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Reading picture books is important in speech development, building literacy skills, helping children to use their imagination.

Sasha Grishin

Patricia Clarke

The Thursday Island group comprising Thursday Island (TI), Horn Island, Prince of Wales and Hammond Islands.

The Near Western Islands comprise Badu, Mabuiag, Moa and Naghir Islands.

The Top Western Islands comprise Boigu, Dauan and Saibai Islands.

The Central Islands comprise Masig, Poruma, Warraber and Yam Islands.

The Eastern Islands cluster comprises Darnley Island (Erub), the Murray Island Group (Mer, Dauar, Waier) and Stephen Island (Ugar).

While continuing our onsite excellence, we will accelerate opening up the Library’s collections and experiences to a dispersed and diverse Australian community.

A fundamental role of the National Library is to preserve Australia's documentary heritage, and to make sure it is available for people to use for as long as possible.