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 […]
Please join us for chat with local author Rod Noble and Leanne at our Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday 10th September at 2.30pm. Teacher of the Deaf, Artist, Author, loves gardening and lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in Port Macquarie, NSW. PORTAL Siobhan and Marcus are thrown into danger as they pursue a deadly triangle […]
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. […]
Join Emily at Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 13th of September at 11.00am for the Hope in the face of challenge workshop. What if the hardest moments in life held the seeds of your greatest strength? In this uplifting and interactive 2-hour workshop, mental health educator and peer facilitator Emily Barber guides you through gentle practices to […]
To help our kids, we must first see ourselves “SEEN” is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary that not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development. Join us on Sunday September 14th at 2pm […]
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 September 17th @ 2:00pm, Port Macquarie Library. Former Aged Care Advocate Jill McDonnell believes in […]
Two popular Australian authors and journalists are on a road trip! Please join us at your Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday 17th September at 6.30pm. Michael Brissenden is an author and journalist. His first book of fiction, The List, was published in 2017. A second thriller, Dead Letters, also features the Federal investigator Sidney Allen and […]
Janet from National Parks will lead us on a guided tour of the historical Lake Innes site The Ruins on Wednesday 24th September from 10am - 12pm. Leanne will share Annabella's story from the book based on her journal. In this immersive experience, we’ll wander the ruins guided by Janet, and read from Annabella 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. […]
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. […]
Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday September 26th 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 a 2024 British biographical drama based on the 2018 nature and travel memoir by Raynor Winn, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. It details the year-long coastal trek undertaken by a couple after they lose their home, and the husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. It deals with the […]
Join us for a movie about an intelligent robot and the animals that she bonds with. Runtime: 102 min Rated: PG. Ages 6 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our September/October school holiday program.
Take a break from your studies and recharge with Stacy's Breathe & Stretch session Monday September 29th at 3.15pm at Port Macquarie Library. Further sessions will be held on Monday October 13th, 20th & 27th at 3.15pm. Feeling the pressure of the HSC? Take a break and recharge with our Breathe & Stretch session — […]
Let your creativity flow and design your very own magical woodland fairy house. Ages: 6 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our September/October school holiday program.
Whether it’s a meerkat spy or a penguin pirate or a legendary echidna, every creature has a tale to tell! But how do you go about telling it? In this creative writing workshop for kids, join Australian children’s author Meredith Downes as she explores how to create unforgettable animal characters and bring them to life […]
Join us to celebrate the launch of the latest book by author and animal-illustration superstar, Sami Bayly! Hear Sami talk about her writing, her illustration, and her books, and buy a copy of her new book: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals. All ages are welcome for this exciting event, so come along […]
Join author and illustrator Sami Bayly in a jam-packed illustration workshop where she will give you all the drawing skills you need to create your own nature-based masterpiece. Ages: 6 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our September/October school holiday program.
Soar through the skies with your very own colourful handmade dragon. Ages: 5 years and up. Bookings essential. This event is part of our September/October school holiday program.
Please join us for an entertaining evening with best selling author Benjamin Stevenson and Leanne at our Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 4th October at 5.00pm. Welcome back Benjamin! Benjamin is an award-winning stand-up comedian and USA Today best-selling author. He is the author of the globally popular ‘Ernest Cunningham Mysteries’, including Everyone In My […]