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Libraries ACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6205 9000

Address: Corner Hibberson and Gozzard Streets, Gungahlin 2912 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.library.act.gov.au

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25.01.2022 What kinds of questions do you ask your under-five when reading? Find out why asking questions is so beneficial for you and your child. Reduce stress and bond better. CareforKids.com.au has more information. http://bit.ly/CareForKids-dialogicreading

23.01.2022 It's #FloriadeReimagined and we are singing and reading our way through the tulips! Sing songs with your 0-2 year olds about spring, flowers, birds and being in your garden with Amelia and Ambareen in today's special Giggle & Wiggle. Older children will also enjoy singing along. https://vimeo.com/457614568 Then Catherine reads Florette, a story about living and being in a garden. A wonderful story for all ages https://vimeo.com/452033612

23.01.2022 Just like you, your baby is learning what they are feeling and what to call it.We know some days are more challenging than others. Sing along with Amelia and Jane to learn some well known songs about feelings. https://vimeo.com/456433409

23.01.2022 Does your child struggle with their sibling? Learning to share and take care of someone else is a skill children need to learn with our help! This is a heartwarming story read by Kerri about Leon who makes a tough decision to help his little sister. This one pulled at our heart strings! https://vimeo.com/457575630 "Rabbi the Brave" by Patrick Guest (Hardie Grant Publishing) Thank you to the Australian Society of Authors, Australian Publishers Association and the Australian Library and Information Association for allowing us to bring stories to you in this way. All songs used are in the public domain.

22.01.2022 Our latest Giggle & Wiggle has simple songs and games to play with your little one all about food. Join Kerri and Vicki and get singing! https://vimeo.com/458796802

21.01.2022 Today Kirt reads a lovely book about how a garden can give you all the healthy food you need A great story now spring has sprung! This story is suited for 5+. After the story, Kirt sings some of his favourites songs too! https://vimeo.com/458841994

21.01.2022 It's springtime, the trees are beginning to blossom and the birds are laying eggs in their nests! We've picked this lovely Online Story Time with Anna for #FloriadeReimagined to share with your children today. https://vimeo.com/showcase/7434772/video/452039151

21.01.2022 Hola! This weekend for #FloriadeReimagined, Karina and her special friend read a colourful story in Spanish and English. 'How the Birds got their Colours' is a wonderful Aboriginal tale and a perfect way to brighten your child's day. You will find it in our new Spanish Bilingual Story Time Online Showcase. Stay for one story or a few! https://vimeo.com/showcase/7597544

19.01.2022 With technology now very much a part of most of our lives , it's never too early to teach our kids about staying safe online. Stories are a great way to do this and we've got some great ones you can enjoy together for the end of #eSmartWeek. Here's Caitlin with two Online Story Times for you about staying safe online and using the internet:... 'The Fabulous Friend Machine' by Nick Bland (Scholastic Australia) 'The Internet is like a Puddle' by Shona Innes and Irisz Agocs (Five Mile Press) https://vimeo.com/403627244 Thank you to the Australian Society of Authors, Australian Publishers Association and Australian Library and Information Association for allowing us to bring stories to you in this way. All songs used are in the public domain.

17.01.2022 The National eDeposit, known as NED, enables every one of us to preserve and share our publications. Libraries ACT #ACTHeritageLibrary is a member with other state and territory libraries and the National Library of Australia. Browse our collection to discover what local organisations have been doing. St John's Anglican Church Canberra's weekly newsletter http://bit.ly/LibrariesACT-StJohnsweekly and ACT for Bees newsletter http://bit.ly/LibrariesACT-ACTBeesnews are two examples. Does your club or association write a newsletter? Get in touch with the ACT Heritage Library today [email protected]

15.01.2022 Throwback to the first ever Floriade! First celebrated in 1988, it was part of Canberra's 75th anniversary as well as Australia's Bicentenary celebrations. Since then, it has grown to become Canberra's biggest annual event. Did you know it was ACT Parks and Conservation Service who planned and built the first displays, along with the manager of Commonwealth Park? Local artists and performers joined in and Floriade, as we know it today, was born! Do you have any memories of that first Floriade? A favourite artwork, performance or family connection? Something to reflect on while we celebrate #FloriadeReimagined. Find yourself in the #ACTHeritageLibrary https://www.library.act.gov.au/find/history/library.

15.01.2022 If you've ever moved house you'll know how difficult it can be. Today we have a beautiful story for little people about loneliness, friendship and what it means to move house and start afresh. https://vimeo.com/436264766 - 'Clancy and Millie and the Very Fine House' by Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood (Hardie Grant Egmont)... Thank you to the Australian Society of Authors, Australian Publishers Association and the Australian Library and Information Association for allowing us to bring stories to you in this way.

15.01.2022 How are you feeling about the start of the school holidays, are you mad about them ie. love them, or do they drive you mad ? If you're looking for a great way to entertain the kids book into our online Mad Food Science Program hosted by Nourishing Love Nutrition & The Root Cause (1 & 2 October, bookings are essential) Or if you need some ideas to help keep them busy throughout the hols (or help keep your sanity), head to our website: bit.ly/LibrariesACT-SchoolHolidays-Sep...tOct2020 We've got: - Fossil Frenzy activities courtesy of Inspiring the ACT - Floriade Reimagined activities - Little Listeners Podcast by Left Lane Outreach Theatre - and more!

09.01.2022 Do you have an inner monologue? Caitlin tells us why it's good for young children to hear your positive self-talk. It helps them to develop their own language skills. Then Caitlin reads a non-fiction book about healthy habits - just in time for the school holidays! https://vimeo.com/460912123

08.01.2022 Is your active three year old proud of their age? This week we are focusing on stories about healthy eating and lifestyle. Join Selina for a story all about an active and proud three year old who has lots of fun outdoors. https://vimeo.com/458829320

07.01.2022 Kids full of energy and can't sit still? Don’t miss the final episode of this series of Left Lane Outreach Theatre's Little Listeners Podcast. https://vimeo.com/458415361 ... The kids can bounce around, stretch and play out the story with their bodies. Can they keep up with Jumpy Little Joey ? Perhaps they’ll follow along, (tire out ), and hop themselves right into bed and ready for a big snooze Thanks for sharing your little ears and moving and grooving with us!

04.01.2022 With stories featuring themes of darkness , confinement , ghosts , ghore , horror and more, we could very well take a ride to the dark side in Andrew Bell chat with local Canberra writer @kaaron.warren Watch our newest #ReadLocal - conversations with local Canberra authors and find out more about Kaaron, her life as a writer, what has influenced her and inspired her, and what's to come. https://vimeo.com/461207199... Reserve/borrow or view* works by Kaaron via our online catalogue: http://bit.ly/LibrariesACT-Catalogue-KaaronWarren * Note: Some items are not for loan and can only be viewed at the #ACTHeritageLibrary #CBR #love2read #authors ACT Writers Centre Australian Library and Information Association

04.01.2022 We're recording more conversations with some of Canberra's fabulous authors. What would you ask them if you could? Our next authors are Robyn Cadwallader, Karen Viggers, Nigel Featherstone and Nicole Godwin. #CBR #love2read #authors

04.01.2022 How would you feel if you found a shark in your toilet!? Katherine tells a funny story about a family who dealt with just that! https://vimeo.com/441225688 - 'There's a Shark in the Loo' by Sharon Boyce and illustrated by Suzanne Houghton (Larrikin House) Thank you to the Australian Society of Authors, Australian Publishers' Association and the Australian Library and Information Association for allowing us to bring stories to you in this way. All songs used are in the public domain.

02.01.2022 We have started Floriade with this nature inspired story in Vietnamese and English. Join Bambie and go walking through the junglebefore you go walking through the tulips https://vimeo.com/showcase/7121013

01.01.2022 These photos have been recently donated to the #ACTHeritageLibrary. The completed MLC Building in Civic and development on East Row place them in the 1960s or later. Using your knowledge of cars, fashion and development can you help us date these photos? Council of ACT Motor Clubs Shannons Canberra Cars n Coffee ACT Classic & Muscle car forum... The Canberra Page Dirty Janes Canberra Vintage Car Rentals Canberra See more