Library News

Book Week 2026: A Symphony of Stories 🎶

Get ready to strike a chord! This year, we are celebrating Children’s Book Week from 22 – 28 August, and the theme is "Symphony of Stories."  

This year’s theme celebrates the harmony and diversity found within books, featuring incredible artwork by award-winning illustrator Briony Stewart. From whimsical animals to magical explorers, the "Symphony" brings together a wild collection of characters that show how every story adds its own unique note to the world.  

As has become our tradition in recent years, the school will celebrate this amazing week by holding our annual Book Parade. This year, we are asking students and families to think of colourful or musical characters, such as Pippi Longstocking or Hatsune Miku. As part of the costume, we are asking students and families to march with album covers rather than books. These album covers might feature songs from TV shows or movies based on the books, or simply music that you associate with that character.

So, start thinking and getting creative, the Book Parade will be held in Week 3 of Term 3, on Wednesday, 5 August!

Explore the Magic Online

We encourage parents and students to visit the official CBCA website to meet this year's characters, explore the shortlisted books, and find inspiration for their own reading journeys.

Visit the official site here: cbca.org.au/childrens-book-week

Holiday Activities @ the Library

Looking for new ways to keep your child engaged over the holidays? Willoughby Library is a wonderful haven filled with fun activities, exciting programs, and opportunities to explore and learn. Public libraries aren’t just about borrowing books, they’re vibrant community spaces where children and families can discover crafts, story-time, workshops, games, and so much more.

Whether you want to try something new, meet new friends, or simply relax in a welcoming environment, Willoughby Library has something for everyone. Why not visit during the holidays and see what adventures await?

Check out their holiday timetable for information on all the activities and events on offer!

Volunteer Spotlight

This week, we’d like to shine a spotlight on our Tuesday volunteer team: Lucy, Anirvan, and Mayada. Known as our “speedsters,” these three work together seamlessly and consistently finish the library tasks in record time, often within just 15 minutes!

They are kind, courteous, and actively engaged in returning and shelving books. Lucy, Anirvan, and Mayada also collaborate beautifully with our library monitors, helping to keep our library running smoothly. Thank you, Tuesday team, for your dedication and incredible teamwork!

Until next term Chatswood. Keep on reading.