Mapleton Community Library in Mapleton, Queensland | Community organisation

Mapleton Community Library

Locality: Mapleton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5445 7011

Address: Obi Obi Rd 4560 Mapleton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mapletoncommunitylibrary.com

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24.01.2022 Here is another new book, by Stephen King, a collection of four long stories by the master thriller story teller. Send a message below, and we will hold it for you.

24.01.2022 Pop on in to the Library to have a look at these amazing watercolours produced by Beverley Pearson, one of our local artists.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Tony and Halina Green who won our marvellous Christmas raffle this morning. Thank you to Alana one of our volunteers for drawing the winning ticket. Merry Christmas Tony and Halina. We hope you enjoy your trolley full of goodies. Thank you to everyone who supported us by buying tickets.

23.01.2022 We are selling our old library office desks. If you are interested, please call in at the Library, phone us or send a message.

21.01.2022 We have over 420 DVDs in our Library collection. Drop in to check them out.

21.01.2022 The Library is open! And new books are waiting for you. This John Grisham novel is in true Grisham style..Cable is an engaging protagonist, full of ambiguities, a man whose own morality is full of 'grey areas'. Murder and intrigue combine in a breathless thriller set on a hurricane-lashed Florida island. Message below to hold this for you.

21.01.2022 Just a reminder..

21.01.2022 Pop into the Library to view the fantastic craft display by the Mapleton Craft Group. They meet in the Bowls Clubhouse every Wednesday fro 9.00am to 12.00pm

20.01.2022 November display of NewZealand authors for you to borrow and enjoy.

18.01.2022 Join us for the afternoon and learn some new skills. Some places still available.

17.01.2022 More winning books held at the Library! The 2020 Book Prize longest includes Hilary Mandel's "The mirror and the light". Find it at the Mapleton Community Library. Call us to hold it for you, or send a message.

16.01.2022 Join us on Saturday, 8 August from 8am to 1pm for our Book Sale. Treat yourself to some fresh produce from Falls Farm and get a taste of some delicious honey. The Library will be closed to borrowing while the Book Sale is in progress. COVID safe procedures will be in place .

16.01.2022 A big thank you to all our volunteers who helped out before and on the day of our book sale. It was a great success. Thank you to Peter Maidens for selling the raffle tickets for our Christmas in July raffle which was won by Gillian Dobson.

11.01.2022 Join us for a fun time on Saturday morning.

11.01.2022 Preparations for the kitchen renovations starting today. A BIG thank you to Lions members who helped in removing the old kitchen and furniture.

10.01.2022 The yield by Tara June Winch has won the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award! We have it at the Mapleton Community Library, so send us a message, or pop in to read a wining book.

09.01.2022 A great time was had by all at our first Sip and Paint on Thursday, 19 November. Be sure to look out for the next one coming up on 17 December.

09.01.2022 Honouring our ANZACS with the laying of a wreath. Thank you Nita.

09.01.2022 A book of recent note recently arrived into the library, The Last Elephants. A sad but inspiring story of the African elephant with a clear, loud call for their preservation. Magnificent photos of these amazing animals, with calls from scientists and conservations pleading for action. You will be stirred!

07.01.2022 Time to get those much needed Christmas gifts.

07.01.2022 We wish to acknowledge the grant funding received from the Sunshine Coast Council under the Major Grants programme. The $8,248.90 funding has assisted with the costs of the office and kitchen renovation and has been very much appreciated. The attached photographs show volunteers using these new facilities. Many of the activities at the Mapleton Community Library are proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s grants programme.

07.01.2022 WE ARE REOPENING ON MONDAY 18TH MAY. OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS WILL BE THERE TO MAKE THINGS SAFE FOR YOU. PLEASE ENJOY THE NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES THAT HAVE BEEN PROCESSED WHILE WE HAVE BEEN CLOSED.WE ARE REOPENING ON MONDAY 18TH MAY. OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS WILL BE THERE TO MAKE THINGS SAFE FOR YOU. PLEASE ENJOY THE NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES THAT HAVE BEEN PROCESSED WHILE WE HAVE BEEN CLOSED.

07.01.2022 What a wonderful evening for Lovers of Books last Friday, St Valentine’s Day. Thanks to all our volunteers, helpers and entertainment speakers. Don’t forget to claim the date for 2021.

07.01.2022 Come in and enjoy the art work by local artists from Mapleton Art Group. Illustrations on display from story Arriving Home by MJ Gibbs.

06.01.2022 To celebrate the new kitchen facilities, we have a competition for you! Win a copy of The Lost Boys of Mr Dickens by messaging us the name of one the boys from Dickens' famous novels!

05.01.2022 Come in to see our huge range of books, magazines and DVDs. Some thing for everyone .

05.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE ..... IMPORTANT MESSAGE NEXT MONDAY 24, TUESDAY 25, AND WEDNESDAY 26, THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED FOR BORROWING DUE TO RENOVATIONS TO OUR KITCHEN. A BIG thank you to THE SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL for the funding to make this possible.... A BIG thank you to our VOLUNTEERS for all your support during this tricky time. EXCITING TIMES AHEAD.....

05.01.2022 If you are visiting Bunnings at Maroochydore today, come down and support us at the sausage sizzle.If you are visiting Bunnings at Maroochydore today, come down and support us at the sausage sizzle.

04.01.2022 We wish to acknowledge the funding received from the Sunshine Coast Council under the Covid-19 Grants programme. The $1,650 funding has assisted with the costs of reopening the Library ensuring all Workplace Health and Safety Government guidelines are followed. The Library volunteers are pleased to work within a clean and safe environment. Many of the activities at the Mapleton community Library are proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s grant programmes.

02.01.2022 In the Spotlight for October. Check out our books on Australiana.