Noosa Libraries

28/05/2026

To celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, Gympie held a mile long procession of floats and marchers, including representatives from Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club on their adorned float complete with sailing boat. The procession proceeded through the main streets before assembling in Albert Park where the crowd of 8000 pledged their loyalty to the young Queen.

To see more historic images celebrating Noosa’s sporting history, visit Heritage Noosa: https://bit.ly/4nUqMto

📸 T5003555: Float, Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, Coronation Day Parade celebrations, Gympie, 2 June 1953
📸 T5003560: Club members and Float, Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Day Parade celebrations, 2 June 1953
📸 T5003559: Floats, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Day celebrations, Albert Park, Gympie, 2 June 1953
📸 T5003558: Club members and Float, Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Day Parade celebrations, Albert Park, Gympie, 2 June 1953

27/05/2026

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) which runs Wednesday 27 May to Wednesday 3 June. Held each year on these dates, this year the theme is ‘All In'.

NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Libraries are important places of inclusion and learning for communities, where diverse experiences and perspectives are celebrated and shared.

Learn more about Kabi Kabi culture, by checking out the oral histories in our collection on Heritage Noosa:
- Place of Crowes: https://bit.ly/4uEZp96
- Tewantin's Oyster Feasts: https://bit.ly/3RwKorf

Explore further with your library membership on Beamafilm for insightful First Nations movies and documentaries.
Beamafilm: https://bit.ly/4u0hwoP

Pop into your nearest branch to view our awesome display! We have a scavenger hunt and colouring in competition running until the end of NRW. The perfect way to entertain in this wet weather.

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

So many awesome things to look forward to this Reconciliation Week! 🤩

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation.

This year’s theme, All In, is a reminder that reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility. It asks all of us to step forward, listen, learn and take action, not just during this week, but every day.

Looking to learn more? Explore the Indigenous Collection at Noosa Libraries and deepen your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, stories and voices. 📚

And check out these upcoming events to take part:

🖤 National Sorry Day Ceremony
📅 Tuesday, 26 May
More info: https://bit.ly/4wm0BPQ

🚶 Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk
📅 Friday, 29 May
More info: https://bit.ly/4d4XBQn

🎬 Page to Screen by Noosa Libraries: Walkabout
📅 Saturday, 30 May
📍 Majestic Theatre, Pomona
More info: https://bit.ly/4wttMRm

21/05/2026

🎬 Noosa Libraries is delighted to launch a new Page to Screen film series celebrating the powerful journey from literature to cinema. 🎥

Join us at the historic Majestic Theatre Pomona for our opening screening of Walkabout, the haunting and visually extraordinary adaptation of the novel by James Vance Marshall. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, Walkabout follows two city children lost in the Australian outback who encounter a young Aboriginal boy on his traditional walkabout. Together they embark on a journey of survival, discovery and cultural encounter set against the stark beauty of the Australian landscape.

📍Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory St, Pomona.
⏰6 - 9pm
📆Saturday 30 June
👉Cost $15. Please book via Trybooking: https://bit.ly/4dzb3ev

Doors and bar open at 6pm. Movie screens at 7pm-9pm.

19/05/2026

Heritage Noosa was developed by Noosa Libraries for the community, to provide a collaborative place for people to discover and tell the story of the Noosa Council region.

It was launched on this day 5 years ago with 1500 images and has since grown to a collection of over 27,000 photos, oral histories, videos and digitised memorabilia! Did you know you can add your own memories to each photo or even add your own photos! Thanks for joining us on the journey so far, and here's to the next 5 years!

📸Image 1&2 Launch of Heritage Noosa, Pirate Park, Noosaville, 19 May 2021
📸Image T20036612, Audrey Lowe and Percy Smith, Noosa Heads, 1950s

17/05/2026

We had a wonderful evening with talented writers Georgia Harper and Mercedies Mercier. They entertained us with their lively discussion and storytelling while letting us in behind the scenes of their writing processes. A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the delightful evening. and .mercier.writes thank you for choosing Noosa Libraries to host your author talk, we had so much fun!

15/05/2026

☀️ Ageing Well Together: The 5 Pillars of Healthy Living 🌻

This session explores how lifestyle and social factors influence long-term health, introducing five practical pillars that support wellbeing, strengthen independence and encourage small, achievable steps toward ageing well.

Learn how consistent habits support long-term health, independence and resilience. Leave with clear information, realistic strategies, increased confidence and renewed motivation. Join this supportive and hopeful conversation about ageing well and focusing on what we can influence.

📍Cooroy & Noosaville Library
⏰10 - 11am
📆 Monday 18 May at Cooroy, Thursday 21 May at Noosaville.
👉 Free. Bookings required: https://bit.ly/4dJSrcP