Media Release
13 February 2026
Libraries Tasmania has launched an exciting new Spanish/Español language collection in partnership with the Latin American Cultural Association of Tasmania (LACAT).
The new collection reflects LACAT’s strong support for Tasmania’s Spanish-speaking community. LACAT generously contributed both community funds and culturally important Spanish-language books for everyone to enjoy at Libraries Tasmania.
On Saturday 31 January 2026, Hobart Library staff welcomed around 100 community members to a fiesta celebrating the launch. The vibrant cultural event brought Spanish language, music, dancing and storytelling into the heart of the library.
Almost all the new picture books were borrowed by families on the day, showing the strong community interest and immediate impact of the collection.
Director Library Network, Simon Jones, said the collection reflects the value of strong partnerships with community organisations.
‘This collection is a powerful example of what can be achieved when communities and libraries work together. We are grateful to LACAT for their fundraising and commitment to providing Spanish language materials to the wider Tasmanian community,’ he said.
Libraries Tasmania is committed to lifelong learning, literacy and inclusion. This initiative supports Libraries Tasmania’s strategic aim to grow collections in culturally and linguistically diverse languages.
The Spanish/Español collection is open to all library members statewide and is located at Hobart Library, central to Tasmania’s Spanish‑speaking communities. The collection includes books for both children and adults.
To explore the new collection, search the Libraries Tasmania catalogue or speak to staff at your local library.
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