Come along to the Devonport Library Book Chat.Share that amazing book you just read or the fabulous movie you can’t stop talking about. No required reading list, just plenty of conversation and a cuppa. Guaranteed to increase your “to be read” pile.To ensure a successful event, please:• Don't attend if you are unwell• Let us … Continue reading "Book Chat at Devonport Library"

Join author Nadia Mahjouri at the Devonport Library in partnership with the Devonport Bookshop.Join us for the launch of Nadia Mahjouri’s debut novel, Half Truth, a story of two mothers searching for the same man, Ahmed - an absent father and a missing son.Khadija, reflecting on her missing son Ahmed while packing up her home, … Continue reading "Author Event with Nadia Mahjouri at Devonport Library"

Rock and Rhyme is a fun, 30 minute session for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age.Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute session for parents, carers and their children. Ideal for babies, and toddlers up to 2 years of age.NO BOOKINGS REQUIREDTo ensure a successful event, please:• Don't attend if … Continue reading "Rock and Rhyme at Devonport Library"

Open Library Access is a new service at Libraries Tasmania that allows approved members to access library services outside of staffed hours.Your library, more often!With Open Library Access, you can now visit the Penguin Library between 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.Whether it's early in the morning or late at night, you can explore the shelves, … Continue reading "Open Library Access Induction at Penguin Library"

Connect with other adults who are learning English and practice your conversation skills.Join other adult learners in our structured program. Our Saturday English Conversation Group is for intermediate English language learners who want to practice their English skills in a fun and friendly environment. We have a Tuesday group for mixed level learners.We welcome people … Continue reading "Saturday English Conversation Group at Devonport Library"

Come along to the Devonport Library Saturday Book Chat.Can’t make it to our usual Book Chat due to work or other commitments? Come along to our new Saturday Book Chat. Share that amazing book you just read or the fabulous movie you can’t stop talking about. No required reading list, just plenty of conversation and … Continue reading "Saturday Book Chat at Devonport Library"

Rock and Rhyme is a fun, 30 minute session for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age.Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute session for parents, carers and their children. Ideal for babies, and toddlers up to 2 years of age.NO BOOKINGS REQUIREDTo ensure a successful event, please:• Don't attend if … Continue reading "Rock and Rhyme at Devonport Library"

Drop in after school for all things Lego!Drop in after school for all things Lego!Take up the weekly challenges or freestyle your own creations.Ages 7+No need to book, just drop in.To ensure a successful event, please:• Don't attend if you are unwell• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place … Continue reading "Lego Club at Devonport Library"

Do you want to improve your English?Do you want to improve your English?Meet other adults who are learning English to practice your converstion and listening skills in a friendly environment. People from all cultures welcome.To ensure a successful event, please:• Don't attend if you are unwell• Let us know if you can’t attend so we … Continue reading "Tuesday English Conversation Group at Devonport Library"

An inclusive maker space for LGBTIQA+ youth and allies.Make something cool to show your pride or support of the LGBTIQA+ community, or just hang out and meet new people!A range of maker options available, including:Make a badge, sticker, magnet or tote bag.Create a ‘zine (small magazine made from folding an A4 sheet of paper).Make an … Continue reading "Youth LGBTIQA+ Friendly Maker Space at Devonport Library"

Open Library Access is a new service at Libraries Tasmania that allows approved members to access library services outside of staffed hours.Your library, more often!With Open Library Access, you can now visit the Penguin Library between 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.Whether it's early in the morning or late at night, you can explore the shelves, … Continue reading "Open Library Access Induction at Penguin Library"

Storytime is a free weekly session for pre-schoolers that includes stories and rhymes.Storytime is a free 30 minute session which includes stories, rhymes and action songs. Sessions are aimed at pre-schoolers aged 2-5 years. Reading is a free and fun family activity, sharing books with your child helps develop their listening, memory and language skills.NO … Continue reading "Storytime at Devonport Library"

Join our free kids book club and have heaps of fun. Meet with your friends or make new ones, and share what you are reading with others.

Learn how identity and language can be used to support inclusion for people of diverse gender, sex or sexuality.Presented by Working It Out this session covers:• Unpacking gender, sex and sexuality identities – definitions and terminology• Pronouns and misgendering• Everyday experiences of stigma, discrimination and isolation and their impacts through language and actionLearning OutcomesAt the … Continue reading "‘Language Matters’ presented by Working It Out at Devonport Library"

Come along for the Sheffield Book Chat.Not a formal book group, just a casual get together for like-minded people to share what they’re reading, and perhaps discover something new! Bring your current or favourite book, DVD or music tell others what you like about it. We will have tea & coffee available. NO BOOKINGS REQUIREDTo … Continue reading "Book Chat at Sheffield Library"

Rock and Rhyme is a fun, 30 minute session for babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age.Rock and Rhyme is a fun, free 30 minute session for parents, carers and their children. Ideal for babies, and toddlers up to 2 years of age.NO BOOKINGS REQUIREDTo ensure a successful event, please:• Don't attend if … Continue reading "Rock and Rhyme at Devonport Library"

Join author Geoff Harwood at the Devonport Library in partnership with the Devonport Bookshop.In the style of his bestselling The Last Hermit Geoff Harwood returns with tales of other famous, infamous and unknown Western Tasmanian legends.For over 200 years, Tasmania’s West Coast region has been a magnet for adventurers, explorers and seekers who have prospected … Continue reading "Author Event with Geoff Harwood at Devonport Library"