Reading ideas
Check out some of the book lists prepared by our library team.
Looking to broaden your reading horizons?
Reading ideas for adults
Australian graphic novels
Australian women and their stories
Disability awareness reads
Write your story
LGBTIQA+ booklist
IDAHOBIT 2024
Lesbian fiction
Women's Health
Sustainable living
The Classics
Mindfulness reads
Plastic Free July
16 Days of Activism Let's change the story to prevent violence against women. What we read can challenge our attitudes and create a future where we are all safe, equal and respected. Here are some book recommendations for kids and adults that encourage us to think differently about Gender and Equality.
Reading ideas for children and youth
National Science Week
Premier's Reading Challenge booklists for early childhood and prep to Year 2, Years 3 and 4, Years 5 and 6, Years 7 and 8, and Years 9 and 10
International Women's Day booklists for early years, junior readers and for youth (aged 12-25)
The Children's Book Council of Australia announces Notable Reads lists each year. Each category can include fiction, drama or poetry. Check out their lists for early years (ages 0–6 years), junior readers (ages 7–12 years), and youth readers (ages 13–18 years). Find out more at CBCA.org.au
Beginner chapter books for newly independent readers
Early childhood - eating, sleeping and dental care
Youth Rainbow Reads for IDAHOBIT 2024
Autism Awareness reads for early years, junior readers, and youth.
Heartstopper readalikes - youth reads featuring positive, happy queer stories
Diwali junior and youth reads
If you see something that you'd like to borrow, log in with your library card number and 6-digit PIN to reserve an item.
Make sure you also visit our library catalogue, which is regularly updated with a selection of reading recommendations to suit a wide range of interests, reading levels and age groups.