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📚🎨 Creative fun is happening at your libraries this afternoon! 🎨🧶Looking for something fun to do after school? Join us f...
29/10/2026

📚🎨 Creative fun is happening at your libraries this afternoon! 🎨🧶
Looking for something fun to do after school? Join us for two fantastic makerspace activities today!

🧶 Mini Makers: Macramé
📍 Maryborough Library
🕒 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Learn the art of creative knotting and make your own handcrafted creation to take home.

Free. Bookings required. Ages 6+ years.
Please register for children attending only. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

🎨 Youth Creators: Tie-Dye Library Bags
📍 Hervey Bay Library
🕒 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Design and create a colourful tie-dye library bag that's uniquely yours!

Free. Bookings required. Ages 12 years to 17 years. Please register for children attending only.

Come along, get creative, make new friends, and have fun exploring your artistic side. We can't wait to see what you create! ✨

🐾 Wildlife Talks: Dingoes of K’gari 🐾How much do you really know about the wongari (dingo) of K’gari? Join Ranger Linda ...
28/10/2026

🐾 Wildlife Talks: Dingoes of K’gari 🐾

How much do you really know about the wongari (dingo) of K’gari?

Join Ranger Linda for a fascinating talk that explores the life of these iconic animals, challenges common misconceptions, and shares insights into their unique place in our natural environment.

📍 Hervey Bay Library
🗓 Friday 20 November
⏰ 1pm–2pm

📍 Maryborough Library
🗓 Friday 27 November
⏰ 1pm–2pm

✅ Free. No bookings required
✅ Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis

Please remember attendees under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Come along and discover the fascinating world of the K’gari wongari!

📚💙 Dyslexia Awareness & Support - Hervey BayWant to better understand dyslexia and learn practical ways to support readi...
27/10/2026

📚💙 Dyslexia Awareness & Support - Hervey Bay

Want to better understand dyslexia and learn practical ways to support reading and writing confidence?

Join dyslexia intervention specialist Kathy Braysmith as she shares helpful strategies, resources, and insights for supporting people with dyslexia. With over 30 years of teaching experience and a passion for helping students and families.

📍 Hervey Bay Library
📅 Thursday 5 November 2026
⏰ 4:45pm - 5:45pm

🎟️ Free event | Bookings essential
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Book your place today! https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Libraries/Whats-On/CYPF/Dyslexia-Awareness-Support-Hervey-Bay

You want it? You've got it! But be quick to register for this additional podcasting workshop with Declan Fay.🎙𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭...
26/10/2026

You want it? You've got it! But be quick to register for this additional podcasting workshop with Declan Fay.

🎙𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆

Don't forget you can keep your Lines in the Sand Festival registrations updated by following the link in your confirmation email.

https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Libraries/Whats-On/PE/Podcasting-Workshop-with-Declan-Fay-Hervey-Bay

🌿 Retirement on the Horizon?Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions. If you're starting to think about what's ah...
22/10/2026

🌿 Retirement on the Horizon?

Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions. If you're starting to think about what's ahead, this free session from Services Australia can help you navigate the journey with confidence.

Learn about the support, services and resources available, and have your questions answered in a welcoming environment. 🌿

📍 Maryborough Library
📅 Wednesday 28 October 2026
🕙 10:00am

📍 Hervey Bay Library
📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
🕙 10:00am

🎟️ Free event | Bookings essential
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Take the next step towards retirement with confidence. Book your place today! ✅
https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Libraries/Whats-On

📚✨ Meet the author. Get the signature. Take home the story.Attending a Lines in the Sand Festival event in Maryborough t...
22/10/2026

📚✨ Meet the author. Get the signature. Take home the story.

Attending a Lines in the Sand Festival event in Maryborough this November?
Pre-order your copy of the festival authors books to collect on the day, ready to be signed! ✍️
Books by Lara Cain Gray and Lamisse Hamouda are available through Lines in the Sand 2026 - https://education.qbd.com.au/0780007472/lines-in-the-sand-2026/

🎟️ Grab your free festival tickets today and be part of an unforgettable celebration of books, ideas and creativity 👉https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Libraries/Adults/Lines-in-the-Sand

Please note: ID matching the order name will be required for collection.

20/10/2026

More than just a police dog, Vader is a Queensland hero. This Friday, author David Raymond will share stories of unbreakable bonds between frontline workers and their trusted canines.

Register now to catch David at Maryborough Library at 10am or Hervey Bay Library at 1pm.

(You might want to bring tissues!)

https://www.ourfrasercoast.com.au/Libraries/Whats-On

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