There are crochet sessions for adults offered at library branches as social groups within communities. Items made during these sessions are often sold or donated to various charities, fundraisers and facilities.
Dingo
Every Wednesday and Friday 10.oo am – 12.30 pm
Duaringa
Every Thursday 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Springsure
Monday Funday (during school term) at 3:30pm-4:30pm – Join in activities, games and yummy treats.
All programs listed are aimed at children after school. Adult supervision is required for children under the age of 8.
Capella Library
After School Fun- Tuesdays 3:30pm – 4:30pm
(during school terms; involves craft, robotics and games)
Dingo Library
Homework Club – Every Wednesday 3:00pm – 4:30pm (receive free homework help and afternoon tea)
Crafternoon – Every Friday 3:00pm – 4:30pm (during school term; involves and craft activity)
Duaringa Library
Homework Club – Every Monday 3:00pm – 4:30pm (receive free homework help and afternoon tea)
Crafternoon – Every Thursday 3:00pm – 4:30pm (during school term; involves and craft activity)
Rolleston Library
Crafternoon- Every Monday and Tuesday afternoon 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
(during school term; involves crafts, games and activities)
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.
Emerald
Wednesdays at 11:00am
Rolleston
Second Wednesday of the month at 10:00am
Tieri
Fortnightly on Wednesdays at 10:00am. Check with branch staff for the dates.
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, finger plays, dances, rhymes, stories and sensory play.
Capella
Alternating Saturday Mornings at 10:00am
Duaringa
Tuesdays at 9:00am
Emerald
Mondays at 11:00am
Come and join our stress reducing colouring program. Bring your own materials or use what is provided. This is a social group open to all community members. Drop in for 10 mins or for 2 hours, this service is flexible for you!
Blackwater
Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Duaringa
Mondays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Rolleston
Thursdays 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Tieri
Fridays 11:00am – 1:00pm
Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland Training Guidelines have been developed, by 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, emailing, basic cyber safety and more useful information in a friendly environment.
Contact Blackwater, Capella, Emerald, Gemfields, Rolleston or Springsure Libraries for more information on upcoming dates and times.
Come and learn how to get started with your family history research. We will introduce you to the popular Ancestry database as well as provide you with hints and tips to help get you up and running with your research.
Emerald
These three part workshops will be ran periodically throughout the year on Wednesdays from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Contact the Emerald Library staff for more details.
Join the library staff for the educational fun of robotics. Programs and time slots are being offered to all community members. 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.
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.
Blackwater
Every Wednesday at 10:00am
Capella
Alternating Saturday Mornings at 10:00am
Dingo & Duaringa
Sessions are delivered as requested. Please ask staff during your next visit.
Emerald
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am
Rolleston
Sessions are delivered as requested. Please ask staff during your next visit.
Springsure
Thursdays (during school terms) at 10:15am
Tieri
Fortnightly on Wednesdays at 10:00am. Check with branch staff for the dates
Once a fortnight the Capella Library branch hosts a Senior’s Morning Tea for the local seniors on a Thursday morning at 10am. All are invited to join in this social gathering. Please contact the Capella Library branch for more details.
Next Upcoming Date- Thursday 5th April 2018 at 10:00am