Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime at Harry Bailey Memorial Library with songs, stories and creative take-home activities. This year’s book is ‘The Truck Cat’ written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. Join special guest, City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, to read ‘The Truck Cat’ at Harry Bailey Memorial Library.
‘The Truck Cat’ is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.
Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am (arrive 10 minutes early)
Location: Story Space, Ground Floor, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place.
What to bring: Bring your favourite teddy or soft toy and join in the fun!
Bookings: This is a free event, bookings are appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For schools and groups, please contact the library directly.
The Truck Cat and other National Simultaneous Storytime activities will feature at Woolgoolga Library and Toormina Library at their regular time and day of that week.
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“The Truck Cat is a story that’s all about belonging and connection” says the book’s author Deborah Frenkel “so it’s an absolute thrill that this book will connect so many readers through National Simultaneous Storytime [NSS] in 2025. I’m enormously honoured on Tinka the cat’s behalf!”.
2024’s National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) saw over 2.3 million children from over 20,000 locations join together to read Aura Parker’s Bowerbird Blues.
“NSS is one of the most beloved and anticipated events in the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) calendar bringing millions together around Australia to experience the many joys of reading” says CEO Cathie Warburton.
“But beyond the numbers, NSS is a reminder of the importance of language development, learning and literacy and the role that libraries play in fostering these essential skills.”