Melbourne Writers Festival
This year, the boldest literary festival presents another diverse program to inspire and challenge readers and writers of our region.
Conversations with popular writers and thinkers from around the world are featured to our area in real-time through live streaming.
An opportunity to come together and revel in books, stories and ideas is finally here! Our libraries are thrilled to offer library members exclusive access to this cultural event for writers and readers.
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Author Behind the Book
Are you interested in meeting local emerging and established authors?
Drop in and meet the authors behind the books that are making a difference in the local literary scene.
They will share their journey with you around becoming an author and describe their new book.
Dudley Denny City Library
Saturday, September 10, from 9.30am to 11.30am
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SafeTALK Training
This R U OK? Day learn how to identify someone at risk of suicide, talk to those experiencing suicidal thoughts and help guide them to resources.
Don’t miss this FREE life-saving training.
Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, September 8, from 10am to 1pm
R U OK?’s mission is to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect with those in their world and lend support when they are struggling with life.
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Seeds for Mindfulness
Acknowledge RU Okay Day
Connect with your neighbours in the local community by planting herbs together. Stop into your local library and grab a bok choy seed pack from September 8 through to September 15. Packs are free, however you must have your library membership card and borrow one library item to collect your pack.
Numbers are limited.
This event supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Three: Good Health and Wellbeing
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Relaxation Corner
There’s something simply therapeutic about colouring in!
Come along once a month to a quiet spot in the library and colour away your stress or just relax. Adult colouring in is proven to be very therapeutic, so give this time to yourself and take a moment for you.
This event is for adults aged 18 and above.
Dudley Denny City Library
Wednesday, August 31, from noon to 2pm
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Breathing and Meditation
Explore calmness and mindfulness.
Does your mind feel overworked, overstimulated and technology-reliant? Are you finding it increasingly difficult to retain information, recall short-term memories and concentrate on what's in front of you?
By quietening the mind and focused breathing, you will learn techniques that can help you become present in the moment and find clarity.
Bring own towel or cushion to sit on during this tranquil session.
Gordon White Library
Friday, August 26, from 1pm to 2pm
Dudley Denny City Library
Friday, September 16, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm
This event supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Three: Good Health and Wellbeing
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Financial Information Service
Free seminars for your financial future delivered by Services Australia.
My Gov is covered at the end of each session. Bookings are essential and can be made online or by calling 4961 9387.
Estate Planning for Older People
Estate plan within your financial plan, guardianship and enduring power of attorney, intestacy and wills, and the role of insurance.
Dudley Denny City Library
Friday, September 2, from 11am to 12.30pm
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Made by You!
Artist in Residence: Leonie Wood
Life Drawing
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, September 9, from 10am to noon
Photo Restoration, Editing and Presenting
Let us help bring your photos back to life with tips on how to restore, edit and present all those photos you have stashed away.
You will learn non-destructive methods in handling your old photographs and how to restore and scan slides and negatives before further degradation occurs. We can also show you how to name, date and sort your digital photos and make a stylish presentation for you to share with family and friends.
Gordon White Library
Friday, September 9, from 9.30am to 10.30am
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Be Connected One-to-One Sessions
Helping our community to thrive in a digital world.
Attend 30-minute private sessions to improve confidence, skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world.
Dudley Denny City Library
Wednesday, September 7, from 10am to 10.30am or 11am to 11.30am
Gordon White Library
Wednesday, September 14, from 10am to 10.30am or 11am to 11.30am
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Ask A Genie
Bring your family history queries to the library for assistance from a genealogy specialist.
Our specialist Library volunteer will assist with questions regarding your family history. No bookings required.
Gordon White Library
Tuesday, September 6 and 20, from 1pm to 3pm
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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).
Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, September 1 and October 6, from 5.30pm to 7pm
Ancestry is freely available at any library branch. Ask our friendly staff for more information.
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Vital Reads Book Club
The Vital Reads Book Club is for healthcare practitioners of the Mackay region.
It provides an opportunity to read the selected medical based book, connect with other healthcare professionals, while discussing the merits of the selected book as a new resource to support patients with their healthcare education.
Recommendations from the book club members will become accessible for patients and residents as part of the new Words for Wellbeing collection.
Vital Reads Book Club is funded by NQPHN and is for health care professionals aged 18 years or older.
Gordon White Library
Thursday, September 8, from 6pm to 7pm
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English Conversation Circles
Is English your second language? Do you want to practise your English-speaking skills?
Whether you are just starting out, or advanced in your skills, our program will assist in your language development in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, September 1, from 1pm to 2pm
Road to IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a self-study course to help prepare for the IELTS exam.
Practice listening tasks under timed conditions, view videos of speaking tests, develop techniques and vocabulary for writing tasks; and work on text for the reading test, simulating the real exam.
Access is free for library members.
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Pets are part of our Community Too!
Are you looking at adopting a pet?
Drop in and talk to the people in the know about tips and tricks to responsibly care for your pet.
Discover our amazing resources available for you and your pet through this meet and greet with council Local Laws team and a furry friend.
Gordon White Library
Tuesday, August 30, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
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Reminisce Café
Memories and conversations keep us connected to our loved ones.
Every month, we will be having a get together with a cuppa, as we introduce you to the magic of reminiscing. We will access a wonderful selection of resources to encourage friendly conversation, intellectual stimulation and reflection for those living with dementia, their family and carers.
Gordon White Library
Tuesday, September 6, from 9am to 10.30am
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My Choir
A choir with a purpose.
My Choir is aimed at those in the community affected by dementia and memory loss, their families, friends and carers. Singer or not, come along and experience the joy of singing.
Gordon White Library
Monday, September 5 and 19, from 11.30am to noon
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Craft and Conversation
Are you a keen crafter and would like some company?
Join our Craft and Conversation group to share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project (all crafts are welcome) and join this friendly group.
Gordon White Library
Saturday, August 27, from 11am to 2pm
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Ukulele for Kids
This program is the perfect opportunity for children and their parents to come along and have a go at playing the ukulele and learn some basic musical skills in a fun environment.
Specifically designed for children aged eight to 12 years and their parent/guardian. This program will run on the first Thursday of the month at Gordon White Library.
Gordon White Library
September 1, from 3.40pm to 4.40pm
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ParentTV
An on-demand video resource that support parents and caregivers with the education, care and wellbeing of the children in their lives.
ParentTV offers reliable advice on a wide range of topics from leading parenting and educational experts.
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Library app
Have you downloaded the Mackay Libraries App from your app store?
Not only will you have an electronic copy of your membership card on your device you can search our catalogue, view recent additions to our collection, scan ISBN barcodes of any book to see if we have it in our collection, manage loans, reservations plus more!
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Uke It
A special program for young adults aged 12 to 18 years that provides a solid introduction to playing ukulele.
Learn some great techniques on how to get truly unique new wave sounds from this terrific little instrument.
Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, September 8, from 3.40pm to 4.40pm
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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 10am - 10.45am
Saturday, September 3, from 10am to 10.45am
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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. Learn how to program your own interactive stories, games and animations with Scratch or learn the fundamentals of programming skills, problem-solving and project management at our Minecraft session.
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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. Each of the classes offer a different experience.
Join us for Banjolele for Uke Players (New), Ukulele Step One, Ukulele and Guitar Rescue, Fully Uked Ukulele and Rocking Ukulele.
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Minibeasts
Do you have a passion for Entomology?
Are you interested in learning how to pin and preserve the insects you find? This class will teach you how to do just that! Learn how to pin, label and preserve your insects for years to come. This event is for young adults aged 12 to 18 years.
Dudley Denny City Library
Tuesday, September 6, from 3.45pm to 5.15pm
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