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Kids programs

  • Baby Rhyme Time (0 years - 2 years)

    Suitable for babies up to 24 months old and their parents.

    Held at various library branches, under the First5Forever banner, this fun and interactive half-hour program is full of simple songs, action rhymes, and shared book reading.

    Sessions are held during the school term.

     

    Blackwater

    First Monday of the month at 10.00 am

    Capella

    Fridays at 10.00 am

    Dingo

    First Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am

    Duaringa

    First Tuesday of the month at 9.15 am

    Emerald

    Wednesdays at 10.15 am

    Gemfields

    First Tuesday of the month at 10.30 am

    Rolleston

    Second Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am

    Springsure

    Second Wednesday of the month at 9.30 am

    Tieri

    First Friday of the month at 10.30 am

  • Wriggle and Rhyme (2 years - 3 years)

    Suitable for toddlers and their parents.

    Held under the First5Forever banner, this fun and interactive half-hour program aims to boost your toddler’s literacy development and have fun with action songs, fingerplays, dances, rhymes, stories, and sensory play.

    Sessions are held during the school term.

     

    Blackwater
    Wednesdays at 10.00 am

    Capella
    Saturdays at 10.00 am

    Dingo
    First Wednesday of the month at 9.30 am

    Duaringa
    Thursdays at 9.15 am

    Emerald
    Mondays at 10.15 am

    Gemfields
    First Thursday of the month at 2.00 pm

    Rolleston
    First Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am

    Springsure
    First Wednesday of the month at 9.30 am

    Tieri
    First Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am

  • Story Time (3 years - 5 years)

    Our Story Time sessions, under the First5Forever banner, are suitable for children up to 5 years of age with parental supervision. Activities range from reading, singing, dancing and simple crafts. Sessions are held during the school term.

     

     

     

    Blackwater

    Tuesdays at 10.00 am

    Capella

    Thursdays at 10.00 am

    Dingo

    Fridays at 9.30 am

    Duaringa

    Mondays at 9.15 am

    Emerald
    Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.15 am

    Gemfields

    Saturdays at 10.30 am

    Rolleston

    Wednesdays at 10.00 am

    Springsure
    Thursdays at 10.30 am

    Tieri
    Tuesdays at 10.30 am

  • Playtime in the Park

    Suitable for children aged 0-5 and their parents.

    Held under the First5Forever banner, this fun and interactive program aims to boost your child’s coordination and social development and have fun with a mixture of sensory play.

    Sessions are held during the school term.

     

    Emerald

    First Saturday of the month at 10.30 am

  • Rebel hours – after school activities (school aged children)

    All sessions listed are aimed at children and teens after school. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 12. Activities include, but are not limited to, crafts, games, robotics, movies, and homework assistance. Sessions alternate between self-led and staff-delivered and are held during the school term.

    Blackwater

    Tuesdays at 3.00 pm

    Capella

    Tuesdays at 3.00 pm

    Dingo

    Wednesdays at 3.00 pm

    Duaringa

    Thursdays at 2.30 pm

    Emerald

    Tuesdays and Fridays at 3.00 pm

    Gemfields

    Second Thursday of every month at 3.00 pm

    Springsure

    Tuesdays at 3.15 pm

    Rolleston

    Mondays at 3.00 pm

    Tieri

    Wednesdays at 3.00 pm

  • Robotics

    Join the library staff for the educational fun of robotics. Programs and time slots are offered to all community members during each School Holiday break. Robotics are also accessible during the school term for people of all ages, just ask your nearest library branch.

    Build, play and learn with free access to new technology. All library branches across the region have robotics kits for use of the public.

    Schools and community groups are encouraged to contact their nearest library branch to arrange sessions.

  • School holidays program

    Check out the Youth Development page on for all our planned school holidays activities.

Adults and senior programs

  • Tech Savvy

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    Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland Training Guidelines have been developed, by the State Library of Queensland in partnership with Telstra, for public library staff to deliver the training program to seniors in their local community.

    This free course covers the introduction to computers, tablets, smartphones, emailing, job search, basic cyber safety, and more useful information in a friendly environment.

    We also offer tech support by request. Just ask your nearest library branch if they can help you with your query

    Contact your local library for more information on upcoming dates and times.

  • Vintage Sessions

     

    Vintage Sessions are an ongoing program for adults and seniors to relax, learn, connect and discover. Each session is different, enjoying activities such as craft, robotics, workshops, local history, and more.

    Blackwater
    Thursdays at 10.00 am

    Capella
    Thursdays at 2.00 pm

    Dingo
    Wednesday at 10.00am

    Duaringa
    Tuesdays at 2.00 pm

    Emerald
    Monday at 10.00 am

    Gemfields
    Second Tuesday of the month at 12.00 pm

    Rolleston
    First and third Wednesday of the month at 1.30 pm

    Springsure
    First Tuesday of the month at 10.00 am

    Tieri
    Second Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm

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