Claremont Tasmania Community Library

06/10/2026

Sad to hear of the death yesterday of one of many libraries most popular authors Lord Jeffrey Archer at the age of 86. He wrote 59 total works. His first book in 1974 called "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" was written to avoid bankruptcy.

02/10/2026

Please note that the Claremont Community Library will be closed during October on the following dates: Saturday 17th October for the Dollshouse & Miniature Show and Thursday 22nd October for Show Day. Other opening days will be as usual. See you at the Library.

01/09/2026

The first day of Spring and the weather is improving. Perhaps you will be encouraged to spend more time outside with a good book and a cool drink. Here are some new books processed in the library today.

18/08/2026

Please note the Library will be closed on Saturday 5th September for the Daffodil and Camellia Spring Flower Show. Normal opening hours will start on Tuesday 8th September.

04/08/2026

A reminder that you have a lovely local community library available in Claremont. We are open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11am - 1pm on the corner of Bilton St and Main Rd. Membership cost is $10 per year. Come and visit us and check out our range of Adult fiction novels and a small selection of non-fiction. Great for staying home in this wet weather.

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20/05/2026

A huge congratulations to our Library Co-Ordinator Jan Southorn for being nominated in 3 categories in the recent Glenorchy City Council 2026 Community and Volunteer Awards. The categories nominated in were Senior Citizen of the Year, Local Hero, and Voluntary Contribution to the City of Glenorchy and the local community. Jan was one of the original founding members of the library over 20 years ago. We are thankful to our wonderful Volunteers for their commitment and hard work but especially Jan who leads the team with great support from her family.

09/05/2026

As the colder weather starts to appear it's tempting to stay home in the warm. Here are some books that might help you pass the time whilst you do that.

05/05/2026

New books processed in the Community Library for you to enjoy.

22/04/2026

A reminder that the Claremont Community Library will be closed this Saturday for Anzac Day. Re-opening next Tuesday 28th April. Lest we Forget.

22/04/2026

The weather can't seem to decide what it wants to do at the moment does it? Maybe you'll have better luck deciding on some new reading books when you next come to the Library. Here are some books processed yesterday that might help you decide.