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  • CraftTime Online – Monster Bookmarks

    • January 20, 2021
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Programs & Events, Programs for Young People
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      Make-a-long with us on our CraftTime live stream as we use paper craft to create monstrously fun bookmarks for your holiday reading. See you at the library (online)! Click here for the pdf printable instructions.                        

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  • Books Bubbles & Brie – Gladstone Library 3-5pm Saturday 31st October

    • September 25, 2020
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    • Category: Programs & Events, Programs for Adults
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  • 5 libraries reopen 18th May! 10 customers at a time. (Mount Larcom 25th May)

    • May 22, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Library Life
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    Great news library lovers! Five of our six Gladstone Regional Libraries will reopen on Monday 18 May. Libraries can operate with a maximum of 10 customers at a time. These branches include: ✅ Agnes Water ✅ Boyne Island ✅ Calliope ✅ Gladstone City ✅ Miriam Vale Mount Larcom Library is currently undergoing refurbishments and will reopen from 25 May. Our

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  • Book Sale 18th to 6th June at Gladstone Library – 5 people at a time!

    • May 16, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Library Life
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    Buy bargain books at Friends of Gladstone Libraries Book Sale at Gladstone City Library from Monday 18 May. All proceeds going towards purchasing new resources. Items for sale include books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and more. Please note that social distancing guidelines are in place and only 5 customers are allowed in the book sale room

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  • National Simultaneous Virtual Storytime – Wednesday 27 May at 11 am

    • May 14, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Programs for Young People
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    National Simultaneous Storytime is back for its 20th year! Join us online on Wednesday 27 May at 11:00am as we head into the world of Whitney and Britney the Chicken Divas! Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions we will be livestreaming the reading of Whitney and Britney from the Gladstone Library. In the meantime, we

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  • Creative Book Art Competition – cash prizes in 3 divisions!

    • March 4, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Competitions and Quizzes
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    The close date has been extended!  Entries will now close on Friday 23rd October (when the library you’re delivering to closes). The new date is the end of the CBCA Book Week; this year’s theme is Curious Creatures, Wild Minds – perhaps that will be your inspiration for your book art entry!   Gladstone Regional Libraries

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  • Micro Poetry Competition – REOPENED until 23 October – cash prizes in 3 divisions!

    • March 3, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: Competitions and Quizzes
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      Gladstone Regional Libraries is holding a Harmony Day Micro Poetry Competition again this year, with cash prizes in 3 divisions (primary school age, high school age, and adult). Entries close on 23rd October (when your branch closes that day). For full details about this competition and others check our Competitions, Trivia, & Puzzles page.  

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  • eLibrary open all day, every day!

    • February 8, 2020
    • Posted by: Librarian
    • Category: eLibrary, Library Life
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    Gladstone Regional Libraries’ eLibrary is open to members all day, every day!  Use your library card number and password to access e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and educational videos. Or watch online streaming movies, t.v. shows, or documentaries.  Access all for free with your library membership! Click on the eLibrary link in our website to discover our

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