If you would like your site or event promoted through the ACT branch, please contact the President via email.
Find ACT Libraries and Organisations:
Explore the services and events available at your local public library, including regular children’s storytimes and holiday activities. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or studies in the ACT region.
A non-profit association dedicated to serving readers and writers in the ACT and region. Offers a broad range of workshops and events, and a members library.
Lu Rees Archives of Australian Children’s Literature
Visit the CBCA’s own research collection of Australian children’s literature, housed in the University of Canberra Library. The Lu Rees Archives contain an outstanding collection of Australian children’s books (including translations), original artworks, author papers, and other treasures.
The National Library collects all books published in Australia, and has a large range of online subscription resources available onsite. See their events page for upcoming author talks. Free wifi is available.
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) East Australia and New Zealand
An association of children’s writers and illustrators who meet to share ideas, news, and hear from industry professionals.
New search service offered by the National Library of Australia. Find books in Australian libraries, view images, read historic newspapers, author biographies and more!Trove replaces the free version of Libraries Australia.
Facebook groups:
ACT Public Schools
ACT Writers & Editors Network
ACT Writers Centre
Children’s Book Council of Australia (National)
Children’s Book Council of Australia NSW
Site which helps you find libraries, bookshops and literary events for a particular city or town by name or postcode (marked on a Google Map). Events and venues are added by LibraryThing members. iPhone users can access this information through the Local Books app (free) or LAYAR (free – also available for Android mobiles).