Aug 2026 - Sep 26

Gympie Regional Libraries

WHAT’S ON August - September 2026

Welcome to Gympie Regional Libraries

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

An enjoyable session of stories and craft with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for preschoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years.

First 5 Forever Toddler Time (1-3 years)

Gympie Library: Tuesdays 9.30am-10am and 10.30am-11am

An interactive and joyful session full of songs, rhymes and dancing. Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3 years.

First 5 Forever Baby Rhyme Time (0-1 years)

Gympie Library: Wednesdays 9.30am-10am and 10.30-11am An interactive session aimed at babies from 0-1 years and their caregivers. Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs.

First 5 Forever Rhymes, Rhythms and Tales (3-5 years)

Gympie Library: Thursdays 10.30am - 11am

An interactive, storytelling adventure with movement, music, rhymes, and play. A fun-filled morning, suitable for 3-5 year olds.

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 Fun session of stories, rhymes and songs. This is a program designed for 0-5-year-olds and their families and carers.

Visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first5forever for more information.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Community Groups Book Clubs

Book Clubs flourish throughout the Gympie Region. If you’re an avid reader and would like to discuss the work of great authors with other book lovers, consider organising a group of like-minded friends and forming your own book club. Contact your nearest library branch today.

Gympie Library Craft Group

Gympie Library: Mondays at 10am Come and share your current project with our Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on, share ideas and learn with other craft-minded people. There’s no leader and no pressure; you can work, watch or simply enjoy a friendly chat.

Boomerang Bag Sewing Group

Rainbow Beach Library: Mondays 1.30pm-4.00pm This group meets MOST Mondays from 1.30pm-4.00pm.

This small group sew their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags, by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric.

Tin Can Bay Family History Group

Tin Can Bay Library: First Monday of the Month at 12.30pm Join other family historians to share hints and tips as well as work on your projects.

Goomeri Mahjong Mornings

Goomeri Library: Tuesdays at 9am Join us at the Goomeri Library for Mahjong Mornings.

This is a social get together to chat over a coffee or tea with the opportunity to play a round or two of MahJong.

Trivia Tuesdays

Gympie Library: Tuesdays at 10am Come along and make some friends, have fun and test your knowledge with new and interesting trivia questions each week.

Tin Can Bay Art Group

Tin Can Bay Library: Tuesdays at 10am Calling all artists! Join us at Tin Can Bay Library to share work and new ideas and connect with artists in our community. Bring your work-in-progress and participate in a friendly chat and exchange ideas.

Tin Can Bay Mahjong

Tin Can Bay Library: Tuesdays at 1pm Join us for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese tile game.

Cards with Friends

Goomeri Library: Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am Love to play cards? Then why not come and play a game or two while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Goomeri Library.

Tin Can Bay Papercraft

Tin Can Bay Library: Wednesdays at 9.30am We make all sorts of greeting cards, come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations.

Beginners and experienced card makers welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.

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 Come along to learn an old-world craft that never goes out of fashion. What a lovely opportunity to meet people, enjoy a cuppa and have a chat every 2nd Friday of the month! Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

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.

SERVICES AUSTRALIA Workshops Workshops EDUCATION STUDENTS & APPRENTICES

Wednesday 12 August 1.30pm - 2.30pm

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES Wednesday 9 September 1.30-2.30pm

PARENT PATHWAYS Wednesday 23 September 1.30-2.30pm

Bookings are essential for these sessions.

Please contact Gympie Regional Libraries to reserve your place. For more information please visit our website.

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 Want to try 3D Printing but thought it looked too difficult? Then come to one of our free learn-to-print sessions. We will teach you how to design your own 3D model and then turn it into a real-life object that you get to keep. Suitable for ages 12 and over. Bookings are essential.

Cricut Machine Introduction

Gympie Library: Third Friday of the Month at 10am

Cricut makes it easy to make something unique and remarkable at just a moment’s notice. Label your pantry or bust out a last-minute birthday card, customise home decor, or create personalised T-shirts. Join us to learn how to use the Cricut design space software to get started on your own special project. Suitable for ages 12 and over. Bookings are essential.

Makerspace Drop in sessions

Gympie Library: Makerspace Opening Hours

Drop in, get creative, and explore the possibilities in our Makerspace! Whether you’re curious about new technology, working on a project, or just keen to try something different, these casual sessions are a great opportunity to experiment, learn, and connect. Visit the Makerspace to find out what is on each week. Suitable for ages 12 and over.

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 Looking to get crafty with the Cricut machine. Join us in the Makerspace for a fun interactive session showing you how to create your own custom card with the Cricut machine. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Craft Attack - Paper Flowers

Gympie Library: Thursday 6 August, 5pm-6pm Come along and join in the fun as we try our hand at creating our own fabulous flower creations from a variety of paper types. Suitable for ages 16 and over.

Bookings are essential.

DNA for Genealogy

Gympie Library: Friday 7 August, 1pm-2pm There is a lot of advertising for DNA testing, but do you understand what it can tell you about your ethnicity?

Learn more about how DNA is inherited, how ethnicity results from DNA testing are presented, and how it may help you build your family tree. This is a virtual session presented by the Genealogical Society of Queensland over Zoom. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Bad Art Night – Make a Beaded Jellyfish

Gympie Library: Thursday 13 August, 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.

Join us this week as we get messy making our own beaded jellyfish. Suitable for ages 16 and over.

Bookings are essential.

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.

Sustainable Saturday: Bees Wax Wraps

Gympie Library: Saturday 15 August, 10.45am-11.45am 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.

Makers Club: 3D Print a Planet

Gympie Library: Thursday 20 August, 9am - 12noon Join us for this amazing Science Week Activity as we walk you through how to design and print your own planet with the 3D Printers. Suitable for ages 16 and over.

Bookings are essential.

Science Week: Demystifying GenAI

Gympie Library: Thursday 20 August, 1pm-2.30pm 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.

Last Friday Social Club: Meet Brenton Cullen

Gympie Library: Friday 28 August, 10am-11am Brenton Cullen is a Queensland writer, bookseller and passionate advocate for children’s literature. He writes stories from the heart for all ages, with a particular love for picture books and middle-grade fiction.

Brenton wrote his first book, The Dingo with No Teeth, at the age of six, collecting wool, bark and leaves to make the collage illustrations. Inspired by a love of Jeannie Baker’s books, this early experiment sparked a lifelong desire to be an author. By the age of nine, Brenton was submitting manuscripts to publishers. From the age of eleven, Brenton published short stories, articles and columns in anthologies and magazines. From fourteen to sixteen he wrote a weekly entertainment column for a local newspaper.

He has written articles, interviewed authors and reviewed children’s books for Good Reading, CBCA Reading Time, Magpies: Talking About Books for Children and Books + Publishing.

Brenton is the recipient of the 2023 May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust’s Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship and the winner of the 2024 Just Write for Kids Pitch It! Competition (Middle-Grade).

He lives between the bush and the beach, with his partner, a quartet of fish named The Supremes, eight house plants, and an ever-growing picture book collection. When not writing, Brenton is walking, going to arthouse cinemas, watching sitcoms or losing track of time in second-hand bookshops. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Clay Kittens

Tin Can Bay Library: Friday 28 August and 4 September, 9.30am-11.30am Firstly, enjoy moulding these cute kittens. The following week, use paint, bells and bows if you desire, to give them personality. Suitable for ages 16 and over.

Bookings are essential.

My Ancestry, My Story

Gympie Library: Friday 28 August, 1pm-2pm We know there are incredible stories hiding in photo albums, family trees, newspaper clippings, and conversations around the kitchen table. Join us for a special presentation by the Gympie Family Historical Society as they look into the incredible stories that have created the tapestry of Gympie’s past. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Makers Club: Sew a Cushion Cover

Gympie Library: Thursday 3 September, 10am - 12noon Create your own custom cushion cover in this hands-on sewing session! Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, you’ll learn how to measure, cut, and assemble fabric to produce a stylish, functional cushion cover. All materials provided. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Craft Attack: Découpage

Gympie Library: Thursday 3 September, 5pm-6pm Discover the art of découpage in this creative, hands-on session where everyday objects are transformed into beautiful, personalised pieces. Using decorative paper, patterns, and simple techniques, you’ll learn how to layer, seal, and finish your designs to create stunning effects. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Mary Street Walk and Talk

Gympie Library: Friday 4 September, 10am-11am 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.

Makers Club: Design A T-Shirt

Gympie Library: Thursday 17 September, 10am - 12noon Design your own custom T-shirt in this fun, creative Cricut session! Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike, you’ll learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create a unique design, cut it from heat transfer vinyl, and apply it to your shirt. 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 Welcome in this “Spring” with these breathtaking blooms.

Using crepe paper to manipulate and stretch, learn this mindful art of paper floristry. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

Last Friday Social Club: Plot Your Story

Gympie Library: Friday 25 September, 10.30am-12noon Join us for a focused, creative writing session all about plotting your story. Whether you’re starting from a spark of an idea or wrestling with a messy draft, this session will help you shape compelling narratives, build strong story arcs, and keep readers engaged from beginning to end.

Through guided activities and practical techniques, you’ll explore structure, pacing, and key turning points—leaving with clearer direction and renewed confidence in your story. Ideal for writers of all levels. Suitable for ages 16 and over. Bookings are essential.

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.

Big Games

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.

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.

Dream Catchers

Kilkivan Library: Thursday 24 September, 10am-11am 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.

Build A Bug Hotel Rainbow Beach Library: Thursday 24 September, 12.30pm-1.30pm 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.

Friendship Bracelets

Rainbow Beach Library: Thursday 1 October, 12.30pm1.30pm 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.

DIY Iron On Decal

Gympie Library: Friday 18 September, 3.30pm-4.30pm 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.

Felted Frog

Gympie Library: Friday 25 September, 2pm-3pm Rainbow Beach Library: Monday 28 September, 10.30am 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.

Library Locations Gympie Library 8–14 Mellor Street, Gympie Phone: 5481 0859 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am–5pm Thursday: 9am–7pm Saturday: 9am–12noon Goomeri Library 5 Moore Street, Goomeri Phone: 4168 4340 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-12noon Thursday: 1pm-4pm Imbil Library 123–125 Yabba Road, Imbil Phone: 5484 5488 Tuesday, Thursday: 9.30am–12.30pm Wednesday, Friday: 2pm–5pm Kilkivan Library 31 Bligh Street, Kilkivan Phone: 5484 1209 Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9am–12noon Tuesday, Wednesday: 2pm–5pm Rainbow Beach Library Rainbow Beach Community Hall, Rainbow Beach Road, Rainbow Beach Phone: 5486 3705 Monday, Thursday: 9.30am–12.30pm Wednesday, Friday: 2pm–5pm Saturday: 9am–12noon Tin Can Bay Library 47 Tin Can Bay Road, Tin Can Bay Phone: 5486 4355 Monday, Wednesday: 9am–12.30pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday: 9am-12noon