Storytime Educational fun for pre-school children! Join us for ½ an hour of stories, rhymes & songs! Wednesdays during school term 4th and 18th April 10.15am -10.45am
Rock & Rhyme Pre-literacy skill development and fun through rhyme and song for infants aged 0 - 24 months, and their parents/carers. Tuesday 3rd, 17th & 24th April 10.15am - 10.45am Thursday 5th, 19th & 26th April 10.15am - 10.45am
Funky Friday 1st Friday of the month during school term Fun filled activity sessions for preschool children aged 3 & over, and their parents/carers. No Funky Friday due to Easter break
Rock & Rhyme 1st Thursday of the month during school term. Thursday 5th April 11.00am
Events
Introducing children to the concepts of mental illness with David Miller A professional development session for teachers, school psychologists, social workers, parents & anyone who comes in contact with young children who have mental illness in the family. David Miller's book "Big and Me" has been successfully used by many professionals. Friday 13 April 10.30am - 12 noon Phil Leonard Room, Launceston LINC Cost $30. Registration details available for copying
Are you aged between 11 - 14 years? Meet David Miller, author & paper sculptor & illustrator of his wonderful picture books! See how he made the paper sculptures used to illustrate his books and make your own paper sculptures! Friday 13th April 2pm - 3pm Phil Leonard Room, Launceston LINC RSVP: launlend.library@education.tas.gov.au Cost: Free
Revelling in Reading! A Friends of the Library Launceston National Year of Reading 2012 event. Come and hear children's author & paper sculptor, David Miller, talk about books, reading & life. In 1995 his first book "You Can Make Paper Sculpture" was published & he has since published another twelve books. Saturday 14th April 10.30am Launceston LINC, ground floor Enquiries: Phone 6394 7184
National Book Council meeting Meetings held third Wednesday of the month. Wednesday 18th April 1.15pm Phil Leonard Room, 2nd floor Guest speaker: Bertram (Snow) Thomas, editor of Henry Hellyer's observations: journals of life in the Tasmanian bush 1826 - 1827. Sandwiches available from 12.45pm Everyone is welcome.
How to address Selection Criteria in the library/information sector workshop Wanting to secure your first job in the library/information sector? Learn how to write effective responses to selection criteria, attract more interviews & communicate your skills effectively. Saturday 21st April 12.00 - 2.00pm workshop Phil Leonard Room, 2nd floor Launceston LINC Cost: $10 (ALIA members); $15 (non-ALIA members) RSVP: by Friday 6th April 2012 using this Doodle Poll or email us and we will register your name. A minimum of 12 RSVPs will be required to make this event viable. Light refreshments provided. For further information, please contact alianewgradstas@gmail.com All welcome.
100doorsnakes100days ~ getting creative about sustainable energy savings! A community led initiative, in partnership with Anglicare Tasmania, to provide draught stoppers to Tasmanian households living in supported accommodation & wishing to reduce their energy consumption in a sustainable way. You & your community group can get involved by visiting the website Door snakes (& door dogs, cats, eels, sausages…) can be dropped off at Anglicare offices, Launceston LINC (Civic Square & Ravenswood) & University of Tasmania campuses by 31 May 2012. An initiative of the Tasmanian Leaders Program
BookCrossing Tasmania A project involving the release of books set in Tasmania or by local authors into the Tasmanian community. Their travels will be monitored until the end of National Year of Reading. The starting stock comprised five Tasmanian titles: • Scandal Unlimited/Love Child by Melanie Milburne • Roving Party by Rohan Wilson • Van Dieman's Land by James Boyce • The Hunter by Julia Leigh • Thyla by Kate Gordon 'Pick me up! Read Me! Leave me!'….. & register the book! BookCrossing Tasmania info & display ground floor
Friends of the Library Launceston Inc Meeting Meetings are held the last Thursday of the month Thursday 26th April 4.15pm Phil Leonard Room, 2nd floor. All welcome.
A big thankyou from the Friends of the Library Launceston to everyone who contributed to and supported the Library Book Fair which was held 24th March.
Caught Reading! A Friends of the Library National Year of Reading Photo Competition for children (Kinder-Gr 8) Four age group categories. Prizes to be won! Pick up a flyer for all the information. Enquiries 6394 7148; Or email Launceston.friends@gmail.com Submit electronically by 4 May 2012
Launceston Human Library A simple & human way to develop understanding of others; Promotes dialogue, reduces prejudices and encourages understanding. For further information phone 6323 3000, 9am - 5pm Or email: launcestonhumanlibrary@gmail.com Or post: PO Box 396, Launceston, 7250 www.launcestonhumanlibrary.com.au
Adult and Family Literacy Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Interested in becoming one of our valued volunteer literacy tutors? We will require more enthusiastic and dedicated tutors to assist a number of clients with their literacy needs. Do you need help with reading and writing....or know someone who does? Launceston LINC's Adult and Family Literacy Program is all about helping adults and families improve their everyday literacy skills. It's friendly and confidential! Talk to a staff member, phone or email today to find out more. Phone 6336 2645 or email: Launceston.linc@education.tas.gov.au
English Conversation Group The Adult and Family Literacy program is offering a fun way to practise your conversational English with a relaxed and friendly approach. Learn more words and increase your vocabulary! Meet new people and practise speaking English and gain more confidence! This would be particularly relevant for our clients and anyone you know for whom English is a second language (ESL) Every Tuesday 1.30pm - 2.15pm Ground floor, Launceston LINC For more information please phone the Literacy Co-ordinator on 6336 2645; or email launceston.linc@education.tas.gov.au
First Gear Learner Licence Assistance Program Do you: Need help passing the Road Rules Test? Need help to read and understand the questions? Then get into First Gear, a learner licence assistance program! For more information contact: Literacy Co-ordinator on: 6336 2645 Launceston LINC, Civic Square, Launceston Email: launceston.linc@education.tas.gov.au A Community Road Safety Partnerships Program
Exhibitions & Displays
The pirated 1838 Van Diemen's Land edition of Charles Dickens' "Pickwick Papers". An opportunity to view a very rare item of Australiana! Reference Library for all of April
Wheelchair access available
