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Paw Patrol, thrillers and fashion among top library picks

Crime thrillers, self-help guides, Paw Patrol, fashion titles and Japanese comic books were among the most borrowed items from Fraser Coast Libraries in 2025, highlighting the diverse interests of local readers.

Acclaimed authors to visit Fraser Coast Libraries

Three authors, including a multi-award-winning romance writer and a best-selling crime novelist, will visit Fraser Coast Libraries for a series of author talks and writing workshops as part of the vibrant Lines in the Sand series for 2026.

Literary icons visit Fraser Coast for special author talks

Fraser Coast residents can meet two of Australia’s best-known storytellers when Judy Nunn and Fiona McArthur visit the region next month for a series of author talks.

Library Card Design Competition Winners Announced

Vibrance, sea life, and a love of reading have all featured in the winning entries for this year’s Fraser Coast Libraries Design-a-Library Card Competition.

Libraries boom drives demand for new community hub

Fraser Coast Libraries have experienced record growth in membership, programs and participation over the past year, reinforcing the need for a new, state-of-the-art library at the Hervey Bay Community Hub.

Libraries Celebrate International Peace Day with 1,000 Cranes

Fraser Coast Libraries are celebrating International Day of Peace this Sunday (September 21) with more than 1,000 handmade paper cranes created by the community as part of the Peace Crane Project.