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Published on 12 March 2026
Families are being invited to step outside, make new friends and dive into a world of imaginative and messy fun as Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) Libraries continue to roll out their Playful by Nature sessions. TRC Library and Cultural Services portfolio spokesperson Cr Melissa Taylor said the Libraries were delivering a special series of free sessions designed to help little learners build confidence, communication and cooperation, all through the magic of play. “Play is powerful. It sparks imagination, builds resilience and helps children make sense of the world around them,” she said. “These sessions are fun, relaxed and full of laughter. They also give parents and carers a wonderful chance to meet others who are on a similar journey. “Children will have the chance to get hands on with sensory experiences, build shelters, explore nature and let their creativity run wild. “The program is all about creating joyful moments for families.” Following popular sessions at the Japanese Gardens in Toowoomba, the Peacehaven Botanic Gardens in Highfields and the Cecil Plains Library, Playful by Nature is heading to another regional location:
The Playful by Nature sessions are supported by funding from the Australian Library and Information Association and the Office for Social Cohesion. Bookings are not required. Toowoomba Region Libraries offer a full calendar of regular early years programs through the State Library of Queensland’s First 5 Forever initiative. Sessions take place both in the library and out in the community. Explore what’s on at tr.qld.gov.au/libraryevents.