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
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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
The Steep Society
Gympie Library: Thursdays at 10am
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.
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 10 and 24 April & 8 and 22 May at 10am
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.
Our click and collect offers bulk loans in a range of genres, but unfortunately due to the demand for certain titles, we cannot guarantee the inclusion of specific titles. If you would like to place reserves on specific titles, please visit our online catalogue.
To place a Click and Collect order visit our website and fill in the Click and Collect form. Once the form has been filled out and submitted, our library staff will process your order and contact you when it is ready to be collected. From the date you are contacted, you will have five days to collect your order.
Visit www. library.gympie.qld.gov.au for more information.
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.
Makerspace
Our Makerspace at Gympie Library is a place where people can come together to learn and use different materials and machines to develop creative projects. It fosters hands-on play, exploration, and collaborative learning, to share skills and knowledge that encourage a culture of creation.
The Makerspace is open to all residents on:
Tuesday 9am-12noon and 2pm-5pm
Wednesday 9am-12noon and 2pm-5pm
Thursday 9am-12noon
School Holiday Hours:
Monday 9am-12noon
Tuesday 9am-12noon and 2pm-5pm
Wednesday 9am-12noon and 2pm-5pm
Thursday 9am-12noon
Makerspace Sessions
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 8 and up. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
3D Printer Introduction
Gympie Library: Second Friday of the Month at 10am
Laser Engraver Introduction
Gympie Library: Fourth Friday of the Month at 10am
DIY Skateboard Deck
Gympie Library: Thursday 9 April, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Design your own skateboard deck using the Cricut. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
DIY Iron-on T-shirt
Gympie Library: Thursday 16 April, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Get creative and design your own custom T-shirt! Choose from a variety of designs, apply iron-on transfers, and walk away with a shirt that’s uniquely yours. Please bring your own T-shirt. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner
Gympie Library: Fridays 10, 17 & 24 April and 1 May 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. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.
Kids Learn to Sew – Intermediate Gympie Library: Fridays 8, 15, 22 and 29 May, 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. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.
Talks & Workshops
Craft Attack - Paper Plants
Gympie Library: Thursday 2 April, 5pm-6pm
Bad Art Night – Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Gympie Library: Thursday 9 April, 5pm-6.30pm
Friday Film Club
Gympie Library: Friday 10 April, 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. Bookings are essential.
Rope Baskets
Rainbow Beach Library: Monday 13 April, 10.30am-12.30pm
Learn this easy technique using a simple stitch, scrap fabric and rope to create a small basket. Inspiration to try bigger projects at home. Bookings are essential.
Sustainable Saturday - Geckoes Wildlife
Gympie Library: Saturday 18 April, 10am-11.00am
Join us at Gympie Library for a special event as the team from Geckoes Wildlife talks to us about all of the different creatures that call our backyard home. They will also bring in some special guests in the form of some birds, reptiles and amphibians that we may have seen in our own backyards. This session is suitable for all ages. Bookings are essential.
Wet Felting for Beginners
Tin Can Bay Library: Friday 24 April, 9.30am-11.30am
Rainbow Beach Library: Monday 11 May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Last Friday Social Club - Bird Banding Gympie Library: Friday 24 April, 10am-11am
Remembering Our Own Gympie Library: Friday 24 April, 1pm-2pm
Come along to learn about the history of the brave Gympie soldiers who fought in World War II. Hear their incredible stories and learn about the challenges they faced during the war. This commemorative presentation pays tribute to their sacrifices for our country Bookings are essential.
Armchair Travellers – Singapore Gympie Library: Thursday 30 April, 5pm-6pm
Our guided journey through Singapore offers a rich tapestry of experiences, blending the city’s soaring modern achievements with cherished traditions. We’ll explore the vibrant mosaic of Singapore’s past, discuss the traditions that shape its future, and end our visit with stories that connect the old and new. Bookings are essential.
Craft Attack - Paper Quilling Gympie Library: Thursday 7 May, 5pm-6pm
Friday Film Club
Gympie Library: Friday 8 May, 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. Bookings are essential.
How We Have Changed
Gympie Library: Saturday 9 May, 10am-11am
Did you know that Gympie has some beautiful historical houses that date back to the 1870s, some of which are still standing today? Take a step back in time with us as we explore some of Gympie's historical houses and learn about how housing has changed to accommodate the needs of locals. Bookings are essential.
Bad Art Night – Beehive Pots
Gympie Library: Thursday 14 May, 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 celebrating World Bee Day by making our own decorative beehive. Bookings are essential.
Sustainable Saturday - Beeswax Candles
Gympie Library: Saturday 16 May, 10am-12noon
World Bee Day raises awareness of the importance of protecting bees and other pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to a sustainable future. Come along to this fantastic session as we make our own Beeswax Candles. Bookings are essential.
Branch Weaving
Tin Can Bay Library: Friday 29 May, 9.30am-11.30am
Armchair Travellers – Casablanca Gympie Library: Thursday 28 May, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Most visitors arrive in Casablanca with a few familiar images in mind, but this livestream walking tour is about the Casablanca locals know. We’ll begin at the Mahkama of the Pacha Old Courthouse and Al Adoul buildings to admire their distinctive Moroccan architecture, then continue to the Mohamadi Mosque. From there we’ll slip into the neighborhood’s narrow alleys to see a traditional hammam bathhouse and make our way into the souk, including an inside visit to the olive market where you’ll learn what people buy, sell, and cook at home. Along the market streets lined with small shops, we’ll visit one of the area’s oldest public ovens still in use and stop by a traditional patisserie for a look at classic Moroccan pastries. We’ll wrap up near the Royal Palace of Casablanca, connecting the neighborhood’s daily rhythms to the city’s larger story. Bookings are essential.
Last Friday Social Club - Memoir and Life Writing
Gympie Library: Friday 29 May, 10.30am-12noon
Sydney Writers’ Festival Live & Local
Sydney Writers’ Festival’s much-loved Live & Local program returns to Gympie Regional Libraries in May.
The Live & Local program streams a curated selection of headline events to more than 140 libraries, theatres and cultural venues nationwide, from Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 May.
Get the program from your local library branch.
Kids Activities
The school holiday programs are proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For information on how you can support the Friends of the Library please visit our website.
Bookings are essential for some of the following events. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Tinker Table
Gympie Library: Mondays, 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.
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.
Robotics
Gympie Library: Tuesdays, 3.30pm-4.30pm
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.
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.
Make and Create
Gympie Library: Monday – Friday 2–3pm
Kilkivan Library: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am
Imbil Library: Tuesdays 10-11am
Goomeri Library: Tuesdays, 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.
Egg Stacking Challenge
Kilkivan Library: Wednesday 1 April, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Get ready for the challenge of a lifetime as we compete to see who can stack the most easter eggs. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years and their carers.
Beebots
Tin Can Bay Library: During opening hours Tuesday 7 April- Friday 17 April
Buzz on into Tin Can Bay library these school holidays and learn how to code a Beebot to do your bidding. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years and their carers.
Dinosaur Roar!
Gympie Library: Tuesday 7 April, 2pm-3pm
Join us to roar like a Dinosaur at this fun storytime and craft session where we will be learning all about Dinosaurs. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential.
Sew a bag buddy
Imbil Library: Tuesday 7 April, 1pm-2pm
Join us to learn how to hand sew a small animal friend to hang off your school bag. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Friendship Bracelets
Goomeri Library: Wednesday 8 April, 10am-11am
Kilkivan Library: Thursday 9 April, 10am-11am
Tin Can Bay Library: Thursday 16 April, 10am-11am
Design a thoughtful bracelet to gift to a special friend. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years and their carers. Bookings are essential.
Spy Games
Gympie Library: Wednesday 8 April, 2pm-3pm
Are you ready to join a Top-Secret Spy Organisation? If you think you have what it takes to solve the puzzles and become a Top Spy this is the activity for you. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Design a Library Bag
Tin Can Bay Library: Thursday 9 April, 10am-11am
Put your own creative stamp on a ready-made fabric bag and fill it full of borrowed books to entertain you these school holidays Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years and their carers. Bookings are essential.
Make a Birdfeeder
Rainbow Beach Library: Thursday 9 April, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Imbil Library: Tuesday 14 April, 1pm-2pm
Join us to make and decorate your own bird feeder to hang in your garden. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Flower Power
Gympie Library: Monday 13 April, 2pm-3pm
Come along to Gympie Library to join in the fun as we read stories, play games and get creative by showcasing our love for flowers and plants in this interactive session. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential.
Night and Day
Gympie Library: Wednesday 15 April, 2pm-3pm
In this fun STEM based session we will be looking into the science principles that give us our day and night by building a model that simulates the rotation of the Earth in space. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Mini Clay Houses
Rainbow Beach Library: Thursday 16 April, 12.30pm-1.30pm
Have a go at using hand building techniques to build our own mini house, out of clay. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Family Movie Night
Gympie Library: Thursday 16 April, 4.30pm-6pm
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 will be playing. Suitable for all ages. Bookings are essential.
Mothers Day Photo Frames
Kilkivan Library: Wednesday 6 May, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Get ready for Mother's Day and join us at Kilkivan Library to make a special gift for Mum. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years and their carers.
Teen Activities
The school holiday programs are proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For information on how you can support the Friends of the Library please visit our website.
The Late Shift
Gympie Library: Fridays from 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.
Paint and Pour Figurines
Gympie Library: Friday 10 April, 1pm-2.30pm
With a special painting technique, this paint and pour activity will encourage you to unleash your imagination as you mix colours and create stunning masterpieces. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Cartoon and Comic Club
Gympie Library: Tuesday 21 April and 19 May, 3.30pm-4.30pm
Do you like to be creative and design your own characters? Why not come along to this club where you can join likeminded individuals to draw comic, manga or cartoon characters together. Explore character creation together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Technology Help
Bookings are essential for some of the following events. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
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.
Teach me Tech - Shopping Safely Online Gympie Library: Tuesday 14 April, 1pm-2pm
Shopping online can be easy and convenient, but not everyone you deal with online can be trusted. Many scams are sophisticated and difficult to recognise, but there are steps you can follow whenever you buy or sell online to help protect your money and personal information. During this session you will learn some of the common signs of online shopping scams, ways to safeguard against online scams, whether you’re buying or selling online and steps you can take if you’ve been scammed. Bookings are essential.
Teach me Tech - What is PayID? Gympie Library: Tuesday 12 May, 1pm-2pm
PayID is a fast and easy way to make and receive payments using easy-to-remember information. With PayID you can receive payments by providing your mobile number or email address instead of your BSB and account number.
In this session we take a look at what PayID is and answer some commonly asked questions about it, including how it works and how to set it up. Bookings are essential.
