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Libraries ACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6205 9000

Address: Dickson shops, off Antill Street 2602 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 If you thought you missed our Giggle & Wiggle this week you haven't! We were out and about learning new songs and having fun. Kerri, Catherine and Vicki from Erindale Library share songs with you and your little one to sing anytime you go out and about. https://vimeo.com/482469185 Then settle down and watch Vicki read 'Stanley the Sock Monster Goes to the Moon' by Jedda Robaard (Bonnier Publishing Australia) https://vimeo.com/464110613 Featuring:... To market, to market Here we go to Grandma's house/the playground Grand Old Duke of York Wheels on the bus Row row row your boat Twinkle twinkle little star Three little ducks Two little dickie birds Incy Wincy Spider The goodbye train is leaving Thank you Australian Library and Information Association, Australian Publishers Association and Australian Society of Authors for allowing us to read to you in this way. All songs in the public domain.

24.01.2022 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

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.

21.01.2022 Want to learn some Mandarin? Or do you speak Mandarin and are looking for stories to share with your children? Our Bilingual Story Time Online Showcase is a great place to start. Follow the links to the full showcase. https://vimeo.com/showcase/7728245 https://vimeo.com/419754289

21.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 At the #ACTHeritageLibrary we were recently asked about trees seen on the top of buildings around Canberra. "Tree topping" or "topping off" was a common sight in Canberra in the 1970s. Workers would attach a tree to the highest point of a new structure. The tradition began approximately 2700 BC to the time of the Egyptians. A live plant honoured those who died during a pyramid's construction. An evergreen tree was placed on the highest point of a newly completed building in the early Italian Renaissance. Following the Renaissance various countries modified the ceremony to fit local custom. Tree topping symbolises the safe completion of the most dangerous phase of construction. We hope this tops off your day!

15.01.2022 Have you been hanging out for Hideout, Jack Heath’s newest book from the very popular, and very gruesome Hangman series ? We’re proud to call Jack one of our very own local Canberra authors and we were so excited to have Andrew Bell host him at the ACT Heritage Library for our #ReadLocal author conversations series: https://vimeo.com/481562041 ... Check out the interview and find out how the very lively, smiley, friendly Jack comes up with such dark, threatening characters and twisted story lines. Plus, hear what has influenced him, how he uses humour and the mundane to create interest, and what he recommends for kids and adults if you haven’t read any of his books yet. Wishing Jack Heath all the best for the JACK HEATH ‘HIDEOUT’ BOOK LAUNCH on Sunday at Dymocks Belconnen! Meanwhile, we’ve got Hideout on order, so you can reserve it now: bit.ly/LibrariesACT-Catalogue-JackHeath

15.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 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]

11.01.2022 Need a fabulous Friday frolic? Watch Catherine read 'Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa', written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by Kerry Argent (Penguin Australia). https://vimeo.com/484234500 Thank you Penguin Books Australia, Australian Library and Information Association, Australian Publishers Association and Australian Society of Authors for allowing us to read to you in this way.

10.01.2022 Have you been watching the new season of ‘The Crown’? If so, you will have seen the portrayal of the 1983 Royal Tour of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We waited and waited to see the peak event of that tour the official opening of Erindale Library on 25 March 1983 but it wasn’t portrayed! Luckily the #ACTHeritageLibrary has a photo. Were you there? Did you see Charles and Di on their first visit together to Canberra? Image: Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the opening of Erindale Library, Royal Visit, March 1983, Canberra Times Collection.

10.01.2022 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!

06.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 Service dogs provide an invaluable service to the community. #Dogtober is a time each year to pay tribute to the role of these hard-working and warm-hearted Canberrans! Pets are wonderful companions and play an important role for older members of our community both in aged care or living alone. Do you have a service or working dog? Share a photo in the comments below on on our Flikr page 'Our Canberra Stories' http://bit.ly/OurCanberraStories. #TherapyAnimals #internationalDayforOlderPersons