- Date
- Sunday 2 February 2025
Sunday 6 April 2025
Sunday 1 June 2025
Sunday 3 August 2025
Sunday 5 October 2025
Sunday 7 December 2025
- 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
- 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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Description
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:
- Join the AGSA Start Art Club to become a member.
- Register using the AGSA website for the session you are interested in.
Dates and books
| Sunday 2 February 2025 |
|
Scout and the Rescue Dogs by Dianne Wolfer |
| Sunday 6 April 2025 |
|
The Mud Puddlers by Pamela Rushby |
| Sunday 1 June 2025 |
|
The Odds: The Power of being Odd by Matt Stanton |
| Sunday 3 August 2025 |
|
Huda was here by H. Hayek |
| Sunday 5 October 2025 |
|
Uncle XBox by Jared Thomas |
| Sunday 7 December 2025 |
|
Real Pigeons Flap Out by Andrew McDonald |
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.