Lifeline bookfests attract crowds eager for a bargain on their books but theres a wide array of the weird and wonderful to browse. An institution on the brisbane calendar, lifeline bookfest is the largest second hand book sale in queensland, helping to raise money to support lifelines 24hour crisis support line, free face. Proceeds from the bookfest go towards funding frontline services, including the lifeline 11 14 crisis line, which provides suicide prevention services. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, culture and ongoing connection of aboriginal and torres strait islander people to country. Lifeline is a national charity providing all australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline brisbanes bookfest runs twice a year at the brisbane convention centre in january and june selling approximately 4 million books annually. To volunteer at lifeline caboolture bookfest contact 5409 1400. It is a 2 day event organised by unitingcare community and will conclude on 30sep2018. Yes, lifeline bookfest is back for another round of vintage bargains and startling ranges of everything from australian womens weekly cookbooks to a bit of cheeky erotica, with the midyear sale running from saturday, june 23 to sunday, july 1. Thousands of preloved books will be available for avid and occasional readers at this years lifeline bookfest. If youve never been, think the brisbane convention centre, hundreds of people and what lifeline reckons is. Lifeline runs a number of national community campaigns each year to raise funds or promote awareness. Lifeline bookfest caboolture brisbane weekendnotes.
The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival which is held a couple of times a year all over australia, including in brisbane. Cant justify buying another book because your shelves are crammed. Were committed to empowering australians to be suicidesafe through connection, compassion and hope. 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. Bundaberg recreational precinct, 7 kendalls rd, bundaberg. One of lifelines most famous events in toowoomba, the chronicle lifeline bookfest, is back again in 2018. Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. Books donated to the bookfest have outgrown lifelines distribution warehouse and will this week be moving to a new home around the corner. Lifeline bookfest coordinator, roy frith said the new warehouse will. The lifeline bookfest is a perfect opportunity for bargain hunters, collectors and families to find preloved books, to stock.
Lifeline bookfest bundaberg sep 2018, branyan australia trade. Lifeline bookfest bargain books all to help raise funds for lifeline services. Lifeline australia 11 14 crisis support and suicide. Then clear out some room and donate some of your treasure to the sale. The heartwarming movie little forest will screen at the moncrieff entertainment centre from 7pm on thursday 20 june as part of a korean culture day program. The next lifeline bookfest in brisbane will run from saturday 17th january 2020 to monday 27th january 2020. 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. Basically, an entire libraries worth of books is dumped and strewn throughout an exhibition hall and put on sale for dirt cheap prices. We have thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs with prices from just 50c. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. In 2018 the precinct hosted the queensland caravan rally.
The biannual lifeline bookfest returns to brisbane this weekend. 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. Every dollar spent and lifeline helps lifeline save lives. Lifeline bookfest bundaberg unitingcare unitingcare queensland. Lifeline bookfest and clothing sale has ended 1 apr, 2017 2 apr, 2017. Lifeline bookfest, brisbane convention and exhibition. Main pavilion recreational precinct kendalls rd september 29 and 30 2018 doors open 8am 4pm saturday and sunday for more information please call 4153 8441 mens, ladys, childrens, summer and. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. The bundaberg region is set to host the cinema k outreach program, a free film funded by the korean government. Lifeline bookfest bundaberg sep 2018, branyan australia. This important event raises essential funds to support lifeline services in queensland including the. Entry is free and well have a sausage sizzle and drinks available for purchase.
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. Bargain hunters from across the region are turning up in droves at the bundaberg recreational precinct as thousands of books, records, puzzles, comics and clothing go on sale at the lifeline bookfest. Lifeline bookfest, thousands of books, games, puzzles. 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. Lifeline bookfest and clothing sale in bundaberg, qld 1. Expand your literary family with the lifeline bookfest avid readers understand that a novel isnt just a bound assortment of parchment, but a friendly doorway into new worlds of discovery. Insights magazine fri, 8th may 2020 every worshipper a witness acts 7. Lifeline bookfest whats on the weekend edition gold coast. Hours saturday 24 september 8am4pm, sunday 25 september 8am4pm. 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.
Lifeline bookfest, bundaberg bookfest is part of the. The juggernaut which is the brisbane lifeline bookfest returns bigger than ever this weekend and continues for an unprecedented nine days. 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. Event info bring your friends and family to the largest second hand book sale in. While the australian book industry continues to acclimatise to consumer trends favouring digital publishing, lovers of the printed page know lifeline bookfests are the mustattend event to celebrate their passion. For information on bookfest dates in queensland check here. Lifeline bookfest ipswich will see around 120 tables stocked to the brim with over 40 tonnes of hardcovers and. Youll also find comics, magazines, records, stationery, puzzles, dvds, cds, vinyl, board games and much more. Lifeline bookfest 2018, brisbane concrete playground.
Bring your brisbane kids along to the brisbane convention and exhibition centre for the largest second hand book sale in queensland featuring 4km of tables with millions of books. Lifeline bookfest is held at the brisbane convention centre biannually. Lifelines business retail coordinator trudi maxwell said there were pros and cons to the new location at the gold coast convention centre. There are literally mountains of books to sift through. The bookfest, held twice a year, is a major fundraiser for the local lifeline service and 600 customers were admitted within the first three hours of the doors opening at the main pavilion at the. The lifeline bookfest is a second hand book sale for book lovers young and old.
Thousands and thousands of books at lifelines bookfest. Lifelines bookfest event has been at parklands for 12 years. Lifeline bookfest ipswich whats on queensland times. Find out more about lifelines stress down day and other current campaigns. Lifeline prepares for biggest toowoomba bookfest yet. The lifeline bookfest brisbane is back, bringing you millions of books over nine massive days all to raise incredibly vital funds for the 24 hour lifeline 11 14 crisis support line. Lifeline bookfest bundaberg from 2931 march provides a wonderful opportunity to snap up a bargain and expand the home library. They run all over queensland, all throughout the year. Expect the unexpected at lifeline bookfest journeyonline. As a charity, we are reliant on your support to continue providing vital services to australians in. The showgrounds are closing down in september due to the development of the athletes village for the 2018 commonwealth games. Lifeline is a not for profit organisation and bookfest is a major fundraising event to support its services.
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