Events Guide
December 2019 - March 2020
Community cultural initiatives of Gladstone Regional Council
MAYOR’S WELCOME Welcome all to the Gladstone Regional Council’s Summer Event Guide. If living in our region wasn’t already great enough, just wait and see what we have in store for you this coming Summer. Council have been working hard to make sure we have a jam-packed summer full of events for the whole community. From the Christmas Street Party to our youth holiday program, The Festival of Summer - we have the region’s summer sorted. Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au or pop into your nearest Gladstone Regional Council customer contact point or facility to find out more.
Mayor Matt Burnett Gladstone Regional Council
Council’s Christmas
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Please be advised that various Council locations will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. For more information on closure times and dates, please visit our website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/christmas-closures
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Community Events Discover the exciting range of events right across the region. www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
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Christmas Street Party Celebrate the start of the festive season at Gladstone’s 5th annual Christmas Street Party. Explore the markets, get a bite to eat, be entertained by carollers and enjoy a variety of family friendly activities. This year’s street party is bigger and better, expanding in to the GECC and Library. Finish the night with the lighting of the city Christmas Tree at 7pm. When 4pm-8pm, Sunday, 1 December Cost Free Bookings Not Required Contact (07) 4970 0700 Location Library Square 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
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Live @ Library Square It’s Live. It’s Laidback. It’s Local. We are livening up lunchtimes on Goondoon Street with live local musicians on the Library Square stage. Take a break from the office, refresh and recharge. When 11.30am–2.30pm, Wednesday, 4 December 11.30am–2.30pm, Thursday, 30 January Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4970 0700 Location Library Square 39 Goondoon Street Gladstone
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Moonlight Movies Bring your chairs or picnic rug and enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars. Located throughout the Gladstone Region, the pop-up cinema events are free to attend. For more information follow Gladstone Regional Council’s Facebook page. When Various January-March Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4970 0700 Locations Various
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Finish the year with a bang! FREE ENTRY l 8PM & MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS HAMILTON BAND & SUPPORT ACTS l FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVE PICNICS & MORE
5pm-midnight, Tuesday, 31 December Memorial Park, Gladstone This community event proudly presented by
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FESTIVAL OF SUMMER 12-18 January 2020 Opening Festival Sunday, 12 January 2020 - 11am – 2pm @ Millennium Esplanade Live entertainment Market Stalls Food Trucks Beach & Park Activities All ages - free event
Days of Summer Beach
13-17 January 2020 – Various times and locations Adrenaline Adventure Fashion Circus Theatre 11 – 17 years olds only
Music
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Festival of Summer Sounds Saturday, 18 January 2020 - 5pm – 10pm @ Marley Brown Oval Outdoor Music Festival Food Trucks Chill out Zone Merch Mako Road E^st Will Hearn Daryl James 13 – 17 year olds only TIckets and Info: gladstonentertainment.com/FOS or 4972 2822 Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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FESTIVAL OF
SUMMER
Festival of Summer
Opening Festival
Through a culmination of adventure, music, art, sport and fashion, this week long event consists of activities to encourage local youth to enjoy our region. Festival of Summer is a new and exciting version of the SunFest event. For more information and to book, visit www.gladstone. qld.gov.au
Launch into Festival of Summer with the inaugural Opening Festival at the beach. Enjoy live music, something to eat, market stalls showcasing the designs and talents of local youth and a variety of activities including dual bungee, rock climbing and many other fun activities. The Opening Festival will provide an opportunity to see what the week long festival has to offer.
When 12-18 January Cost Various Bookings Required as per activity, ages 11-17 years Contact (07) 4970 0700 Location Various
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When 11am-2pm, Sunday, 12 January
Festival of Summer Sounds Festival of Summer Sounds (FOSS) will signal the end of the week long festival. Featuring Australia headline act E^st, international sensation Mako Road and a variety of support acts, FOSS is the only festival of its kind dedicated entirely to the youth. This event holds a strict zero-tolerance, drug-free and alcohol-free policy at the gates. When 5pm-10pm, Saturday, 18 January
Cost Free
Cost $30
Bookings Not required, all ages
Bookings Required, ages 13-17 years
Contact (07) 4970 0700
Contact (07) 4970 0700
Location Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
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FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE MARKET AND FOOD STALLS GIANT INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE AUSTRALIAN-THEMED ACTIVITIES AND GAMES Car Parking available in the Industry Carpark along with overflow into surrounding areas
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Australia Day Awards 2020 Each year Gladstone Regional Council hosts a combined citizenship and Australia Day Awards ceremony. The public event is Council’s major civic function for the year and is free for all residents to attend. The ceremony involves our region’s new Australians uniting for citizenship oath and affirmation with presentation of Australian Citizenship certificates from the Mayor. This is followed by acknowledgment of the Gladstone Region’s Australia Day Award nominees, announcement of category winners and presentation of trophies. When 9am-11am, Sunday, 26 January Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4970 0700
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January 26, 9am-11am
Location Tondoon Botanic Gardens, Gladstone
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Experience true entertainment www.gladstoneentertainment.com Phone: (07) 4972 2822 geccboxoffice@gladstone.qld.gov.au 56 Goondoon Street, Gladstone QLD 4680
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Morning Melodies Beggars Christmas Favourites Get in to the festive spirit and sing along to all your Christmas favourites at the Beggars Christmas Show. Make a list, check it twice The Beggars are coming to town! When 11am, Tuesday, 3 December Cost From $12 Bookings Bookings required Contact (07) 4972 2822 Location Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
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Morning Melodies Swingin’ Martinis Take a couple of swingers, hand them microphones, slip them into tuxedos and what do you have? The Swingin’ Martinis! With a double scoop of comedy, a generous serving of musical mayhem and some good old slapstick, The Swingin’ Martinis have put together a cocktail that any self-respecting Swinger will not want to miss out on. When 11am, Tuesday, 18 February Cost From $12 Bookings Bookings required Contact (07) 4972 2822 Location Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
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We invite you to experience one of the top 10 Botanic Gardens in Australia. www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/tondoon-botanic Phone: (07) 4971 4444 info@gladstone.qld.gov.au 672 Glenlyon Rd, Glen Eden QLD 4680
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Active Gardens
Weekly Guided Tour
Kick start your day, release those endorphins and join us for our new fun-filled group outdoor exercise program that is designed to challenge and motivate. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Be guided through the gardens by our own Friends of the Gardens Visitor Services Volunteers. Volunteers will share with you scientific facts about the various plants and animals and the history and stories behind Tondoon.
When 6am-6.30am, Thursday, 12 December 6am-6.30am, Thursday, 9 January 6am-6.30am, Thursday, 23 January 6am-6.30am, Thursday, 6 February 6am-6.30am, Thursday, 20 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Meet at the Savour the Flavour Cafe steps
When 10am-noon, Thursday, 5 December 10am-noon, Thursday, 12 December 10am-noon, Thursday, 9 January 10am-noon, Thursday, 16 January 10am-noon, Thursday, 23 January 10am-noon, Thursday, 30 January 10am-noon, Thursday, 6 February 10am-noon, Thursday, 13 February 10am-noon, Thursday, 20 February 10am-noon, Thursday, 27 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Meet at the Savour the Flavour CafĂŠ Steps
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Tondoon Tiny Tots Enjoy a coffee in the outdoors with your baby or toddlers while they are entertained by the swings, slides and playhouse. When 9am-noon, Wednesday, 4 December 9am-noon, Wednesday, 5 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Below Savour the Flavour CafĂŠ
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Kids Cooking Let the kids get creative in the kitchen with the staff from Savour the Flavour. The December class will be Christmas themed. When 10am-11.30am, Wednesday, 18 December 10am-11.30am, Wednesday, 15 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Arboretum Shelter
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Creatures of the Night As the sun sets watch the gardens transform. Enjoy something to eat before being taken on a night tour of the Gardens. When 6pm-8pm, Thursday, 12 December 6pm-8pm, Friday, 24 January
Snake Workshop for Kids Snake catcher Kris Foster will share his passion for snakes and educate kids on how to stay safe from snakes. When 10am-11am, Saturday, 14 December
Cost Adults $10, Under 11 $5
Cost Free
Bookings Required
Bookings Required
Contact (07) 4971 4444
Contact (07) 4971 4444
Location Savour the Flavour CafĂŠ
Location Administration Building
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Christmas Fun with Chalk Decorate the Gardens using Christmas stencils and chalk to create stunning sidewalk art. When 10am-11am, Monday, 16 December Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Savour the Flavour CafĂŠ Steps
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Kids Xmas Craft Using natural elements create a Christmas decoration to take pride of place on your Christmas tree. Materials provided. When 10am-11am, Tuesday, 17 December Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Arboretum Shelter
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Fundamentals Bonsai Class Learn the theory and art of Bonsai in a handson approach, using a Bonsai supplied. Lunch is provided. When 10am-3pm Saturday, 11 January Cost $60 Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Administration Building
Kids Bonsai Class for previous attendees Bring along your Bonsai from the last Kids Bonsai Class for a feed and checkup. When 10am-11am, Tuesday, 14 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Administration Building
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Kids Art in the Park
Kids Bonsai
Use nature as your inspiration and create a masterpiece in the Gardens.
Kids can flex their green thumb and create their own Bonsai to take home and care for. Plant and pots supplied.
When 10am-11am, Friday, 17 January
When 10am-11.30am, Tuesday, 21 January
Cost Free
Cost $30
Bookings Required
Bookings Required
Contact (07) 4971 4444
Contact (07) 4971 4444
Location Arboretum Shelter
Location Administration Building
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Butterflies and Insects Tour for Kids Search the gardens high and low to see what insects and butterflies call the Gardens home. When 10am-11.30am, Wednesday, 22 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Savour the Flavour CafĂŠ steps
DIPY Landscaping Series Increase the lifestyle factor infinitely and the value of your property measurably in this Do it Properly Yourself Series. The series will cover landscape design, plant selection and zoning of plants, irrigation design and installation basics, water wise practices and much more. When 8.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 1 February 8.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 8 February 8.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 15 February 8.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 22 February Cost $10 Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Administration Building
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Sustainable Garden Series Learn how to design and plant a sustainable garden in this interactive workshop. When 5.30pm-7pm, Tuesday, 4 February 5.30pm-7pm, Tuesday, 11 February 5.30pm-7pm, Tuesday, 18 February 5.30pm-7pm, Tuesday, 25 February Cost $10 Bookings Required Contact (07) 4971 4444 Location Administration Building
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Immerse yourself in Gladstone’s rich history, art and culture at one of the region’s most treasured community facilities. www.gragm.qld.gov.au Phone: (07) 4976 6766 gragm@gladstone.qld.gov.au Cnr of Goondoon & Bramston Sts Gladstone QLD 4680
IMAGE: Hayley and Alexis Bailey Photo: Photopia Studio Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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Reef on Our Mind: The Great Barrier Reef in the Australian Psyche
The result of a three-year investigation by local artist Jan Ross-Manley into how the Reef has come to hold such a dear place in the hearts and minds of Australians. Telling the story through art, objects and memorabilia, the exhibition shows how the colourful Wonder of the World has become a national treasure, imprinted onto the very core of Aussie DNA. Supported by the Gladstone Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. When 14 December 2019–29 February 2020 Cost Free Bookings Not required
Reef Study, Jan Ross-Manley. Image: courtesy of the artist
Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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COLOUR II Merv Moriarty:
In The Field
A touring exhibition of recent works by artist, art educator and founder of Flying Arts Alliance, Mervyn Moriarty. Marking the extraordinary impact that Mervyn Moriarty and The Flying Arts School had in the Gladstone Region during the late 1970s and 1980s, the touring project is complemented by a locally curated showcase from the region’s artists, as well as works from private and public collections that demonstrate the impact of Moriarty’s legacy. When 14 December 2019–29 February 2020 Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Merv with his new watercolour works, 2018. Photo: Prue Acton
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Saiki Children’s Art A series of works created by young children from Saiki City, Japan. This annual exhibition is part of a Gladstone Saiki Sister City cultural exchange program. When 20 December 2019–29 February 2020 Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Koyuki Takatsugu, Cherry tomatoes and me, Saiki Children’s Art, 2018 Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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Ten Years On:
Looking back at the local Shires Looking back, pre-amalgamation of the Gladstone Regional Council, to the signs of Calliope Shire, Miriam Vale Shire and Gladstone City Council. When 20 December 2019–29 February 2020 Cost Free Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Photograph: Harry Gallaher, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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Tuesday Art Play
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The Tuesday Art Play program, tailored to suit children aged 18 months to five years, has been developed with a focus on interactivity and visual art awareness. Sessions are designed to enrich creativity and bonding between child and guardian, while taking the stress out of unrestricted art play. Prepare to get messy as your little one flexes their creative muscle and develops their fine motor skills in the process. When 10.30am-11.15am Tuesday, 4 February-Tuesday, 17 March Cost $5 per child Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Tuesday Art Play participant Gemma Rust. Photograph: Photopia Studio. Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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2020 Celebrate Australia
Primary School Art Competition Calling for entries
An ever-growing art collection, featuring works by local primary school aged children. This competition encourages Gladstone Region students to think about an aspect of Australia they believe is important to them and put their creativity to work using pen, paint, collage or other media on A4 paper. Winners are announced during Gladstone Regional Council’s Australia Day celebrations. When Entries close 4pm, Friday, 20 December Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Cr Glenn Churchill congratulates Marijanke Werner, Section One First Prize Winner, 2019 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition during Council’s Australia Celebrations, Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands. Photo: Di Paddick Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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2020 Celebrate Australia
Primary School Art Competition FREE workshops with local artist
To assist budding artists with their entries three FREE workshops with local artist Andreia Pereira, are being held. Basic materials are provided just bring your art gear and ideas, bookings are essential. When 10.30am-noon, Tuesday, 17 December QCWA Hall, Mt Larcom 10.30am-noon, Wednesday, 18 December QCWA Hall, Tannum Sands 10.30am-noon, Thursday, 19 December Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Cost Free Bookings Essential
Section One Highly Commended, 2019 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition, The Beach by Amelia Bell (2018).
Contact (07) 4976 6766 Location QCWA Hall, Mt Larcom & Tannum Sands Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
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2020 Celebrate Australia
Primary School Art Competition Touring exhibition of entries
Presentation of the 14th annual Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition entries. A selection of finalist works tour to Saiki City, Japan, during September, as part of an annual cultural exchange. The touring exhibition can be seen at the following venues on the following dates: When 7-31 January: Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre Gallery 3-29 February: Mezzanine Floor, Leo Zussino Building CQUniversity Gladstone Marina Campus 7 March–18 April: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum 1 May-13 June: Boyne Tannum Community Centre 16 June-31 July: Gladstone City Library 17 August-30 September: Calliope Library
Gallery & Museum volunteer Belinda Venables installing the 2019 Celebrate Australia Primary School entries, Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. Photo: Di Paddick
Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6766 Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL
REGIONAL
Arts
DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF)
The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Local arts and cultural groups and individuals are invited to apply for funding for their specific short-term projects, during two rounds each year, closing March and August. There are six funding categories: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Developing Regional Skills Building Community Cultural Capacity Regional Partnerships Cultural Tourism Concept Development Contemporary Collections / Stories
For projects commencing after Tuesday, 5 May 2020 Expressions of Interest close: 4pm, Friday, 28 February 2020 Applications close: 4pm, Friday, 27 March 2020 Phone: 4976 6766 gragm@gladstone.qld.gov.au, www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/radf Pop up public performance artists Jo Houlahan and Kristel Kelly, present No Strings Attached during the RADF Strategic Initiative Gladstone Region Take pART, held in conjunction with Council’s Ecofest 2019, at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. Photo: Di Paddick Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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Engage yourself in a vibrant program of community activities and a world of information at your fingertips. www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au Agnes Water Library Phone: 49021501 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Boyne Island Library Phone: 49719700 Cnr. Wyndham & Hayes Ave, Boyne Island Calliope Library Phone: 49758105 Don Cameron Drive Calliope Gladstone City Library Phone: 49766400 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone Miriam Vale Library Phone: 49746241 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale Mount Larcom Library Phone: 49751205 Raglan Street, Mount Larcom
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GameTime Scrabble
GameTime Play Mahjong
Reading the dictionary from cover to cover won’t necessarily boost your Scrabble score but playing regularly with different people is great mental exercise. Join us at Boyne Library every Monday and Tuesday for a fun game of Scrabble and the opportunity to meet new friends.
Join this dynamic group and enjoy a game of Mahjong, beginners through to advanced welcome. Every Tuesday at Gladstone City Library and every Wednesday at Agnes Water Library.
When 10.15am, every Monday 1.15pm, every Tuesday Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4971 9700 Location Boyne Island Library
When 1pm-4pm, every Tuesday Gladstone City Library 9.30am-12.30pm, every Wednesday Agnes Water Library Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Agnes Water (07) 4902 1501 Location Gladstone City Library Agnes Water Library
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GameTime Play Skip Bo
GameTime Play Canasta
GameTime Play 500
Come and join the group for a game of cards.
Canasta is a card game from the rummy family of games and can be played by up to 8 people. Try your luck one Monday.
Come and play one of Australia’s favourite card games.
When 10am-noon, every Friday Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4902 1501 Location & Details Agnes Water Library
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When 10am-noon, every Monday Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4902 1501 Location & Details Agnes Water Library
When 10am-noon, every Tuesday Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4902 1501 Location & Details Agnes Water Library
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GameTime Play Cribbage Come and play a game of Cribbage at Agnes Water Library.
GameTime Cards, Scrabble & Morning Tea
When 10am- noon, every Thursday
Come along to Miriam Vale Library and join your friends for a morning of fun and friendship.
Cost Free
When 10am-noon, Tuesday, 24 December 10am-noon, Tuesday, 28 January 10am-noon, Tuesday, 25 February
Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4902 1501 Location Agnes Water Library
Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4974 6241 Location Miriam Vale Library
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LifestyleTime Calliope Book Club If you love reading and want to make this usually solitary pursuit a social one, join our monthly book club. New members are always welcome. When 5.30pm-7pm, Thursday, 19 December 5.30pm-7pm, Thursday, 30 January 5.30pm-7pm, Thursday, 27 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4975 8105 Location Calliope Library
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MakerTime Galaxy Pendants Craft Get creative and create a sparkling cabochon pendant necklace. When 10am-noon, Thursday, 6 February Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4902 1501 Location Agnes Water Library
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MakerTime Glad Stones Paint inspirational messages and colourful images on rocks to spread the word for Feel Good February. Rocks and art supplies provided. When 10am-noon, Friday, 7 February Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
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MovieTime Movies at Gladstone
MovieTime Movies at Agnes Water
MovieTime Movies at Miriam Vale
Join us for a movie at Gladstone City Library.
Enjoy a movie at the library.
Enjoy a movie at the library.
When 10am-noon, Friday, 6 December Late Night (M)
When 11am-1pm, Thursday, 20 February Edie (M)
When 10am-noon, Tuesday, 10 December The Catcher was a Spy (M)
1.30pm-3.30pm, Saturday, 25 January Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (PG)
Cost Free
10am-noon, Tuesday, 14 January The Kitchen (MA)
10am-noon, Monday, 17 February Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald (M)
Bookings Required
10am-noon, Tuesday, 11 February 10:00 The Public (M)
Cost Free
Contact (07) 4902 1501
Cost Free
Bookings Required
Location Agnes Water Library
Bookings Required
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Contact (07) 4974 6241
Location Gladstone City Library
Location Miriam Vale Library
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TechTime Computer Classes Improve your computer skills and learn something new.
TechTime 3D Print Design Basics for Adults
When 11am-noon, Tuesday, 3 December 2pm-3pm, Thursday, 30 January 2pm-3pm, Thursday, 13 February
3D Printers aren’t just for kids, come along and learn the basics of 3D design.
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Not Required
Bookings Required
Contact (07) 4902 1501
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Agnes Water Library
Location Calliope Library
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When 6pm-7pm, Thursday, 20 February
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TechTime Online Magazines and Newspapers Learn how to access magazines and newspapers online using your Gladstone Regional Libraries’ membership or by signing up to State Library of Queensland’s online resources. Access National Geographic Virtual Library, RBDigital, Press Reader, Good Reading, and Digitised Australian newspapers. When 9.30am-11am, Tuesday 21 January 9.30am-11am, Monday 24 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
TechTime My Library Technology and Information Assistance Need some help with devices, apps, programs, or websites? This technology and information assistance service provides individual one-hour lessons most weekdays, and some Saturdays, for free! Choose your topic – Book a session – Learn at your own pace. When 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday, most weeks 2pm-4pm, Saturday, 11 January Noon-2pm, Saturday, 22 February Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
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TechTime Appy Hours Come along to Gladstone City Library and learn about our library apps. Our apps range from books to download and listen to or read, courses for self-paced learning, and more. When 2pm-3.30pm, Thursday, 6 February 10am-noon, Saturday, 22 February Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
TechTime RobotTime for Families Have you heard the children in your family talk about Ozobots, Cubelets, and other robots they’ve seen at school or the library? Come along to Gladstone City Library and meet our robots. This program is for all ages, yes adults too! When 10am-noon, Saturday, 11 January 3.30pm-5.30pm, Wednesday, 12 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
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TalkTime Get Ready for summer
TalkTime Fitzroy Basin Association
Find out how to best prepare yourself, your family and your property for the upcoming storm and fire season.
Join us for a relaxed Saturday morning at the Calliope Library Speakeasy and meet the crew from the Fitzroy Basin Association. The Speakeasy Space is Calliope’s newest performance venue available for the public to use at any time of day, and completely free.
When 10am-noon, Thursday, 5 December Agnes Water Library 2pm-4pm, Thursday, 5 December Miriam Vale Library Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact Agnes Water (07) 4902 1501 Miriam Vale (07) 4974 6241 Location Agnes Water Library Miriam Vale Library
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When 9.30am-10.30am, Saturday, 15 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4975 8105 Location Calliope Library
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TalkTime Language Cafe Enjoy morning tea with our international friends, mingling and learning about other cultures. When 9.30am- 11am, Tuesday, 10 December 9.30am- 11am, Tuesday, 14 January 9.30am- 11am, Tuesday, 11 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location The Corner, Gladstone City Library
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StoryTime StoryTime is full of stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. When 10.15am-10.45am, every Wednesday during school terms, Agnes Water Library Noon-12.30pm, every Wednesday & Saturday Gladstone City Library 10.30am-11am, Friday, 6 December, Friday, 31 January, Friday, 7 February Calliope Library 10.30am-11am, every Friday Boyne Island Library Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact Agnes Water (07) 4902 1501 Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Calliope (07) 4975 8105 Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700
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StoryTime StoryTime with Dad Dads, grandads, uncles and brothers are invited to attend a special StoryTime with Dad on the last Saturday of each month. This storytime focuses on Dad, but please note everyone is welcome. When Noon-12.30pm, last Saturday of each month Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
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StoryTime StoryTime in the Park StoryTime meets the outdoors as we bring our stories and rhymes to parks throughout the region. When 10.30am-11am, Friday, 24 January 10.30am-11am, Friday, 28 February Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4975 8105 Location Calliope Library
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BabyTime BabyTime is a half hour interactive program for babies and their parents. BabyTime only occurs during school terms. When 11am-11.30am, every Friday Gladstone City Library 10.30am-11am, Thursday, 12 December Boyne Island Library 10.30am-11am, Thursday, 13 February Boyne Island Library 10.30am-11am, Thursday, 27 February Boyne Island Library 10.30am-11am, Thursday, 12 March Boyne Island Library 10.30am-11am, Thursday, 26 March Boyne Island Library Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700
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PlayTime
ToddlerTime
PlayTime is an interactive play-based program for children five years and under. Children will read, sing, talk, craft and learn through play. PlayTime only occurs during school terms.
ToddlerTime is a half hour music and movement program for toddlers and their parents or guardians. ToddlerTime only occurs during school terms.
When 9.30am-11.30am, every Tuesday, Gladstone City Library
When 9.30am-10am, Friday Gladstone City Library
10.30am-12.30pm, every Tuesday (not including 28 January) Mount Larcom Library
9.30am-10am and 10.30am-11am, Wednesday Boyne Island Library
9.30am-11.30am every Wednesday Calliope Library 9.30am-11.00am Wednesday, 11 December and Wednesday, 12 February Miriam Vale Library Cost Free
Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700
Bookings Not required Contact Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700
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STEAMTime STEAM Ahead STEAM Ahead is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) based after school program aimed at children eight years and older. Explore where your curiosity can take you. When 3.30pm-4.30pm, 11 February, Edison Robots 3.30pm-4.30pm, 25 February, Moon Rescue with Edison Robots Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library
Proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland.
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LearningTime Who Arted?
LearningTime Lego Literacy Club
Who Arted? is an arts and crafts based program aimed at introducing techniques to pre-teens, teens and adults through monthly projects. This program is open to children 10 years and over, their carers and guardians.
Can you complete this month’s Lego STEAM challenge? Join us on the first Thursday of each month as we learn, discover and create with Lego. Open to children 5 and over.
When 1pm-4pm, Saturday, 15 February
When 3.30pm-4.30pm, Thursday, 5 December 3.30pm-4.30pm, Thursday, 6 February
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Required
Bookings Not Required
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Gladstone City Library
Location Calliope Library
Proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland.
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LearningTime Home School Help Club
LearningTime Home Schoolers Meet Up
Join our group and work on your schoolwork together. With a special STEAM based activity on the second Tuesday of every month, this is a great way for families to network and explore an exciting range of activities together. Home School Help Club only occurs throughout the school term.
Join our local group and work on a special themed activity together each month. This is a great way for home schooling families to network and explore an exciting range of educational activities together.
When 9am-11am, Tuesday, 10 December 9am-11am, Tuesday, 11 February
When 10am-noon, Friday, 21 February Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Not Required
Bookings Not required
Contact (07) 4975 1205
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Mount Larcom Library
Location Calliope Library
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HolidayTime R2D2 Droid Build Meet our newest robot the R2D2 Littlebits Droid. Work together to build R2D2 and learn basic circuitry and coding. For ages 9 -16 years. When 9:30am-10:30am, Monday, 13 January Mount Larcom Library Noon-1pm, Monday, 13 January Calliope Library 9:30am-10:30am & 11am-noon Thursday, 16 January, Gladstone City Library 1.30pm-2.30pm & 3pm-4pm Thursday, 16 January, Boyne Island Library 10am-11am, Friday, 17 January Miram Vale Library 1pm-2pm, Friday 17 January Agnes Water Library Cost Free Bookings Required Contact Mount Larcom (07) 4975 1205 Calliope (07) 4975 8105 Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700 Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Agnes Water (07) 4902 1501 Miriam Vale (07) 4974 6241 Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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HolidayTime Christmas Craft
HolidayTime QR Coded Challenge
‘Tis the season to make cards and ornaments, fa la la la la! Join us for a festive craft session where we will make gifts, wrapping paper and decorations. For ages 3 -14 years.
Drop in to the Calliope Library this Summer and take our QR Coded Challenge. Hidden throughout the library are QR Coded Challenges with a variety of difficulties. Why not grab the whole family and work together to solve them all?
When 9.30am-11.30am, Tuesday, 17 December Gladstone City Library 10am-noon, Wednesday, 18 December Miriam Vale Library 9.30am-11.30am, Wednesday, 18 December Boyne Island Library 10am-11am,Wednesday, 18 December Agnes Water Library 10.30am-12.30pm, Thursday, 19 December Mount Larcom Library Cost Free
When Sunday, 1 December – Thursday 30 January Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4975 8105 Location Calliope Library
Bookings Required Contact Mount Larcom (07) 4975 1205 Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700 Gladstone (07) 4976 6400 Agnes Water (07) 4902 1501 Miriam Vale (07) 4974 6241 Gladstone Regional Council Summer Events Guide
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HolidayTime 3D Days of Xmas Ornament Design
HolidayTime 3D Days of Xmas Shelfie Stations
HolidayTime 3D Days of Xmas - Pot Presents
On the first 3D Day of Christmas my library had for me, a session on how to create 3D ornaments for the tree. Join us as we walk through the basics on how to create your own 3D printed ornament. Open to those over 5 years.
On the second 3D Day of Christmas my library had for me, a spot to take pics for the whole family. Real bookworms take shelfies! Located in our awesome Speakeasy spot, come pick a prop, choose your setting and take some festive pics the whole family can share.
On the third 3D Day of Christmas my library had for me, a handmade gift made of knots and macramĂŠ. Come learn how to make your own macramĂŠ hanging potholder. Perfect handmade gift for that special gardener in the family this Christmas. For ages 12 and over.
When 3pm-4pm, Monday, 16 December
When All day, Tuesday, 17 December
When 9.30am-10.30am, Wednesday, 18 December
Cost Free
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Required
Bookings Not required
Bookings Required
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Calliope Library
Location Calliope Library
Location Calliope Library
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HolidayTime 3D Days of Xmas Squishy Christmas
HolidayTime
On the fourth 3D Day of Christmas my library had for me, playdough and fun that was totally squishy. We wish you a squishy Christmas, join us as we make electric conductive playdough and build and decorate trees that light up. Open to those over 5 years.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of Summer Reading Club with an hour of shared reading and pizza.
When 3pm-4pm, Thursday, 19 December
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Required Please let us know your dietary requirements
Bookings Required Contact (07) 4975 8105 Location Calliope Library
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Summer Reading Club: Dev-hour Books When 6pm-7pm, Thursday, 19 December
Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Creation Stations
HolidayTime Fish theme craft
On the final 3D Day of Christmas my library had for me, craft galore to show your creativity. Create your own cards and other gifts to give this Christmas. Free event for children of all ages.
Get crafty and create your own glittery fish.
When 9am-11am, Friday, 20 December
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Not required
Bookings Not required
Contact (07) 4902 1501
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Agnes Water Library
When 10am-11am, Wednesday, 8 January
Location Calliope Library
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HolidayTime Creation Station Release your creativity and see what you can create at your library. A rocket, an alien, a castle in the sky? The only limits are your imagination. For ages 4–13 years. When 9.30-11.30, Tuesday, 7 January Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Masks: Creating Identity
HolidayTime CodeyBot Robot Challenge
A mask is an ancient form of an expressive facial disguise, what will your mask say about you? For ages 10–16 years.
Help Codeybot navigate an obstacle course and learn about operating robots through difficult terrain. For ages 8–15 years.
When 1pm-3pm, Wednesday, 8 January
When 1pm-2pm, Thursday, 9 January 2.30pm-3.30pm, Thursday, 9 January
Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Figurine construction
HolidayTime Pirate & Bird theme craft
Create posable figurines and clay figures for your room. For ages 8-14 years.
Make your own pirate and bird to take home.
When 9.30am-11.30am, Tuesday, 14 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
When 10am-11am, Wednesday, 15 January Cost Free
HolidayTime Witches, Wizards, Fairies and Fae Storytime Party
Contact (07) 4902 1501
Join us for a very special Storytime with special guest, The Witch of Oz herself, Tamara Von Fonslun. Come dressed at your favourite magical character and enjoy a free morning tea after listening to a dramatic reading of Tamara’s newest book, The little Witchling Bella Donna. For ages 2-10 years.
Location Agnes Water Library
When 10.30am-noon, Wednesday, 15 January
Bookings Not required
Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Puppet Making Learn how to make your own puppet. When 10am-11am, Wednesday, 15 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4974 6241 Location Miriam Vale Library
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HolidayTime Softies workshop
HolidayTime Summer PJ Storytime
Softies are handsewn felt creatures of your own design. Learn pattern making, basic embroidery and several other tricks of the toy making trade. For ages 10-16 years.
Put on your PJ’s and bring the grownups for a fun night of stories and songs before bed these holidays at Calliope Library. All ages welcome and remember, these stories count to your Summer Reading Club total.
When 1pm-3.30pm, Wednesday, 15 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Be the Best Join us at Calliope Library and battle, trade and catch Pokémon. Learn the basics of catching Pokémon or expand your circle of trainers, so you can be the very best trainer. When 3.30pm-4.30pm, Friday, 17 January
When 6pm-6.30pm, Wednesday, 15 January
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Not required
Bookings Not Required
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Calliope Library
Location Calliope Library
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HolidayTime
Summer Reading Club: Dev-hour Books
HolidayTime Games Day Come along to Boyne Island or Miriam Vale Library for fun, games and craft. Play Connect4, Snakes & Ladders, Uno, Trouble and much more.
Bring the whole family and celebrate Summer Reading Club with an hour of shared reading and pizza.
When 9.30am-11.30am, Wednesday, 18 December Boyne Island Library
When 6pm-7pm, Friday, 17 January
10am-11.30am, Wednesday, 22 January Miriam Vale Library
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Required Please let us know your dietary requirements
Bookings Not Required
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Contact Boyne Island (07) 4971 9700 Miriam Vale (07) 4974 6241
Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Create a Story
HolidayTime Australia theme craft
Story-based craft that will help you tell the tale. Pirates, princesses, pineapples and puppets‌ What will you make? For ages 3–14 years.
Australia Day is coming soon! Come along to Agnes Water Library for messy craft with Australian shapes and snakes.
When 9.30am-11.30am, Tuesday, 21 January
When 10am-11am, Wednesday, 22 January
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Not required
Bookings Not required
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Contact (07) 4902 1501
Location Gladstone Library
Location Agnes Water Library
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HolidayTime Young People’s Art Project
HolidayTime Sploder – Game Creation
HolidayTime Summer Reading Club Trivia Night
Each year we create new art to hang in the Young Adult section at the Gladstone Library. This year we are creating Andy Warhol inspired Pop Art Portraits. Finished pieces will hang in the library until next year. For ages 12-18 years.
Discover the wonders of Sploder and create your own arcade style video games. Participants will need to bring along their own laptop. For ages 8–16 years
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Club with book trivia night, complete with games and pizza.
When 1pm-3pm, Wednesday, 22 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone Library
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When 9.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 23 January Cost Free
When 6pm-7pm, Friday, 24 January Cost Free
Bookings Required
Bookings Required Please let us know your dietary requirements
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Location Gladstone Library
Location Gladstone Library
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HolidayTime Summer Creation Station Come along to Miriam Vale Library and make dreamcatchers, play with paint and collage, and much more at our creation stations. When 10am-11.30am, Friday, 24 January Cost Free Bookings Required Contact (07) 4974 6241 Location Miriam Vale Library
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HolidayMovies Movies @ Gladstone Library
HolidayMovies Movies @ Miriam Vale Library
HolidayMovies Movies @ Boyne Island Library
When Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer (G) 2pm-3pm, Friday, 20 December
When Smallfoot (G) 10am-noon, Tuesday, 7 January
When Pokemon: Detective Pikachu (PG) 10am-noon, Wednesday, 15 January
Cost Free
Pan (PG) 10am-noon, Friday, 10 January
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) 10am-noon, Wednesday, 22 January
Bookings Required
Cost Free
Cost Free
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Bookings Required
Bookings Not required
Location Gladstone Library
Contact (07) 4974 6241
Contact (07) 4971 9700
Location Miriam Vale Library
Location Boyne Island Library
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HolidayMovies Movies @ Mount Larcom Library
HolidayMovies Movies @ Calliope Library
When Smallfoot (G) 10am-noon, Thursday, 16 January
When Neverending Story (G) 2pm-4pm, Thursday, 23 January
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Required
Bookings Not required
Contact (07) 4975 1205
Contact (07) 4975 8105
Location Mount Larcom Library
Location Calliope Library
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Special Events Summer Reading Club: A Room Full of Stories The 40 Day Challenge for children and teens. Take part in the 40 Day Challenge by signing the pledge and joining the social media campaign. Each library will have a selection of book bundles for children to take home and try. There will be bundles of junior fiction, picture books, or junior non-fiction to choose from. Or you could choose to Adopta-Teddy to take home and read to every night. There’s all sorts of fun for Summer this year. Location All branches of Gladstone Regional Libraries www.summerreadingclub.org.au
summerreadingclub.org.au
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SpecialEvents 18th Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Extravaganza Come and join us at Boyne Island Library for an afternoon filled with craft, songs, entertainment, afternoon tea and a very special visitor. When 3.30pm-5pm, Wednesday, 4 December Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4971 9700 Location Boyne Island Library
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SpecialEvents Letters to Santa Letters to Santa are available at all the libraries. Children will be able to mail their personalised letter to Santa through the Christmas mailbox located at the Christmas Tree in Library Square and through mailboxes at each library branch. Each letter is personally answered by Santa, and the letters will be returned before Christmas. When 25 November-14 December Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location A special Santa Post Box is set up at every Library
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SpecialEvents Adults Summer Reading Bingo for Everyone Collect your Library Bingo Card from your local library and start crossing off your reading activities. Some of these activities might include “Read in Bed” or “Read a magazine” or “Read a book that was turned into a movie”. Small prizes for completed cards. You can even send us photos of yourself reading to pop on social media. When All Summer long Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location All regional libraries
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SpecialEvents Community Arts Project A paper making and sculpting project for all ages facilitated by Arts Worker, Melissa Peacock and sponsored by the Regional Arts Development Fund. When 9am-noon, Saturday, 21 December Miriam Vale Markets, Alf Larson Park, Blomfield Street, Miriam Vale 9am-noon, Saturday, 1 February Mt Larcom Library Cost Free Bookings Not required Contact Miriam Vale (07) 4974 6241 Mount Larcom (07) 4975 1205
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SpecialEvents Escape Room Harry Potter Theme Try our second library Escape Room! The theme for the room is Harry Potter. You need to complete all puzzles within 30 minutes. If you leave the room without completing them you have failed to escape. Can you escape our puzzle room?
SpecialEvents Library Lovers: Families Love Reading and Pizzas Show your love for our libraries by joining us for pizza at the Gladstone City Library after hours. This is an event for singles, couples and whole families!
SpecialEvents Creative Book Art Competition This competition is open to all residents of the Gladstone Region. Create a work of art, using whole books or pages of books. Any technique may be used. See our website for entry forms, terms, conditions and more information.
When 6pm-7pm, Wednesday, 12 February
When Competition launch, 10am, Friday, 14 February Competition closes Monday, 25 May Exhibition opens 2pm, Saturday, 30 May
Cost Free
Cost Free
Bookings Required
Bookings Required Please let us know your dietary requirements
Bookings Required for launch and exhibition opening
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Contact (07) 4976 6400
Location Gladstone Library
Location Gladstone Library
When Set half hour blocks between 9am and 4pm, Saturday, 18 January and Monday, 20 January Cost Free
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Contact (07) 4976 6400 Location Gladstone City Library Boyne Island Library Calliope Library Miriam Vale Library Mount Larcom Library
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December 2019 - March 2020
Community cultural initiatives of Gladstone Regional Council