Reading Allowed: a 12-hr read-in at Woollahra Library at Double Bay

Schedule

Thu Jul 30 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+10:00
Location

Woollahra Library at Double Bay | Double Bay, NS

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Join us for Woollahra Libraries' 12-hour read-in celebrating the joy of reading aloud as part of statewide Library Open Day.
About this Event

Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds is a coordinated statewide Library Open Day held during Library and Information Week.

The initiative brings together public libraries across NSW to showcase their services, spaces, collections and community impact through a shared day of activity and storytelling.

Woollahra Libraries will celebrate with Reading Allowed, a 12-hour read-in inviting library members and special guests to read aloud as we fill the library with stories and poetry throughout the day.

If you are a Woollahra Libraries member and would like to read aloud and help us reach 12 hours of continuous reading, we welcome you to submit an Expression of Interest.

Program:

  • 12.00pm – 3.00pm: Adult authors
  • 3.00pm – 5.00pm: Children's authors
  • 5.00pm – 6.00pm: Young adult authors

Full program to be announced.

The readathon continues into the evening with , where we will keep reading until midnight. Register for the evening program here.

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you would like to attend this event and you have any access or communication requirements, please contact us at [email protected] or on 9391 7100.


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Where is it happening?

Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay, Australia

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