WHAT'S ON @ CAMPBELL TOWN, DELORAINE, LAUNCESTON, LILYDALE, LONGFORD, RAVENSWOOD & WESTBURY - Libraries Tasmania
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WHAT’S ON
@ CAMPBELL TOWN, DELORAINE,
LAUNCESTON, LILYDALE, LONGFORD,
RAVENSWOOD & WESTBURY
March-April 2020
What’s On
Find out what’s happening at a library
in your local area.
Library Page Number
Campbell Town Library 10-11
Deloraine Library 12-13
Launceston Library 14-31
Lilydale Library 32-33
Longford Library 34-37
Ravenswood Library 38-40
Westbury Library 41-42
Registering for Events (guide) 4-5
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DID YOU KNOW…
If you can’t find the book you’re
looking for at your local library
you can ask for the item to be
sent there from another library.
When it reaches your chosen
library we will notify you that it
has arrived and is ready to collect.
What’s On | March-April 2020 3
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REGISTERING FOR EVENTS
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REGISTERING FOR EVENTS
We can help you register for events,
or can register for events on your
behalf.
If you do not have an email address,
we can reserve a place for you.
For assistance with registration
or cancellation please phone
67772446, speak to our friendly staff
or phone the library where the event
is being held.
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FIRST GEAR
LEARNER LICENCE HELP PROGRAM
Do you need to pass the Road
LAUNCESTON, Rules test ? Do you need help
reading and understanding the
LONGFORD,
questions?
DELORAINE AND WESTBURY First Gear can help you!
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR BOOKING
PHONE 6777 2446 OR 6777 2408
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CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
MOST REGULAR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS TAKE A BREAK OVER THE TERM 1 SCHOOL
HOLIDAYS IN APRIL. CHECK WITH INDIVIDUAL LIBRARIES FOR DATES AND TIMES.
STORYTIME
Storytime is a fun 30 minute program for
toddlers, pre-schoolers and their carers. It
includes books, stories, rhymes, action
rhymes and songs.
Aimed at children 3-5 years
No registration required
ROCK & RHYME
Rock & Rhyme is a fun 30 minute program
for babies, toddlers and their carers. It
includes simple songs, rhymes, stories,
puppets and instruments.
Aimed at children 0-3 years
No registration required.
BABY PLAY
Baby Play is a fun 30 minute program for
babies and their parent/carers. It includes
gentle songs and rhymes, simple board
book sharing, sensory songs, and lullabies.
Aimed at pre-crawling babies aged birth -
12 months
Registration required
What’s On | March-April 2020 7
annual
Book Sale
Saturday 14 March 2020
9.00am – 1.00pm
St Ailbe’s Hall
46 Margaret Street, Launceston
Come and join us
at Launceston’s best book sale!
A wide range of good quality, donated books –
crime, thrillers, fantasy, science fiction, romance, children’s,
teenage, cooking, health, history, travel, crafts, gardening, sports,
war, DVDs, collectables and Tasmaniana.
All at rock bottom prices.
Supported by Launceston Library
Proceeds support library services in Launceston
What’s On | March-April 2020 8
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
HOME LIBRARY PROGRAM
SERVICE
‘A ROOMFUL OF STORIES’ @ LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
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Does your health or mobility prevent you visiting the
library? Through our FREE Home Library Service:
Staff select items for you based on your preferences
Volunteer couriers deliver items to your doorstep
The Home Library Service is available to people living in
their own homes or in aged care.
For more information, please contact 6777 2455
hls.launceston.libraries@education.tas.gov.au
What’s On | March-April 2020 9
Campbell Town Library
77 High Street Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Campbell Town Wednesday 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Tasmania, 7210 Thursday 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Friday 1:30 pm—5:30 pm
Phone: (03) 6774 8010 Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
10SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ CAMPBELL TOWN LIBRARY
Origami
Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 April
Anytime during opening hours
Be inspired by the Japanese art of
origami and make your open paper
creations. Age 5+
No registration required.
Year of the Rat
Friday 24 April
Anytime during opening hours
Make a colourful poster to celebrate
the Chinese Year of the Rat.
Suitable for all ages. No registration
required.
What’s On | March-April 2020 11Deloraine Library
Monday 9:30 am—12.30 pm
2-4 Emu Bay Road Tuesday 11:00 am—5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Deloraine
Thursday 11:00 am—5:00 pm
Tasmania, 7304 Friday 11:00 am—5:00 pm
Closed for lunch
Phone: (03) 6701 2180 1:00-2:00pm Tues-Friday
Saturday 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Sunday Closed
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH—APRIL 2020
Weekly Programs
Monday 10:00am—10:30am Storytime
Monday 2:00pm—3:00pm English Conversation Circle @ Deloraine House
112 Emu Bay Road
School Holiday
Programs
15—24 April During opening Make a World Globe
hours
Tuesday 21 April 2:30pm—3:30pm Safe Cat, Safe Native Wildlife
Thursday 23 April 2:30pm—3:30pm Creating a Frog-Friendly Garden
Other Programs
Thursday 19 March 2:30pm—3:30pm Book Club
Thursday 16 April 2:30pm—3:30pm Book Club
12SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ DELORAINE LIBRARY
SAFE CAT, SAFE NATIVE
WILDLIFE
Tuesday 21 April 2:30pm—3:30pm
There are a lot of pressures on our natural
environment. Find out how you can make a
difference in your corner of the World!
Meet Barry Bandicoot and Crazy Cat to
understand how our pets and wildlife need
to be kept separate for their own safety.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
CREATING A FROG-FRIENDLY
GARDEN
Thursday 23 April 2:30pm—3:30pm
Learn about frogs native to Tasmania. Learn
to identify their distinct calls. Find out how
you can encourage frogs to live in your
backyard.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
MAKE A WORLD GLOBE
15—24 April
Anytime during opening hours
No registration required.
What’s On | March-April 2020 13Launceston Library
Monday 9:30 am—6:00 pm
71 Civic Square Tuesday 9:30 am—6:00 pm
Launceston Wednesday 9:30 am—6:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am—6:00 pm
Tasmania, 7250 Friday 9:30 am—7:00 pm
Phone: (03) 6777 2446 Saturday 9:30 am—2:00 pm
Sunday Closed
14CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS @ LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
MARCH—APRIL 2020
Weekly Programs:
(except public holidays)
Monday 11:00am—12:00pm Coffee, Cake & Computers
(see page 21 for session topics)
Monday 1:30pm—3:00pm Scrabble Club
Tuesday 1:30pm—2:30pm English Conversation Class
Other Programs:
Thursday 5 March 11:00am—12:00pm Applying for Government Jobs Online
Thursday 11 March 2:00pm—3:00pm Book Chat
Thursday 19 March 1:10pm—1:50pm Lunchbox Lecture: The Trial of Gentleman
George
Friday 27 March 1:00pm—3:00pm Beamafilm Screening: Kedi (rated G)
Friday 3 April 11.00am-12:00pm Red Cross Get Prepared Training
Wednesday 22 April 2:00pm—3:00pm Intergenerational Book Chat: The book that
defined my youth
Thursday 23 April 11:00am—1:00pm Young Writer’s Workshop with Avery
Thursday 23 April 1:10pm—1:50pm Lunchbox Lecture: Missing or Dead: Aboriginal
children living with colonists in Van Diemen’s Land
Friday 24 April 1:00pm—3:00pm Beamafilm Screening: “25th April” (rated M)
What’s On | March-April 2020CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FOR CHILDREN @ LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
MARCH—APRIL 2020
Weekly Programs (during
school terms)
Tuesday and Thursday 10:15am—10:45am Rock and Rhyme 0-3
Tuesday 4:00pm—5:00pm LEGO® Club 8+
Wednesday 10:15am—10:45am Storytime 2-5
Every second Friday (check 3:30pm—4:40pm Code and Technology Club 7-14
Eventbrite for dates)
School Holiday Programs
Saturday 18 April 11:30am—12:30pm Rangoli and Mandalas in Civic All
Square ages
Monday 20 April 2:30pm—3:30pm Tomb of Doom 5+
Tuesday 21 April 2:30pm—3:30pm Make a World Globe 5+
Wednesday 22 April 10:15am—11:00am Drag Queen & Dress Up Storytime All
ages
15—24 April Anytime during opening Beautiful Bunting All
hours ages
Others Programs
Wednesday 4 March 10:15am—11:00am National Bike Week Storytime 2+
What’s On | March-April 2020LUNCHBOX LECTURES
AT LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
Autumn 2020 Series
Free - All welcome
Bring your lunch
Phil Leonard Room
Level 2, Launceston Library
Please be seated by 1.10pm
Concludes at 1:50pm
Free tea and coffee from 1pm
Thursday 19 March The Trial of Gentleman George
Presented by Catherine Pearce
Thursday 23 April Missing or Dead: Aboriginal children
living with colonists in Van Diemen’s
Land
Presented by Julie Gough
17APPLYING FOR
GOVERNMENT JOBS Join us for this FREE session
and learn how to put together a
THURSDAY 5 MARCH government job application,
11:00AM—12:00PM
including writing a cover letter,
writing a resume, and address-
ing selection criteria.
LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
DIGI LAB, 2ND FLOOR
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
18BOOK CHAT
WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH
Have you read a great book
2:00PM—3:00PM
lately? Come along to share
your reading experience and
INTERGENERATIONAL BOOK
CHAT: THE BOOK THAT DEFINED MY hear about other stories you
YOUTH may like to read!
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL
2:00PM—3:00PM
LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
GROUND FLOOR
19COFFEE, CAKE &
COMPUTERS FREE sessions to provide com-
puter help and support. Learn
MONDAYS 11:00AM—12:00PM new skills and meet new peo-
ple. See next page for session
topics.
LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
DIGITAL LAB, 2ND FLOOR
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
20COFFEE, CAKE &
COMPUTERS
2 March Planning and Booking Travel
16 March Assistive Technology
23 March Google Earth
30 March World Backup Day: How to make sure you don’t lose data
6 April Keeping in Touch with Friends Online
20 April Managing Money Online
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ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS
@ LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
NEED HELP WITH READING, ENGLISH CONVERSATION
WRITING OR NUMBERS? CLASSES
Receive Literacy and Numeracy support Tuesdays 1:30pm—2:30pm
through:
Small groups Practice your conversational English
skills in a relaxed and friendly session.
One-to-one tuition
Contact Peter or Jess on 6777 2447 for more information
Do you need help filling in a form or document?
eg. MAIB, Superannuation or Centrelink forms
Legal Literacy Volunteers provide confidential
and private help at Launceston Library
You will find them in the ground floor foyer
Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays:
10:00am—12:30pm
What’s On | March-April 2020 22PLAIN ENGLISH WORKSHOP
BE PART OF THE COMMUNICATION REVOLUTION!
LEARN HOW TO MAKE INFORMATION EASIER TO UNDERSTAND IN THIS
PRACTICAL PLAIN ENGLISH WORKSHOP PROVIDED BY 26TEN
LAUNCESTON LIBRARY, CIVIC SQUARE
FRIDAY 20 MARCH
9:30AM—1:00PM
This FREE workshop is suitable for businesses, community groups
and individuals.
You will:
Find out how to simplify your communications
Learn how to make your point clearly and reduce jargon
Get better results!
Places are limited.
Register on Eventbrite or call Launceston Library on 6777 2446.
23NEED COMPUTER SUPPORT
OR HELP WITH YOUR MOBILE
DEVICE?
Did you know….You can receive FREE
one-to-one help to use computers and
mobile devices, such as smartphones
and tablets, at Launceston Library.
By appointment. Contact us on
67772446, or speak to a friendly staff
member.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
Rangoli and Mandalas in Civic Square
Saturday 18 April @ Launceston Library 11:30am—12:30pm
Join members of our community to make traditional Indian
artworks in Civic Square, using the techniques of Rangoli and
Mandala. An activity for the whole family!
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
BEAUTIFUL BUNTING
15-24 APRIL
Anytime during opening hours
Decorate a piece of bunting in an ‘Around the
World’ theme (bunting provided).
Leave your completed bunting in the provid-
ed box in the kids’ space.
Come in and admire the completed bunting on
display at the library!
All ages
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
What’s On | March-April 2020 25SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
Tomb of Doom
Monday 20 April
2:30pm -3:30pm
Help us make a completely inaccurate
replica of a pharaoh’s tomb, which will be on
display for the holidays. Also make an art-
work of your name in hieroglyphics.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
Make a World Globe
Tuesday 21 April
2:30pm -3:30pm
Set your World spinning by making your
own mini globe. We know that the World is
a little different for everyone. What will
yours look like?
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
Drag Queen & Dress-Up
Storytime
Wednesday 22 April 10:15am—
10:45am
Kids (and adults) dress up in your favourite
outfit and join us for a fun and festive
Storytime as we welcome a local drag queen
to share the story ‘Frockodile’ by Jeanne
Willis.
What’s On | March-April 2020 26AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AT LAUNCESTON LIBRARY
LEGO® CLUB
EVERY TUESDAY 4:00PM—5:00PM
DURING SCHOOL TERMS
Join us for a series of fun LEGO challenges. No
registration required—just come along!
Ages 8+. Children aged 6+ welcome if they are
supervised by a parent or carer.
MINATURE LANDSCAPES
CODE AND TECHNOLOGY
CLUB
EVERY SECOND FRIDAY 3:30PM—4:30PM.
SEE EVENTBRITE FOR DATES AND TO
REGISTER
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 11:00AM —12:00 P
Are you interested in technology and finding out
how computers work?
Discover coding, 3D printing, robotics and
more, and have lots of fun! Suitable for
beginners and those with some experience.
Ages 8+.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
What’s On | March-April 2020 27Have you ever wondered what
TOURS OF LAUNCESTON happens to the book you return
LIBRARY to the library? Come along for a
guided tour of the library and
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 11:00AM-12:00PM
find out! Go behind the scenes
WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH 11:00AM-12:00PM
and enjoy the chance to see
WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
some historical newspapers.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
28DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE RESOURCES... What’s On | March-April 2020 29
YOUNG WRITER’S WORKSHOP
WITH AVERY Learn about characterisation
and how to develop strong
characters in your writing in
THURSDAY 23 APRIL this practical workshop
11:00AM—1:00PM
designed for grades 7-12.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
30DID YOU KNOW…
Launceston Library regularly hosts
exhibitions. Look for them in the
gallery space on Level 2.
31Lilydale Library
Monday Closed
Lilydale District School Tuesday 2:30 pm—6:00 pm
1947 Main Road Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Lilydale Friday 2:30 am—6:00 pm
Tasmania, 7268 Saturday 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Sunday Closed
32SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ LILYDALE LIBRARY
AROUND THE WORLD STORYTIME
AND CRAFT
SATURDAY 18 APRIL 10:30AM—11:30AM
Enjoy stories and an activity that will take
you all ‘around the World’.
ROARSOME DINOSAURS
15-24 APRIL
ANYTIME DURING OPENING HOURS
Travel back to prehistoric lands and
participate in a creative dinosaur activity.
What’s On | March-April 2020 33Longford Library
Monday Closed
55 Wellington Street Tuesday 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Longford Wednesday 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am—5:00 pm
Tasmania, 7301 Friday 11:00 am—6:00 pm
Phone: (03) 6777 2408 Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
34CALENDAR OF EVENTS
@ LONGFORD LIBRARY
MARCH—APRIL
Weekly Programs
Wednesday 10:15am—10:45am Rock and Rhyme
Tuesday 3:30pm—4:30pm English Conversation Group
Thursday 11:00—12:00 Coffee, Cake & Computers
Thursday 3:30pm—5:00pm Lego Engineers Club
Other Programs
15 April to 24 April Any time during opening Paper Planes
hours
Wednesday 15 April 11:00am—12:00pm Miniature Landscapes
Friday 24 April 3:00pm—4.00pm
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR
LEGAL LITERACY VOLUNTEERS?
Trained local volunteers available at the library can help you
fill out forms, write letters and understand documents.
Wednesdays 10:00am—1:00pm at Longford Library
Find us on:
What’s On | March-April 2020LEGO ENGINEER’S CLUB Use your creative problem-
solving skills to complete new
@ LONGFORD LIBRARY STEM challenges such as building
skyscrapers and racing cars.
THURSDAYS 3:30PM—5:00PM
Entries to the Brixibition
FROM 5 MARCH—30 APRIL
competition can be made at
AGES 7+ Longford Library until 20 March.
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
36SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ LONGFORD LIBRARY
PAPER PLANES
15—24 APRIL
ANYTIME DURING OPENING HOURS
Make a paper plane and test your
flight skills as you complete a
globe-trotting flight log.
MINATURE LANDSCAPES
MINIATURE LANDSCAPES
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 11:00AM—12:00PM
FRIDAY 24 APRIL 3:00PM—4:00PM
Examine similarities and differences in
natural landscapes around the World.
Recreate your favourite landscape in a
miniature terrarium.
What’s On | March-April 2020 37Ravenswood Library
Monday 10:30 am—4:00 pm
Eastside Village Shopping Centre Tuesday 10:30 am—4:00 pm
2 Prossers Forest Road Wednesday 10:30 am—4:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am—4:00 pm
Ravenswood 7250 Friday 11:00 am—4:00 pm
Phone: (03) 6777 1440 Closed 1:00-2:00pm Mon-Friday
for lunch
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH—APRIL
Weekly Programs:
Wednesday 11:00am—11:30am Storytime
School Holiday Programs: Throughout April Multilingual Welcome Placemat
anytime during
opening hours
Throughout April World Landmark Jigsaw Puzzle
anytime during
opening hours
Tuesday 21 April 11:00am—12:00pm Dutch Windmill
38Newsletter Name | 21 February 2020
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
‘AROUND THE WORLD’ @ RAVENSWOOD LIBRARY
DECORATE A MULTICULTURAL WORK ON A WORLD LANDMARK
WELCOME PLACEMAT JIGSAW
Throughout April Throughout April
Anytime during opening hours Anytime during opening hours
No registration required No registration required
DUTCH WINDMILL
TUESDAY 21 APRIL
11:00AM—12:00PM
Fancy a trip to Holland? Construct and decorate a
Dutch windmill that will make you think you’re really
there!
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
What’s On | March-April 2020 39DID YOU KNOW…
There is FREE parking at
Ravenswood Library!
40Westbury Library
Monday 12:00 pm—5:00pm
33 William Street Tuesday 2:00 pm—5:00 pm
Westbury Wednesday 12:00 pm—5:00 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm—5:00 pm
Tasmania 7303 Friday 1:00 pm—6:00 pm
Phone: (03) 6701 2189 Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY—FEBRUARY
Regular Programs
Monday 1:00pm—1:30pm Storytime
Every second Friday 4:30pm—5:30pm Kids Book Club
Other Programs
Ongoing until the end of Anytime during Rocks of Westbury Challenge
March opening hours
41ROCKS OF WESTBURY CHALLENGE @ WESTBURY LIBRARY Contact or visit the library to register and receive clues to find painted rocks hidden around Westbury. Weekly prizes! Ongoing until the end of March. Two levels of challenge so everyone can participate and have fun! 42
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KEEP UPDATED ON:
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SPECIAL EVENTS
ADULT LEARNING
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
HISTORICAL PHOTOS
READING INSPIRATION
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LOCAL AREA
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LIBRARIES TASMANIA WEBSITE
Web address www.libraries.tas.gov.au
Email libraries.tas@education.tas.gov.au
You can chat online during business hours to a Librarian or an Archivist
at www.libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/Pages/help-finding.aspx
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