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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Who Do You Think She Is?

Self-discovery through the lives of the women in our history.

With the assistance of author and researcher Jennifer Perry, examine a female ancestor’s life in great detail and produce a piece of media to reflect what you have learned. This program includes recording a weekly video diary of your journey.
 
Dudley Denny City Library from 10am to 12noon
Tuesday, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13 and July 20
 
Please note: Participants must be able to commit to the eight weekly workshops in order to book.

Free ticket

Reconciliation Week


Join us for our special screenings that will leave you thinking about how we can create a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Song Keepers (M)

The Song Keepers tells the inspiring story of an Aboriginal women’s choir and their historic tour of Germany.

Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, May 27 from 1pm to 2.30pm
Make a booking 


The Emu Runner (M)
A spirited eight-year-old girl deals with the grief of her mother’s death by forging a bond with a wild emu. This spiritual dreaming is a bond she will do anything to keep but one that puts her at odds with the new social worker.

Dudley Denny City Library
Monday, May 31 from 1pm to 2.30pm
Make a booking


The Spear (M)
This story follows a young Aboriginal, Djali, as he journeys through his community to understand what it means to be a man with ancient traditions in a modern world.

Dudley Denny City Library
Thursday, June 3 from 5pm to 6.30pm
Make a booking

Beeswax Wraps


Beeswax Wraps are an amazing and eco-friendly alternative to cling wrap.

Keep your foods fresh and reuse your beeswax wraps again and again. Made by infusing cotton fabric remnants and natural beeswax. Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps and start being more environmentally friendly.

This event is for adults aged 18+

Sarina Library
Thursday, May 27 from 4pm to 5pm
Free ticket

Piano for Beginners


Explore the magic of music!

Just for beginners! This mini workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of piano in a relaxed environment.

Keyboards will be provided for use during the class.

Gordon White Library 
Friday, May 28 from 1.30pm to 2pm
Free ticket

 

Digital Accessibility Program


Adults aged 50 and older will have the opportunity to become comfortable using an electronic device.

Gain confidence and learn how to access our electronic resources. Bring your device and prepare to be amazed at what you can access free with your library membership.


Walkerston Library 10am to 11am
Tuesday, May 25
Make a booking 


Mirani Library 2pm to 3pm
Tuesday, May 25
Make a booking

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, May 27, from 4.30pm to 6pm
Free ticket

Footloose Fridays 


Start your weekend with groove in your step.

Join the fun at the Dudley Denny City Library and Gordon White Library as we end our busy week with the latest playlist from our eMusic collections.
 
Dudley Denny City Library and Gordon White Library
Every Friday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm
 
NEW! Sarina Library, Mirani Library and Walkerston Library
Every Friday from 4pm to 5pm
Explore our online music collection

Resume Rescue

Join us for a workshop focused on creating your best personal documents.

This session is particularly relevant for people looking to get back into the workforce or looking for a career change.

Dudley Denny City Library
Tuesday, May 25, from 11am to noon

Free ticket

Computer essentials


As more things in life move online, it is increasingly important to feel confident in using email.

This program provides older adults an opportunity to participate in fun, free learning sessions that will increase confidence, skills and knowledge when using email.

Gordon White library      
Email - Wednesday, May 26 from 10am to 11.30am

Free ticket

Pets are part of our community too!

Has a pet recently joined your family?

Are you looking at adopting a pet?

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’s Local Laws team and a furry friend.

Gordon White Library
Tuesday, May 25, from  3.30pm to 4.30pm

Studiosity 

Whether you are writing your first CV or editing your tenth, Studiosity have some points to set you up for success.

And don’t forget you can always submit your work to Studiosity to get feedback on your writing before sending it off.


 

Ten Resume Writing Tips

Quiet Hour in the Library 

We are making the library experience easier for people with hypersensitivity to light and noise.

Dudley Denny City Library 
Gordon White Library

Every Tuesday, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Sarina Library 
Mirani Library
Walkerston Library

Every Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm 






 

 
Get your free ticket

Silver Screen Surprise

Are you tired of seeing the same movies or haven’t found one you loved in a while?
Discover a hidden movie gem!


Our surprise title will be unveiled mid-May.

Gordon White Library
Friday, May 28, from 9.30am to 11.30am

Free ticket

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Mackay Regional Council’s free Myh2o website is the best way residents can track their water usage and avoid expensive water bills.
 
Using easy-to-read graphs, the website shows you how much water you’re using each day, how much it’s costing you and how you can put plans in place to save money and conserve our water supply.
 
You can set water consumption targets and if you go over you are sent a message via email or SMS.
 
Myh2o will also alert you to any hidden leaks that may be on your property in real time.
 
More than 15,000 residents have already signed up to council’s award-winning website.
 
Sign up for Myh2o here, over the phone on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or in person at any one of council’s Customer Service Centres.

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