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
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.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Creating Literate Communities
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Under the Silver Tree Cooperative conducts several writing competitions each year.
2023 Short Story Competition
Opening 1st December
Closing 12th April
2023 Poetry Competition
0pening 1st February
Closing 30th April
Check out our Facebook page for notifications about other writing competitions.
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.
POETRY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Les Wicks has completed judging the Silver Tree Poetry Competition.
He has chosen the poems he thinks are most effective from the whole competition and from the local entrants.
The winners and highly commended poets in both sections were announced on 14th April at the Broken Hill Art Exchange,
Les read the poems he has chosen and told us why he chose them. View them here
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.
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.
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