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Canberra Library Delivery Service

Canberrans will have more opportunities to lose themselves in a good book with registrations now open for free contactless delivery of library resources. “Just in time for school holidays, the popular Mystery Box and Home Library services are back, delivering items such as books and DVDs to your front door,” Minister for Transport and City…

February 3rd is Blue Jacket Day

On Saturday, February 3, as families across the country go to their local libraries to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, Peter Rabbit will be teaming up with local events across the country to make the day Blue Jacket Day. Joining forces with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest non-profit children’s literacy organization…

ACT Libraries: A Look at 2017

The most popular books and DVDs requested from ACT public libraries in 2017 were revealed today by Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris. “Around 2.74 million items are borrowed each year from ACT public libraries by Canberrans, demonstrating the continued relevance of our local libraries to our communities. Our libraries play an integral…

Clear fines with Donated Food

Libraries ACT is giving members the opportunity to clear unpaid fines for overdue items by donating food in a promotion designed to assist people in need across Canberra, starting today. “During the month of February, members with overdue items are encouraged to participate in Food for Fines and donate tins or packets of non-perishable food…