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 9.30-10.30am 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 and their families and carers. Different libraries have this fun activity on different weekdays, with Gympie, Kilkivan, and Rainbow Beach hosting Mondays, Tin Can Bay, and Imbil Libraries on Thursdays, and Goomeri Library on Fridays. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
*Make and Create*
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities during these school holidays. Every day between 2 and 3pm at the Gympie Library, and 11am and 12 pm at Tin Can Bay, you can pop in and have some creative fun. Kilkivan Library craft will be held on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am. Imbil Library craft starts on Tuesdays at 10am. Goomeri Library will host their free craft workshops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am, and just pop into the Rainbow Beach Library any time during opening hours to see what’s happening. Suitable for children aged 3-12 years and their carers.
Device advice
Have a quick question that needs answering? Book in for a one-on-one, half-hour session at your local Library to ask your questions and resolve your concerns about your smartphone or tablet. From resetting a password, connecting to Wi-Fi, making a call or downloading a library app, the friendly staff will do their best to assist. Bookings are essential. Book between these hours for these libraries: Rainbow Beach, Mondays 10.30am-12pm; Tin Can Bay, Tuesdays and Fridays 2.30-4pm, and Gympie, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am to 12pm.
FRIDAY 9 January
*Sew your own skirt*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 1pm and learn how to create your own basic skirt.
Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
*Learn to Sew – beginners*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 3.30pm for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a new project each week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.
3D Printer Introduction
Want to try 3D printing but thought it looked too hard? Then come to one of the free learn-to-print sessions at the Gympie Library on the second Friday of the month at 10am. They will teach you how to design your own 3D model and then turn it into a real-life object that you get to keep. Spaces are limited so booking is essential on 5481 0859.
Friday Film Club
Are you a film lover? Come along to our free monthly film club screenings at 10am. Film Club runs on the second Friday of each month. Bring along snacks and a cosy cushion or blanket, settle in and enjoy! Check in with our friendly team at Gympie Library to discover which film is playing each month. Bookings are essential.
Duckponds Twilight Markets
Head down to the Lighthorse Oval on the highway side of the Gold Mining Museum from 4-8pm on the second Friday of every month for the Twilight Markets. Pick up fresh produce, have a food truck feast, or grab yourself some unique handicrafts, second-hand goods, and more. For more information, contact the Gold Mine Cafe at the Museum on (07) 5482 3995.
Goomeri Gardening Group
Join other like-minded individuals at the Goomeri Library at 9am to talk about how to grow plants, swap seeds and cuttings, and exchange gardening tips. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
3D Printer Introduction
Want to try 3D printing but thought it looked too hard? Then come to one of the free learn-to-print sessions at the Gympie Library on the second Friday of the month at 10am. They will teach you how to design your own 3D model and then turn it into a real-life object that you get to keep. Spaces are limited so booking is essential on 5481 0859.
Friday Film Club
Are you a film lover? Come along to our free monthly film club screenings at 10am. Film Club runs on the second Friday of each month. Bring along snacks and a cosy cushion or blanket, settle in and enjoy! Check in with our friendly team at Gympie Library to discover which film is playing each month. Bookings are essential.
Duckponds Twilight Markets
Head down to the Lighthorse Oval on the highway side of the Gold Mining Museum from 4-8pm on the second Friday of every month for the Twilight Markets. Pick up fresh produce, have a food truck feast, or grab yourself some unique handicrafts, second-hand goods, and more. For more information, contact the Gold Mine Cafe at the Museum on (07) 5482 3995.
SATURDAY 10 January
Poets Corner
Enjoy the second Saturday morning of each month at the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am, listening to the words of Patterson, Lawson, Whitman, Frost and many more. Bring along your favourite works to share with others.
MONDAY 12 January
*Marvellous Masks*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 2pm for a marvellous craft activity as we get creative making our own masks. For children 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.
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
This group meets MOST Mondays from 1-3pm at the Rainbow Beach Library. 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.
*Tinker Table @ Gympie*
Drop into the Gympie Library between 3.30 and 4.30pm for some fun and educational activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
TUESDAY 13 January
Teach Me Tech – How to spot a scam
Scammers use all types of sneaky tactics to trick you into parting with your money, but knowing what to look out for can help you spot the signs. In this guide at the Gympie Library at 1pm, we’ll look at the more common scams targeting older Australians, such as tech support scams and romance (but not as you know it) scams. In this session, we will look at how you can identify these scams and where to go to get help.
*My, oh my, a Butterfly!*
Come along to Imbil Library at 1pm as we celebrate butterflies with craft, activities and stories. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential.
Songbirds Senior Choir
Ever wanted to join a social singing group? Well, the Gympie Songbirds are for you. Formed in the 1990s, they perform regularly at aged care and respite centres and over 50’s villages throughout the year. Rehearsals are held MOST Tuesdays from 1.30 to 2.30pm. To join, first become a member of the Gympie Senior Citizens Centre (for a one-off annual $5 fee), and practice sessions at the centre in Mellor Street, cost $4 each, with $1 going to the club and $3 to the Songbirds to provide songbooks and sundries.
*Afterschool Board Games*
Come down and join in the fun at Kilkivan Library from 3.15pm, playing your favourite board games with friends. No bookings required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
*First Five Forever Toddler Time*
Head along to the Gympie Library between 9.30-10am for an interactive and joyful session full of songs, rhymes, and dancing. Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 9am 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.
Senior Citizens Club activities
Head along to the Senior Citizens Centre on Mellor Street to take part in card games and dominoes. Every Tuesday and Friday, there are plenty of players looking for partners between 10am and 2pm. Also, on a Tuesday only, there is indoor bowls from 10am to midday. It costs $4 per session to play (either games or bowls), $1 to join the Senior Citizens’ Club, and $5 per year to join the centre – but why not come and try, with the first two sessions absolutely free? Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join. For more information, contact Judy and Mel on 0431 184 978.
Trivia Tuesdays
Come along and make some friends, have fun, and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am at the Gympie Library.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists at 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.
Tin Can Bay Mahjong
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.
*Tuesday Robotics*
Come down to the Gympie Library from 3.30pm to get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
WEDNESDAY 14 January
*Horrible Histories – Groovy Greeks*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 2pm for an amazing afternoon as we take a look at the Groovy Greeks. Learn some cool facts about life in Ancient Greece, compete for the crown in the Trivia Tournament and create your own water wheel. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Beebots*
Learn the basics of coding with Beebot at the Rainbow Beach Library every day until 24 January. Build mazes and have a go at navigating Beebot through them. For children 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan and Imbil*
Drop into the Kilkivan or Imbil Libraries between 3.30 and 4.30pm for some fun and educational activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Cards with Friends
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 Rhyme Time*
Between 9.30-11am, Gympie Library is the place to be for two interactive sessions aimed at babies from 0-1 years and their caregivers. Come along and meet other parents and babies for nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. The first session runs from 9.30 to 10am and then from 10.30 to 11am. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Tin Can Bay Papercraft
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.
Just Craftin’ Around
Looking for a welcoming and creative space to indulge in your love for card-making? Look no further! Join our friendly card-making group at the Gympie Library at 10am where you can connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for creativity. Bring your own materials and settle in for a delightful crafting session.
THURSDAY 15 January
*Family Movie Night*
Bring along snacks and a cosy cushion or blanket at 4.30pm, settle in and enjoy! Check in with our friendly team at Gympie Library to discover which film will be playing. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Paint a 3D figure*
Paint a 3D printed figurine made from our very own 3D Printer at the Tin Can Bay Library from 10am. For children 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Gympie Older Women’s Network
The Older Women’s Network welcomes Ladies over 50 to join them for a morning of friendship with a guest speaker or a novelty morning of fun. The meetings are held at 9.15am once a fortnight on a Thursday at the Gympie Lawn Bowls Club, 16 Bowlers Drive, Southside. For more information, please contact Marilyn (Convenor) Ph 0409 256 603.
*First Five Forever Rhymes, Rhythm and Tales*
Drop into the Gympie Library from 10.30am for an interactive, storytelling adventure with movement, music, rhymes, and play. A fun-filled morning, suitable for 3-5 year olds.
Goomeri Scrabble Thursdays
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
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