Christmas for kids
Hey kids, get into the spirit of Christmas at your local library!
Create beautiful Christmas craft and join in with some festive carols. Bookings are essential and can be made online from Monday, December 3 at mackay.qld.gov.au/whatson.
> December 18 Walkerston Library 10am - 11.30am
> December 18 Mirani Library 2pm - 3.30pm
> December 19 Gordon White Library 10am - 11.30am
> December 20 Dudley Denny City Library 10am - 11.30am
> December 21 Sarina Library 10am - 11.30am
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Ask a Genie
Bring your family history queries to the library for assistance from a genealogy specialist.
The Mackay Family History Society will assist with questions regarding your family history. No bookings required.
Gordon White Library, 1pm - 3pm
> Tuesday, December 4
> Tuesday, December 18
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Movie Matinees
Children aged 5 to 12 years are invited to join us for movie matinees these school holidays at Gordon White Library.
Bookings are essential and can be made online from Monday, December 3 at mackay.qld.gov.au/whatson.
2pm - 4pm
> December 21, The Santa Clause
> January 11, Hotel Transylvania 3
> January 18, Christopher Robin
> January 25, Small Foot
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English Conversation Circles
Is English your second language?
Practise your conversational English in a relaxed and supportive environment thanks to George Street Neighbourhood Centre.
Dudley Denny City Library 1pm - 2.30pm
Friday, November 30
Friday, December 7, 14
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MakerSpaces Mackay Inc
Are you 17 years or older?
Mackay Regional Council Library Service has links with MakerSpaces Mackay Inc providing direct access for people over 18 years to science and technology workshops.
For more information visit msmky.org or follow them on Facebook! @MakerspacesMackay
Saturdays
1pm - 4pm
36 Wellington Street
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Summer
Reading Club
Mackay Regional Council Libraries
Monday, December 3 - Friday, January 25
The Summer Reading Club is on again!
With a “Curious Creatures!” theme, this summer’s club is packed full of fun and creativity.
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Participation in the Summer Reading Club is free and is a fun and safe program to keep the kids busy this summer.
All children who register for the Summer Reading Club go into a national draw to win 1 of 8 iPods. Register at any of our library branches or online at summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub/registration/
We’ve made it easier for your child to find reading material for the Summer Reading Club. From real creatures to the imagined, actual to mythological, microscopic to megafauna, and Australia’s marvellous marsupials to all the classification of Animalia in between.
Learn about real life animal heroes, explore the concept of anthropomorphic characters and celebrate Australian classics plus much more!
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3D Printing
Inspire a new interest in design and bring your creations to life with our 3D printing service.
Submit your 3D print request at mackay.qld.gov.au/print or drop in your design to your local library branch on a USB stick.
Printing costs are charged at $0.25c per gram and can take up to one week for your print to be ready.
Designs must be saved as .STL or .OBJ files, which can be created on free programs like tinkercad.com, which also offer free designing tutorials.
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Image: ‘The Horse Whisperer’ by Mitch Galletly 2017 People’s Choice Exhibition Winner
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Creative Shots People's Choice Exhibition
Each year, Creative Shots Photo Club holds a ‘People’s Choice’ Exhibition where printed images are displayed for the public to enjoy and ‘vote’ for their favourite.
Gordon White Library
December 2018 and January 2019
The theme for 2018 is Australia, covering all aspects of Australia and Australian Life. People (environmental portraits) – Places (landscapes, street scenes) and of course – Life (activities,sports, social gatherings etc things we do as Australians). View the exhibition and cast your vote.
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Bedtime Stories
A fun evening for all children and their families.
The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays, stories, songs and a craft activity.
Don’t forget to wear your PJ’s! Held during the school holidays. No bookings required.
Mirani Library 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday, December 19
Gordon White Library 6pm to 7pm
Thursday, December 20
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Freegal eMusic
Download or stream music and create your own personal playlist on your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Choose from millions of songs from hundreds of record labels including the entire Sony music catalogue. Once downloaded, the songs are yours to keep.
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Family History
online workshops
Mackay Family History Society and libraries present workshops to showcase Genealogy resources plus Ancestry.com (Library Edition).
Receive an overview of online family history resources available at your Local, State and National libraries. Book online at mackay.qld.gov.au/whatson or just turn up!
Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, December 6
6pm - 8pm
Ancestry is freely available at any library branch, ask our friendly staff for more information.
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Tech Talks
Need assistance using your device?
Bring your device to find out how to access your information needs and investigate your areas of interest.
Gordon White Library
Every Tuesday from 10am - 11am
Dudley Denny City Library
Every Thursday from 10am - 11am
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eBooks, eAudio & eMags
RB Digital
RBdigital brings thousands of audiobook and eBooks together with eMagazine in one mobile app!
BorrowBox
Available 24/7 with over 7000 titles to choose from. Continually updated with stacks of popular new release titles available every day.
World Book
A selection of acclaimed series of non-fiction titles in eBook format. These highly illustrated and engaging titles can be accessed 24/7 on computer and mobile devices.
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PressReader
Read the newspaper on your smart device or computer. Access full text local, national, and international newspapers, including The Daily Mercury.
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