National Simultaneous Storytime 2024: Bowerbird Blues Takes Flight!
Libraries ACT is proud to partner with ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) as part of National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) to read….drumroll, please! ‘Bowerbird Blues’ by Aura Parker
National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 12:00 PM AEST across Libraries ACT branches (except ACT Heritage Library). Set your alarms, gather your little ones, and prepare to embark on a colourful adventure together.
Sarah McDonald, Libraries ACT’s Family Literacy Coordinator said “National Simultaneous Storytime highlights the important work that libraries do every day. When we read together, it helps language development, learning, and literacy, all while building community. It’s also a lot of fun! As part of the fun this year’s event we’re asking everyone to wear a little blue to support the Bowerbird in the story”.
This year we are excited to announce a range of special guest readers that will be spreading their wings for National Simultaneous Storytime 2024:
| Guest reader | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Kate Grarock | Environmental Scientist from Alone Australia | Dickson |
| Bambi Valentine | Performing artist, producer and director | Gungahlin |
| Gabby Millgate | Nature Pedagogy Leader Woden Valley | Tuggeranong |
| Brett Olzen | Auslan interpreter | Gungahlin |
| Thea O'Laughlin | Monitoring Ecologist | Erindale |
| Stephanie Owen Reeder | Children's Author and Illustrator | Kippax |
About Bowerbird Blues
Bowerbird Blues stars a magnificent bowerbird on a quest for the colour BLUE. But this isn’t just any bird—it’s a tale of longing, connection, and unexpected treasures. Our feathered protagonist soars across sea, sky, and city, driven by an insatiable desire for blue. With each swoop, the bowerbird snatches vibrant treasures—a kaleidoscope of hues—to adorn its nest.
The bowerbird’s nest becomes a mesmerizing blend of natural and unnatural objects. Shells, ribbons, and discarded trinkets form a mosaic of beauty. As the bowerbird’s bower grows, something magical happens. It attracts more than just curious glances. The longing for blue transforms into a deeper yearning—one that transcends colour and feathers.
Where: Belconnen, Civic, Dickson, Erindale, Gungahlin, Kingston, Tuggeranong and Kippax branches,
Time: Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Don’t forget to wear a little BLUE!
This event is FREE but bookings are encouraged: https://librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?ENTRY1_NAME=TI&ENTRY1=National-Simultaneous-Storytime-2024&ENTRY1_TYPE=K&NRECS=100&SORTS=HBT.SOVR
