A big shout out to our First Nations Elders this month as we celebrate NAIDOC Week. Our Elders are an integral part of our families sharing knowledge, culture, stories, and wisdom. Let's make this week all about them!
NAIDOC runs from 2 July to 9 July, but our NAIDOC activities will be running for a little bit longer.
NAIDOC Week Family Story Time
Join Dr Julie Owen from the Nurrunga and Ngarrendjeri Nations for a special story time and activities.
When: 10am Saturday 8 July
Where: Casuarina Library
NAIDOC Week Bedtime Stories
Don't forget to wear your pyjamas and expect milk and cookies!
When 6-7pm Wednesday 12 July
Where: City Library
NAIDOC Week Posters Exhibition
In 1967, the National Aborigines and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) first began producing posters to commemorate Aboriginal people and their heritage.
The poster competition has since become a feature of NAIDOC Week encouraging artists over 13 years of age to submit their artwork which reflect the year's theme.
This exhibition is a selection of these posters dating back to 1972 with messages that still have relevance today.
On display from Saturday 1 July at Casuarina Library
Our Yarning: Children's Book Writers Workshops
Library for All are seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander story tellers to write children's books!
Our Yarning is a growing collection of books that mirror the lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Stories have been gathered across NT, WA, ACT, and QLD to reflect cultural diversity and children's interests.
Two workshops options with lunch provided.
When:
9am-12noon Tuesday 11 July
12noon-2pm Saturday 15 July
Where: Casuarina Library
