You can dive into learning a new skill or rekindling an old one at Libraries Tasmania and celebrate Adult Learners’ Week from 1–8 September.
During Adult Learners’ Week adults of all ages and experiences can try something new and different. Adults are invited to get involbved in a variety of free activities:
- Learn how to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks at Launceston Library.
- Take free online museum tours in a digital skills session at Glenorchy Library.
- Customise your device in a session at your local library at George Town Library.
Adults can connect with free learning opportunities at libraries in their local communities such as:
- learning how to speak English
- developing reading, writing and maths skills, and digital skills
- craft, author talks, gaming, film showings
- researching family history.
People are welcome to come into the library at any time to chat about learning and find out about free resources and support in a welcoming space.
Libraries Tasmania Network Director Simon Jones said: “Adult learners are the builders of their own futures, and libraries provide the tools for success.
Adult Learners’ Week highlights the importance of lifelong learning in supporting personal growth. At Libraries Tasmania we encourage everyone to take that first step, discover a new passion and learn something different every day.”
Discover the free programs and services at local libraries by asking staff, or book online on Eventbrite: Adult Learners Week.
Extending library opening hours
Libraries Tasmania is proposing to extend hours at a number of libraries around Tasmania and is seeking feedback for proposed variations to opening hours at some locations.
The proposed changes include trialling Saturday opening at kinimathatakinta/George Town Library, Smithton Library and New Norfolk Library.
Sunday opening is proposed at Launceston Library and Hobart Library.
Penguin, Smithton, Sorell, Ulverstone and Wynyard libraries are proposed to have extended hours.
There will be no reduction to any library opening hours.
Targeted community consultation will be undertaken with communities where there are proposed changes to existing opening and closing times.
The community has a chance to provide feedback on the proposed opening hours of the following libraries to ensure their library is open at times that work best for most people:
- Bothwell Library
- Bridport Library
- Burnie Library
- Hobart Library
- Huonville Library
- Kingston Library
- Kinimathatakinta/George Town Library
- Latrobe Library
- Launceston Library
- New Norfolk Library
- St Helens Library
Full details about the proposed opening hours and the feedback form can be found at https://libraries.tas.gov.au/
Community members can also visit their local library to provide feedback. Feedback is open until Friday 20 September 2024.
