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Explore the ANZAC Stories Exhibition

Discover the inspiration behind children's books with war themes by some of our greatest children’s authors and illustrators.

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ANZAC Stories Exhibition open at Civic Library - Last updated: 14/11/2018
Until 1 December 2018 | Civic Library Mezzanine Level

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended WWI, come and discover the inspiration behind children's books with war themes by some of our greatest children’s authors and illustrators.

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Dickson English Conversation Group - Last updated: 06/11/2018
Due to the ongoing disruption to services at Dickson Library, Dickson English conversation classes will be held at Civic Library on Wednesdays from 10am-11.30am. We apologise for any inconvenience.

New Items List - Last updated: 06/11/2018
New items that have been added to our collection in the previous month.

Dickson Library is back in full swing - Last updated: 06/11/2018
Dickson Library is back in full swing

Giggle & Wiggle is back at Dickson Library! - Last updated: 05/11/2018
Giggle & Wiggle for 0-2 year olds will resume at Dickson Library on Tuesdays at 10.15am and 11.30am. As space is limited, we would ask you to not bring prams in to the library if possible. Bookings open at 7.30am on the morning of the program.

2019 Book Club applications now open - Last updated: 05/11/2018
The 2019 Book Clubs application form is now available for independent book clubs. The list of new titles for 2019 and the list of back list titles for 2019 are also available.

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