Joining the library online just got easier
We have set up a new way to complete your online registration, so you can access all of these great services and resources quicker:
Thank you for your patience as we continue to resume services.
From Wednesday 17 November Kippax, Civic, Erindale and the ACT Heritage Library will re-open limited hours. This brings the total to eight re-opened public libraries (Gungahlin, Belconnen, Dickson, Kingston and Tuggeranong Libraries have already re-opened for limited hours). You can visit the library for as long as you want during opening hours.
Due dates for items issued on or before 12 August had their due dates extended to 30 November 2021. Reservations waiting for collection on or before 12 August have also had their dates extended.
Digital resources and online programs are available.
Online
Throughout November we have online programs galore. There are two sessions with speech pathologists about children's language development, and lots of author talks. All will be streamed online. Please click through to browse details including: Tobias Madden, Laura Greaves, and Jacquie Byron.
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Online
Tune in live on Tuesday 19 October at 7 pm to hear Canberra author Chris Hammer discuss his new, stand-alone thriller, Treasure & Dirt. It throws you into the dangerous world of opal thieves, religious fanatics, billionaires and a horrific crime all within the opening pages!
Watch live online
Online
Tune in live on Saturday 9 October at 2 pm to hear Tom Keneally discuss his recently released novel, Corporal Hitler's Pistol. "How did Corporal Hitler's Luger from the First World War end up being the weapon that killed an IRA turncoat in Kempsey, New South Wales, in 1933?"
Watch live online
Delivery
We're happy to announce registrations are open again for our Mystery Box delivery service and the Home Library Service. Both will be contactless delivery only.
Register for Mystery Box
Register for Home Library Service (eligibility criteria apply)
Online
We have ways for the whole family to enjoy the school holidays including yoga, Zentangle drawing, creative writing workshops and spring gardening advice. Some programs are live and some are pre-recorded.
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Online
1 September is Indigenous Literacy Day and you can celebrate by reading, watching, and listening to stories and songs including special videos from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
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Join the Too Busy Book Club and read at YOUR leisure, enjoy a new title every month plus join our facebook discussion group and get all the goss, updates, discuss with other readers and maybe even the author!
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If you're looking to keep your kids entertained while at home we have online programs for you to share. They include the popular Giggle and Wiggle, Story Time and Bilingual Story Time, with videos available to watch now.
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