Explore
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Libraries. Free events - Bookings required.
Activities at the Libraries
Library Easter Hunt
The Easter Bunny has lost his egg patterns in the library help him find them all and receive a sticker sheet form the front desk.
Available Tuesday, 2 April - Saturday 14 April, 2024
Free, bookings not required.
Agnes Water Library | Gladstone City Library | Miriam Vale Library
2 April
Imagination Stations
Free craft session, what can you create with your imagination? Materials will be available all day, craft for as long as you like between 9.30am and 3pm. For ages five years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
9.30am-3pm, Tuesday 2 April
Free, bookings not required.
Wood Pyrography
Come and learn the basics of wood pyrography (burning) using gel pens to create and burn a design. Bookings required as spaces are limited.
2pm - 2.30pm, Tuesday 2 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am, Tuesday 2 April
Movie: Minions: Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon (PG)
Free, bookings not required.
3 April
Kids Holiday Craft
Join us for a morning of craft and games at the Boyne Island Library. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
9.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 3 April
Free, bookings not required.
Handmade Softies
Create a felt soft toy of your own design. Learn how to use a pattern and basic hand stitching. This program includes hand sewing. For ages 8-10 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am-11.30am, Wednesday 3 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
Teen Handmade Softies
Create your own soft creature and learn pattern creation and simple hand stitching. This program includes hand sewing. For ages 11-18 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
2pm-3.30pm, Wednesday 3 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact with books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 3 April
Free, bookings not required.
Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
2pm, Wednesday 3 April
Movie: Puss in Boots: the last wish (PG)
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
4 April
Craft Buffet
Get creative and enjoy a fun morning of craft. For all ages. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult
10am, Thursday 4 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact with books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
10.30am-11am, Thursday 4 April Agnes Water Library
10.30am-11.30am, Thursday 4 April Gladstone City Library
Free, bookings not required.
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am, Thursday 4 April
Movie:Super Mario Bros Movie (PG)
Free, bookings not required.
5 April
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact with books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am, Friday 5 April
Free, bookings not required.
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am, Friday, 5 April. Movie: Avatar: The Way of the Water (M) for ages 12 years and older. Free, bookings not required. Miriam Vale Library
1pm, Friday, 5 April. Movie: Ruby Gillman teenage kraken (PG). Free, bookings required. Gladstone City Library (Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.)
Musical Bingo
Fun for the whole family. Play bingo, dance to the music, and win prizes. For ages 5 years and over. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am-11.30am, Friday, 5 April Agnes Water Library
1.30pm-3pm, Friday, 5 April Miriam Vale Library
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
6 April
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact through books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am, Saturday 6 April
Free, bookings not required.
8 April
Wood Pyrography
Come and learn the basics of wood pyrography (burning) using gel pens to create and burn a design. Bookings required as spaces are limited.
3pm - 4pm, Monday 8 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am, Monday 8 April
Movie: Dolittle 2020 (PG)
Free, bookings not required.
9 April
Imagination Stations
Free craft session, what can you create with your imagination? Materials will be available all day, craft for as long as you like between 9.30am and 3pm. For ages five years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
9.30am-3pm, Tuesday 9 April
Free, bookings not required.
Craft Buffet
Get creative and enjoy a fun morning of craft. For all ages. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult
10am-11am, Tuesday 9 April
Free, bookings not required.
Wood Pyrography
Come and learn the basics of wood pyrography (burning) using gel pens to create and burn a design. Bookings required as spaces are limited.
10.30am - 11.30pm, Tuesday 9 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
10 April
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact through books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 10 April
Free, bookings not required.
Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am, Wednesday 10 April
Movie:The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)
Free, bookings not required.
Minecraft in 3D - Wooden Pixel Art
Create your own 3D Minecraft pixel icons using wooden blocks and paint. For ages 8-10 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am-11.30am, Wednesday 10 April
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
Sand Art
Come along for a fun morning of craft using sand. For ages 6years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am-11.30am, Wednesday 10 April
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
Virtual Reef adventure session
Come and enjoy interactive Virtual Reef Adventures followed simple craft.
10.30am, Wednesday 10 April
Free, bookings not required.
Teen Graffiti Art
Graffiti style art to display in your room. Try your hand at this colourful art style. This program includes paint and sprayed mediums so be prepared to get messy. For children aged 11-18 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
2pm-3.30pm, Wednesday 10 April
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
11 April
Handmade Softies
Create a felt soft toy of your own design. Learn how to use a pattern and basic hand stitching. This program includes hand sewing. For ages 8-10 years. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am-12pm, Thursday 11 April
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
Wood Pyrography
Come and learn the basics of wood pyrography (burning) using gel pens to create and burn a design. Bookings required as spaces are limited. For ages 12 years and older.
2pm-2.30pm, Thursday 11 April
Free, bookings required - Bookings close 4pm the day before the event.
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact with books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
10.30am-11am, Thursday 11 April Agnes Water Library
10.30am-11.30am, Thursday 11 April Gladstone City Library
Free, bookings not required.
Galaxy Jars and Rainsticks
Come and join in the fun of creating Galaxy Jars and rainsticks.Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am-11am, Thursday 11 April
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
12 April
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact through books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am, Friday 12 April
Free, bookings not required.
School Holiday Movie
Come along to your local library to watch a movie in air-conditioned comfort. BYO snacks, pillows and whatever else you require for movie-watching enjoyment. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10am, Friday 12 April
Movie:Barbie (PG)
Free, bookings not required.
Musical Bingo
Fun for the whole family. Play bingo, dance to the music, and win prizes. For ages 5 years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
2pm-3.30pm, Friday 12 April
Free, bookings required. Bookings close 4pm on the day before the event.
13 April
School Holiday StoryTime
Join us for stories, rhymes and fun for the whole family. Support your child’s social and communication skills as they interact through books, rhythm and rhymes and the group. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30am-11.30am, Saturday 13 April
Free, bookings not required.
Branch Details
- Agnes Water Library
71 Springs Road, Agnes Water | Phone: 4902 1501 | email: awlibrary@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Boyne Island Library
cnr Hayes and Wyndham Avenue, Boyne Island | Phone: 4971 9700 | email: btcc@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Calliope Library and Transaction Centre
3 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope | Phone: 4975 8105 | email: calliopelibrary@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Gladstone City Library
39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone | Phone: 4976 6400 | email: library@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Miriam Vale Library
41 Blomfield street, Miriam Vale | Phone: 4974 6241 | email: miriamvalelibrary@gladstone.qld.gov.au - Mount Larcom Library
47 Raglan St, Mount Larcom | Phone: 4975 1205 | email: mtlarcom@gladstone.qld.gov.au