December 2021-January 2022
Children
Young Adults
Free Events
Adults
Everyone frasercoast.qld.gov.au/whats-on
Bookings essential via Eventbrite
Children
Rattle & Rhyme (ages 2 years and under) This is a family literacy program designed to encourage special interactions between you and your little one, under 2 years of age. Join us for a fun interactive 20-minute session full of stories, rhymes and finger plays. Learn those old traditional songs and some new ones too. Bookings essential through Eventbrite. One ticket will accommodate up to five family members who must be listed on the ticket. Hervey Bay Library Tuesday 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am Maryborough Library Wednesday 9.30am, 10.30am Friday 10.30am, 11.30am Fridays finishing 10 December
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Christmas Craft & Movie (all ages) Get creative with sand art and make your own Christmas decorations, then relax watching the movie Elf (G), with some free popcorn and a drink. Bookings essential. Burrum Heads Library Tuesday 14 December 1pm - 3.30pm Howard Library Tuesday 14 December 9.30am - noon Tiaro Library Thursday 16 December 12.30pm - 3pm
Christmas Craft (all ages) Get creative with sand art and make your own Christmas decorations. Bookings essential. Hervey Bay Library Monday 13 December 1pm, 2pm Wednesday 15 December 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am Thursday 16 December 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am Maryborough Library Monday 13 December 9.30am, 10.30am Friday 17 December 9.30am, 10.30am
Lines in the Sand: Scary Stuff Writing Workshop The Elements Of Story (ages 6-12 years) Everyone loves listening to a scary story. Prue Mason reads one of her own scary stories as she explains all the elements of storytelling and the essential ingredients for writing scary stuff. Hervey Bay Library Tuesday 11 January 2pm - 3pm Maryborough Library Tuesday 11 January 10am - 11am
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Children
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Movie - Elf
Movie - Grinch
(all ages)
(all ages)
Relax watching the movie Elf (G), with some free popcorn and a drink.
Relax watching the movie Grinch (G), with some free popcorn and a drink.
Bookings essential.
Bookings essential.
Hervey Bay Library Monday 13 December 3.30pm
Hervey Bay Library Wednesday 15 December 2pm Saturday 18 December 1.30pm
Maryborough Library Friday 17 December 12.30pm
Maryborough Library Monday 13 December 12.30pm
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (all ages) Bring your hat and sunscreen for the amazing outdoor scavenger hunt! Bookings essential. Burrum Heads Library Tuesday 18 January 1pm - 3pm Howard Library Tuesday 18 January 9am - 11am
Scavenger Hunt (all ages) Test your skills of observation with our scavenger hunt! Bookings essential. Hervey Bay Library Monday 10 January 1pm, 2pm Wednesday 12 January 12.30pm, 1.30pm Thursday 13 January 10.30am, 11.30am Monday 17 January 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Maryborough Library Monday 10 January 9.30am, 10.30am Friday 14 January 9.30am, 10.30am Monday 17 January 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am Friday 21 January 9.30am, 10.30am
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Children
Scavenger Hunt & Movie (all ages) Test your skills of observation with our scavenger hunt then relax watching the movie My Spy (PG). Bookings essential. Howard Library Tuesday 11 January 9.30am - noon Tiaro Library Thursday 13 January 12.30pm - 3pm
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Movie - My Spy (all ages) Enjoy watching the movie My Spy (PG), with some free popcorn and a drink. Bookings essential. Hervey Bay Library Monday 10 January 3.30pm Saturday 22 January 1.30pm Maryborough Library Saturday 15 January 9.30am Friday 21 January 12.30pm
Movie - Spies in Disguise
Movie - Pokémon Detective Pikachu
(all ages)
(all ages)
Come and see the movie Spies in Disguise (PG), with some free popcorn and a drink.
Chill out and watch the movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu (PG), with some free popcorn and a drink.
Bookings essential.
Bookings essential.
Hervey Bay Library Wednesday 12 January 3.30pm Friday 21 January 2pm
Hervey Bay Library Saturday 15 January 1.30pm
Maryborough Library Monday 10 January 12.30pm Saturday 22 January 9.30am
Maryborough Library Friday 14 January 12.30pm Tuesday 18 January 3pm
Children
Young Adults
Summer Reading Club
Summer Reading Club
Movie – Gremlins
(ages from 0-5 years, 6-11 years)
(ages 12-17 years)
(ages 12+)
Join the Summer Reading Club. Come in to the library, or register at frasercoast.beanstack. org/reader365 or scan the QR code below. Complete the challenges to earn badges and to go into the prize draws.
Join the Summer Reading Club. Come in to the library, or register at frasercoast.beanstack.org/ reader365 or scan the QR code below. Complete the challenges to earn badges and to go into the prize draws.
Prepare for a scare with the movie Gremlins (PG), along with some free popcorn and a drink.
Online Activity
Online Activity
Bookings essential. Hervey Bay Library Thursday 16 December 3.30pm Maryborough Library Saturday 18 December 9.30am
Adults
Wildlife Talk Sea Turtles and Plastic Debris: Swimming in a Plastic Ocean Dr Kathy Townsend, senior lecturer from the University of the Sunshine Coast, will explain how plastic pollution is having a massive impact on both our marine habitat and wildlife. Wildlife Talks are presented in association with the Fraser Coast Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld. Bookings essential Hervey Bay Library Friday, 3 December 1pm
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Adults
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Justice of the Peace
Scrabble
A Justice of the Peace is available at selected times for your convenience.
The free weekly Scrabble get together is organised by U3A Hervey Bay. Everyone at all levels of expertise is welcome to join in.
No bookings required. Not available from 24 December 14 January Hervey Bay Library Monday & Friday 10am - noon
No need to book, just drop in. Hervey Bay Library Every Friday 9.30am – 11.30am
Creative Christmas Craft
Colouring Calm
Simple Christmas craft packs will be available for attendees to make and take. Or why not bring along your favourite craft to show and tell.
Colouring isn’t just for kids anymore! It’s a relaxing, stress-relieving and fun way to spend an hour or two. We are providing the colouring sheets and colours, but feel free to bring your own to our adult sessions.
Relax & chat, show & tell, make & take.
No bookings required.
Bookings essential.
Tiaro Library First Friday of each month 10am
Hervey Bay Library Thursday 2 December 12.30pm Maryborough Library Tuesday 7 December 12.30pm
Everyone
Adults
Summer Reading Challenge
World Film Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)
Join the online Summer Reading Club by simply registering at frasercoast. beanstack.org/reader365 or scan the QR code below. Complete the challenges to earn badges and to go into the prize draws.
This is the true story of three aboriginal girls who are forcibly taken from their families in 1931 as part of an official Australian government policy. They make a daring escape and embark on an epic 1,500-mile journey following the rabbit-proof fence to get back home, with authorities in pursuit.
(ages 18+ years)
Hervey Bay Library Thursday 9 December 1pm Maryborough Library Thursday 16 December 1pm
Device Assistance
Chess
Receive individual assistance with your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Specific device assistance may vary from session to session. See staff for details as dates and times are subject to change.
All levels of expertise are welcome to join in.
Bookings essential. Hervey Bay Library December only. Maryborough Library. December only.
No need to book, just drop in. Hervey Bay Library Every Saturday 9am - noon
Burrum Heads Library
Phone: 4129 5237
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Saturday ............................................ 9am-Noon
Hervey Bay Library
Phone: 4197 4220
Monday to Thursday ........................ 9am-6pm Friday and Saturday .......................... 9am-4pm
Howard Library
Phone: 4129 4144
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Saturday ............................................ 9am to Noon
Maryborough Library
Phone: 4190 5788
Monday and Tuesday ....................... Wednesday and Thursday ................ Friday ................................................ Saturday ............................................
Tiaro Library
Phone: 4129 2453
Monday to Friday ............................. 8:30am- 1pm and 2pm- 4:30pm Saturday ............................................ 9am-Noon
Online:
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9am -5pm 9am-6pm 9am-4pm 9am-Noon
Library closures:
25 December 2021 – 3 January 2022 All libraries closing at noon on 10 December All information provided is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change.
Fraser Coast Libraries receives financial assistance from the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland
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