Ainslie School was the first of two schools in the ACT purposely built around the school library as the hub in 1938. Since then it has undergone significant refurbishment to ensure this intent is fulfilled.
The library houses a substantial and significant collection of quality children's literature (both fiction and information) as well as library inquiry terminals, reference material, teaching resources and learning spaces which is supported by a team of highly qualified teachers.
Students use the library and facilities throughout the week where they are immersed in children's literature and engage in research. Students attend the library on a regular basis for a variety of purposes such as part of a private study, group activities, class activities and for browsing the collection. The library is open for students and their families to borrow or share a story before school from 8:30am and after school until 3:30pm on school days.
Students also have access to electronic resources such as StoryBox Hub, e-books and audio books. E-books and audio books can be accessed through the Sora link on the Digital Backpack https://backpack.ed.act.edu.au/ as well as through the Oliver library system (see details below) or through the Sora app https://soraapp.com/
How to borrow electronic resources
Sora Getting Started
Digital Backpack/Oliver Getting Started
StoryBox Hub StoryBox Hub | Home
Your child’s teacher will be happy to assist with accessing this resource
Reminders
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 4 orders are due by 15 June 2026
Latest catalogue: ISSUE PREVIEW | Scholastic Australia
Guide to Scholastic Book Club:
https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/scholastic_book_club_parent_guide
The Book Cow
The Term 2 2026 Book Club is available now Book Club Flyer
Shop the book club prices - https://schoolbookcow.circlepos.com/c/book-club-new-release-specials-apply-your-discount-code-at-check-out
Orders can be placed any time throughout the term and will be delivered to the school the following week (or for new releases when the book becomes available).
Reading Hour
Our next Reading Hour will be held on Saturday 23 May 2026 from 6pm to 7pm in the Goodwin Library.
Children’s Book Week
22 - 28 August 2026
Theme: Symphony of Stories
Volunteers
We welcome parent/carer involvement and if you would like to assist in the library, please contact our friendly front office team on
02 6142 3060.