/library/ en /library/news/list/2023/07/24/welcome-back We are very excited to announce that the Barr Smith Reading Room has now reopened for silent study. Please note, there are some changes to access and collections on Level 2 North. July 24 2023 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2023/07/24/welcome-back /library/news/list/2022/12/21/recreational-reading-collection-now-on-level-1-south The Recreational Reading collection has now moved to Level 1 South of the Barr Smith Library, across from the Yaitya Ngutupira Collection. Come and relax on the comfy reading chairs or take a book home for the break! December 21 2022 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2022/12/21/recreational-reading-collection-now-on-level-1-south /library/news/list/2019/09/02/reading-hour-with-local-author-alys-jackson-19-september Hear from local author, Alys Jackson, grab some morning tea, and settle in with a book at this FREE event for Australian Reading Hour. Barr Smith Library, bookings essential. September 02 2019 Sonja Raven /library/news/list/2019/09/02/reading-hour-with-local-author-alys-jackson-19-september /library/news/2018/12/05/summer-reading Bookworms rejoice! Now that exams are over and summer is here there is much more time for reading! Browse these 2018 book lists (external link) to find your perfect summer read. December 05 2018 Sonja Raven /library/news/2018/12/05/summer-reading /library/news/2018/10/02/come-and-browse-recreational-reading-collection Did you know that reading for just 6 minutes can reduce your stress levels by over 60%? October 02 2018 Dan McCafferty /library/news/2018/10/02/come-and-browse-recreational-reading-collection