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WELCOME

 Encouraging reading, writing and the love of literature. 

At Under the Silver Tree Cooperative Bookshop, we sell a broad range of quality second-hand books as well as new books by local authors. We also specialise in books on local and regional topics. As part of our mission statement we also work to nurture a love of reading and writing throughout the far west of New South Wales.

Registration number NSWC31920

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ABOUT US

Founded in 2016 as a non-disbursement not-for-profit cooperative to provide Broken Hill and the region with a bookshop, Under the Silver Tree Cooperative Bookshop works to provide our region with opportunities to engage in reading and writing through, among other things, our donation program and writing competitions.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Creating Literate Communities

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WRITING COMPETITIONS

Under the Silver Tree Cooperative conducts several writing competitions each year.

2023 Short Story Competition 

Winners Announced 20 May 2023

Follow the link to read the winning entries

2023 Poetry Competition

Winners announced 24 June 2023

Check out our Facebook page for notifications about other writing competitions.

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POETRY/ PROSE WORKSHOP WITH ROBYN SYKES


Date:   Saturday 24th June

Time:   10am – 4pm

Place:  Centre for Community, 200 Beryl Street

Cost: $20

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BOOK CLUB

The Under the Silver Tree Book Club meets monthly on a Wednesday evening.
People are very welcome to come and join this very relaxed club to talk about what they are reading. The group usually picks a theme or a book to get things rolling. To join message us here for more information or just pop in to the bookshop.

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VOLUNTEER

Under the Silver Tree Cooperative Bookshop is always looking for volunteers to help out in the bookshop. Drop-in or call and talk to us about how to become a volunteer.

Meet Our Volunteers

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LOCAL CONTENT

We have expanded our display of Broken Hill books, to better showcase our fantastic range of books about Broken Hill and books by local authors.

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OPENING HOURS

Drop by and pick up a book
29 Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, NSW 2880


Mon - Fri: 10 am - 4 pm

Sat: 10am - 1pm

Sun: Closed

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Acknowledgement
The Under Tree Cooperative Bookshop acknowledges the Wilyakali People of the Baarkinji nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. The Under Tree Cooperative Bookshop acknowledges the impact of colonisation and the strength and resilience of the Baarkinji. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging  and actively work towards reconciliation on this land.

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