Children
Chris Collin author of “The things you can do with Blue Whale Poo” is joining us for the Whale Festival.
All Ages, no bookings required.
Saturday 3 August in Hervey Bay Library at 10am for a fun filled Storytime
At City Park from 2pm to 5.30pm for meet & greet, puppet show & stories, and book signing.
Mary Poppins Literary Competition
With nearly $2000 in prize money the competition is now open to students living in the Fraser Coast Region in years 3 to 12. The theme for this year’s Fantasy story is “Let’s Celebrate!”
More information and to enter online: 2024 Mary Poppins Literary Competition ‘Let’s Celebrate!’
Or entries can be dropped into one of our library branches.
Competition closes 5pm Friday 30 August, 2024.
LOTE Online for Kids
Read and listen to more than 1400 children’s stories in more than 45 languages with LOTE Online for Kids!
Enjoy the magic of books in world languages for free from the comfort of your home.
Watch recorded readings of children’s books in English and a variety of other languages!
Simply enter your library membership number to access this multilingual storytime!
Click here to join LOTE Online for Kids
Good Reading for Kids
Good Reading for Kids is an e-zine for primary-school age kids. It publishes their creative work including book reviews, poetry, short stories, artwork, photography and stories. If youngsters have created something or been involved in creating something, Good Reading for Kids will publish it.
Nickleby the Magician
This 35-minute, high-energy show, full of illusions and comedy, will keep people of all ages highly entertained and spellbound. Open to all ages.
Where: Online via this YouTube link
Virtual Amazing Race
An online adventure with riddles and puzzles to solve as you travel the globe discovering exciting facts. See if you can complete the challenges and finish the race. Suitable for those aged eight or older.
Where: Online via this Google forms link
eLibrary resources for children
Children's Playlist
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