Cairns Libraries in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Library

Cairns Libraries

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4044 3720

Address: 151 Abbott Street 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: cairns.qld.gov.au/library

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23.01.2022 Only 5 days to go until the National Young Writers Festival. This year's annual gathering is online and its free It's a great place to show work, share ideas, and learn.

23.01.2022 Looking for a giggle tonight? Why not check out & , free with your library card on Beamafilm: https://beamafilm.com/loginLib/cairnscouncil https://www.facebook.com/beamafilm/posts/3223593384356381

21.01.2022 All branches of Cairns Libraries are closed on Monday 5 October however our eLibrary is open 24/7 https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/libra/books-and-more/elibrary

21.01.2022 BorrowBox isn't just for adults! My parents could have given me any first name at all, like John, Kevin, Shmevin . . . ANYTHING. Instead I’m stuck with the worst name since Mrs Face called her son Bum. Weir Do’s the new kid in school. With an unforgettable name, a crazy family and some seriously weird habits, fitting in won’t be easy... But it will be funny! Check out the Weirdo series from comedian Anh Do today on BorrowBox: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//books-/elibrary/read-listen

20.01.2022 All branches of Cairns Libraries will be closing at 3pm on Friday 20 November, reopening Saturday 21 November at 9am. Don't forget, our eLibrary is open 24/7 https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/libra/books-and-more/elibrary

19.01.2022 Embark on a reading adventure this Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. It spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. The week brings together the entire book community librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.... Check out this list of banned titles, how many have you read? http://blog.naa.gov.au/banned/books/

15.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Universal Access to Information and as a library service we feel so privileged that we get to provide and guide our customers to accurate, relevant and up to date information. Why not pop in and tell your local Library staff how much you love their service and support

15.01.2022 We had such a fun time this morning with our First 5 Forever families singing, reading and talking at our Family Storytime in the Park Thank you to our guest storytellers OzHarvest Cairns for sharing in our storytime. First 5 Forever... #first5forever #errolthefrog First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. See more

14.01.2022 We are excited to be hosting international bestselling author Heather Morris for a live Facebook event on Thursday 10 December at 7pm Join our Authors Online: Heather Morris event for all the details, including how to ask Heather questions about her best selling book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" and her writing process!

13.01.2022 Fun Palaces are back on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October! This year it is all about tiny revolutions and connections. Anyone can make a Fun Palace and it's really easy to do! You could make a gratitude stone, lead a socially-distanced street singalong or make your own fairy doors! Check out the Fun Palaces website which has everything you need to know about taking part and staying safe: https://funpalaces.co.uk/10/tiny-revolutions-of-connection/

12.01.2022 Do you have a budding scientist at home this School Holidays? Have you seen the Edie’s Experiments books at Cairns Libraries? Borrow the books and also check out some cool activities from Penguin Books that you can do at home: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//event-prog/school-holidays2

10.01.2022 Have you visited our School Holiday online program yet? Why not learn how to code, with awesome online programs from and you will be a master in no time! https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//event-prog/school-holidays2

10.01.2022 Don't miss the standalone new novel from JoJo Moyes, the No. 1 Bestselling author of Me Before You, After You and Still Me Download your copy through BorrowBox today https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//books-/elibrary/read-listen

09.01.2022 Sing anywhere, anytime! Join us for a FREE and FUN INTERACTIVE music session for children aged 0-5 and their families/carers. Don't forget to like our Sing a Song with First 5 Forever event to keep up to date. First 5 Forever... #first5forever #errolthefrog First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library See more

08.01.2022 You’ll NEVER see this twist coming! Their lives seem golden, but they’re hiding some very dark secrets A read-through-the-night thriller that mesmerizes to the final page, download your copy today with BorrowBox https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//books-/elibrary/read-listen

06.01.2022 1 more sleep until Family Storytime in the Park! Join us and our special guest storytellers OzHarvest Cairnson Monday 28 September at Norman Park, Gordonvale from 10:00am - 10:30am for a morning full of stories, singing, playing and reading! Please follow our Conditions of Entry to this event:... Do not attend if you are unwell Use the hand sanitiser provided You must provide your contact details as a condition of attendance Keep 1.5 metres away from others ( Bring your picnic rug to assist with physical distancing) https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19 First 5 Forever #first5forever #errolthefrog First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government

05.01.2022 Join us today at Family Storytime in the Park with special guest storytellers OzHarvest Cairns at Gordonvale. See you at 10am. Please follow our Conditions of Entry to these events: Do not attend if you are unwell Use the hand sanitiser provided... You must provide your contact details as a condition of attendance Keep 1.5 metres away from others (Bring your picnic rug to assist with physical distancing) https://www.qld.gov.au//conditions/he/coronavirus-covid-19 First 5 Forever #first5forever #errolthefrog First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government

04.01.2022 The Fun Palaces are happening this weekend! We would love to see what you have created for this year's Fun Palaces so make sure you add a photo below https://funpalaces.co.uk/1000-tiny/

02.01.2022 If you're making a Tiny Fun Palace this weekend, or thinking about it (there's still plenty of time!), the Fun Palaces website have lots of free resources and suggestions as well as lots of advice and guidance Check it out now and get planning https://funpalaces.co.uk/makers-toolkit/resources/