Hobart Library in Hobart, Tasmania | Government organisation

Hobart Library

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6165 5597

Address: 91 Murray Street 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Did you hear the exciting news at Hobart Library? #LibrariesTasmania #hobartlibrary

25.01.2022 We weren't able to host a reading hour in the library this year, so for Australia Reads 2020 we'd like to encourage you to spend an hour today reading. Pick up a new book, continue one you're already reading or read to someone else. There are huge benefits to reading and very few reasons not to. Happy reading!

24.01.2022 Check out What's Happening at Hobart Library in December! #LibrariesTasmania #HobartLibrary

23.01.2022 It's Children’s Nature Book Week (713 September)! "One Careless Night" by Tasmanian children’s author and illustrator, Christina Booth, is shortlisted in the Picture Fiction Category for this year’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature. This powerful and haunting book about Australia’s last thylacine shows how something unique and wonderful can be lost forever.... A ‘must read’ for all Tasmanians, you can borrow or reserve your copy now through our website (www.libraries.tas.gov.au). The shortlist can be found here: http://www.eacl.org.au/the-2020-shortlist-is-here/ The winners are announced on September 10.

23.01.2022 Happy Friday! Today we are featuring a quote by Neil Gaiman Do you have a favourite author quote? We would love to hear them in the comments! :) #librariestasmania #hobartlibrary #fridayquote

21.01.2022 There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book. Frank Serafini Image - Klim Sergeev

20.01.2022 We're so excited about our NEW LIBRARY BAGS for Libraries Tasmania members and visitors! These premium bags will be on sale at our libraries for $10 each. We will be rolling out a lower-priced everyday version, too, so keep an eye out!

20.01.2022 Do you have someone at home who would like to write a letter to Santa? All letters will receive a reply one week after the letter is posted. Letters can be posted and collected in the library. #LibrariesTasmania #hobartlibrary

19.01.2022 Congratulations Christina Booth! It is a wonderful book.

17.01.2022 What does your COVID-19 story look like? We are continuing to receive a wide range of photographs, writing and a variety of objects, ensuring that your stories of this time are preserved. To share your story go to: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/.../Pages/covid-19-stories.aspx

17.01.2022 Watch out! Research your family history is addictive.... go on, give it a try!

17.01.2022 R U OK? It feels like it's been one thing after another in 2020, so it's no wonder people are finding things challenging right now. The folks at R U OK have provided some resources for you to continue the conversation with friends, family, coworkers or neighbours. To learn what to say after R U OK?, take a look at the resources here: https://www.ruok.org.au/

16.01.2022 Are you following our Tasmanian Archives Instagram account? We're posting a series of archival images that highlight Palawa kani place-names. Follow https://www.instagram.com/tasarchivesandheritage/ for more. Image: the Jack Thwaites Collection.

16.01.2022 October is fast approaching and it's a busy month in the Library. We've got Seniors Week activities, a Get Online Week competition where you can win an Android Tablet, a CBCA display and much more. Pick up a copy of the What's On from the library or send us a message with your email address to be put on the electronic mailing list.

16.01.2022 Learning helps us grow into something new. What will you learn about next? Could it be. Coding, origami, a musical instrument, calligraphy, speaking a new language, keeping bees, juggling, writing poetry, baking sour dough (or are you an expert already?), changing the oil in your car, creating a web page, discovering your family history, first aid, karate, making jewellery, navigating by the stars, swing dancing, swimming, astronomy, card tricks, sign language, graphic design, photography, understanding the stock market, learning how to fly, identifying Tasmanian birds and wildlife. What gives you joy? The possibilities are endless. Now is a great time to start. #ALW2020

16.01.2022 School’s out today and it’s time to relax... We’ve got loads of eComics and eGraphicNovels to keep the kids entertained these spring holidays: Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, Amulet, Avatar, Garfield and more! Available now on Libby/Overdrive: https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com/.../colle.../1111019

14.01.2022 There are some fantastic resources available on eSafety. Brochures are available in the library, or you can find great information online Online safety for under 5's booklet: https://www.esafety.gov.au//online-safety-for-under-5s-boo There's lots of information for families and eSafety in the home here:... https://www.cyber.gov.au//individual/parents-and-guardians See more

14.01.2022 Since the Libby app launched in June 2017, millions of users have borrowed hundreds of millions of digital books from public libraries around the world. Check out what's popular on Libby! The most checked-out eBooks by Tasmanians are: 1. The Lost Man by Jane Harper 2. Bruny by Heather Rose... 3. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 4. Tripwire by Lee Child 5. The Dry by Jane Harper 6. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 7. Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton 8. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins 9. Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty 10. Normal People by Sally Rooney The most checked-out eBooks globally are: 1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (available via BorrowBox for Libraries Tasmania borrowers) 2. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng 3. Educated by Tara Westover 4. Becoming by Michelle Obama 5. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 6. Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate 7. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 8. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah 9. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 10. The Whistler by John Grisham Access Libby here: https://www.libraries.tas.gov.au/informat/Pages/eBooks.aspx

12.01.2022 What wonderful creative portraits - a pleasure to see and to read the descriptions from the artists.

11.01.2022 Parents and carers! Did you know about the practical, fun Department of Education, Tasmania resources available to help you talk, read and play with your little ones? Head here to access the resources for parents and carers with young children: https://www.education.tas.gov.au/.../bouncing-back-talk.../ There's a series of lovely videos as well: https://youtu.be/BKg4FvYwLuw... #LaunchingIntoLearning #LibrariesTasmania #EarlyYears #TalkReadPlay

11.01.2022 We are asking a tough question today... let us know in the comments which you would rather. #LibrariesTasmania #hobartlibrary

11.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Ending domestic and family violence is everyone’s business. In 2020, COVID-19 touched our lives in nearly every way. As isolation began, reports of all forms of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, began to rise. Please visit the below link for ten ways you can make a difference. If you need support call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visit https://www.1800respect.org.au/ for information and resources. https://www.unwomen.org//compilation-take-action-to-help-e

10.01.2022 Random things about Libraries and reading 1. The term 'bookworm' derives from tiny insects that feed on book bindings 2. A monastery in Egypt is home to the oldest continually operating library in the world, established in AD 565 3. Australia's oldest public library, established in 1854 was the Melbourne Public Library (now State Library Victoria). It was one of the first free public libraries in the world 4. Reading about yawning makes you yawn ... (did you just yawn?) 5. Dr Suess coined the word 'nerd' in his 1950 book, "If I ran the zoo" 6. There are several libraries at various stations in Antarctica. The biggest library is thought to be the McMurdo station Library with over 8000 books. 7. Warsaw has the biggest number of public libraries per capita, with 11.5 libraries per 100,000 citizens 8. Tsundoku is the Japanese word for acquiring reading materials but letting them pile up in one's home without reading them. See more

08.01.2022 Changes to the carpark limits at 91 Murray Street: The public car parking at 91 Murray Street will change from one hour to half an hour on Monday 12 October. If you are visiting the library and would like to stay longer, remember that the Melville Street Carpark is across the road. And the first hour and a half is free.... The parking times have been changed to half an hour to make sure more of our members and visitors have the opportunity to use our carpark when they visit the library. The car park for people with a disability will remain a one-hour carpark.

06.01.2022 Today is International Day of People with Disability. Hobart library warmly welcomes people of all abilities to use our space, services and programs. Around 1 in 5 Tasmanians live with disability and we encourage you to talk to us if you have any questions about accessibility in the library or at our events or classes. Call us on (03) 6165 5597 or ask at our service desk. #IDPwD

04.01.2022 It's Movember and the team at the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts have put on a cracking exhibition: Under Your Nose, (also referred to as a "photographic romp of moustaches from our collections"). This exhibition is brought to you in partnership with the Mobart MoBros. Please join us in raising awareness of, and supporting, men's health and wellbeing by donating to the Mo Bro's November appeal - www.mobartmobros.com The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts is on the ground floor of the Libraries Tasmania building, 91 Murray Street Hobart. Entry is free.

04.01.2022 Have a fabulous weekend (perhaps with a good book?)

03.01.2022 Come and pick up some magic from the library

03.01.2022 Did you enjoy the selection of titles available via uLIBRARY during our COVID-19 free access? Well good news! You can now use your Libraries Tasmania library card to borrow a great new selection of eAudiobooks from our friends at Ulverscroft. Download the app or use your PC to listen to some great British books and some great British voices. https://tasmania.ulverscroftulibrary.com/

02.01.2022 We love it when our new books arrive!! These are some of the new children's books that arrived today. Come in and browse or place a new book on hold at www.libraries.tas.gov.au/ #LibrariesTasmania #hobartlibrary

02.01.2022 Libraries Tasmania is proud to support the Department of Education's Great Start initiative through our Early Years services, such as Rock & Rhyme, Storytime, Baby Book packs and family literacy programs. Find out more about Great Start: https://greatstart.tas.gov.au/ #LibrariesTasmania Department of Education, Tasmania

02.01.2022 #NAIDOCWeek2020

01.01.2022 TOGETHER WE READ begins today! Together We Read connects readers in Australia and New Zealand with the same book at the same time, without any waitlists or holds. Read more here: https://togetherweread.com/aunz/ Download this year's eBook - "The Van Apfel Girls are Gone" by Felicity McLean - via the Libby app (which you can access on www.libraries.tas.gov.au) or on our OverDrive website https://librariestasmania.overdrive.com/... #LibrariesTasmania OverDrive for Libraries

01.01.2022 Sadly, Sam McBratney, author of the much loved children's book "Guess how much I love you" has passed away. It's popularity saw more than 50 million copies of the book being sold and translated into 57 languages. The ending of the book coined the now well-known phrase "I love you to the moon and back" Vale Sam McBratney