Events & activities
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Regular library activities include:
- Baby rhyme time
- Story time
- School holiday fun
- Lifestyle and learning
- Confident computing classes
- Book clubs
- Events for book lovers
- Events for history lovers
- English conversation circle
- Audio book club
Baby rhyme time
Share a fun and interactive time, rhyming, singing and talking with your baby at Baby Rhyme Time sessions at a branch library near you. For parents and babies aged zero to two years.
Story time
These fun-filled sessions aim to foster a love of books and reading, as well as important listening and social skills. Suitable for children aged three to five years.
School holiday fun
A program of activities to keep the kids busy, reading and active in the holidays for children six to 12 years.
Lifestyle and learning
A wide variety of activities and informative sessions to provide opportunities to learn, be inspired and participate in the community.
Confident computing classes
Designed especially for beginners and those who have mastered the basics and are ready to learn more.
Book clubs
Come and connect with other passionate readers, share your thoughts and ideas on books in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, and learn about book clubs.
No bookings required - all welcome.
- Broadbeach Branch Library
2nd Wednesday of each month
10am - 11am
Enquiries: 07 5581 1555 - Burleigh Waters Branch Library
4th Thursday of each month (except December)
10am - 11am
Enquiries: 07 5581 1700 - Elanora Branch Library
4th Thursday of each month (except December)
11am - noon
Enquiries: 07 5581 1671 - Helensvale Branch Library
1st Friday of each month
9.30am - 10.30am
Enquiries: 07 5581 1625 - Nerang Branch Library
3rd Thursday of each month
2pm - 3pm
Enquiries: 07 5581 7180 - Robina Branch Library
2nd Thursday of each month
10am - 11am
Enquiries: 07 5581 1600 - Southport Branch Library
3rd Wednesday of each month
2pm - 3pm
Enquiries: 07 5581 7200
* Except public holidays
Events for book lovers
From book groups to book chats, there is something to suit everyone at the book lovers' sessions.
Events for history lovers
A range of activities for history buffs from tracing your ancestry to exploring Gold Coast history.
Participation is free and everyone is welcome.
Please note: most activities require a booking. Please contact the branch library if you wish to secure your place.
English conversation circle
Is English your second language?
Come along to the following branch libraries to practise your conversational English in a relaxed and friendly setting with trained volunteers.
- Broadbeach Branch Library
Fridays 4pm - 5.30pm - Burleigh Heads Branch Library
Monday 10am - 11am - Elanora Branch Library
Wednesdays 4pm - 5pm - Helensvale Branch Library
Tuesdays 12pm - 1.30pm (from Tuesday 1 April)
Fridays 4pm - 5.30pm (from Friday 4 April) - Robina Branch Libary
Tuesdays 11am - noon - Nerang Branch Library
Fridays 2pm - 3pm - Southport Branch Library
Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Thursdays 10am - 11am - Southport Branch Library Intermediate level
First and Third Thursday of each month 6pm - 7.30pm - Upper Coomera Branch Library
Mondays 11.30am - 1pm (from Monday 7 April)
Thursdays 12.30pm - 2pm (from Thursday 3 April)
Audio book club
A social club for vision impaired readers.
- Southport Branch Library
3rd Wednesday of each month 10am - 11.30am
Information for volunteers
Volunteers are needed to lead the English conversation circles. If you are friendly and a good listener, like to chat and have a TESOL or equivalent qualification, please call City Libraries on 07 5581 7285.
