Burnie Library in Burnie, Tasmania | Government organisation

Burnie Library

Locality: Burnie, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6477 7400

Address: 30 Alexander Street 7320 Burnie, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.libraries.tas.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Name a book that has made you cry

25.01.2022 Christmas Opening Hours Burnie Library 24 December 8:45am 5:00pm 25, 26, 28 December Closed 29, 30, 31 December 8:45am 5:00pm... 1 January Closed 2 January Normal hours resume Wynyard Library Thursday 24 December 9:30am 5:00pm 25 December 1 January Closed 4 January Normal hours resume

25.01.2022 Today is International Volunteers Day and we would like to take a moment to express our appreciation for our wonderful volunteers and the work that they do.

25.01.2022 Have you discovered The Orb? The Orb is a collection of online resources to assist the teaching of Tasmanian Aboriginal histories and cultures. The Orb has been developed by Aboriginal Education Services, Department of Education, Tasmania. Dive in and start sharing in the knowledge https://shelters.theorb.tas.gov.au/view/dome-huts/welcome... In this video you can join David Gough in viewing an ancient living site, located near Port Sorell in panatana. #LibrariesTasmania #NAIDOCWeek See more

25.01.2022 Introducing our NEW fun-filled Summer Read Around program! From January 4, your child can pick up a summer reading kit from their local library and join in as we 'Read Around Tasmania'. To find out more visit: https://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/.../read-around-tasmania... #LibrariesTasmania #ReadAroundTasmania #SummerReadAround

25.01.2022 This great story from Pat shows that there is always something new to learn once you get started even for those who have been online for some time. We really love that Pat has got hooked by all the online resources that Libraries Tasmania has to offer Way to go Pat and Helen! #LibrariesTasmania #GetOnlineWeek Good Things Foundation Australia

24.01.2022 Because even Harry can't get enough of the library Hope you are all having a great weekend

24.01.2022 ...throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. -Mark Twain... Have a great weekend everyone! See more

24.01.2022 Learn how to access free online library resources through Beamafilm and Australasian Video Online at our How to Borrow eFilms session Tuesday 23rd of February 1:00pm-2:00pm. Includes Australian and world movies and documentaries. Bookings essential on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/how-to-borrow-efilms-burnie #LibrariesTasmania

24.01.2022 Come into Burnie or Wynyard Library to collect weekly Christmas Craft Packs to do at home. Starting the week of 30th November. Each week join Ann and Loretta on Facebook making these amazing Christmas decorations.

23.01.2022 Do you enjoy reading and discussing books? If you're aged 7 and up come along to our Kids Book Club this School Holidays to talk about and recommend great reads. Friday 15th January 3:00pm-4:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kids-book-club-burnie-libra Friday 22nd January 3:00pm-4:00pm... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kids-book-club-burnie-libra Friday 29th January 3:00pm-4:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kids-book-club-burnie-libra Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking. See more

23.01.2022 Do you have what it takes to escape the mummy's tomb this Summer holidays? Work together and make your way through the mummy's tomb by solving the fun and interesting puzzles. Egypt Escape Room ages 8 and up. Check out Facebook Events/Eventbrite for session dates and times. Bookings essential on Eventbrite.... Places are limited - don't miss out! Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking. See more

23.01.2022 Bus services are changing - Department of State Growth Information Days this week. Bus routes and timetables are changing in north west Tasmania on Sunday, 17 January 2021. The Department of State Growth are hosting information days in Devonport: Oldaker Street city bus stop: Thursday, 14 January 8:00 am-6:00 pm... Friday, 15 January 8:00 am-2:00 pm Devonport Visitor Centre, 145 Rooke St Thursday, 14 January, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday, 15 January, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm To find out more visit the State Growth website here: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/.../bus_services_are... See more

23.01.2022 Burnie has always been renowned for making well-engineered products. Libraries Tasmania have digitised all Weekly Couriers 1901-1935. Photo below is of two large hydro-electric butterfly valves made in Burnie TAHO, Weekly Courier 5 Jan 1922. https://stors.tas.gov.au/rd/weeklycourier https://www.libraries.tas.gov.au

22.01.2022 A bookshop or a nice extension for the house?

22.01.2022 Did you know that we can help you to study for your learner licence test at the Burnie and Wynyard Libraries? Contact Rosemary on 6477 7406 The rules have recently changed for the Tasmanian Drivers Licence system, from Ls, Ps to full licence. New drivers will now have more on-road driving experience and skills to keep them and their passengers safe. These improvements are aimed at helping to reduce crashes involving new drivers and save lives.... Find out more online: https://platesplus.tas.gov.au/index.php

22.01.2022 Lots of fun and laughs today at the last Book Chat for the year. If you are interested in discussing books, magazines, newspapers, ebooks, etc. in a warm and friendly social setting with morning tea provided, consider joining us next year. First session for 2021 will be on February 11th from 10am.

22.01.2022 Interested in Tasmanian Heritage? We have a range of historical stories and images available for you to look at. Check out the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Blog located at https://archivesandheritageblog.libraries.tas.gov.au/ Image taken from: Bream Creek, ca.1900. Unknown photographer part of a collection of photographs and glass plates collected by E.R. Pretyman. Tasmanian Archives: NS1013/1/148 #LibrariesTasmania

22.01.2022 Wishing you all a fabulous festive season #LibrariesTasmania

22.01.2022 A great opportunity in Burnie. Come along to explore your future. Drop by the library stall and say hello. See the information about times and access.

20.01.2022 Are you joining us for our big Rock n Rhyme and Storytime end of year party. If so please book in so we know who to expect? #burniecommunityhouse #burniecfc #redpaprimary #burnieprimary #berniethebluetonguelizard https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/its-christmas-time-and-our-

20.01.2022 Well done Burnie Library in raising the profile of reading and drawing in our lives.

20.01.2022 For the entire month of January we have a wide variety of books and magazines on sale. Prices range from 20c to $5. Come in and grab a bargain today. The Advocate newspaper Burnie Child and Family Centre Burnie Community House Burnie City Council Waratah-Wynyard Council Burnie Regional Art Gallery Makers' Workshop Burnie Regional Museum CatholicCare Tasmania Anglicare Tas Bernie the Blue Tongue Lizard

20.01.2022 What makes the perfect library or spot in the library for you?

19.01.2022 Check out What's Happening at Burnie and Wynyard Libraries in January and February

19.01.2022 Are you able to decipher todays muddled up book title? Let us know if you need a hint!

19.01.2022 Hope you are all keeping well watered

19.01.2022 Make Your Own Book Diorama A great addition for your book shelf, as a display piece or as a special gift. This program includes three sessions, to guide you in making your own Book Diorama in time for Christmas Information and Pre-Planning Session: Friday 11 December 6pm 8.30pm Constructing Book, Floor and Chair Session: Friday 18 December 6pm 8.30pm... Bringing it all together Session: Saturday 19 December 9.30am 3pm Limited places bookings are essential. #LibrariesTasmania See more

18.01.2022 Are you new to computers and the internet? Come along to Internet Basics and build your confidence. We will introduce you to internet and how to find and browse websites. We can provide a Windows laptop for you to use or you are welcome to bring your own. #LibrariesTasmania Good Things Foundation Australia

18.01.2022 The North West Support School have been coming in regularly to learn about all the things you can do here at Burnie Library. Every week Toby the Service Dog has been coming in too and he has been so good. On this particular visit Toby looked like he wanted to join in and get his own library card ..and as you can see his face is very expressive :) We look forward to another visit from Toby and the North West Support School - Burnie Campus soon #LibrariesTasmania

17.01.2022 The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis is the January pick by one of our staff. We have copies of this title in our state collection https://stors.tas.gov.au/ILS/SD_ILS-1347974 and as an eBook on Libby https://librariestas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//ent:$002f$/one

17.01.2022 Marilyn has just helped her husband to upgrade to a Smart Phone or is it a computer? Maybe it is both #GetOnlineWeek #LibrariesTasmania Good Things Foundation Australia

17.01.2022 Would you like to create a craft project that celebrates our amazing native flora in a 3D collage of Australian flowers this summer holidays? Come to our Tasmanian Flower Paper Craft session. For kids aged 8 and up. Monday 18th January 2:00pm - 3:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tasmanian-flower-paper-craf... Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking. See more

17.01.2022 Come along tomorrow and join us to make these two awesome Christmas crafts from 9:30am. Just a reminder that if you are coming along to please bring a photo for your snow globe. Looking forward to seeing you there.

17.01.2022 Thanks Gadget man. The library will be buzzing with our Xmas decorations by the end of the week. Drop by and have a look.

17.01.2022 Christmas Crafts - Week 1 Make your own little Christmas Trees with Ann and Loretta. Christmas Crafts - Week 1 packs for this activity can be picked up from Burnie and Wynyard Libraries from Monday 30 November. #LibrariesTasmania

16.01.2022 Come into Burnie or Wynyard Library from 30th November to collect weekly Christmas Craft Packs to do at home. Each week join Ann and Loretta on Facebook making these amazing Christmas decorations.

16.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint the flowers we have in our great state? Painting Tasmanian Flowers workshop this school holidays! Learn, from an artist, the steps on how to paint native flowers. Ages 8 -16 Tuesday 19th January 1:00pm - 3:00pm... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/painting-tasmanian-flowers- Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking. See more

15.01.2022 Cleaning up your bookshelves? If you have any hardcover books that you no longer want and that would make good backdrop-diorama scenes, please drop them into Burnie Library by Friday 11th (preferably) or Friday 18th (at the latest). Christmas books would be fantastic and we are also looking for anything with a scene where you can picture someone reading a book or three e.g. gardens, old style homes etc

15.01.2022 We are so proud of Leeanne and many others who have been coming in to our sessions about how to support others to get online. Her mum Shirley has surprised us all with her enthusiasm and take up of what is now available to her online. @Good Things Foundation Australia #LibrariesTasmania

15.01.2022 What's Happening at Burnie and Wynyard Libraries in February and March? Take a closer look and share with a friend #LibrariesTasmania #TakeACloserLook

14.01.2022 Limited Tickets for this special event. Click on the image below to book your tickets. Please only book 1 ticket per family. Up to 4 children. If you have more than 4 children then please book 2 tickets. If you would like help booking please ring the Burnie Library on 6477 7400 Date 9th December. Time 10.30am

14.01.2022 Hoping you all had a great day and many more yet to come

12.01.2022 Christmas Crafts - Week 3 Join Ann and Loretta in making Christmas Wreaths. You can pick up a Christmas Crafts - Week 3 pack for this activity from Burnie and Wynyard Libraries from Monday 14 December. Get in quick! #LibrariesTasmania

12.01.2022 Today at the Burnie Library for Australia Reads Event we hosted Author and Illustrator Coral Tulloch. Redpa Primary School and Cooee Primary School had an online virtual workshop and Havenview Primary School came to Burnie Library for a special drawing workshop. #redpaprimary #cooeeprimaryschool #havenviewprimaryschool #coraltulloch #australiareads2020

12.01.2022 Taking part in our Summer Read Around? Have you also heard about our 1000 Book Challenge? Every book counts in this fantastic activity which encourages bonding with your child and helps them with literacy development, giving them the best start to life. While the 1000 book challenge is aimed at ages 0-7, remember that reading at any age can be a fun and engaging experience. If you are interested in registering for either of these fantastic programs, pop in and see us and get started. #LibrariesTasmania #SummerFun #RelaxAndRead #SummerReadAround #Reading #Books

12.01.2022 There are still places left in the No Bake Cooking workshop! Burnie Community House will provide demonstrations and activities that offer healthy no cook alternatives to pre-packaged foods for parents and toddlers 0-5 years of age. Thursday 17 December 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Bookings essential on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/no-bake-cooking-burnie-libr... Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking. See more

12.01.2022 Get creative this school holidays and bring a story to life using computer animation! Learn how to make stick figure animations using Pivot, and take home a movie that you made yourself to show your friends and family. 10 years and up. Wednesday 13th January 11:00am-12:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pivot-stick-figure-animatio ... Wednesday 20th January 11:00am -12:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pivot-stick-figure-animatio Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking. See more

11.01.2022 Drop in to the Burnie Library anytime we are open to grab a starter pack and become part of the Burnie 1000 Book Challenge.

10.01.2022 Spray bottle painting is a fun way to create art and an interesting way to learn facts about where to find our most loved wildlife in Tasmania. School Holiday program for ages 4-8 on Thursday 14th January 10.00am - 11:00am. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tasmanian-animals-spray-pai Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Call 6477 7400 for help making a booking.

10.01.2022 Are you ready to Rock and Rhyme? Just a reminder that Rock and Rhyme recommences at the Wynyard Library tomorrow, February 4. Bookings essential through Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rock-and-rhyme-its-storytim #LibrariesTasmania

10.01.2022 No Bake Cooking @ Burnie Library. Lively interactive workshops that offer new ideas for creating healthy nutritious snacks that do not require cooking. Burnie Community House will provide demonstrations and activities that offer healthy no cook alternatives to pre-packaged foods for parents and toddlers (0-5 years of age). Thursday 10th December 11am -12pm ... Thursday 17th December 1pm- 2pm Bookings are essential on Eventbrite. Contact Burnie Library on 6477 7400 or email [email protected] if you need help making a booking. #burniecommunityhouse

10.01.2022 Don't miss out! Today at 1.30pm Get some practical tips to help you stay safe online, including identifying risks to your computer, keeping personal information safe and what to do if something goes wrong. Bookings are essential For more information and to book your place, contact us on 6477 7400 or [email protected]... Good Things Foundation Australia #LibrariesTasmania See more

10.01.2022 It's the 'Are we reading the same book?' face

09.01.2022 Check out these amazing book dioramas - not quite finished but you can tell how fabulous they are going to be. We had so much fun.

09.01.2022 Come and join us on Saturday 5th December and make two fantastic Christmas crafts. The first is a snowy snow globe that you will need to bring along a photo or two for. The second craft is a whirly, swirly, whirly-gig Christmas tree, it will put you in a spin. Look forward to seeing you from 9.30am onwards.

09.01.2022 Come into Burnie or Wynyard Library to collect weekly Christmas Craft Packs to do at home. Starting the week of 30th November. Each week join Ann and Loretta on Facebook making these amazing Christmas decorations. Don’t forget to share your Christmas decorations to the Burnie Library Facebook Page!... Hippy Burnie. Burnie Cfc #burniecommunityhouse

09.01.2022 Come along and join in with the activities and discussions about books. Discuss what books you are currently reading or to recommend great titles. Kids Book Club, 7 years and up, every Friday 3.15pm - 4.15pm at Burnie Library. Next session Friday 5th February. Bookings essential on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kids-book-club-burnie-libra #LibrariesTasmania

08.01.2022 Fathoms: The World in the Whale by Rebecca Giggs is the December pick by one of our wonderful volunteers. We have copies of this title in our state collection https://stors.tas.gov.au/ILS/SD_ILS-1329395 and as an eBook on Libby https://librariestas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//ent:$002f$/one

08.01.2022 Wishing you all a Happy Christmas filled with love and laughter. Did you get a book for a present? We would love to know what it is.

08.01.2022 https://librariestas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au//search/results Ah brings back memories - who loves to read about Nancy Drew?

08.01.2022 "In the middle of the commotion the Sackville Bagginses arrived. Frodo had retired for a while and left his friend Merry Brandbuck to..." Your turn...

07.01.2022 Come into Burnie or Wynyard Library to collect weekly Christmas Craft Packs for children to do at home. Starting the week of 30th November. Each week join Ann and Loretta on Facebook making these amazing Christmas decorations.

06.01.2022 Rock & Rhyme is an interactive session for parents and/or carers and their babies. Our half hour weekly session includes songs, nursery rhymes, stories and lots of actions. Wednesday 25th November 10:30am - 11:00am at Burnie Library. Thursday 26th November 11:00am-11:30am at Wynyard Library. Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Contact Burnie Library on 6477400 or email [email protected] for help with making a booking.

06.01.2022 Check out What's Happening at Burnie and Wynyard Libraries in December and January

05.01.2022 This team are awesome at providing Xmas activities for kids.

05.01.2022 Checked out some good books lately?

04.01.2022 Burnie Library has a fun filled School Holiday Program for kids January Summer Holidays! Make a galaxy jar based on the Aurora Australis using water, paint and cotton wool in jars. For kids 8 years and older.... Monday 11th January 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 21st January 10:00am-11:00am Bookings essential on Eventbrite. Contact Burnie Library on 6477 7400 or email [email protected] for help making a booking.

04.01.2022 Digital Success Stories are starting to come in for our Now's the Time to Get Online competition. Aren't they great? Gavin is proof that with the right approach and digital hook you can help reluctant learners to try something new. Way to go Gavin Entries close 30 November (18 days left)... #getonlineweek #LibrariesTasmania Good Things Foundation Australia See more

04.01.2022 Do you love biographies? Which one is your favourite? https://www.goalcast.com/.../10-inspiring-biographies.../

04.01.2022 Christmas Crafts - Week 2 Create your own Christmas Baubles with Loretta and Ann. Christmas Crafts - Week 2 packs for this activity can be picked up from Burnie and Wynyard Libraries from Monday 7 December. Hurry in before we run out! #LibrariesTasmania

04.01.2022 Only one spot left! Do you want to know how to create an email account? have an email account but have trouble logging in and navigating your email account? want to know how to send and receive photos and documents?... Come along to ‘Email Basics @ Burnie Library on Monday 21st December - Bookings Essential #LibrariesTasmania See more

03.01.2022 Have you checked out Beamafilm? We have a selection of movies available for children. Check it out at https://libraries.tas.gov.au/informa/Pages/music-films.aspx and click on Beamafilm to get started. #LibrariesTasmania #SummerFun

03.01.2022 Hope you all have some good books to see you through the weekend

02.01.2022 We love this Hope you all had a great weekend

02.01.2022 What's on in November at Burnie and Wynyard Libraries

02.01.2022 Find all our library events to book in here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/burnie-library-7778560423

02.01.2022 Have you heard about our 1000 Book Challenge? For children 0-7 years old Drop into the Burnie Library to start your challenge today Free books and prizes along the way Give your child a head start to life.

01.01.2022 Christmas Crafts for Kids - Week 4 Create your own Santa with Loretta and Ann. Christmas Craft packs for this activity can be picked up from Burnie and Wynyard Libraries from Monday 21 December. Hurry in before we run out! #LibrariesTasmania

01.01.2022 Have you checked out our range of eBooks and eAudiobooks for Read Around Tasmania? Check it out at https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com//collection/1145080 #SummerReadAround #ReadAroundTas #ReadAroundTasmania