State Library and Archives of Tasmania
Home of Tasmania’s largest library collection and the documented heritage of Tasmania’s government and people. Explore our collections online and in-person, get help with your family history and research, see the latest exhibition or find a spot to study.
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Our 46 public libraries across Tasmania are welcoming places for everyone. Borrow from the library and eLibrary, join in our free program of events, improve your digital skills, connect to free Wi-Fi and more!
Warm Winter Read-ing
Cruel is the light

Clark, Sophie
Dancing with bees

Maynard, Anna
Three Juliets

Darke, Minnie
The clinking

Greenhill, Susie
Where the birds call her name

Van Ryn, Claire
Dusk

Arnott, Robbie
The chocolate factory

Stephens, Mary-Lou
The escapades of Tribulation Johnson : or, A woman writes back

Brooks, Karen (Karen Ruth)
The angry women’s choir

Bignell, Meg Ashton
A glimpse into our collections
Letter from Sir John Franklin to Mr Jeffrey
This letter was written in 1845 by Sir John Franklin onboard HMS Erebus, in the early stages of what would be his final voyage. The letter was sent to Samuel Jeffrey, who worked at the Rossbank Observatory, located on the grounds of what is now Government House. Franklin discusses the preparations for the expedition as well as the current state of Van Diemen’s Land, which he describes as ‘a perfect pandemonium’
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