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Gladstone Regional Libraries
LIB RAR IES
ENGAGE YOURSELF IN A VIBRANT PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND A WORLD OF INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Agnes Water Library 4902 1501, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Boyne Island Library
4971 9700, Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Ave, Boyne Island Calliope Library 4975 8105, Don Cameron Drive Calliope Gladstone City Library
4976 6400, 39 Goondoon St, Gladstone Miriam Vale Library 4974 6241, 41 Blomfield St, Miriam Vale Mount Larcom Library
4975 1205, Raglan Street, Mount Larcom
www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au
GAMETIME – SCRABBLE
Join our friendly group of wordsmiths for some old school “Words with friends”. New players always welcome.
Where and When
Boyne Island Library 10am-noon, every Monday Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
GAMETIME - 500 (CARDS)
This tactical game will help hone your card game skills.
Where and When
Agnes Water Library 9.30am-1pm, every Tuesday Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
GAMETIME - MAHJONG
Come and join in the fun and action of playing Mahjong a tile-based game that originated in China.
Where and When
Agnes Water Library 9.30am-1pm, every Wednesday Gladstone City Library 1-4pm, every Tuesday and 9am-noon, every Wednesday Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
MAKERTIME
From garden to gift, or just trying your hand at something new. Join us as we explore and try a wide range of activities and crafts. Ages 18+.
Spool Knitting
Miriam Vale Library 10.30-11.30am, Monday 7 March Agnes Water Library 2-3pm, Friday 18 March Mount Larcom Library 10-11am, Thursday 31 March
Tissue paper painting
Gladstone City Library 10-11am, Thursday 31 March
Faberge eggs
Miriam Vale Library 10.30-11.30am, Monday 4 April Agnes Water Library 2-3pm, Friday 29 April
Self-watering pots
Gladstone City Library 10-11am, Wednesday 19 April
Musical windchime
Calliope Library 10-11am, Tuesday 3 May Miriam Vale Library 10.30-11.30am, Monday 16 May Boyne Island Library 2-3pm, Friday 20 May Agnes Water Library 2-3pm, Friday 27 May
Candle making
Gladstone City Library 10-11am, Monday 16 May Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
MOVIETIME
Come along to watch a free movie in air-conditioned comfort. Light refreshments provided, but you are welcome to bring whatever else you require for your movie-watching enjoyment.
Calliope Library
10am, Thursday 3 March, Jungle Cruise (PG) 10am, Thursday 7 April, Emma (2020) (G) 10am, Thursday 5 May, Where’d you go, Bernadette (M)
Agnes Water Library
12.45pm, Tuesday 15 March, June Again (M) 12.45pm, Tuesday 12 April, Finding you (PG) 12.45pm, Tuesday 10 May, In the heights (Musical) (PG)
Boyne Island Library
10.30am, Thursday 17 March, Never Too Late (M) 10.30am, Thursday 21 April, Nobody (MA15+) 10.30am, Thursday 19 May, Long story short (M)
Gladstone City Library
10am, Monday 21 March, Harriet (M) 10am, Thursday 28 April, Never too late (M) 10am, Monday 12 May, Those who wish me dead (MA15+)
Miriam Vale Library
10am, Tuesday 29 March, The last full measure (MA15+) 10am, Thursday 26 April, Resistance (M) 10am, Thursday 31 May, Just Mercy (M) Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
TALKTIME: CALLIOPE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Come and chat with fellow bookworms about this month’s group read and all things bookish.
When
5.30-7pm, 31 March, 28 April and 26 May
Where
Calliope Library Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
TALKTIME: CULTURE CAFÉ
Enjoy morning tea with our international friends, mingling and learning about other cultures.
When
10-11am, Wednesday 12 April
Where
Gladstone City Library Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
TALKTIME: CUPPA CONVERSATIONS
New in town or just trying to break out of the isolation habit? Join us for a cuppa and chat and get to know your local library and other locals.
When
2-3pm, Saturday 12 March, 23 April and 21 May
Where
Boyne Island Library Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
TECHTIME: TECH HELP
Need help with your device? Take a number and our staff will try to help with your basic tech needs. BYO Device.
Where and When
Boyne Island Library 2-4pm, every Tuesday, 9.30am-1.30pm, Saturday 26 March and 21 May 2-3pm, Saturday 19 March, 30 April and 28 May Agnes Water Library 9.30am-4pm, Friday 11 March, 22 April and 20 May Miriam Vale Library 9.30am-4pm, 25 March and 6 May Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
TECHTIME: DIGITAL DEVICE DROP-IN DAY
Do you want to become a tech savvy senior? Or are you a younger adult wanting some tech help? Ask us about digital devices, apps, email, the internet, and more… Tablets are available to try or bring your own tablet/ iPad/laptop.
When
10am-2pm, Saturday 28 May
Where
Gladstone City Library Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Preferred
SPECIAL EVENT: MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT
Murder at the Zoo! Can you work out whodunit? For groups of 1 – 8 players. Includes pizza.
When
6-7.30pm, Wednesday 25 May
Where
Gladstone City Library Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
SPECIAL EVENT: I SPY MYSTERY TANK
Find all the objects and score a treat. Fun for all ages.
When
Every day during May
Where
Gladstone City Library Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
BABYTIME
BabyTime is a family literacy program for parent and bub. Join us for a morning of chatting, cuddles and rhymes. BabyTime only occurs during school terms.
Where and When
Boyne Island Library 10.30-11am, Thursdays* Calliope Library 10-10.30am, Thursday* Gladstone City Library 11-11.30am, Fridays *For dates please visit our website Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
HOMESCHOOL HUB
Homeschool Hub is a brand new, free event at Agnes Water and Calliope Libraries, and is an opportunity to have fun and meet up with local home school families from around the region. Robots, craft, Museum kits and more are explored during this STEAM based program. Children under 12 years must be supervised by an adult. Book now to secure your spot.
Where and When
Agnes Water Library 11.30am-12.30pm - 18 March, 29 April, 27 May Calliope Library 11.30am-12.30pm - 17 May Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
TODDLERTIME
ToddlerTime focuses on music, movement and creative play and is aimed at families with toddlers from 2 years of age and their siblings. Toddler Time only occurs during school term.
Where and When
Boyne Island Library, Wednesdays Session 1: 9.30-10.30am | Session 2: 10.30-11.30am Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
TODDLERTIME WITH STORIES
Dance and sing, listen and play ToddlerTime is a family literacy program for children five years and under. Join us for stories, games, craft and song. ToddlerTime only occurs during school terms.
Where and When
Gladstone City Library, Thursdays Session 1: 9.30-10.30am | Session 2: 11am-noon
Special themed ToddlerTimes: Holi (Festival of Colours) ToddlerTime
This week we are learning about the festival of Holi with stories, songs and craft. Thursday, 17 March
ANZAC ToddlerTime
This week we are learning about the ANZAC Day with stories, songs and craft. Thursday, 21 April
Ramadan ToddlerTime
This week we are learning about the Ramadan with stories, songs and craft. Thursday, 28 April
Mother’s Day ToddlerTime
This week we are celebrating our Mums and Grandmas with stories, songs and craft. Thursday, 5 May
Reconciliation Week ToddlerTime
This week we are sharing First Nation stories and craft. Thursday, 26 May Cost - Free Bookings - No Bookings Required
STORYTIME
StoryTime introduces your child to books, rhymes and rhythm, music and song, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group.
Where and When
Boyne Island Library 10.30-11am, Fridays Gladstone City Library 10.30-11.30am, Saturdays Mount Larcom Library 9.30am, Tuesdays*
Special themed StoryTimes: Holi (Festival of Colours) StoryTime
This week we are learning about the festival of Holi with stories, songs and craft. Gladstone City Library Saturday, 19 March
ANZAC StoryTime
This week we are learning about the ANZAC Day with stories, songs and craft. Gladstone City Library Saturday, 23 April
Ramadan StoryTime
This week we are learning about the Ramadan with stories, songs and craft. Gladstone City Library Saturday, 30 April
Mother’s Day StoryTime
This week we are celebrating our Mums and Grandmas with stories, songs and craft. Boyne Island Library Storytime Friday 6 May Gladstone City Library Storytime Saturday 7 May
Reconciliation Week StoryTime
This week we are sharing First Nation stories and craft. Gladstone City Library Saturday, 28 May
PLAYTIME
Children will read, sing, talk, craft and learn through play. Playtime occurs only during school term.
Where and When
Agnes Water Library 9.30am, Thursdays* Calliope Library 9.30-11.30am, Wednesdays* Miriam Vale Library 9.30-11am, Wednesday, 9 March Miriam Vale Library 9.30-11am, Wednesday, 11 May
Special themed PlayTimes: Messy PlayTime
Squelchy, oozy and splashy sensory play, as well as our usual free play activities, stories and rhymes. Wear your messy clothes! For ages 0-5 yrs. Calliope Library 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 2 March
Easter PlayTime
There will be Easter craft and stories, as well as our usual free play activities. For ages 0-5 yrs. Calliope Library 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 30 March
Mother’s Day PlayTime
This week we are making a special Mother’s Day craft, as well as having our usual free play activities, stories and rhymes. For ages 0-5 yrs. Calliope Library 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 4 May Agnes Water Library 9.30am, Thursday 5 May
National Simultanous Storytime PlayTime
There will be craft and stories, as well as our usual free play activities. For ages 0-5 yrs. Calliope Library 9.30-11.30am, Wednesday 25 May
LEGO CLUB AND LEGO CLUB JR
Can you complete this month’s Lego STEAM challenge? Join us at Calliope library each month as we learn, discover and create with Lego. Ages 8-12 and ages 4-7. Children under 12 years must be supervised by an adult. Lego Club occurs only during school term.
Where and When
Visit our website for locations and times Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
CRAFT CLUB AND CRAFT CLUB JR
Craft Club is an arts and crafts based after school program aimed at young adults and pre-teens. Explore where your creativity can take you. Ages 5-9 and 10+. Children under 12yrs must be supervised by an adult. Craft Club occurs only during school term. Gladstone City Library and Calliope Library.
Where and When
Visit our website for locations and times Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
STEAM AHEAD
Fortnightly afterschool science program for school age children. 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
3.30-4.30pm, Tuesday 1 March, 15 March, 29 March, 26 April, 10 May, 24 May
Where
Gladstone City Library Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
GAME CLUB
Monthly after school game afternoon. Play all sorts of games, board games, video games, party games and more. Ages 8 years and over.
Where and When
Miriam Vale Library 3.30-4.30pm, Friday 4 March, 1 April, 6 May Gladstone City Library 3.30-4.30pm, Friday 25 March, 29 April, 27 May Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
STAR WARS FAMILY ACTIVITY NIGHT
Dress up as your favourite Star Wars character and celebrate all things Star Wars with lightsabre craft, puzzles and games. The whole family is welcome to join in the fun, dressing up is optional.
When
4.30-6pm, Saturday, 7 May
Where
Gladstone City Library Cost - Free Bookings - Bookings Required
EXPLORE.CREATE.PLAY.
LIBRARIES SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 1-19 APRIL
Beat the school holiday boredom! Visit our website for more information on activities and events at the libraries.
EASTER HUNT AND EASTER CRAFT ANIMATED STORY CREATION WITH SCRATCH JR R2D2 DROID BUILD
FINGER KNITTED BANDS/BRACELETS
GALAXY PENDANTS AND MAGNETS FELT EMBROIDERY HOOPS
KID’S GARDENING WORKSHOP SCHOOL HOLIDAY MOVIES
