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From First Five Forever sessions to Maker Space and Adult Programs, explore our calendar of events to find out what’s on at your local library branch!
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Big Library Read Campaign
The next Big Library Read kicks off on 9 May 2024 with a title “Wild New World" by Dan Flores. From 9-23 May, Whitsunday Regional Libraries patrons can enjoy this novel by Dan Flores as an ebook or audiobook for free. Readers can access the digital book with no waitlists or holds by downloading the Libby app. They can also participate in an online discussion with other readers from around the globe on May 23.
Thursday Memory Mingle met for the first time at Proserpine Library on Thursday 7th March and enjoyed making card holders by recycling old CDs. We look forward to using these card holders in our future sessions. If you would like to meet new friends and carers, enjoy puzzles, games and craft in a quiet relaxing environment then this activity is for you. If you have any questions please contact Proserpine Library on 4945 0275.
Harmony Week is a week to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. An opportunity for all Australians to embrace cultural diversity and to share what we have in common. The cloudLibrary Language Collection contains eBooks and eAudiobooks in 28 languages. Download the cloudLibrary app from your app store, log in to your library service and find your favourite language.
Thank you to the Whitsunday Shire Family Daycare for donating copies of their new book, The Whitsundays, Our Home, Your Adventure. Written by Amanda Brett and Kylie Smith. Illustrated by the children of WSFD and students of Proserpine State High School. This book beautifully captures the diverse Whitsunday landscapes and the warmth of our community.
Be Connected is a free Australian Government program to help seniors aged 50 plus get the most out of going online, improve their digital literacy and gain great confidence through the learning courses available on the Be Connected Learning site.
Courses include The essentials, Get to know your device, Getting started online, Safety first and Connecting with others.
If you are interested in being a part of this program or would like more information please contact the Bowen Library on 4761 3670.
Did you know you can check books out yourself using our new library app? You can also use your smartphone as your library card, search the catalogue, access eResources and much much more!
The 2023-2025 Social and Emotional Learning collection is now live on your Libby app.
This book bundle has been donated as part of OverDrive’s Everyone Reads program, which provides patrons with no-cost, always-available titles to boost community’s access to digital books.
The refreshed collection contains over 50 simultaneous-use ebooks and will be available until 30 June 2025.
Is your child creative? Do they like to build? Are they interested in robotics? Come along to Makerspace at Bowen, Cannonvale and Proserpine Libraries and join in with fun activities to develop these skills and more. Cannonvale Library also offers Mini Makers for children aged 5 and under to help little ones experience the world of making too.
Have you visited one of our PCYC Library Stations yet? These spaces are especially for families to connect and engage, with resources including books, toys and community information.