National Simultaneous Storytime may look a little different this year but we’re excited to share the details of how you can get involved.
National Simultaneous Storytime is where people all across Australia read the same book at the same time, and this year is its twentieth year!
This year’s book is Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas, written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford, a story about two gorgeous chooks with stunning good looks, and this year we well be sharing it with you online, presented by four of our Board members:
You can register on Zoom for the event to get convenient reminders, or simply tune into our Facebook page at 11:00am on Wednesday 27 May to read along with the rest of Australia. National Simultaneous Storytime is coordinated by the Australian Library and Information Association as part of Library and Information Week.
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We are delighted to announce that the brand new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library opens to our community on Thursday 1 August!
New members under 18 will receive one of four, limited-edition library cards designed by local artist, and go into the chance to win great prizes!
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