Explore
These holidays beat the boredom and explore, create and play at our Regional Libraries. Free events - Bookings required.
Activities at the Libraries
School holiday bookings for Libraries open on Monday 28 August
Library Hunt - Ocean Creatures
Follow the trail to match the shadows/silhouettes with the ocean creature.
Available from Monday, 18 September
Free, bookings not required.
Family Time Stop Motion Lego
Bring your adult along to join in the fun of creating a collaborative stop motion animated lego movie clip. Work together on build your models which we will then animate using Zing Studio.
Parent/Guardian participation required in the workshop.
For ages 5 years and older.
- Monday, 18 September 10.30am-11.30am Miriam Vale Library
- Monday, 18 September 2pm – 3pm Agnes Water Library
- Tuesday, 19 September 10am – 11am Mount Larcom Library
- Monday, 25 September 10am – 11am Calliope Library
- Tuesday, 26 September 2pm – 3pm Boyne Island Library
Free, bookings required.
Clay Tree Stumps
Embrace the cottage core trend and create a hollow tree stump from clay to decorate your room.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Calliope Library - 9am-10am (for ages 5-9) & 11am-noon (for ages 10+), Tuesday, 19 September.
Free, bookings required by 18 September.
Corals the Reef Builders
Did you know that Corals are the building blocks of the Great Barrier Reef? Join us as we investigate how coral grows, coral colours and how coral shapes provide habitats for different sea creatures to live in. To finish we will explore some simple actions you can take to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Suitable for all ages. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Agnes Water Library – 10-11am, Tuesday, 19 September
- Gladstone City Library – 10am-11am, Wednesday, 27 September
Free, bookings required.
Family Time Stop Motion Lego
Bring your adult along to join in the fun of creating a collaborative stop motion animated Lego movie clip. Work together on build your models which we will then animate using Zing Studio.
Parent/Guardian participation required in the workshop.
For ages 5 years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Agnes Water Library – 10-11am, Tuesday, 19 September
- Gladstone City Library – 10am-11am, Wednesday, 27 September
Free, bookings required.
School Holiday Craft
Get creative and enjoy a fun morning of craft.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Gladstone City Library – 10.00am-11.30am, Tuesday, 19 September
- Boyne Island Library – 9.30am-11.30am, Wednesday, 20 September
- Mount Larcom Library – 10am-11am, Thursday, 21 September
Free, bookings 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.
- Agnes Water Library – 2pm-4pm, Tuesday, 19 September – Movie: Zootopia (PG)
- Calliope Library – 10am-noon, Wednesday, 20 September – Movie: The Railway Children Return (PG)
- Miriam Vale Library – 10am-noon, Friday, 22 September – Movie: Puss in Boots – The Last Wish (PG)
- Agnes Water Library – 2pm-4pm, Tuesday, 26 September – Movie: Dreambuilders (PG)
- Boyne Island Library – 10am-noon, Wednesday, 27 September – Movie: The Croods A New Age (PG)
- Mount Larcom Library – 10am-noon, Thursday, 28 September – Movie: Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG)
- Miriam Vale Library – 10am-noon, Friday, 29 September – Movie: Playing with Fire (PG)
- Gladstone City Library – 10am-12.30pm, Friday, 29 September – Movie: Zog and the Flying Doctors (G)
- Gladstone City Library – 11am-1pm, Friday, 29 September – Movie: The Bad Guys (PG)
Free, bookings required.
Reef Creatures Up Close
How many reef creatures does it take to build a reef…the answer is thousands! Join us as we explore the jobs of different animals living on the Reef. Creatures like sea cucumbers, sea urchins, sea stars, fish, and sharks. Become a Reef super-hero and learn how to keep these Reef communities healthy.
Suitable for all ages. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Gladstone City Library – 10am-11am, Wednesday, 20 September
- Agnes Water Library – 10am-11am, Thursday, 28 September
Free, bookings required.
Mosaics for Teens
Join us to learn the basics of making your own mosaic coaster.
For ages 11-17 years.
- Gladstone City Library – 2pm-4pm, Wednesday, 20 September
Free, bookings required.
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 books, rhythm and rhymes and the group.
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Week one theme: Elephant Storytime for Ganesh Chaturthi
- Agnes Water Library – 10.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 21 September
- Gladstone City Library - 10.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 21 September
- Boyne Island Library - 10.30am-11am, Friday, 22 September
- Gladstone City Library – 10.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 23 September
- Millenium Esplanade – 10.30am-11am, Tuesday, 26 September
Week two theme: Sea Creatures storytime for World Maritime Day
- Agnes Water Library – 10.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 28 September
- Gladstone City Library – 10.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 28 September
- Boyne Island Library - 10.30am-11am, Friday, 29 September
- Gladstone City Library – 10.30am-11.30am, Saturday, 30 September
Free, bookings required.
Tie Dying for Teens
Learn tie dying techniques and decorate a bag and bandana. Bring along your own white cotton t-shirt to give it a colourful makeover.
For ages 11-17 years.
- Gladstone City Library – 10am-11.30am, Friday, 22 September
Free, bookings required.
Pixel Art
Have a go at creating some real-life pixel art. Draw inspiration from your favourite games and characters, or design something totally new.
For age 5 years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Calliope Library – 10am-11am, Tuesday, 26 September
Free, bookings required.
All About Sea Turtles
What is the life cycle of a sea turtle? Where do they go to breed and feed, and what are the dangers they are facing? Join us to find out more about these amazing creatures and actions that are being taken to protect them.
This session includes craft.
- Agnes Water Library – 10am-11am, Tuesday, 26 September
- Gladstone City Library – 10am-11am, Tuesday, 26 September
Free, bookings required.
Coloured Water Craft
Create your own watercolour masterpiece using spray bottles and water droppers.
For ages 5 years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Gladstone City Library – 2pm-3pm, Wednesday, 27 September
Free, bookings required.
Seeding Trojan Teens
Create your own clay-based seed bomb figure that will hide in plain sight until water is added and the seeds sprout out of it.
For ages 10-18 years and older. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Boyne Island Library – 9.30am-11.30am, Thursday, 28 September
Free, bookings 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
For a full list of what’s on these holidays at each of our venues check out our Facilities pages:
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