Mackay Regional Council Libraries

Mackay Regional Council Libraries A place where knowledge thrives and all individuals can explore, learn and grow together.

✨👶 Bounce, giggle, repeat! 👶✨What a beautiful morning in the Pioneer Valley! 💛 Miss Jess welcomed a full house of little...
04/06/2026

✨👶 Bounce, giggle, repeat! 👶✨
What a beautiful morning in the Pioneer Valley! 💛 Miss Jess welcomed a full house of little learners (and their grown-ups!) to Baby Bounce at Mirani Library and wow, what a turnout! So many new faces joined our regulars, filling the space with smiles, songs, and snuggly moments.

We might officially call it a session… but Monday at Dudley Denny City Library felt more like a “pram jam” 🎶a joyful gathering of bouncing babies and busy prams! 🚼🎶 and to bookmark the week, check out these snaps from Story Time!

Through rhymes, rhythm, and play, our First 5 Forever programs help build those all-important early literacy skills, all while having an absolute blast. And judging by the giggles, we definitely delivered on the fun!

If you haven’t joined us for a session yet, come along to your local branch next time, we’d love to see you and your little one there!

🎨✨ Creativity and life long learning in full swing at Gordon White Library!Young artists took part in a hands-on paintin...
03/06/2026

🎨✨ Creativity and life long learning in full swing at Gordon White Library!

Young artists took part in a hands-on painting workshop with professional artist Kate Kennedy 👩‍🎨 From blending colourful backgrounds to creating vibrant flowers, each participant explored imagination, built confidence, and discovered the joy of artistic expression 💡🌈

Best of all, everyone headed home with their very own masterpiece 🖼️💖

Thanks for kicking reading goals with us in May! ⚽📖We celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime and transformed our chi...
01/06/2026

Thanks for kicking reading goals with us in May! ⚽📖

We celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime and transformed our children’s area with a soccer-inspired reading nook, the perfect place for little readers to score a quiet moment with a great story. Did you read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller?

We’ll see you again soon to find your next reading adventure.

Gordon White Library is operating business as usual.Our doors are open and our services are running as normal, so feel f...
01/06/2026

Gordon White Library is operating business as usual.
Our doors are open and our services are running as normal, so feel free to drop in, borrow a book, use our spaces, or connect with our friendly team.

This month, we’re highlighting our eSafety promotion as an accredited eSmart library, encouraging everyone to build healthy online habits and leave a positive digital footprint in everything we share and create.

📚✨ Book Club Glow Up! ✨📚We’ve given our Book Club Sets a fresh new look, making it even easier (and more stylish 😉) to g...
01/06/2026

📚✨ Book Club Glow Up! ✨📚
We’ve given our Book Club Sets a fresh new look, making it even easier (and more stylish 😉) to get your next read together!

👀 What’s a Book Club Set?
Each set includes 6 to 8 copies of the same title, so you and your crew can dive into the same story at the same time. Perfect for starting (or reigniting!) your book club.

💡 Why you’ll love them:
✔️ No need to buy multiple copies
✔️ Ready-to-go reading for your group
✔️ Easy to borrow & share

📲 Browse & reserve your next read:
Head to the library app or online catalogue 👇 to explore available titles and find your next page-turner.

Tag your book club buddies 👇 and start planning your next read!

What’s the next book on your list? 📖💬

✨ Books came to life at the Sydney Writers’ Festival! ✨Reading might be a solo escape, but for three amazing days it tur...
31/05/2026

✨ Books came to life at the Sydney Writers’ Festival! ✨

Reading might be a solo escape, but for three amazing days it turned into a full-blown celebration of stories, ideas, and creativity 📚🎉

Our Libraries were proud to host the Live & Local program, bringing festival magic straight to our community. From inspiring talks to unforgettable storytelling, our members were captivated every step of the way 💫

Missed it or want more? 👀
Browse the incredible authors featured at the festival and place your holds now - your next great read is waiting! 📖💛

🎭✨ What a show-stopping session!Our Writing for Performance Workshop was an absolute hit, with participants calling it “...
30/05/2026

🎭✨ What a show-stopping session!

Our Writing for Performance Workshop was an absolute hit, with participants calling it “interesting, informative, fun”… and even “brilliant”! 🙌

Everyone flexed their creative muscles and left inspired to keep writing. ✍️💡

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to see your stories come to life and to welcome you back for more workshops soon! 🎬📚

Feeling the sting of rising fuel prices? ⛽ Mackay has seen it all before!During World War II, when petrol was strictly...
29/05/2026



Feeling the sting of rising fuel prices? ⛽ Mackay has seen it all before!

During World War II, when petrol was strictly rationed, one local taxi driver got a little… inventive. Swapping horsepower for horse power, they ditched the engine and hitched up a real horse instead! 🐴🚕

Talk about thinking outside the tank!

✨ Voices of yesterday at Dudley Denny City Library ✨ What a fantastic morning celebrating Celtic culture with our commun...
28/05/2026

✨ Voices of yesterday at Dudley Denny City Library ✨

What a fantastic morning celebrating Celtic culture with our community!

Daphne captivated the group with rich insights into Celtic traditions, including the story behind the Black Watch (hunting tartan) and the vibrant dress tartans. We also learned about traditional attire, did you know a kilt refers specifically to men, while women wear a kilted skirt?

Adding a personal touch, Daphne shared her Clan Munro pin and its significance, sparking great conversations around family heritage and identity.

The session came alive as participants shared words and sounds from Irish, Welsh and Scottish languages, creating a truly immersive and interactive experience. 🌿

Thank you to everyone who joined us—these moments of learning, sharing and connection are what make libraries so special.

👉 Stay tuned for our next Voices of Yesterday session! 👇🏼

Address

134 Victoria Street
Mackay, QLD
4740

Telephone

+61749619387

Website

https://mackay.events.mylibrary.digital/

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