Rosny Library

30/10/2026

We’re upgrading our system.

From Monday 2 November to Thursday 5 November, you won’t be able to:

• access My Account
• place or manage holds
• join online.

You can still visit the library, borrow and use the eLibrary as normal.

Need help? Just ask your friendly library staff.

Keep up to date here: libraries.tas.gov.au/news/library-services-unavailable

Thank you for your patience as we do this work.

29/10/2026

Have you explored Libraries Tasmania's eLibrary collection?

Library membership provides 24/7 access to:
📚 Books and audiobooks
📰 Magazines and newspapers
🎵 Music and films
🌏 Languages and literacy
🔍 Research and reference
🗞️ Historical newspaper archives

To use any eLibrary product, simply sign in with your Libraries Tasmania membership number and PIN/password. Most services can be accessed through a web browser or a free app.

Discover your library. It’s free.
Join online for instant access to the eLibrary today: libraries.tas.gov.au/join/

26/10/2026

Singing regularly helps your child develop strong communication skills while enjoying time with you.

These Tasmanian families are having fun joining in with nursery rhymes at their local library.

For great nursery rhymes that you can sing along with, visit: greatstart.tas.gov.au

For help with your own reading and writing visit readingwritinghotline.edu.au or call 1300 6 555 06

25/10/2026

Do you, or someone you know, have a story to share about a learning journey or a passion for literacy and numeracy? During 26Ten Week (26–30 October), we'd love to hear from you as we capture stories and celebrate this year's theme.

Visit the 26Ten Week pop-up at:
Rosny Library: Tuesday 27 October 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sorell Library: Wednesday 28 October 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Adults can learn new skills at any stage of life. Improving reading, writing, maths and digital literacy for everyday tasks can open doors, build confidence and transform lives.

26Ten supports Tasmanians to improve their reading, writing and everyday maths. Get help from a friendly tutor, in person or online. It’s free and confidential.

Contact your local library: libraries.tas.gov.au/locations
Call the Reading Writing Hotline – 1300 00 2610.
Visit the 26Ten website: 26ten.tas.gov.au

23/10/2026

Children's Week starts tomorrow on 24 October!

This week promotes awareness of children's rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The theme for 2026 is based on UNCRC Article 30: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯.

Libraries are a safe place where children and families can engage and learn. We love seeing children come for Rock and Rhyme, find joy in books and be part of our children focused activities.

Did you know a child can have a library membership from the day they're born? With a membership they can access:

🌏 LOTE4Kids – a digital collection of over 4,500 picture books (eBooks and audiobooks) in 70+ languages.

📚 Little Explorers book packs – packs contain five books on an early learning topic for children aged 4–8 years.

💬 VOX Books – read a picture book and listen at the same time. Each print book is fitted with a special reader on the inside cover that plays a read-a-long.

If you want to learn more about the UNCRC, check out these books in the Libraries Tasmania catalogue:
• I Have the Right to Be a Child by Alain Serres, pictures by Aurélia Fronty and translated by Helen Mixter
• Every Child a Song by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Marc Martin

20/10/2026

📢 Hobart Show Day Closure Notice

Please note that Rosny, Sorell, Tasman, Orford and Swansea Libraries will be closed on Thursday 22 October 2026 for the Hobart Show Day public holiday.

We look forward to welcoming you back during our regular opening hours on Friday 23 October 2026.

Looking for something to read while we're closed? Our online resources are available 24/7 at:
🔗 https://libraries.tas.gov.au/

📚 Have a wonderful Hobart Show Day!

18/10/2026

Win an iPad during Get Online Week!

One lucky Get Online Week participant will receive a free iPad.

You can enter by:

• browsing our new ‘What’s On’ website
• meeting with one of our Digital Mentors
• attending a Get Online Week event
• chatting with our staff about our eLibrary collection of online books,
newspapers and magazines.

To enter the competition go to: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MVTMpaLE0Y

The competition is open for entries from 12 October and closes at 5:00 pm on 30 October.

Learn more about Get Online Week here: Get Online Week 2026 - https://libraries.tas.gov.au/public-libraries/get-online-week/

Tasmanians can improve their digital skills for free at local libraries during Get Online Week, 19–25 October.

13/10/2026

National Carers Week started on Sunday 11 October. It's a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the more than 3 million Australians who provide unpaid care to a family member or friend.

Did you know that carers are able to access the Home Library Service? If you don't have time to make it to the library while providing daily care, volunteer couriers can deliver library books, DVDs and more to you.

Contact your local library to register, or join online: https://bit.ly/4dGfGBq

Carers Tasmania

12/10/2026

Our English Conversation Groups are back after a break over the school holidays - All welcome!

Would you like to practise English, meet new people and build your confidence?

Join our free weekly English Conversation Groups at Rosny Library. Whether you are new to English or have been speaking it for a while, we have a group for you.

Every Tuesday (school terms only)
Explore English Conversation
10:00 am – 11:00 am
For people who would like to practise and improve their English conversation skills.

Discover English Conversation
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
For people who are building confidence with speaking, listening and understanding English.

Plus, morning tea

Practise English in a relaxed, friendly setting
Meet new people
Learn at your own pace

Free to attend

Resumes Tuesday 20 October

Register on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/explore-english-conversation-at-rosny-library-tickets-1981394866383?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

11/10/2026

This week is Anti-Poverty Week (Sunday 11 October – Saturday 17 October), with the aim of helping Australians understand poverty and take action collectively to end it.

Signing up for a library membership is free and gives you access to lots of free resources including books, movies, video games, magazines and our online eLibrary.

Use your library membership to check out these titles on poverty to help grow your understanding of the topic:

📚 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘹: 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘵 by Keetie Roelen (non-fiction) – exposes the realities of poverty and reveals why policies don't work. It is a radical rethink of current efforts to tackle poverty, what it means and how we break the cycle.

📚 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘴 by Tom Percival (junior fiction) – Will has the wrong shoes, he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.

📚 𝘈 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 by Matthew Hooper (adult fiction) – set between the wars in the foothills of Mount Kosciusko, this is a story of fourteen-year-old Beth. Beth’s brother and father have gone missing in a freak winter storm. Tensions flare in this novel that captures rural poverty and human capacity with true soul.