Launceston Library

02/09/2026

Live at Launceston Library: The Cosmic Cartel

This Saturday 5 September from 10:30 am at Launceston Library.
This is a free event with no bookings required!

Three friends with decades of musical experience between them: Dave, Francesca, and Albert. Playing keyboard, saxophone, guitar, ukeleles, bass, recorder and djembe drum, they will be performing an eclectic mix of original songs and covers.

Free live music on the first and third Saturday of the month, brought to you by Friends of the Library Launceston Inc

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Got something to say? Step up to the mic and share it through poetry. 🎤

Australian Poetry Slam gives Tasmanian poets, performers and storytellers the chance to express themselves through spoken word performance.

Join a free workshop led by spoken word artist Dylan - NXT PhaZe
Or compete in the slam heat for a chance to go into the state final in Glenorchy on Saturday 19 September.

Workshop: Tuesday 8 September 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Launceston Library. Ages 15-25.
Slam heat: Thursday 17 September 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Launceston Library. All ages.

Register to attend on Eventbrite, and don't forget to invite your friends, family and supporters to cheer you on: https://bit.ly/4qwaurZ

Learn more about Australian Poetry Slam: australianpoetryslam.com

Libraries Tasmania welcomes people of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences to come together in a supportive and inclusive space.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯. 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴.

01/09/2026

There's something for everyone at your local library!

Last week was especially busy at Launceston Library. We celebrated Children's Book Week and hosted poetry readings, a botanical sketching workshop, an author panel discussion about how to get your book published, and a National Family History Month talk. Phew!

But wait, there's more! September is jam packed with events, including:
• 3D printing, 1 and 2 September
• Meet the team from Disability Commissioner of Tasmania, 4 September
• Scam self-defence, 8 September
• Australian Poetry Slam workshop and heat, 8 and 17 September

For more information and to book a free place: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/events/
Or drop into the library to pick up a copy of September's What's On.

31/08/2026

Simple back-and-forth conversations help build language and understanding.

This Tasmanian family is putting talking and pointing into action.

For more ideas and resources to support your family, visit: greatstart.tas.gov.au

For help with your own reading and writing visit readingwritinghotline.edu.au or call 1300 6 555 06

28/08/2026

It's Wear it Purple Day! 💜

This day aims to foster safer, more inclusive environments where young people can be proud of who they are and hopeful about their future.

The theme this year is Colours of Courage, which celebrates the many different forms of courage shown by LGBTIQA+ young people and their communities.

To celebrate, borrow an LGBTIQA+ story from BorrowBox – it's free with your library membership: https://bit.ly/4gorNI0

26/08/2026

Have you become curious about your ancestry during National Family History Month? Access Ancestry for free at public libraries in Tasmania!

Ancestry is an online resource that offers access to billions of historical records including birth, marriage, census, military, and immigration documents.

Find Tasmanian family history resources and advice on our family history webpage: libraries.tas.gov.au/family-history

Why visit your local library?
• Free access to Ancestry website.
• Friendly staff to help you get started.
• Welcoming spaces perfect for research.
• Reference books that assist with your family history research.

Visit your nearest Libraries Tasmania location and start your journey today.

24/08/2026

The spring weather is approaching meaning there's one week left of Warm Winter Read – you still have time to sign up!

Backdate your reading or write book reviews and you can go in the draw to win:

🎫 Level 1 (Book voucher): Track 5 days of reading or submit 1 book review.
📚 Level 2 (Bookish hamper): Track 10 days of reading or submit 3 book reviews.
🎧 Level 3 (Sony headphones): Track 20 days of reading or submit 6 book reviews.
📱 Level 4 (Kobo eReader): Track 45 days of reading or submit 9 book reviews.
📖 Young Readers prize (Book voucher): Be aged 16–25 and track 20 days of reading or submit 6 book reviews.

Learn more about the challenge here: libraries.tas.gov.au/warm-winter-read/

24/08/2026

The wait is over - Children's Book Week is finally here! 🤩

The team at Launceston Library have found more books that share their names. As you can see, they've been busy!

Drop into one or all of our special Children's Book Week events and don't forget to dress up.
📔 Storytime on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00am
🎶 Rock and Rhyme on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 am
✍️ Getting your book published on Saturday 29 August at 10:00 am. Hear from a panel of children's book authors and illustrators:
Check out all events here: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/bookweek/

20/08/2026

Meet the team from Disability Commissioner Tasmania!

You are invited to join a relaxed conversation about the Living My Best Life art exhibition, the Disability Commissioner's role and the work the team is doing across community.

Share your thoughts about what's important to you!

Friday 4 September, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Launceston Library
For more information and to register: https://bit.ly/4hIHLh5