Time to stock up on soap operathemed cookbooks and other treasures you didnt know you needed. For here, at queenslands biggest secondhand book sale are 22 semitrailers worth of books spread across 4. Twice a year, brisbane bookfest features 4km of tables with millions of. Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of book lovers in canberra. Lifeline book fair every six months, over a long weekend australia dayqueens birthday, lifeline holds a bookfair.
Billed as the biggest book fair in the universe, and titled 23 years on. The next one will be held over nine days from saturday 15 june until sunday 23 june 2019. Jan 19, 2018 visit the lifeline bookfest in brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in queensland. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. Now in its 30th year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held regularly at locations throughout queensland to raise money for lifelines charity work. Lifeline bookfest what is on in brisbane the weekend. We have a wide range of collectable books available at our book fairs. The lifeline book shed is located directly behind our office at 4 park avenue gordon in the car park, off pearson avenue.
Lifeline canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. This life saving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the telephone as well as family and crisis support. Huge range of stall holders including clothing, jewellery, relish, soaps, handmade items and more. Lifeline bookfest what is on in brisbane the weekend edition. Contact the lifeline national office using our online form. Lifelines 24 hour telephone crisis line is available on 11 14. Please read the information below particularly our guidelines for what we can and cannot accept. Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. Most i took home were on fashion history or sewing related, of course. Heading to an event or exhibition at the brisbane convention centre. Lifeline bookfest brisbane brisbane australia events.
Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers. The commitment is very flexible and involves assisting book donors and moving boxes and books around the depot as they progress. With well over 4 kilometres worth of second hand books and so much more, the brisbane bookfest is a whole day out that is not to be missed. Alternatively, you can donate at a lifeline shop or by depositing books into a lifeline donation bin. The book fairs raise much needed funds for lifeline s vital services in suicide prevention and crisis support. Nov 10, 20 join us at geebungzillmere rsl club for our free gift fair. Filling your own library with the worlds greatest stories has never been so easy and cost effective than with the revisit of the lifeline bookfest. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of. There are heaps of great things about the lifeline. Lifeline is looking for people from all walks of life who would like to make a commitment to regular volunteer work and who are willing to learn new skills, support others and work within the vision and values of lifeline. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. At the fundraising institute of australia national awards last month, lifeline community care queensland was honoured with an excellence in fundraising award for the infamous lifeline brisbane bookfest. You can visit at any time during the day that suits you, however, it is advised to visit as early as. The brisbane fair is the biggest secondhand book fair in the southern hemisphere.
With moby dick snuggled comfortably alongside a scandalous jacqueline susann novel, youll find the book fair doesnt discriminate against its content. Lifeline wa is here for all west australians sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you dont have to face your problems alone. Its on right now and this year its going for five whole days. Health and community services across queensland and the northern territory. Uq alumni book fair 2019 alumni friends of uq are holding the 21st biennial uq alumni book fair from friday, may 3 to monday, may 6, 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall. Buy a book and help save a life, now theres a win win situation. The lifeline bookfest is a second hand book sale for book lovers young and old. Christmas celebration eg for prisoners or people experiencing homelessness.
The lifeline bookfest is on again, with volunteers ready to welcome the crowds of bookworms that will soon descend upon the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. The next lifeline bookfest in brisbane will run from saturday th june 2020 to sunday 21st june 2020. The biggest brisbane kids christmas event list yet. Now in its 31st year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held regularly at locations throughout queensland to raise money for lifelines charity work. Simply bring along your books for donation to the event and speak to one of the volunteers for assistance. Hey everyone, i thought for my first ever booktube video it would be fun to take you guys along and show you what i purchased at the 2018 lifeline bookfest in brisbane tahliabelle x p. This lifesaving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the phone as well as family and crisis support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The lifeline bookfest, june 8 11, will not disappoint the avid book lover who could easily lose themselves in the vast array of mystery, fantasy, humour, crime, romance, fact and fiction on over four kilometres of tables at the brisbane exhibition and convention centre in south brisbane. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury chatswood bookfair book fair 60,000 books. Grab a bargain at queenslands largest secondhand book sale featuring 4. We appreciate your interest in and support of our book fairs. Lifeline bookfest brisbane is the largest second hand book sale in queensland and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour lifeline 11 14 crisis support line. Please be advised that the lifeline australia is the national administrative office, the contact number listed above does not offer crisis support. With new rides, food stalls, school student performances, live music, beer tent and champagne bar for the grown ups there is sure to be something for the whole family.
Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of booklovers in canberra. Volunteers will be on hand to help with your search. The lifeline bookfest will not disappoint the avid book lover who could easily lose themselves in the vast array of mystery, fantasy, humour, crime, romance, fact and fiction on over four kilometres of tables at the exhibition and convention centre in south brisbane. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. This is my haul of vintage fashion and sewing books from the lifeline bookfest in brisbane 2018. Home lifeline central west dreaming of a green christmas. Its part of the cycle of the brisbane year for all us book addicts. Creating suicide safer communities since 1978, lifeline macarthur is dedicated to saving lives and promoting mental health in the community. The february lifeline book fair is on at exhibition park in canberra, flemington road, mitchell, on friday february 7 from 9am to 6pm, and saturday february 8. With a book sale this big, the lifeline bookfest needs halls 3 and 4 at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre to house it. Consider having a themed book fair at a particular time such as santas book shop or winter reads or welcome spring.
Where to find the best free brisbane christmas events in 2019. Brisbane christmas volunteering lifestyle style magazines. Selling books since 1998 po box 176, annandale nsw 2038, australia. Lifeline preparing for thousands of christmas calls chronicle. If you are looking to snap up a bargain to add to your book collection and library, be sure to get along to the lifeline bookfest which runs from 1827 january 2020 at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. Lifeline bookfest is held at the brisbane convention centre biannually. Remember that vintage bargain you picked up at vinnies that time. Lifeline canberras bookfairs raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running. Lifeline bookfest ipswich will see around 300 tables stocked to the brim with over 80 tonnes of hardcovers and paperbacks of all genres, styles and authors. May 27, 2011 the lifeline bookfest is held at brisbane convention and exhibition centre, merivale street, south bank from 11 14 june. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to close the warehouse and the donations facility, given the current risks associated with covid19. All proceeds go to support the valuable telephone crisis support provided by lifeline in the community, so book buying can be an opportunity to provide hope and help to those in need.
More than one million books will be on sale at the upcoming lifeline bookfest at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. Lifeline shops exist from the generosity of the local community when you donate your good quality, preloved items to lifeline they are sold to help raise vital funds for the 24hour lifeline crisis support line 11 14. Lifeline bookfest brisbane is the largest second hand book sale in queensland and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour lifeline 11 14 crisis line. In brisbane you can now volunteer to become a telephone crisis supporter, retail volunteer, fundraiser, book fair volunteer or admin assistant. At our centre, we have around 180 active volunteer telephone crisis supporters and the team answers more than 34,000 calls each year.
Book parking online at secureaspot select evening and weekend. Its the night before lifeline bookfest and im acting like a five year old does on christmas eve. Book lovers turn out to browse through bargains at lifeline bookfest in brisbane. Thousands of preloved books will be available for avid and occasional readers at this years lifeline bookfest. Lifeline bookfest brisbane the weekend edition whats on. Selling books since 1998 po box 176, annandale nsw 2038, australia email your order. Lifeline is a nonprofit organisation and receives 400 000 calls for assistance each year. Lifeline bookfest 2017, brisbane concrete playground brisbane. Lifeline bookfest on this june long weekend abc brisbane. For more information, or to check out a map of the brisbane bookfest to help plan your day, visit the bookfest website.
Visit the lifeline bookfest in brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in queensland. There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater brisbane area for those who appreciate just how magical reading. We have a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books. Read concrete playgrounds take on lifeline bookfest 2017. This life saving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the. Help us towards our vision of an australia free of suicide. All excellent quality, donated by our book loving supporters, collected, cleaned and categorised by the volunteers to give book buyers the best. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury book fair nsw cancelled because of the covid19 situation. This lifesaving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the telephone as well as family and crisis support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Any avid reader will agree that its easy for wellread books to pile up. The mammoth biannual lifeline bookfest sees bibliophiles and bargain hunters descend on the convention centre bearing suitcases, shopping trolleys and supermarket bags which they fill to the brim with preloved books on every subject ever invented. From lavish coffeetable books to literary classics, a favourite tome is sure to be uncovered.
Do you sell tickets for an event, performance or venue. There are just so many free christmas events in brisbane this year to get your whole family into the christmas spirit. Lifeline telephone crisis support call 11 14 24hrs a day. Telephone crisis supporter training course lifeline harbour. You will work as part of a friendly supportive team engaged in running book fairs on sydneys north shore. The lifeline book fair at exhibition park in canberra is. The below lists are a selection of the titles that were available at our lifeline book fair, 1416 february 2020, at ted blackwood hall, warriewood. Free christmas events in brisbane 2019 brisbane kids. Over 10 big days, book lovers will be able to browse through the 4. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys giant book fair heads back to castle hill this spring by popular demand after last years success at oakhill college for two days on the first weekend in october, more than 45,000 titles will be up for sale.
Fair on the green, the milton state school annual fair. While all books are very reasonably priced, with many bargains, its easy to get carried away. I just love these fairs as their are so many out of print and rare books that you just cant find anywhere. Increasing the success of the lifeline bookfest, the winning submission described lifeline bookfest. In light of the evolving covid19 situation, the university has made the decision to cancel or postpone all events that are not integral to our teaching and or research programs. May 27, 2018 brisbane bookfest is the largest secondhand book sale in the world and lifeline queenslands biggest fundraising event. It will be held from 2028 january and is held twice a year in brisbane, plus all over queensland. This is an unprecedented time please do not take donations to our warehouse please take extra care of yourselves. As you enter the car park, there is a silver coloured garden shed on the right set back slightly from the car park and next to the blue clothing bins. These items are offered on a first in, first served basis. Send a volunteer enquiry volunteer at lifeline bookfest. Whether you are a book worm, a dedicated reader, a student, a book collector or someone searching for those long lost books to make your book series complete, lifeline bookfest brisbane is the place for you. Everyday all around australia, lifeline is seeking to recruit volunteers.
The event is set to offer the biggest array of bargain priced books in ipswich this year. For more than 25 years, lifeline harbour to hawkesbury has been putting on its unique brand of bargainfilled, family friendly book fairs at locations all over sydneys north shore. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. Lifeline s brisbane bookfest lifeline bookfest is the largest second hand book sale in qld and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour 11 14 lifeline crisis support line. Lifeline bookfest offers brisbane bookworms a place to discover new authors and subjects, and spend four days filling bag or trolley with a range of preloved books. Lifeline bookfest wins national award journeyonline. Lifeline is expecting a whopping 2500 calls on christmas day and more in the days after meanwhile, health minister greg hunt said the government was exploring the creation of safe spaces for. Grab a bargain at lifeline bookfest where you will find 4km of tables with millions of books, magazines, records, puzzles, dvds, cds, vinyl, board games and much more. By astrid lindgren the author of pippi longstockings. Lifeline bookfest brisbane unitingcare unitingcare queensland. The lifeline bookfest in brisbane is held biannually every january and june. Book lovers turn out for lifeline bookfest in brisbane.
Lifeline wa our dedicated volunteers are here for you 247. Lifeline preparing for thousands of christmas calls. The wonderful book lovers of brisbane and beyond helped raise much needed funds in june for the lifeline crisis support line. The book warehouse, albion, brisbane carnival fairs, nsw scholastic book fairs the childrens bookshop, beecroft. Lifeline wa s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis and create equal opportunities for emotional wellbeing. Im making wishlists, setting my alarm, and trying to drink as much warm milk as i can manage because i just cant sleep. Lifelines giant book fair in castle hill ellaslist. Uq alumni book fair 2019 events, university of queensland.
We thank the talented artists who volunteered their time and talent to let our farming families know they are not forgotten this summer and to remind them that lifeline is here to listen on 11 14 247. Lifeline bookfest 8 11 june abc melbourne australian. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury is one of 42 centres around australia providing volunteers to answer the 11 14 crisis support line. For over 49 years, our highly skilled volunteers have provided 247 support via our local 11 14 crisis support service. The lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale for anybody, of any age, who loves books and reading.
Our book fairs have gained a reputation for their unique combination of highquality books, amazingly low prices, and warm and welcoming atmosphere. They run all over queensland, all throughout the year. The really good bookshop is a readers paradise, practically bursting at the seams with a huge range of books, book. Lifeline wa s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis. Brisbane, auckland, perth, adelaide, canberra and the gold coast. Vintage fashion and sewing book haul thrift haul from.
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