Apologies - this event has been cancelled. Matthew was a journalist at The Australian for twenty years, with long stints running the Foreign News desk and as Opinion Editor. He has written for newspapers and magazines in Uganda and Kenya and been published in The Australian Financial Review and The Sydney Morning Herald. Matthew’s […]
Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. Thanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. […]
Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. Thanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. […]
Please join us for an interesting presentation with author Laura Fienor at our Wauchope Library on Friday 1st August at 11.00am. Laura Fienor is an Australian author who writes about environmental and social justice issues; world philosophies; and mystical concepts. She is a passionate advocate for transforming educational institutions in order to address systemic racism […]
Join Alice Yunchan at the Port Library on Saturday August 2nd at 10:00am for a creative writing workshop that invites you to express your longing and belonging to nature. In this immersive experience, we’ll return to the basics of belonging—both to ourselves and the land that holds us. Through a series of simple, mindful […]
Please join us for an interesting presentation with author Laura Fienor at our Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday 6th August at 2.30pm. Laura Fienor is an Australian author who writes about environmental and social justice issues; world philosophies; and mystical concepts. She is a passionate advocate for transforming educational institutions in order to address systemic […]
Dying to Know Day 2025 “Plan It Like You Live It” Funeral and Farewell Planning That Reflects You Join us at Port Macquarie Library on August 8th at 10:00am for a thought-provoking session designed to empower you to make funeral plans that are true to who you are. This is not about being morbid, it's […]
Dying to Know Day 2025 “Plan It Like You Live It” Funeral and Farewell Planning That Reflects You Join us at Wauchope Library on August 8th at 2:00pm for a thought-provoking session designed to empower you to make funeral plans that are true to who you are. This is not about being morbid, it's about […]
Join our clever panel and enjoy tasty treats on Saturday 9 August 3pm at Port Macquarie Library to chat about our One BIG Read 2025 The Burrow by Melanie Cheng. From June to August 2025 we are inviting our community to read the same book then come along and join the chat. Multiple copies will […]
On Tuesday 12th August Port Macquarie Library will host a presentation by Museums of History NSW at 11am (followed by viewing of original material) on the subject of the Small Debts Registers. The Archives for Everyone project has seen MHNSW partner with NSW community groups and individuals to digitise and index Small Debts Registers from […]
Please join us for an evening of film and song at our Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday 13th August at 6.15pm. Ngarrgan mirriiyn (morning star) choir of the djiyagan dhanbaan women's group are heading to the "Big sing" in November to sing with other First Nations singers and they will be sharing their gift of […]
Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. Thanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. […]
Do you have any questions regarding the rights of seniors? Struggling to navigate aged care? Join us for a concise session on understanding services, negotiating care plans, and making confident decisions. Come and join us for a cuppa on Thursday 14th August 10:00am at Wauchope Library. Former Aged Care Advocate Jill McDonnell believes in making […]
Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. Thanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. […]
Due to popular demand the Library Film Club will run another screening of a 2024 dramatic screen thriller directed by Edward Berger on Friday August 15th, 2pm at Port Macquarie Library. When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at […]
Please join us for a discussion with local author and podcaster Adam Blum at our Port Macquarie Library on Friday 15th August at 4.30pm. Adam's life journey is a testament to resilience and triumph over adversity. At the age of 22, amidst severe depression and contemplating suicide, a pivotal phone call altered the course of […]
Do you have any questions regarding the rights of seniors? Struggling to navigate aged care? Join us for a concise session on understanding services, negotiating care plans, and making confident decisions. Come and join us for a cuppa on Wednesday August 20th @ 2:00pm, Port Macquarie Library. Former Aged Care Advocate Jill McDonnell believes in […]
Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday August 22nd at 10:00am for our program 'Talking Tech for Seniors'. Don't let technology intimidate you; let it empower you! The library is running free classes providing tutorials on technology essentials. Bring along your own device; we will run a short session from the ‘Be connected’ program […]
The Library Film Club presents "My Donkey, My Lover and I" on Friday, August 22nd at 2pm. ‘An Official Selection of the 2020 Cannes International Film Festival, writer/director Caroline Vignal’s hilarious and life-affirming romantic comedy stars the wonderful Laure Calamy (Call My Agent!, Sibyl) as a woman who finds herself on a journey of self-discovery in […]
Seedy Sunday returns to the Port Macquarie Library on Sunday August 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm and we are inviting the community to come celebrate spring, sustainability and local growers. This free community event has something for everyone of all ages to enjoy: Plant and seed swaps, workshops, cooking demonstrations, clothing swap, a special story time […]
Join us at Port Macquarie Library on August 24 at 10:15am, for this free workshop with Rod from Homegrown Organics. Rod is a professional organic market gardener with years of expertise and will be sharing some excellent tips for successful home gardening.
Join us at the Port Macquarie Library on August 24 at 11:15am for a cooking demonstration with Kat from MoodFoodbyKat. Kat is a passionate practitioner and advocate for all things healthy-food related, and is excited to share some easy tips on ways to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Best of all, we get to taste […]
Join us for a fun and informative composting workshop on Sunday August 24, 12:30pm -2:00pm Port Macquarie Library. Come along to this FREE workshop to find out how to get started composting at home. Recycle your food scraps to create natural fertilizer and help your garden grow!
Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday 27th August at 10am for a special livestreamed viewing of “Protect Yourself Against Scams”. As part of Scams Awareness Week, we will be watching a presentation where you can learn how to protect your personal information, how to spot investment scams, and where to go for help. While this special […]
Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. Thanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. […]
Our mobile library van has been travelling around the Port Macquarie Hastings region since January 2013. The service has primarily been aimed at rural schools. Thanks to a grant from the State Government through the Regional Cultural Fund, we also now service the communities at Lake Cathie and Sovereign Hills with van visits every fortnight. […]
Please join us for a book launch and chat with local author Hester Garner and Leanne at our Port Macquarie Library on Friday 29th August at 4.30pm. Although born in South Africa, Hester adopted Australia as her home 30 years ago. She lives happily on the Mid North Coast of NSW with her husband and […]
Please join us for chat with Australian best selling author Karly Lane at our Wauchope Library on Tuesday 2nd September at 11.00am. Karly Lane lives on the beautiful mid-North Coast of New South Wales, and she is the proud mum of four children and an assortment of four-legged animals. Before becoming an author, Karly worked […]
Please join us for an author chat with historical fiction royalty Mary-Anne O'Connor and Leanne at our Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday 3rd September at 2.30pm. Mary-Anne O'Connor has a combined arts education degree with specialities in environment, music and literature. After a successful copywriting and marketing career she now focuses on writing fiction and non-fiction […]