NAIDOC 2022 – Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
We all must continue to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! for systemic change in our communities.
Whether it’s seeking proper environmental, cultural and heritage protections, Constitutional change, a comprehensive process of truth-telling, we must do it together.
It must be a genuine commitment and a time to celebrate the many who have driven and led change in our communities over generations—they have been the heroes and champions of change, of equal rights and even basic human rights.
Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! with us to amplify our voices and narrow the gap between aspiration and reality, good intent and outcome.
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Dads ‘n’ Bubs Baby Bounce
Promotes early language development in babies from birth to walking.
The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays and action songs, and is a great opportunity for dads to do something special and beneficial with their little one.
Dudley Denny City Library
Saturday, 16 July, from 10am to 10.45am
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A Simpler Way (PG) Movie Screening
An Australian community come together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises.
They build tiny houses, plant veggie gardens, practise simple living and discover the associated challenges.
This event supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Three: Good Health and Wellbeing
Dudley Denny City Library
Monday, July 11, from 2pm to 4pm
Each month, we are highlighting a different United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. Join us to get involved.
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Words for Wellbeing
A new collection has arrived
Words for Wellbeing provides people with a list of useful, evidence-based self-help resources that have been recommended by health professionals and organisations directly involved in healthcare.
Check out this wonderful new collection at Gordon White Library from Thursday, July 7.
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Mackay Reads Challenge
Read outside the box this season!
Join us for an awesome reading experience, exploring different authors and genres, and go into the draw to win a prize.
The Mackay Reads Challenge is for adults aged 18 year and above. Challenge starts tomorrow and ends Friday, September 30.
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City Centre Art Walk
Join us for a beautiful and informative guided art walk tour through the Mackay City Centre.
Join Mackay’s Artspace director, Tracey Heathwood, as she guides you through our iconic art installations, designed and created by some of Australia’s most talented artists. Whether you are a creator, artist or just enjoy the beauty of art, there is plenty to discover in the Mackay City Centre.
Dudley Denny City Library
Friday, July 15, from 9.30am to 10.30am
This event supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Three: Good Health and Wellbeing
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Next Chapter Book Club
The Next Chapter Book Club is for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
It provides an opportunity to read and learn, make friends and have fun together in our library settings. Does this sound like something you would be interested in?
To discover if Next Chapter Book Club is for you, and how we can support your group, contact our Community Outreach team at your local library.
This program is in affiliation with the Next Chapter Book Club and is for adults aged 18 and above.
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Family History Online
Discover a wealth of online family history resources at your local, state and national libraries.
A workshop to broaden your research through free resources including Ancestry.com (Library Edition).
Ancestry is freely available at any library branch. Ask our friendly staff for more information.
Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, July 7, from 5.30pm to 7pm
Find information about accessing the resources of State Library of Queensland’s Family History services as well as links that will help you with your genealogical research here.
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Home Library Service
Do you find it difficult to get to your library but love to read?
We can help you!
The Home Library Service ensures the information, recreation, cultural and educational needs of all library members are met, by bringing the library to the user.
This service may be for you if you are unable to visit the library due to mobility, illness, frailty, disability or are engaged as a full-time carer.
Contact your local library today to connect with this fabulous service.
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Quiet Hour
We are making the library experience easier for people with hypersensitivity to light and noise.
During Quiet Hour we dim the lights and soften the noise to a minimum. Quiet hour is held each Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm.
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Working Together Computer Program
Are you studying or enrolled in an apprenticeship program and in need of updated computers to complete your assessments?
We can assist you with your technology needs and extend your computer time up to six hours. Bring your student identification card or enrolment information, and we will add the Working Together Program to your membership.
This initiative supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Four: Quality education.
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LinkedIn Learning
A web-based video subscription service that provides courses for learning the latest commercial software, creative and business skills.
Access is free using your library membership number, then create a profile to keep track of your learning!
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Niche Academy
Niche Academy is an online learning platform made for libraries.
Find tutorials and step-by-step instructions for accessing a variety of online resources, eBook services and databases.
The platform includes ready-to-use tutorials on a range of resources like OverDrive, CreativeBug, BorrowBox, Story Box Library to name a few.
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GCFLearnFree.org
If you're willing to learn, GCFLearnFree.org is ready to teach.
View one tutorial. Complete an entire self-paced course. There’s freedom in the ability to learn what you want, when you want, regardless of income or circumstances. GCFLearnFree.org offers tutorials on the subjects you need to continue your education—or get it started.
Creating and providing quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve technology, literacy and math skills.
You can access a range of computer tutorials that cover many topics free with your library membership.
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Britannica Library
Discover encyclopedia articles, journals and periodicals, multimedia, primary sources, atlas, dictionary and other resources that support research at all levels.
Britannica Library is the award-winning resource for children and adults. Content is easy to use and find.
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Sensational eReads
Cosy up with this month’s Sensational eReads available in eBook and eAudiobook formats with no wait list!
Life of Pi by Yann Martel available now as an eBook or eAudiobook
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Made by You!
An opportunity for adults aged 18 and above to create, make and take! Fun-filled workshops for all levels of skills.
Beginner Macramé
Fear “knot”, this macramé class will help you learn the basics and help you make your very own macramé piece!
Gordon White Library
Tuesday, July 12, from 9.30am to 10.30am
Artist in Residence: Leonie Wood
If you want to learn to draw, then this beginners’ session is just for you. Renowned local artist Leonie Wood will help you discover techniques and develop your skills in this supportive learning environment. Art supplies provided for use during class.
Gordon White Library
Friday, July 15, from 10am to noon
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Thoughts to Paper
Journal Writing
Start your journaling journey and give yourself the skills to reflect, imagine and get curious about your life. We will discover what we can journal, how to incorporate the ritual into your daily life and share insights into benefits of journaling together.
Dudley Denny City Library
Wednesday, July 13, from 10am to 11am
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STEAM Club
Explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Specifically designed for children aged eight to 12 years.
Coding with Spheros and Blue Bots
Gordon White Library
Wednesday, July 13, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Sphero and Blue Bots are undeniably-cool, programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools that transform the way kids learn, create and invent through coding.
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Music at the Library
Entry level programs for beginners to advanced.
A number of instruments are provided at our programs although you are welcome to bring your own.
Join us for Ukulele Step One, Banjolele for Uke Players, Ukulele and Guitar Rescue, Fully Uked Ukulele, Rocking Ukulele, Electric Guitar Step One, Guitar Jamming and Ukulele for Kids.
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