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Last Updated: Friday, 01 April 2022 17:17

An exciting range of activities, special events and competitions are held in Toowoomba Region libraries. View our library events page for upcoming activities and classes in your area. A preview of the events can be found below.

 

School holiday activities

There are a wide variety of activities planned for these school holidays.

  • Hop into your local library branch for a showing of the well-loved Easter movie, HOP. 
  • Get up close and personal with some of Australia's favourite animals at Cobb+Co.
  • And much more!

Visit our events page discover more.

 

 

Upcoming author visits 

Heather Morris 

Born in New Zealand, Heather Morris is the international, number one bestselling author of 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz', 'Cilka’s Journey' and 'Three Sisters'. Meet Heather at Toowoomba City Library in this event hosted by Toowoomba Friends of the Library.

Date: Thursday 21 April, 2022

Venue: Toowoomba City Library (upstairs meeting rooms)

Time: 10am – noon

Cost: $15 per person (includes morning tea). Register at the venue, on the day. 

Payment can be made in person at Toowoomba City Library (eftpos/cash) or your branch library (cash only).

Enquiries to Toowoomba City Library on 4688 6680.

Book sales on the day will be handled by Dymocks.

 

Averil Kenny

Meet Averil Kenny and hear her discuss her first novel, 'Those Hamilton Girls' and her newest novel, 'The Girls of Lake Evelyn'. 'The Girls of Lake Evelyn' is a gripping story of a runaway bride in tropical North Queensland who finds herself in a small town with a mysterious past of its own.

Highfields Cultural Centre 

Date: Tuesday 12 April, 2022 

Time: 11am  - 1pm

Cost: Free. Bookings are essential.

Book online or call your local library.

Book sales on the day will be handled by Dymocks.

 

Cobb+Co Museum activities

Wildlife Rangers School Holiday Fun

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's favourite animals at the Cobb+Co Museum over the Easter school holidays! 

  • Dates: Monday 4 - Thursday 14 April
  • Time: Live shows daily at 10am, 11am and 12noon
  • Cost: $12 per child

 

Ongoing programs

First 5 Forever Story Time

Find out about upcoming sessions on our dedicated First 5 Forever Story Time webpage.

 

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Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland Program

Toowoomba Region Libraries are offering Tech Savvy Seniors classes across our library branches. The program provides an opportunity for older people to develop the skills and confidence to use technology for socialising, accessing important services or conducting personal business. 

More information about session times, content and locations can be found on the library events calendar or by talking to staff at your local library.