Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title and ages will be indicated in the listing.
DAILY
AA Meetings
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider contacting Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. There are meetings daily at different times and venues around the region. To find one close to you call 1300 222 222 or head online to aa.org.au
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to your local Library between 9.30-10am for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 0-5 years. Different libraries have this fun activity on different weekdays with Gympie and Rainbow Beach hosting Mondays, Thursdays at Tin Can Bay, Imbil and Kilkivan, and Goomeri Library on Friday. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
FRIDAY 3 January
*Badge Making*
Stop by the Gympie Library at 2pm to join us as we help you create your badge. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential.
Sewing Machine Introduction
Drop into the Gympie Library on the first Friday of every month at 10am to learn how to get started with machine sewing. Join in the fun with this interactive workshop to learn more about and practice the basic techniques you need to operate our sewing machines and overlockers. No previous experience is required but spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library at 5481 0859.
MONDAY 6 January
*Intelino Train*
All aboard Intelino, the innovative smart train! Come along to the Gympie Library at 2pm and enjoy this interactive event where you can program in Intelino Train to navigate fun coding challenges. No prior programming experience needed. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential.
Gympie Library Craft Group
Come and share your current project at 10am with the Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on – be it knitting, sewing, crocheting or cross-stitching – and share ideas and learn with other craft-minded people. There’s no leader and no pressure; you can work, watch, or simply enjoy a friendly chat.
Kilkivan Nibbles and Giggles
This social get-together at the Kilkivan Library every Monday at 9.30am is to chat over a coffee or tea and allows you to meet people in your local community and borrow a book or DVD from the library. Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be supplied.
TUESDAY 7 January
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bags
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bag Sewing Group meets MOST Tuesdays from 2-4pm. This small group sews their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags, by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric. For more information please phone the Rainbow Beach Library.
*First Five Forever Rhyme Time*
Head along to the Gympie Library between 9.30-10am for Rhyme Time, an interactive and joyful session full of songs, rhymes, and dancing. Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Mahjong Mornings @ Goomeri
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 10am for a social get-together to chat over a coffee or tea with the opportunity to play a round or two of Mahjong. Phone 4168 4340 for more information.
Trivia Tuesdays @ Gympie Gympie Library
Come along and make some friends, have fun, and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists, between 10am to join them to share work and ideas and connect with artists in the community. Bring your work in progress join in a friendly chat and exchange ideas. All artists, levels, and mediums are welcome. Phone 5486 4355 for more information.
Mahjong @ Tin Can Bay
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Library at 1pm for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation, and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Bingo
Join in at 9am for a 9.30am heads down at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
WEDNESDAY 8 January
*Dinosaur Roar*
Everyone is invited to the Imbil Library from 1pm to share in some roarsome activities and craft inspired by our favourite prehistoric creatures. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Minute To Win It*
Join us for fun and games at the Goomeri Library from 10am as we battle it out to find our library champion with some exciting activities to test our problem-solving skills. Suitable for children age 5-12.
*Make a Mini Flash Light*
Get ready to jump into the world of circuits and science with this fun, STEM-based activity at the Gympie Library at 10am. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Art Show*
Unleash your inner artist! Come to the Rainbow Beach Library at 1pm and create your own small art piece that will be displayed in our library gallery. Suitable for children aged 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Cards with Friends @ Goomeri
Love to play cards? Then why not come and play a game or two while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Goomeri Library? The fun starts at 9am on Wednesdays and Fridays and all are welcome.
*First Five Forever Baby Bounce*
Between 9.30-10am Gympie Library is the place to be for Baby Bounce, an interactive session aimed at babies from 0-1 years and their caregivers. Come along and meet other parents and babies for a fun session of nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Cooloola Card-Makers @ Tin Can Bay
At the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am they make all sorts of greeting cards, so come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations. Beginners and experienced card-makers are welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.
Trivia
Join in for weekly trivia at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club from 7pm, with no cost to play and prizes including meal vouchers at the club.
THURSDAY 9 January
*Decorate your own journal*
Keep your secrets safe in your own uniquely designed journal in this special workshop at the Tin Can Bay Library from 10am. Suitable for ages 5-12 years and bookings are essential.
*Minute To Win It*
Join us for fun and games at the Kilkivan Library from 10am as we battle it out to find our library champion with some exciting activities to test our problem-solving skills. Suitable for children aged 5-12.
Bad Art Night – Pet Portraits
Let off some steam at the Gympie Library at 5pm with the Bad Art Night. Let your creativity flow without the pressure to make something good. Learn new skills and have some fun. Come along and make something truly terrible. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
All about Android Tablets
New to the world of Tablets? Learn how to adjust the security, privacy and accessibility of your device, how to use the camera to take great photos and how to manage your notifications. This workshop will be held at the Gympie Library at 1pm. Bookings are essential.
Scrabble Thursdays @ Goomeri
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
If you have a listing you would like included on our free community noticeboard, send details to newsdesk@gympietoday.com.au or drop into the office at 2 Chapple Street during opening hours and we’ll include your event.
