Spydus Search Results - Month: June

Air Dry Clay Experience

Come along and try using Air Dry Clay to make something from your own imagination. This introduction lesson is for ages 5 - 8.

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Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes, please let our friendly staff know on arrival if you do not wish to be photographed.

Session date: 24 Jun 2024 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Dalby Library

Technology Morning for Children

Looking for something interesting and engaging these school holidays? Interested in robots and digital technologies? Book in and come along to our technology morning for children. We will have our library technology specialist visiting with robots for program.

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes, please let our friendly staff know on arrival if you do not wish to be photographed.

Session date: 27 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Bell Library

Bell Bookclub

Come along for a cuppa and meet like-minded book lovers! This month's book is The Cedar Tree by Nicole Alexander and we will be handing out next book. New members are always welcome! (Please note: the start time of 9am)

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Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes, please let our friendly staff know on arrival if you do not wish to be photographed.

Session date: 13 Jun 2024 - 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Bell Library

Shrinky Dink Keychains

Get ready for a shrink-tastic adventure at our Shrinky Dink program for kids! Join us at the library for a fun-filled crafting session where imagination takes center stage. Watch as ordinary plastic transforms into magical mini masterpieces right before your eyes. Don't miss out on the shrinky fun – come shrink and create with us!

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Session date: 26 Jun 2024 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Tara Library

Bad Art Night!

Join us for a night of creative chaos and laughter at Bad Art Night! Embrace your inner artist and unleash your wildest imagination as we celebrate the wonderfully awful. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a complete novice, this event is for everyone. Grab your brushes, your mismatched colors, and your sense of humor as we come together to create the most gloriously bad art imaginable. Stick around to cast your vote for the worst masterpiece and stand a chance to win a prize for your impressively terrible creation!

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Session date: 21 Jun 2024 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Tara Library

Wood Burned Key Chains

Explore the artistry of wood burning at our upcoming library workshop! Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn the basics of wood burning and create your own personalized keychains. Unleash your creativity as you select and cut your design using a Cricut machine and take home a piece of functional art!

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Session date: 12 Jun 2024 - 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Tara Library

Toddler Storytime

Storytime is a fun, play-based environment which encourages language development and social interaction. Sessions feature nursery rhymes, action songs, free play and a story!

All of our Storytime sessions are carefully planned to enhance your child’s cognitive, fine motor and early literacy skills.

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event. By entering this event you agree to being photographed and/or filmed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposed by Western Downs Libraries or Western Downs Regional Council. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let our friendly staff know upon arrival.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council.

Session date: 25 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Wandoan Library

Toddler Storytime

Storytime is a fun, play-based environment which encourages language development and social interaction. Sessions feature nursery rhymes, action songs, free play and a story!

All of our Storytime sessions are carefully planned to enhance your child’s cognitive, fine motor and early literacy skills.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council.

Session date: 11 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Wandoan Library

Writing Saturdays - Youth Group - Special Guest: Author Yvonne Mes

Calling all aspiring writers! Dive into the world of storytelling at our Youth Writing Group, presented in collaboration with the Queensland Writers Centre.

Whether you're a budding novelist, poet, or journalist, this workshop is your chance to hone your craft, explore new genres, and unleash your creativity in a supportive environment. Join us at the library for an inspiring journey of words and imagination. No experience necessary, just bring your passion for writing and get ready to embark on an exciting literary adventure!

Session details:

Special Guest: Author Yvonne Mes!

Yvonne Mes writes and illustrates picture books for children with curious minds. She grew up in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, but has made her home in Australia. She buys more books than she can read, comes up with more ideas than she can write or draw, and has more children than she can manage. But best of all, she is NEVER bored.

Session date: 15 Jun 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Tara Library

Poetry and Prose Workshop

Discover the writer inside of you with this beginner's poetry and prose workshop, led by Brisbane author and poet Sarah Todman.

In this 90 minute workshop, Sarah will treat you to a whole lot of creative fun. You will participate in a series of short writing exercises to get you making magic with your words.
Together the group will explore the glorious possibilities of poetry, short story and novel writing.
You will leave the workshop with an awesome downloadable resource guide to help kickstart your writing.

Please register for this event here

Session date: 03 Jun 2024 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Dalby Library

Our Amazing Bodies - Big Bang STEM Workshop

The human body is the world's greatest machine! In this workshop we discover the inputs to our bodies through a series of fun, but challenging activities that explore seven senses.

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Session date: 26 Jun 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Chinchilla Library

Cookies, Cuppa and Canvas

Time to unwind and learn painting techniques via a guided tutorial as you paint a lovely picture in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a cuppa and eating cookies while you paint and take home your work of art.

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Session date: 05 Jun 2024 - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Chinchilla Library

Sea Shell Wall Art

Gather up your beach shells and glass beads and join us at Jandowae Library as we create a beautiful Sea Shell Wall hanging. You can use seashells collected from the beach or bought from the store. You will enjoy adding some beach inspired decor to your home.

A 20x24cm stretched canvas will be supplied for each person. Please bring a hot glue gun if you have one.

Bookings are essential as spaces are limited.

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event. By entering this event you agree to being photographed and/or filmed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes by Western Downs Libraries. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let our friendly staff know.

Session date: 13 Jun 2024 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Jandowae Library

In Conversation with Victoria Purman

Join bestselling author Victoria Purman at Dalby Library for an engaging In Conversation event as she discusses her latest book, The Radio Hour.

Delve into the captivating world of post-war Australia's golden age of radio broadcasting, where unseen women wrote the plays that held a nation spellbound. Follow Martha Berry, a polite and invisible spinster, as she navigates the chaos of a new radio serial, "As the Sun Sets," with an egotistical producer, a conservative broadcaster, and a motley cast of actors. Discover the secrets Martha harbors as she steps in to save the show, and the challenges she faces in a male-dominated industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet Victoria Purman, purchase signed copies of her book, and enjoy catering provided at this lunchtime event!

Browse and borrow from our Victoria Purman collection before the event here.

Can't make it to Dalby for Victoria Purman's event at the library? No worries! You can still join in on the excitement from your nearest library branch. Simply let us know your closest branch, and we'll set up a live broadcast using our Studio in a Box technology. This innovative setup enables you to participate in the event just like you're there in person – you can listen, ask questions, and engage with the author and other attendees. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the conversation. Contact your library branch today to arrange for your virtual attendance!

Session date: 11 Jun 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Dalby Library

Toddler Storytime - Elephants

Storytime is a fun, play-based environment which encourages language development and social interaction. Sessions feature nursery rhymes, action songs, free play and a story!

All of our Storytime sessions are carefully planned to enhance your child’s cognitive, fine motor and early literacy skills.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council.

Session date: 18 Jun 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Miles Library

Toddler Storytime @ The Gallery

Storytime is a fun, play-based environment which encourages language development and social interaction. Sessions feature nursery rhymes, action songs, free play and a story!

All of our Storytime sessions are carefully planned to enhance your child’s cognitive, fine motor and early literacy skills.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council.

Session date: 11 Jun 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Miles Library

Chinchilla Junior Book Club - Grades 3-6

The Kids' Book Club is a great way for children to share their love of reading with other like-minded youngsters. Book Club provides an opportunity for kids to meet new friends, discover new books and enjoy some fun activities.

Participants will receive a book journal to keep track of their favourite reads throughout the month.

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Session date: 19 Jun 2024 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Chinchilla Library

Primary story and activity - Sketching with Juanita

This is a new, regular program where children can come along and listen to a story and do an activity. Each fortnight will be different and will vary with some weeks being art and others may be a technology lesson. Unfortunately, you won't know until you come along, but, we can ensure you that each fortnight we will be doing something fun.

This program is for children that are in prep to year six and is suitable for both boys and girls. Everyone is welcome.

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Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 11 Jun 2024 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Dalby Library

Chess Club

Join other like-minded strategic thinkers and battle the best in our monthly Chess Club!

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Session date: 14 Jun 2024 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Tara Library

3D printing for beginners

Are you new to the world of 3D printing? Come along to this class, which is designed for the complete beginner. Your first print is free!

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Session date: 05 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Dalby Bookclub

If you're looking for a place to feel welcome to talk about books, exciting plots and captivating twists, come and join us for Book Club at the Dalby Library every last Wednesday of the month.

Have a cuppa, enjoy great conversations with likeminded friendly people and reinvigorate your reading list!

Not a member, join here - https://westerndowns.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/JOIN

Session date: 26 Jun 2024 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Games Night - Adult

*PLEASE NOTE: All sessions will take place at Myall Youth & Community Network Centre: 28C Nicholson St, Dalby QLD 4405*

Enjoy a night of fun and games with us! Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and other board games.

This event is FREE for 18+, please bring any table top or card games you would like to share.
Bookings essential - not a member, join here!

If you would like to step up your own game, or simply join in on one of ours. Everyone is welcome.

Session date: 01 Jun 2024 - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Dalby Library

Games Night - Youth

*PLEASE NOTE: All sessions will take place at Myall Youth & Community Network Centre: 28C Nicholson St, Dalby QLD 4405*

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and games with us!

This event is FREE for young people aged 10 to 18 years. Children aged 10 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring any table top or card games you would like to share.
Bookings essential - not a member, join here!

If you would like to step up your own game, or simply join in on one of ours. Everyone is welcome.

Session date: 01 Jun 2024 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 27 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 20 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 13 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 06 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 18 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 25 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library

Storytime at Dalby

Storytime sessions are held each Tuesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 9.30am.

These sessions are directed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Storytime’s fun-filled sessions include stories and some simple craft.

Please note that the Thursday session is a repeat of the Tuesday session.

Bookings are strictly essential. Bookings open 9.30am on the Wednesday prior to the weeks sessions.

This is a COVID Safe Event. DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling unwell, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days. Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event for promotional purposes.

Session date: 04 Jun 2024 - 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Dalby Library