GATHERED in Coramba & Ulong 

Where:  Coramba Community Hall & Eastern Dorrigo Community Hall 
When:  Sunday 15 June & Saturday 21 June

We’re bringing a brand-new library experience to your community for the first time! Dive into STEAM zones, cool tech, reading nooks, and creative chaos – it’s curiosity unleashed. ☕ Morning tea + snacks provided! Chat with your local community group or visit the website for more info. 

Changing the Mental Health Narrative with Maggie Walters 

Where:  Harry Bailey Memorial Library
When:  Saturday June 28 

Join Maggie Walters for a candid conversation about mental health and identity in her author talk. Gain new insights, challenge misconceptions, and engage in an important discussion about stigma and understanding. 

Budding writers can dive deeper into the craft of writing - creating complex, compelling characters in a special workshop with Maggie. Learn how to bring your characters to life with hands-on exercises and expert guidance. 

Intake open for Coffs Harbour Writing Groups 

Where:  Coffs Harbour Libraries  
When:  Fortnightly, weekend and weekday groups available

Join our vibrant community of local writers in Coffs Harbour to receive constructive feedback, engage in inspiring discussions, and take your writing to the next level. No matter your experience level or genre of interest, you'll find a supportive environment designed to help you grow and thrive. Find out more. 

Nature Illustration Workshop (Session 3) 

Where: The Education Centre, North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
When:  Sunday 28 June

After two sell-out Nature Illustration Workshops, we are bringing it back for one final session. Same time, same content. Step into the serene beauty of our botanic garden and discover the delicate art of nature sketching. Don’t miss your tickets! 

Digital Creative Homeschool Program – Stop Motion for Tweens 

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place
When:  9-week program commencing Friday 6 May, 11am – 1pm
Who: 8-13 yrs
Fee: $90 for 9 workshops, bookings essential

Join us for a fun and creative Stop Motion program for homeschooled tweens in Term 2! We’ll show you how to plan a story, create characters, set up scenes, and then bring it all to life by taking photos. We will be using, toys, clay, Lego or any objects you like to make your characters move!  

Photo Editing with Adobe Lightroom 

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place
When:  Wednesday 11 June, 3pm – 5pm 
Fee: Free, bookings essential

Want to learn how to make your photos pop? Come and join a workshop in digital photo editing using Adobe Lightroom. Discover how to harness the powerful features of Lightroom to refine your photos with precision and creativity, empowering you to elevate your editing workflow. 

Learn Animation with Procreate Dreams 

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place
When:  Wednesday 18 June, 4pm – 6pm 
Fee: $10, bookings essential

Join us at the Digital Studio @ Yarrila Place for a hands-on workshop on animation using Procreate Dreams! 

Learn how to use the Rodecaster Pro II for podcasting

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place
When:  Wednesday 25 June, 4pm – 6pm  
Fee: $10, bookings essential

Take your podcasting to the next level with a hands-on workshop on using the Rodecaster Pro II to record both in-person and remote guests. Learn how to set up audio routing, record to an SD card, use software like Audacity for multitrack editing, and create a custom show template with intros and effects. Participants will also receive an induction to the Digital Studio for continued access to professional podcasting equipment.

Song Recording Weekend Workshop

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place
When:  Saturday 28 June & Saturday 5 July, 10am – 2pm   
Fee: $90 x 2 sessions, bookings essential

Bring your music to life! Over two Saturday sessions, you'll work hands-on with experienced audio engineer Ahva Dub to record, mix, and polish your very own track in a professional studio setting. No experience needed, just your talent and creativity. 

Monthly Chair Yoga

Where:  Harry Bailey Memorial Library
When:  Every fourth Wednesday
Who: All ages and abilities

Haven’t tried our free Chair Yoga sessions yet? Now’s your chance! Join us every fourth Wednesday for a gentle, guided practice designed to boost flexibility, ease tension, and bring a little calm to your week. Come as you are and leave feeling refreshed! 

Rain didn’t stop the Storytime fun! 

Mayor Nikki Williams joined us for a fabulous National Simultaneous Storytime, sharing smiles and stories as we connected over The Truck Cat — a wonderful, illustrated story about the power of community. It was the perfect reminder that even on rainy days, we’re stronger and happier together! 

In the lead-up to the event, kids eagerly hunted for Truck Cat with their bingo cards, scouring the library for the hidden Truck Cats. Did you spot one? 

Acknowledgement of Country

Coffs Harbour Libraries is on the land of the Gumbaynggirr people, who we recognise as the traditional custodians of the land and who have cared for the land since time before immemorial. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and commit ourselves to a future with reconciliation and renewal at its heart.