worlds where spirits, incantations, and shadows are illuminated through art, words, and performance. Read more about it here: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/exhibitions/all-the-fires-come-alive/

The building carpark has been painted red, and the Hobart Library shelves are on theme too!

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19/06/2026

Can't wait to curl up with a new story? Why not try BorrowBox?

Popular titles are available now in eBook format on BorrowBox, with no waits or holds!

🧡 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 by Lily King: https://campaigns.borrowbox.com/PBCJ
👑 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 by Rebecca Armitage: https://campaigns.borrowbox.com/LYWW
✉️ 𝘐𝘭𝘶𝘬𝘢 by Cassie Stroud: https://campaigns.borrowbox.com/4MB0
🍀 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 by Colm Tóibín: https://campaigns.borrowbox.com/E7DG

Access BorrowBox through the Libraries Tasmania website here: https://bit.ly/3QWF9wR
Not a member yet? Join today, it's free: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/join/

17/06/2026

We're two weeks into Warm Winter Read – have you registered yet? ❄️📚

Join our statewide winter reading challenge making it easy (and fun) to read a little more across June, July and August. There's lots of book themed challenges you can complete to keep you feeling inspired to read!

Libraries Tasmania staff have been enjoying the challenge called Strange Familiars. The idea is to strike a pose with your reading buddy/pet and share a photo on socials using .

If you want to join in on the fun, you can learn more about Warm Winter Read here: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/warm-winter-read/

10/06/2026

Buy better with 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 magazine – free with your library membership!

Read 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 magazine today and be an informed consumer. Find unbiased reviews, independent testing and clear comparisons to help you choose wisely.

Libraries Tasmania provides current digital editions of 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 magazine with Flipster app. Previous issues are available going back to 2015.

How to access 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦:
• Web browser https://libraries.tas.gov.au/eResource/Ebsco/
• Flipster app available on Apple and Google Play

Not a member yet? Online membership gives you instant access to the eLibrary.

Join Libraries Tasmania for free: libraries.tas.gov.au/join

05/06/2026

It's World Environment Day 🌳

This year’s theme is climate action. Libraries Tasmania is doing its part – with your help!

Here’s how you can get involved:

🍎 Borrow from your library.
🥕 Choose no receipt or email receipt when borrowing items.
🌻 Use our reusable library bags.
🌱 Explore our free seed libraries at many locations.

To learn more about the environment, use the Libraries Tasmania catalogue to find books on:
🍄‍🟫 Sustainable living
🦠 Science
🌵 Nature
🐌 Gardening

Your small actions make a big impact.

Find out more information about World Environment Day at https://bit.ly/4vnljxr

03/06/2026

uLibrary’s Talking Books Book Club title for June is 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘳𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘴 by Rachel Parris. A heartfelt and mesmerising sequel to 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘦 where Charlotte Lucas finally becomes the heroine of her own story.

This eAudiobook is available for the month of June. No waits. No holds. Listen from the ‘BOOK CLUBS’ tab in the uLibrary app.

03/06/2026

All Libraries Tasmania locations will be closed on Monday 8 June 2026 for the public holiday.

Remember, you can visit the Libraries Tasmania website anytime, anywhere to place holds and enjoy a wide range of online resources, including books, newspapers, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more: https://bit.ly/43ocLJl

02/06/2026

Don't miss out on an evening with author Colm Tóibín.

This is a live online event with BorrowBox on 3 June at 7:00 pm.

Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4uUXI7n

𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗺 𝗧𝗼́𝗶𝗯𝗶́𝗻 📚

Join Booker Prize-shortlisted author Colm Tóibín for a live online event with BorrowBox. Tóibín will explore the stories, places and questions behind his compelling new release, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯.

In this exclusive event, Colm will share insights into his latest work, his writing process, and the ideas and influences that shape his storytelling. The session will include a live Q&A, giving borrowers the chance to ask questions about 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯, as well as his other acclaimed works such as 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘭𝘺𝘯, 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯.

📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026
🕖 7:00 pm
🎟️ Online. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4uUXI7n

📕 Use your library membership to explore Colm’s titles on BorrowBox.

Long Island is available now on BorrowBox with no waits and no holds:
eBook: https://bit.ly/43aUnF8
eAudiobook (read by Jessie Buckley): https://bit.ly/3PDF3xI