Community Groups
If you are looking for something to do while enjoying the company of like-minded people, join one of the many community groups at Gympie Regional Libraries.
Book clubs
Book Clubs flourish throughout the Gympie Region, with more than 25 active reading groups currently accessing the multiple book-set collections of Gympie Regional Libraries. If you’re an avid reader and would like to discuss the work of great authors with other book lovers, contact your nearest library branch today.
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
Tuesdays at 2pm
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bag Sewing Group meet MOST Tuesdays from 2pm to 4pm. This small group sews their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags, by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric.
Cooloola Card Makers
Wednesdays at 9.30am
We make all sorts of greeting cards, so come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations. Beginners and experienced card makers welcome. Join this friendly group at Tin Can Bay Library and let your creative juices flow. Phone: 5486 4355 for more information.
Gympie Library Craft Group
Mondays at 10 am
Come and share your current project with our Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on - be it knitting, sewing, crochet or cross stitch - and share ideas and learn with other craft-minded people. There’s no leader and no pressure; you can work, watch or simply enjoy a friendly chat. Phone 5481 0859 for more information.
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
Every Tuesday at 10am
Join us at Goomeri Library for a chat, a cuppa and a wonderful morning playing Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese tile game.
Phone: 4168 4340 for more information.
Kilkivan Nibbles and Giggles
Mondays at 9:30am
Join us at the Kilkivan Library for Nibbles and Giggles. This social get together to chat over a coffee or tea gives you the opportunity to meet people in your local community and to borrow a book or DVD from the library.
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Every second Friday - phone 5486 3705 for dates
Join us at Rainbow Beach Library for a fantastic morning of fun and creativity. Each session covers something different, with the aim of exploring different avenues of art. Come along and enjoy a morning getting in touch with your inner artist. Tea and coffee will be provided. Phone: 5486 3705 for more information.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
Tuesdays from 10am-12noon
Calling all artists! Join us at Tin Can Bay Library to share work and ideas, seek advice from other talented eyes and connect with artists in our community. Bring your work-in-progress or your finished piece and join in a friendly chat. Exchange ideas. Participate in a mini-workshop or see an art demonstration. All artists, levels, and mediums welcome. Phone: 5486 4355 for more information.
Tin Can Bay Family History Group
First Monday of every month at 1pm
Join other family historians to share hints and tips as well as work on your projects.
Tin Can Bay Mahjong
Tuesdays at 1pm
Join us at Tin Can Bay Library for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese tile game.
Trivia Tuesdays at Gympie Library
Tuesdays at 10am
Come along and make some friends, have fun and test your knowledge with trivia questions.
Writing Friday
Third Friday at 10am
Here’s your chance to join other writers in practicing and honing your literary skills – every third Friday of the month at Gympie Library. Whether your interest is in writing novels, short stories, non-fiction or poetry, or perhaps gaining better marks for your assignments. Writing Friday will provide a regular opportunity to write, learn and enjoy the company of like-minded people. Bookings are essential. Phone: 5481 0859 for more information.