Events

12 March 2026

Billy Gould: The Biography of a Book

Billy Gould: The Biography of a Book

Convict William Buelow Gould’s 1832 Sketchbook of fish inspired Richard Flanagan’s novel. Find out why.

Start: 12 March 2026, 6:00 PM

End: 12 March 2026, 7:30 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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13 March 2026

Artist Floor Talk: Margaret Woodward on Semaphore Score

Artist Floor Talk: Margaret Woodward on Semaphore Score

Can you rewrite a 19th-century military language as messages of love?

Start: 13 March 2026, 12:30 PM

End: 13 March 2026, 2:00 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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19 March 2026

Language reformed, reinvented, rewired: palawa kani and Semaphore Score

Language reformed, reinvented, rewired: palawa kani and Semaphore Score

Palawa woman Theresa Sainty and artist Margaret Woodward cross-pollinate language, code and story

Start: 19 March 2026, 6:00 PM

End: 19 March 2026, 7:00 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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26 March 2026

Mysterious lights over Maydena? Things are getting weird

Mysterious lights over Maydena? Things are getting weird

Book launch: The Season For Flying Saucers

Start: 26 March 2026, 6:00 PM

End: 26 March 2026, 7:00 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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28 March 2026

State Library and Archives of Tasmania Zine Fair

State Library and Archives of Tasmania Zine Fair

An indie publishing showcase celebrating storytellers, illustrators and makers as part of Tasmania Reads. Apply now for a free stall.

Start: 28 March 2026, 10:00 AM

End: 28 March 2026, 1:30 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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17 April 2026

Artist Floor Talk: Margaret Woodward on Semaphore Score

Artist Floor Talk: Margaret Woodward on Semaphore Score

Can you rewrite a 19th-century military language as messages of love?

Start: 17 April 2026, 12:30 PM

End: 17 April 2026, 2:00 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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15 May 2026

Artist Floor Talk: Margaret Woodward on Semaphore Score

Artist Floor Talk: Margaret Woodward on Semaphore Score

Can you rewrite a 19th-century military language as messages of love?

Start: 15 May 2026, 12:30 PM

End: 15 May 2026, 2:00 PM

Location: State Library and Archives of Tasmania

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