Talks and Workshops

Timber Tales

Gympie Library – Thursday 1 June 10-11am

Discover the early history of timber exploration and felling in our region with an amazing collection of early photographs of local bullock teams that carted huge timbers, sawmills and the forestry industry. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Sewing Machine Induction

Gympie Library – First Friday of every 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 but spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.

3D Printer Introduction

Gympie Library – Second Friday of every month at 10am

Want to try 3D Printing but thought it looked too hard? 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. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.

Cricut Machine Introduction

– Third Friday of every month at 10am Cricut makes it easy to make something unique and remarkable in just a moment’s notice. Label your pantry or bust out a last-minute birthday card, customise home decor, create personalised T-shirts, or surprise someone special with a perfectly themed event. Join us to learn how to use the Cricut design space software to get started on your own special project. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.

Laser Engraver Introduction

– Fourth Friday of every month at 10am

The Emblazer Laser machine is utilized for the high-quality engraving and cutting of wood and other materials. This training session will guide members through basic operating procedures, software, and safety precautions for successful use of the machine. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859.

Last Friday Social Club – CPR Awareness

Gympie Library – Friday 30 June 10-12noon

This free and informative workshop will give you the confidence to help keep someone alive using CPR while the ambulance is on the way. This session will be presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Local Ambulance Committee. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Fun for Kids and Teens

Thursday Robotics

Gympie Library – Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm

Come down and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Tinker Table

Gympie Library – Fridays 3.30-4.30pm

All activities are based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Animal Homes

Tin Can Bay Library – 1 June to 29 July

Discover the different places where animals call home. Can you guess where they may live?

Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner

Rainbow Beach

Ph: 5486 3705

Monday & Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm

Wednesday & Friday 2pm – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 12 noon

Tin Can Bay

Ph: 5486 4355

Monday & Wednesday 9am – 12.30pm

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

Gympie Library – Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 June 3.30-4.30pm

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: 5481 0859. Suitable for ages 8–12 years.

Holiday Craft Bar

Gympie Library

– Monday - Friday 2–3pm

Rainbow Beach Library

– Wednesday 28 June 3–4pm

Tin Can Bay Library

– Monday - Friday 11am–12noon

Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities between Monday 26 June and Friday 10 July. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.

Decorate a Hanging Pot Plant Holder

Gympie Library – Monday 26 June 1-2pm

Create and decorate your very own hanging pot plant holder using a variety of materials. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Tiny Art Show

Kilkivan Library – Tuesday 27 June 1pm-2pm

Unleash your inner artist! Come down to the Kilkivan Library and create your own tiny art that will be displayed at the library in our very own Tiny Art Gallery throughout the June/July school holidays. Your creation can be collected on Friday 7 July from 10:30am to take home. Suitable for ages 5-15 years. Booking essential: 5484 1209.

Cats and Dogs Toy

Tin Can Bay Library

– Thursday 29 June 9.30am–10.30am

Create your own unique toy for your special buddy and discover some of our favourite cat and dog stories. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Booking essential: 5486 4355.

Kids Learn to Sew – Advanced

Gympie Library – Wednesday 28 June 9am–12noon and Wednesday 5 July 9am-12noon

Finished the Beginner and Intermediate course and looking for some new sewing projects? Join us as we expand your knowledge of sewing by learning how to sew from a pattern. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Spaces are limited so booking is essential: 5481 0859. Must have completed the beginner and intermediate sessions first.

Screen Printing

Gympie Library – Thursday 29 June 1-2.30pm

Screen printing is a clever but amazing way of printing different designs on items like t-shirts and tote bags to stand out from the crowd. Join us for this fun and interactive session as we use the Cricut to design and create our own screenprinted tote bags. Suitable for ages 12-15 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Game Makers

Gympie Library – Friday 30 June 2-3pm

Have you ever wondered about the science behind popular games like Operation. Join in the fun as we learn about circuits and create our own buzzer challenge games. Once the game is constructed, you will get the chance to try to retrieve the tokens from the box without completing the circuit and setting off the buzzer! Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Connect with Technology

Book a Librarian

Gympie Library – Wednesdays 9-12noon

Tin Can Bay Library – Tuesdays and Fridays

2.30-4pm

Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Book in for a one-onone half hour session where our library staff will help answer your questions and provide tips and strategies to point you in the right direction for your future learning. Bookings essential: Gympie 5481 0859, Tin Can Bay 5486 4355.

Be Connected Drop-in Help

Rainbow Beach Library

– Monday and Thursday from 9.30am–12.30pm, Wednesday and Friday from 2pm–5pm, and Saturday from 9am–12noon.

Do you need a hand to get started online? Do you have a question about something that you have recently learned? Drop in to your local library branch during opening hours for some free one on one help. No bookings required.

Apple iPhones: Getting Started

Gympie Library – Thursday 8 June 10am-12noon

New to the world of iPhones? Learn how to get started on your iPhone. Join us as we take a look at how you can adjust the security, privacy, and accessibility of your device. Find out about your system and network settings and how you can adjust the device for your needs. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Android Phones: Getting Started

Gympie Library – Thursday 8 June 1-3pm

New to the world of smartphones? Learn how to get started on your Android smartphone. Join us as we take a look at how you can adjust the security, privacy, and accessibility of your device. Find out about your system and network settings and how you can adjust the device for your needs. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Apple iPhones: Doing More Gympie Library – Thursday 22 June 10am12noon

Have fun and stay safer with your iPhone. We show you how to use the camera to take great photos, how to block nuisance messages, and how to get some peace and quiet with the clever Do Not Disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files on your iPhone and how to enter the wonderful world of listening to radio podcasts. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.

Android Phones: Doing More Gympie Library – Thursday 22 June 1-3pm

Have fun and stay safer with your smartphone. We show you how to use the camera to take great photos, how to block nuisance messages and how to get some peace and quiet with the clever Do Not Disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files on your tablet and how to enter the wonderful world of listening to radio podcasts. Bookings essential: 5481 0859.