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It is never too early to start TALKING, READING, SINGING and PLAYING with your child. Our Babytime sessions are full of good ideas that you can implement at home to enrich your child's 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.

Babytime sessions focus on enjoying the engagement between parent/caregiver and their babies from 0-12 months. Simple rhymes, actions and books are shared during the session.

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event. By entering this event you agree to be photographed and/or filmed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes 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.

Learn how to use our Cricut Machines, then get crafty!

Cricut machines can be used to create personalised mugs, clothing, cards and more!

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

Learn how to use our Cricut Machines, then get crafty!

Cricut machines can be used to create personalised mugs, clothing, cards and more!

Not a member, join here!

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

Keen to go on a D&D adventure? Join us at Chinchilla Library for whirlwind tabletop gaming adventure! Whether you're an experienced dragon-slayer, or a complete beginner, Dungeons and Dragons at the library is for you!

Dungeons & Dragons is a world-wide popular tabletop fantasy role playing game. Adopt a character and work as a team to solve puzzles, combat beasts, and create your own adventure.

Please bring a plate of snacks to share.

Dungeons and Dragons is best suited to those aged 18+. Those aged under 15* can participate but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

*Dungeons and Dragons can involve strong language and mature themes. Parent/ guardian discretion is advised.

Check out our collections of Dungeons and Dragons books.

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It is never too early to start TALKING, READING, SINGING and PLAYING with your child. Our Babytime sessions are full of good ideas that you can implement at home to enrich your child's 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.

Special guest speaker Phillip Harley will be talking about organic gardening and how to plant in the Western Downs region with great success. Jam packed full of hints and tips to get your garden growing in our regions soil, Phil brings 14+ years of professional gardening experience to share with our community.

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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.

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. 

Storytime is a fun, play-based environment which encourages language development and social interaction for children under 5. Sessions feature nursery rhymes, finger plays, 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.

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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.