Express yourself with the Mid North Coast Libraries Poetry and Bookmark Design Competitions! All ages are invited to submit a poem that they have written, or a bookmark they have designed, in the theme: Growing Together. See our website for more information about how to enter these competitions. Bookmark competition: mnclibrary.org.au/bookmark Poetry competition: mnclibrary.org.au/poetry
Enjoy a series of Livestream interviews courtesy of The State Library of NSW. The 1st will be Geraldine Brooks at our Port Macquarie Library on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 6.30pm. Hear Geraldine reflect on her craft and an illustrious career, in conversation with Richard Glover. GERALDINE BROOKS Geraldine Brooks’ body of work is a […]
Join Alice Yunchan at Port Macquarie Library on Wednesday February 4th at 5:30pm for The Writing Circle – Each session will be gentle and welcoming, designed to bring people together through the power of words. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an occasional journal writer, or an experienced storyteller, this circle offers a warm space to […]
Enjoy a series of Livestream interviews courtesy of The State Library of NSW at your Port Macquarie Library. Kathy Lette will screen on Monday 9th February at 11.00am. KATHY LETTE Kathy Lette first achieved succès de scandale as a teenager with the novel Puberty Blues, which was made into a major film and a television mini-series. […]
Please join us for a chat with author Christopher Williams at our Port Macquarie Library on Tuesday 10th February at 2.30pm. Christopher developed his passion for creative writing in 2020 when he joined a speculative fiction group in Newcastle. His first story about an autistic boy who lost his mum was published in 2021. He’s […]
Join us at Wauchope Library on Tuesday 10th February at 3pm for a special livestreamed viewing of “Can you spot a scam?”. We will be watching a presentation where you can discover common scams including the latest tax and Medicare scams, tips on how to spot them, what to do and what not to do, […]
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 February 12th @ 11:00am, 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. […]
The Early Bird, Early Literacy program at the Port Macquarie Hastings Library is a literacy program for parents and their babies, 12 months and under. The program is designed to give parents an opportunity to share and experience the love of reading with their baby. The program gives parents practical ideas on using stories, rhymes, […]
Enjoy a series of Livestream interviews courtesy of The State Library of NSW at your Port Macquarie Library. Tyree Barnette will screen on Monday 16th February at 11.00am. TYREE BARNETTE with Michael Mohammed Ahmad When Tyree Barnette moved to Sydney from North Carolina, he knew little of his new home. Initially, he was pleasantly surprised […]
Please join us for a chat with author Christopher Williams at our Wauchope Library on Tuesday 17th February at 11.00am. Christopher developed his passion for creative writing in 2020 when he joined a speculative fiction group in Newcastle. His first story about an autistic boy who lost his mum was published in 2021. He’s published […]
Join Alice Yunchan at Port Macquarie Library on Thursday February 19th at 10.00am for The Writing Circle – Each session will be gentle and welcoming, designed to bring people together through the power of words. Whether you’re a complete beginner, an occasional journal writer, or an experienced storyteller, this circle offers a warm space to […]
Please join us for a chat with local author Pete Harris and Leanne at our Port Macquarie Library on Saturday 21st February at 1.30pm. Pete Harris is a local resident, lifelong PDHPE educator, and author who works at Camden Haven High School. He prides himself on being a role model — not through theory, but […]
Enjoy a series of Livestream interviews courtesy of The State Library of NSW at your Port Macquarie Library. Mardi Gras Debate will screen on Monday 23rd February at 11.00am. MARDI GRAS DEBATE - HETEROSEXUALITY IS A CULT The Festival's signature rollicking debate takes to the State Library of NSW stage for a special Mardi Gras […]
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 25th February @ 2:00pm, Port Macquarie Library. Former Aged Care Advocate Jill McDonnell believes in […]
Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday February 27th at 10:00am for our Talking Tech for Seniors program. Technology assistance has never been friendlier! The library is running free classes providing tutorials on technology essentials. We will run a short session from the ‘Be Connected’ program followed by a Q&A session with your own […]
The Library Film Club presents a romantic fantasy about Adaline Bowman, who miraculously has remained 29 years old for almost eight decades and lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and […]