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Date
Sunday 2 June 2024
Sunday 4 August 2024
Sunday 6 October 2024
Sunday 1 December 2024
Time
12 to 1pm
Meeting point

Meet inside the AGSA entrance on North Terrace for the first half while the second half will be at the State Library in the historic Circulating Library.

Cost
Free, booking required

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About the presenter

Helen Lawry, Storyteller

Questions?
For any questions regarding the event, please reach out to the AGSA:
Email: info@artgallery.sa.gov.au
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Engage, explore and experience art and writing with storyteller extraordinaire, Helen Lawry at the Start Art Book Club.

Presented by the State Library of South Australia and the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA). The recommended age for those taking part is 8 to 13 years.

The program begins inside the AGSA entrance on North Terrace at 12pm to allow you to engage with art that is connected to the story. The book club then moves to the State Library for writing and art making activities.

How to take part

To take part in the Start Art Book Club sessions:

  1. Join the AGSA Start Art Club to become a member.
  2. Register using the AGSA website for the session you are interested in.

dates and books 

Sunday 2 June 2024
Raven's_Song

The Raven's Song
by Bren MacDibble

Sunday 4 August 2024
August_Jones

August & Jones
by Pip Harry

Sunday 6 October 2024
Evie_and_Rhino
Evie and Rhino
by Neridah McMullin
Sunday 1 December 2024
Aster's_good_right_things
Aster's Good, Right Things
by Kate Gordon

Borrow a book

If you're eager to start reading you can borrow the featured books from one of SA's public libraries.

Here is a simple guide to help you learn how to use your public library's catalogue and borrow books:

 

Start Art Book Club is approved by the Children's University, so remember to update your passport at the event.