Our library branches are community spaces that help connect you to information, culture and each other. We are committed to lifelong learning through a collection of physical and digital items, providing an array of programs and events, and a team of passionate library staff who are dedicated to excellent customer service.
For sessions with bookings:
All participants must have a booking to attend session. The session starts promptly at the advertised time. Due to the popularity of the program, if you have not checked in by this time, your registration may be given away. To book please contact you local library or visit our website.
First 5 Forever Storytime (3-5 years)
Gympie Library: Mondays 9.30am-10am
First 5 Forever Toddler Time (1-3 years)
Gympie Library: Tuesdays 9.30am-10am and 10.30am-11am
First 5 Forever Baby Rhyme Time (0-1 years)
Gympie Library: Wednesdays 9.30am-10am and 10.30-11am
First 5 Forever Rhymes, Rhythms and Tales (3-5 years)
Gympie Library: Thursdays 10.30am - 11am
First 5 Forever Storytime (0-5 years)
Rainbow Beach Library: Mondays 9.30am-10am
Tin Can Bay Library: Thursdays 9.30am-10am
Imbil Library: Thursdays 10am-10.30am
Kilkivan Library: Mondays 9.30am-10am
Goomeri Library: Fridays 9.30am-10am
Community Groups
Book Clubs
Gympie Library Craft Group
Gympie Library: Mondays at 10am
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
Rainbow Beach Library: Mondays 1.30pm-4.00pm
Tin Can Bay Family History Group
Tin Can Bay Library: First Monday of the Month at 12.30pm
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
Goomeri Library: Tuesdays at 9am
Trivia Tuesdays
Gympie Library: Tuesdays at 10am
Tin Can Bay Art Group
Tin Can Bay Library: Tuesdays at 10am
Tin Can Bay Mahjong
Tin Can Bay Library: Tuesdays at 1pm
Cards with Friends
Goomeri Library: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am
Tin
Can Bay Papercraft
Tin Can Bay Library: Wednesdays at 9.30am
Goomeri Scrabble Thursdays
Goomeri Library: Thursdays at 1pm
Come down to the Goomeri Library to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble every Thursday from 1pm.
Community Cross Stitch
Tin Can Bay Library: Second Friday of the Month at 9.30am
Writing
Fridays
Gympie Library: Third Friday of the Month at 10am
Whether your interest is in writing novels, short stories, non-fiction or poetry, or perhaps gaining better marks for your assignments, Writing Fridays will provide an opportunity to write, learn and enjoy the company of like-minded people.
Rainbow
Beach Art Group
Rainbow Beach Library: Friday 14 & 28 August and 11 & 25 September
Come and join in our self-directed group for fun and creativity. Each session is different and evolves as we discuss and decide together on our next technique.
Sustainability
Seed Library
The Gympie Regional Libraries Seed Library aims to grow community interest in gardening as well as empower our members with the knowledge on how to grow their own food and create their own sustainable gardens.
The Seed Library is free and open to anyone with a library membership. Similar to your usual library borrowing experience, a seed library allows our community to “borrow” seeds from the library to grow and enjoy at home.
Seed packets can be found at all branches of Gympie Regional Libraries during opening hours. Take your new seeds home to grow by following the information on each packet. Gympie Regional Libraries also has a variety of gardening books and magazines available to assist you in creating your very own sustainable garden!
As part of our sustainability program, Gympie Regional Libraries host a series of educational workshops and talks to inspire, educate and grow social connections among those interested in gardening, food, and learning more about how to be sustainable in our day to day lives. Find out more on the Talks and Workshops page.
Gympie Regional Libraries Seed Library is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Home Energy and Water Efficiency Kit
Gympie Regional Libraries are supporting Gympie Region residents to collectively reduce their energy use, tackle climate change, and build a cleaner renewable energy future.
A kit is now available to residents to help reduce utility bills and cut household greenhouse gas emissions. The kit will identify where you can improve the efficiency of your home, helping you save money, make your home more comfortable and reduce your carbon emissions.
For more information please contact Gympie Library on 54810859 or visit www. library.gympie.qld.gov.au for more information.
EDUCATIONSTUDENTS& APPRENTICES
Talks & Workshops
Sewing Machine Introduction
Gympie Library: First Friday of the Month at 10am
Are you looking to get started with machine sewing? Join in the fun with this interactive workshop to learn more about, and practise the basic techniques you need to operate our sewing machines and overlockers. No previous experience required. Suitable for ages 12 and over. Bookings are essential.
3D Printer Introduction
Gympie Library: Second Friday of the Month at 10am
Cricut Machine Introduction
Makerspace
Drop in sessions
Collage Making
Rainbow Beach Library: Monday 3 August 10.30am -12.30pm
Join us for a relaxed colláge making session at the library, where creativity has no rules and every scrap of paper can become something wonderful. Come along and, explore our collection of magazines and materials, and craft a piece that’s uniquely yours. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Makers Club: Create a Card
Gympie Library: Thursday 6 August, 10am - 12noon
Craft Attack - Paper Flowers
Gympie Library: Thursday 6 August, 5pm-6pm
DNA for Genealogy
Gympie Library: Friday 7 August, 1pm-2pm
Bad Art Night – Make a Beaded Jellyfish
Gympie Library: Thursday 13 August, 5pm-6.30pm
Friday Film Club
Gympie Library: Friday 14 August, 10am-11.30am
Are you a film lover? Come along to our free monthly film club screenings. Film Club runs on the second Friday of each month. Bring along snacks and a cosy cushion or blanket, settle in and enjoy! Check in with our friendly team at Gympie Library to discover which film is playing each month. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
If you’re looking to reduce your plastic waste, beeswax wraps are a handy addition to the kitchen pantry. You can use them to wrap a sandwich for a work lunch or a picnic, or to cover a bowl of leftovers. Making them yourself is easy and it’s also a great way to use up leftover scraps of cotton fabric from other projects Just us as we show you how you can make your own wraps at home. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Curious about Generative AI but not sure where to start? Join our Demystifying GenAI session to explore what this exciting technology really is and what it isn’t. We’ll break down the buzzwords, explain how tools like ChatGPT and image generators work, and uncover the real-world ways they’re being used today. Designed for beginners and the simply curious, this session offers a clear, practical introduction with plenty of examples, ethical considerations, and tips for getting started confidently. No technical background required just bring your curiosity! Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Armchair Travellers: Rome, Italy
Gympie Library: Thursday 27 August, 6pm-7pm
Step back in time and explore one of the world’s most iconic landmarks with a virtual tour of the Colosseum. From the comfort of the library, wander through the ancient corridors where gladiators once prepared for battle, stand in the arena where thousands gathered for spectacular events, and discover the engineering marvels that made this grand amphitheatre a symbol of Roman power. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories of emperors, epic contests, and everyday life in ancient Rome. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious, this immersive experience brings the Colosseum’s past vividly to life. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Literature Trust s Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship winner of the 2024 Just Write for Kids Pitch Competition (Middle-Grade).
Last Friday Social Club: Meet Brenton Cullen Gympie Library: Friday 28 August, 10am-11am
He lives between the bush and the beach, partner, a quartet of fish named The Supremes, house plants, and an ever-growing picture collection. When not writing, Brenton is walking, arthouse cinemas, watching sitcoms or losing time in second-hand bookshops. Suitable and over. Bookings are essential.
Clay Kittens
Tin Can Bay Library: Friday 28 August and 4 September, 9.30am-11.30am
Are you new to the Gympie area and want to learn more about the history of our main street? Or maybe you are a local who is curious to learn about the history of Gympie? Join us for a walking history tour of Mary Street to learn all about the discovery of gold at the Fiveways roundabout and of the shops from days gone by. Please bring a water bottle and a hat. Tour will commence from Gympie Library. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Decorate A Door Mat
Rainbow Beach Library: Monday 7 September 10.30am12.30pm
Brighten up your front entrance with your own hand painted door mat or maybe a great gift idea for someone who has everything! Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Bad Art Night: String Art
Gympie Library: Thursday 10 September, 5pm-6.30pm
Let off some steam with Bad Art Night. Allow your creativity to flow without the pressure to make something good. Learn new skills and have some fun. Come along and make something truly terrible. In this session we will be weaving string around nails to create interesting patterns. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Friday Film Club
Gympie Library: Friday 11 September, 10am-11.30am
Are you a film lover? Come along to our free monthly film club screenings. Film Club runs on the second Friday of each month. Bring along snacks and a cosy cushion or blanket, settle in and enjoy! Check in with our friendly team at Gympie Library to discover which film is playing each month. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Sustainable Saturday: Common and unusual herbs to grow at home
Gympie Library: Saturday 19 September 10am-11.30am
Jazz up your cooking with your very own herb garden! Horticulturalist Claire Bickle will share tips for growing commonly used herbs at home and introduce you to some unusual varieties that are sure to add extra zest to your meals. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Armchair Travellers: Liverpool Gympie Library: Thursday 24 September, 6pm-7pm
Explore Liverpool's magnificent commercial quarter and famous docks on this guided live virtual tour Join us for this tour exploring more of the rich history of Liverpool, one of the world's great port cities. We'll be taking a walk around the commercial area and down to the famous docks to see how global trade shaped Liverpool's history. Packed with fantastic architecture and great stories, it's a tour not to be missed. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.
Paper Blooms
Tin Can Bay Library: Friday 25 September, 9.30am-11.30am
Last Friday Social Club: Plot Your Story Gympie Library: Friday 25 September, 10.30am-12noon
Technology Help
Drop in Tech Help
Do you have a quick question about technology? Drop in to any Gympie Regional Libraries branch during opening hours for some quick one-on-one help.
Device Advice
Tin Can Bay Library: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2.30pm-4pm Gympie Library: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-12noon
Have a quick question that needs answering? Book in for a one-on-one, half an hour session to ask your questions and resolve your concerns about your smart phone or tablet. From resetting a password, connecting to Wi-Fi, making a call or downloading a library app, our staff will do their best to assist. Bookings are essential.
Kids Activities
Robotics
Gympie Library: Tuesdays, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Rainbow Beach: During the school holidays
Come down and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed robotics sessions. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Afterschool Board Games
Kilkivan Library: Tuesdays, 3.15pm-4.30pm
Come down and join in the fun playing your favourite board games with friends. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Tinker Table
Gympie Library: Wednesdays, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Kilkivan Library: Wednesdays, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Imbil Library: Wednesdays, 3.30pm-4.30pm
All activities are based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Chess Club
Imbil Library: Fridays, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Calling all thinkers, strategists, and curious minds! Come along to our Chess Club a friendly, hands on space where you learn the timeless game of chess. Bring your own board or use one of ours. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Market Day Make and Create
Rainbow Beach Library: Second Saturday of the Month
Stop by the children’s area at your local library for a free craft activity while enjoying the local markets. Suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years and their carers.
Rainbow Beach Library: During School Holidays
Visit Rainbow Beach Library these school holiday to have some fun with our collection of Big Outdoor Games. Suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years and their carers. Big Games
Steamzone
Gympie Library: Saturday 22 August and 26 September , 9.30am-11.30am
Get ready to explore, experiment, and create in our exciting STEAM activity session! Children will have fun discovering Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths through hands-on challenges and imaginative play. From building and designing to testing and tinkering, this session encourages curiosity, problemsolving, and creativity in a supportive, playful environment. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Make and Create
Gympie Library: Monday – Friday 2–3pm
Kilkivan Library: Mondays and Fridays 10am
Imbil Library: Tuesdays 10-11am
Goomeri Library: Wednesdays and Fridays 10am
Rainbow Beach Library: During opening hours
Tin Can Bay Library: Monday - Friday 11am–12noon
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities these school holidays. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
Clay Creations
Goomeri Library: Tuesday 22 September, 10am-11am
Kilkivan Library: Thursday 1 October, 10am-11am
Join us for fun, sensory and creative crafting sessions where children can scuplt, shape and design their own clay creations. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
Dear Zoo
Imbil Library: Tuesday 22 September, 1pm-2pm
Join us for a fun and creative library craft inspired by the beloved picture book Dear Zoo! Little makers will enjoy listening to this classic story before creating their own animal-themed craft to take home. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years. Bookings are essential.
Enormous Crocodile
Gympie Library: Wednesday 23 September, 2pm-3pm
Join us for a snappy, silly adventure inspired by The Enormous Crocodile! Children will enjoy this Roald Dahl favourite before taking part in a fun, hands-on craft or activity featuring tricky crocodiles and jungle creatures. With plenty of laughs along the way, we’ll explore the story’s playful themes while getting creative. Perfect for children who enjoy mischievous tales, lively storytelling, and making something to take home! Suitable for ages 5 – 8 years. Bookings are essential.
Join us for a relaxing and imaginative childrens workshop where little makers can design their own dream catcher. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Bookings are essential.
Bumblebee Felt Bookmarks
Tin Can Bay Library: Thursday 24 September, 10.30am11.30am
Buzz into your next reading adventure with your DIY felt bumblebee bookmark to keep you company. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Bookings are essential.
Delve into the world of bugs and insect identification. Children will get to make and take home their very own bug hotel made out of a combination of recycled materials and natural items. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years. Bookings are essential.
Cartoon Dave Gympie Library: Monday 28 September, 2pm-3pm
Join us for a fun and interactive cartooning workshop with Cartoon Dave! Perfect for budding artists, this lively session will guide children step-by-step through drawing their own quirky characters and comic-style creations. With plenty of tips, tricks, and laughs along the way, kids will build confidence in their drawing skills while unleashing their creativity. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Rainbow Fish
Imbil Library: Tuesday 29 September, 1pm-2pm
Dive into a colourful and heartwarming adventure inspired by The Rainbow Fish! In this fun library activity, children will enjoy the story before creating their own shimmering fish craft using bright colours, sparkles, and creativity. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.Bookings are essential.
Make a Dragon
Gympie Library: Tuesday 29 September, 2pm-3pm
Do you like to read dragon books? If so, come along to this fun school holiday activity where you’ll get to join in some dragon trivia and get to assemble and decorate your very own dragon. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years.
Hairy Maclary
Gympie Library: Wednesday 30 September, 2pm-3pm
Join us for a delightful library craft inspired by the cheeky adventures of Hairy Maclary! After enjoying this much-loved story, children will get creative with a fun, dog-themed craft—perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Whether you’re a fan of Hairy Maclary, Schnitzel von Krumm, or Hercules Morse, this session is full of storytelling, laughter, and hands-on fun.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 8 years.
Pom-pom Turtles
Tin Can Bay Library: Thursday 1 October, 10.30am11.30am
Dive into some fun and crate a sea turtle using foam sheets and wool. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Bookings are essential.
Join us for a relaxed and creative session making friendship bracelets! Come along to design colourful, hand-made bracelets to share with friends or keep as a special memento. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years. Bookings are essential.
Teen Activities
The Late Shift
Gympie Library: Every Friday at 5pm-7pm
Calling all teens! The Gympie Library is yours for the night no adults, no little kids, just your space to chill and create. Come hang out after hours and enjoy a movie screening and snacks, Board Games, Craft, Full access to computers & WiFi and a chill zone to relax, snack, and vibe with friends. Bring your crew or come solo. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential for catering.
Learn to sew: Beginner
Gympie Library: Thursday 6, 13, 20 and 27 August, 3.30pm
Join us for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a new project each week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Suitable for ages 12-17 years.
DIY Decal
Gympie Library: Friday 7 August, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Use the cricut to design a unique decal. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
DIY Scrunchie
Gympie Library: Friday 21 August, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Learn how to use the sewing machines to create your own scrunchie. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Learn to Sew: Intermediate
Gympie Library: Thursday 3, 10, 17 and 24 September, 3.30pm
Finished the beginner course and looking for some new sewing projects? Join us over four weeks as we expand your knowledge of sewing. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Suitable for ages 12-17 years.
DIY Cushion Cover
Gympie Library: Friday 4 September, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Learn how to use the sewing machines to create your own Cushion Cover. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Learn how to use the Cricut to create your own Iron On Decal to create custom shirts and accessories. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Get creative and a little bit whimsical in this hands-on felting workshop just for teens! In this session, participants will learn the basics of needle felting as they shape, sculpt, and bring to life their very own felted frog. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Wax Melts
Gympie Library: Friday 2 October, 2pm-3.30pm
Get hands-on and explore the art of scent and creativity in this fun wax melt workshop just for teens! Design and create your own custom wax melts using a range of colours, fragrances, and decorative touches. You’ll learn simple techniques for melting, mixing, and pouring while crafting unique scents to suit your style. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
