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An adult and child reading a book with a dog sitting between them.
Story Dogs on Sunday
25 Oct 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Come along on the last Sunday of each month for a paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

Kids and families
Foyer
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
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Wheelchair accessible
Colourful illustration of different bird species in a park
Book launch: Bird Park
07 Nov 2026 | 10:00am - 11:00am

Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Bird Park, with a morning of stories and wildlife encounters.

Kids and families
Foyer
Podium
Books and authors
Book launch
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
Illustration of a paddle steamer boat on a river with a large pelican in the top left corner, and people digging in the dirt on shore
Book launch: Paddle Steamer Pearl
21 Nov 2026 | 10:00am - 11:15am

Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Paddle Steamer Pearl, with a morning of stories, craft and wooden boat races!

Kids and families
Foyer
Podium
Books and authors
Book launch
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
Assistance animals icon Assistance animals icon
Assistance animals welcome
Wheelchair icon Wheelchair icon
Wheelchair accessible
Book cover for 'Dancing Shadows' by Hon. Frederica Lupe'uluvia Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita, featuring an illustrated seated woman and girl, alongside a photo of the author wearing glasses and traditional attire.
Sharing Culture: 'Dancing Shadows' Author Read-Aloud with Hon. Frederica Tuita of Tonga
12 Feb 2027 | 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us for a very special author read-aloud. Hon. Frederica Lupe‘uluiva Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita will read her beautiful book 'Dancing Shadows', published by Twinnies Publishing.

Culturally active
Kids and families
Library professionals
Teachers and Educators
Online
Author talk
Education/learning

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