Lifeline Canberra Bookfair in The City

Event

The Lifeline Canberra Bookfairs are the largest gathering of book lovers in Canberra.

These events raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep the local mental health crisis support service running.

Please join them this June at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.

Showcasing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, including rare books and collectables, children's books, textbooks and foreign language books. You'll also find magazines and pamphlets, sheet music, comics, maps and atlases, talking books, records and CDs, DVDs, games and jigsaws.

Need to make room on the bookshelf?

Book donations can be taken on-site.

Entry via a gold coin donation.

Parking at The National Convention Centre: to avoid paying the full parking rate, make sure you purchase a $7.50 parking pass before returning to your vehicle. Passes are available at the hall entrance. Just ask one of their friendly staff or volunteers if you need help.

Dates & Times
  • Fri 5 Jun 9am–4pm
  • Sat 6 Jun 9am–4pm
  • Sun 7 Jun 9am–4pm
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.

When

5 Jun - 7 Jun

9am–4pm

Where

The National Convention Centre

31 Constitution Avenue,
Canberra ACT 2601

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Price

Gold coin donation entry

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