Hervey Bay Library Temporary Closure

Reminder: The Hervey Bay Library has now closed at its Old Maryborough Road location as we prepare to move into our new home at the Community Hub on Main Street from 31st August.

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Children and Families

The Hervey Bay Library at 161 Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba closed on Saturday 1 August. The new Hervey Bay Library will open at 23 Main Street, Pialba 9am Monday 31 August.

Reduced programs and limited public computer access, including printing and scanning is available at the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm Saturday as a temporary measure while the library is being relocated.

Fraser Coast Libraries have a range of programs specifically designed for children of all ages.

Gambay Butchulla Yaa

Proudly sharing the Butchulla-language book Gambay Butchulla Yaa with the Fraser Coast community.

First 5 Forever

Explore stories, songs, rhymes, talk and play with your child through First 5 Forever - building strong foundations for learning, development and wellbeing that last a lifetime.

Street Libraries

Street libraries have been installed around the Fraser Coast, housing free books for families and the community to take, use and return.

Online Activities

Discover fun online adventures for kids - from magical shows and global races to multilingual storytimes, book reviews, and creative reading activities.

School Holiday Activities

School holiday fun at Fraser Coast Libraries - activities, events and surprises for the whole family!

Competitions

Check out the latest competitions and giveways.

Upcoming Events for Children & Families

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Rattle & Rhyme - Maryborough

11 Aug 2026 Join us for 30 minutes of song, rhyme and finger play.

Maryborough Library, 127-129 Bazaar Street, Maryborough 4650

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Rattle & Rhyme - Library Pop-Up @ HBRG

11 Aug 2026 Join us for 30 minutes of song, rhyme and finger play.

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, 161 Old Maryborough Road, Pialba 4655

4 more dates

Tagged as: , Children, Free

Toddler Time - Maryborough

11 Aug 2026 Come along for stories, rhymes, craft and sensory play.

Maryborough Library, 127-129 Bazaar Street, Maryborough 4650

31 more dates

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Storytime - Library Pop-Up @ HBRG

11 Aug 2026 Join us for fun-filled 45 minute session including stories, rhymes, music, movement and sensory play for children five years and under.

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, 166 Old Maryborough Rd, Hervey Bay 4650

2 more dates

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Krafty Kids - Maryborough

12 Aug 2026 Come along and get creative. Arts and crafts for all ages and abilities.

Maryborough Library, 127-127 Bazaar Street, Maryborough 4650

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Tagged as: , Children, Family Events, Free, Youth

Saturday Storytime - Library Pop-Up @ HBRG

15 Aug 2026 Join us for fun-filled session including stories, rhymes, music, movement and sensory play for children five years and under.

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, 166 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay 4650

3 more dates

Tagged as: , Children, Family Events, Free

Rattle and Rhyme at Bunnings, Hervey Bay

20 Aug 2026 Bring your bub along to Bunnings, Hervey Bay, for a special Rattle & Rhyme session on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am.

Bunnings Hervey Bay, Cnr Main and McLiver Street, Hervey Bay 4655

4 more dates

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Toddler Time - Howard

20 Aug 2026 Come along for stories, rhymes, craft and sensory play.

Howard Library, 56 Steley Street, Howard 4659

3 more dates

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Poona Pop-Up

21 Aug 2026 Come on down to Eric Coe Park for a fun filled session with stories, rhymes, music and movement for children under 5 years. Play and craft to follow.

Eric Coe Park, 101 Boronia Drive, Poona 4650

3 more dates

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Toddler Time - Tiaro

03 Sep 2026 Come along for stories, rhymes, craft and sensory play.

Tiaro Library, Forgan Terrace, Tiaro 4650

2 more dates

Tagged as: , Children, Family Events, Free

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