- Date
- Sunday 1 March 2026
Sunday 3 May 2026
Sunday 5 July 2026
Sunday 4 October 2026 - 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 in the North Terrace foyer entrance of AGSA at 12pm. Helen will guide you through the gallery to engage with art that is connected to the story. The book club will then walk 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 1 March |
Fluff: Mess Up! by Matt Stanton Fluff and Gilbert have made an enormous mess. It’s bedlam, but Suitable for ages 6 - 9 |
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| Sunday 3 May |
To and Fro by Anton Clifford- Sam tries to understand what it means to be black in this funny Australian story about identity, family and friendship. Suitable for ages 8 - 12 |
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| Sunday 5 July |
Tigg and the Bandicoot The year is 1859 and the goldfields are filled with diggers - and danger! Orphaned twelve-year-old Tigg is the Bandicoot Bushranger, the youngest bushranger on the Ballarat goldfields. Suitable for ages 12 - 15 |
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| Sunday 4 October |
Saskia Spark-Lee: Fundraiser Fail Saskia Spark-Lee loves animals – she’s almost adopted a whole zoo-worth! But when Da and Dee say they can’t add another to the collection, she must come up with a new plan to continue supporting her furry friends. Suitable for ages 8 -11 |
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Update your passport
Start Art Book Club is approved by the Children's University, so remember to update your passport at the event.
Children's University
All activities are approved by the Children's University, remember to update your passport at the Information Desk in the Research Library, first floor Spence Wing!