New Play, Read Sing program @ Mount Morgan Library

Visitors to the Mount Morgan Library on a Monday morning may find that a Play ǀ Read ǀ Sing session is taking place in the tiny, but well-loved children’s activity space. The new program, which runs from 10:00am for 30 minutes every Monday features a simple story session for young children and their parent/carer. Play ǀ Read ǀ Sing is free and you don’t need to book – just drop in and join the story fun at your local library. There’s lots of things for kids to do at other times as well, with LEGO® building blocks and colouring available all the time, and Switch gaming consoles, pre-loaded with some great games, available for use in the library. And keep an eye out for our pre-packed craft bags that you can take home to enjoy whenever you like.

Do you love music across the decades? Our current library competition links to World Music Day. On display at all our library branches is a selection of pictures of famous singers. All you have to do is match them with their well-known songs and you could win a $50 JB Hi-Fi gift voucher for your efforts! The competition runs until Wednesday 26 July with the winner drawn on Monday 31 July.

And while we’re on the music theme - check out the great range of digital music magazines available on Libby. Current issues of Billboard Magazine, Jazzwise, Computer Music, GarageBand and Pianist are some of the titles available for loan 24/7. Ask us how to access these online.

But wait, there’s more! We also have a competition running for the month at all libraries where you could win a double pass to see JUST… LIVE on Stage at the Pilbeam Theatre on Saturday 05 August. This very funny stage play is based on the books written

Dee River Oldies

The first six months of the year has passed quickly with meetings, morning teas and bus trips keeping us busy. The Dee River Oldies Group has welcomed new members, and everyone is looking forward to what is ahead. We thank our members for their ongoing support.

Our next meeting in July is on Tuesday, 18 July 2023 starting at 2 pm and our August meeting is on Tuesday, 15 August 2023 starting at 2 pm. Our meetings and morning teas are held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). Check out ‘Save the Date ‘ on the back page of the Argus for more details. Wednesday, 26

by Australian

author Andy

Griffiths

and illustrated by Terry Denton. Write a funny riddle on the entry form (and draw a picture) to go in the draw for this great prize; entries close on Wednesday 26 July.

We have tonnes of great Andy Griffiths books available on BorrowBox in eBook and eAudiobook format. The popular Treehouse series is covered, as well as classics for young readers such as Just Doomed, The big fat cow that goes Kapow!, What Bumosaur is that? and The bad book. We also have these seriously funny books available in a book format.

Have you discovered the free Word Puzzle& Trivia and Colouring & Craft booklets issued each month at the libraries? Content is carefully curated throughout the year with a range of activities to suit all ages and abilities – you might discover some surprising new snippets of information! July booklets include tasty treats like World Chocolate Day and International Fruit Day, celebrations of things as diverse as UFOs, pyjamas, chess and trees, and nods to the fantastic worlds of Alice in Wonderland and Beatrix Potter. So get your grey matter working in 2023 and pick up your free booklets today!

The Mount Morgan Library is located at 31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan and can be contacted on phone 4936 8169. Borrow and return library items from any of our Rockhampton Regional Libraries in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, and Rockhampton.

For more information about library services or membership, please contact the Libraries Administration Office on phone 4936 8043 Monday to Friday.

July 2023 will be our ‘Christmas in July’ Morning Tea starting at 10 am in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. The cost is $5. Come along and enjoy the morning catching up with friends and enjoying a cuppa and some Christmas goodies. We will be having some games of Christmas musical bingo on the day. On Wednesday, 23 August 2023 will be our ‘Damper at the Hall Day’. Starting at 11 am there will be damper and syrup for morning tea, followed with savoury mince and rice for lunch.

The cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes. Come along and enjoy the day. Stay happy and healthy. Rug up and keep warm.

Submitted by the Steering Committee - Carol Glover 4938 1995 or Colleen Constable on 0427 161 131