Digital Art & Drawing

When: 23 July – 20 August, 11am-1pm (Running consecutive Thursdays for 5 weeks)
Where: Digital Studio, Level 1, Yarrila Place

Using Adobe Fresco on iPad with a digital pen, you'll explore a different aspect of digital artmaking each week and learn how to turn photographs and everyday inspiration into stunning digital artworks.
FREE. Suitable for all ages 16+.

NEW! Woopi Chair Yoga

When: Third Monday monthly, 10:30-11:15am
Where: Meeting Room, Woolgoolga Library

Experience the tranquility and rejuvenation of Chair Yoga. Through guided practice, enhance flexibility, reduce stress, and improve posture, our gentle yet effective practices are tailored to meet your needs.

FREE. Bookings required.

The Men's Space

When: Third Tuesday, Monthly - next session Tuesday 21 July, 10.30am
Where: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Join local special guest speaker, Ralph Davis, and our Local Studies Librarian, Belinda Lancey, this July as they uncover some of the fascinating characters, quirky tales and little-known history of the Coffs Coast. Bring your own stories, memories and local knowledge to the conversation.

The Men’s Space is a FREE easy-going gathering for men to enjoy good company, casual chats and activities over light refreshments. Run by men, for men.

Coffs Harbour Writers' Groups

Expressions of interest for next intake for Coffs Harbour Writing Groups, commencing August 2026, are open.

Our self-led writing groups support a variety of genres, and levels of experience. Each group meets twice monthly in a structured workshop style environment, to foster writing, reviewing, and learning, through constructive feedback and inspiring discussions to help our local writers grow.

For information about group availability and times, or to express interest in joining a group, please visit the library website.

Local History Month Special with Dorrigo Author Sarah Smith

When: Satuday 1 August, 10.30am
Where: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

What stories lie hidden in the history of the Dorrigo Plateau?

Join us for a History Month special event as Sarah explores the real people, places and stories that inspired The Sawmiller's Daughter, a powerful tale of resilience, ambition and courage set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and World War II.

Author Event: Petronella McGovern in Conversation with local author Judi Morison

When: Thursday 6 August, 6pm
Where: River Oak Room, Level 3, Yarrila Place

What if you had one more chance to change the past?

Join bestselling thriller author Petronella McGovern in conversation with Judi Morison as they delve into Every Time She Wakes—a suspense-filled new novel of time loops, family secrets and impossible choices where every decision could mean the difference between life and death.

Poetry Workshop

When: Monday 10 August, 5.30pm
Where: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Whether you’re a quiet dreamer or an outspoken wordsmith, this poetry workshop empowers you to do more than stream other people’s creativity.  This is your chance to make your stories matter; to transform your introspective ideas into crowd roars and finger clicks.

Write new stuff or re-shape your existing work with award-winning spoken word artist, Miles Merrill.

Coffs Harbour Poetry Slam Heat

When: Tuesday 11 August, 6pm
Where: River Oak Room, Yarrila Place

Whether you're performing or joining the live audience Yarrila Place is the place to be on Tuesday 11 August. Experience the thrill of competition and powerful performances. You've got to be in it to win it and experience it.  

Calling All Poets! Have you ever wanted to change the world with your words? You are invited to rip those scrawled leaves of passion from your notebook and ignite them on stage.

Whale Worldbuilders

When: Tuesday 7 July, 10:30 - 12pm, Toormina
Wednesday 8 July,10:30 - 12pm, Woolgoolga
Tuesday 14 July, 10:30 - 12pm, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Create your own whale and build a colourful ocean habitat where it can thrive. Through hands-on art, play and discovery, children will explore the amazing world of whales including the incredible whale visitors we can spot from the headlands right here on the Coffs Coast. 

Kids Flicks: Robot Dreams

When: Thursday 9 July, 10:30am -1pm
Where: Story Space, ground floor, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Lights down, adventure on! Join us at the library for Kids Flicks, our playful school holiday movie series made just for kids and families. Our next flick is Robot Dreams (PG), is the story of Dog, a lonely canine who builds himself a robot for companionship. Their friendship blossoms as they embark on adventures (and misadventures) across the city.

Music Making with Memo

When: Friday 10 July, 10am-2pm
Where: Digital Studio, level 1, Yarrila Place

Come and learn how to make and record music during the school holidays. Facilitated by local musician and conservatorium teacher Memo Beltzer, this fun workshop will explore recording and mixing that encourages creativity with music. Basic knowledge of computer use required.

Lego cooking: Stop Motion Animation

When: Tuesday 7 July. 10am-1pm, Harry Bailey Memorial Library
Wednesday 8 July, 10am-1pm, Toormina Library
Thursday 9 July, 10am-1pm, Woolgoolga Library

Make yourself bacon and eggs, or fantastic birthday cake cooking episode using Lego blocks, and your imagination. Our instructor will lead you though the technical skills required to set up your cooking show mini stage with lights, iPads and action! 

STEAM in a Snap!

When: 4 -7 July, Harry Bailey Memorial Library
10-14 July, Woolgoolga Library (closed Sunday 12), 16-18 July, Toormina Library

Get ready for bite-sized bursts of science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun! Each school holidays, we bring you a fresh mix of fast, fun, and hands-on challenges that spark curiosity and creativity. 

Bookings not required, drop-in during regular library opening hours.

Behind-the-scenes Library Tours 

When: Thurs 30 July, 11am and 2pm
Where: Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at your library? Step beyond the public shelves and uncover the hidden workings of our library on this special guided tour. Visit our Cataloguing and Home Library Service areas, delve into the treasures of our Local History and Memory Room, and discover the creative possibilities of our Digital Studio.

Open Digital Studio

When: Thurs 30 July, 10-3pm (Drop-In)
Where: Digital Studio, Level 1, Yarrila Place

The Digital Studio is your home for creativity, ideas and experimentation! Unleash your creativity with pro-level tools, come and discover what you can create.

• Recording Booth • Mac and PC with Industry Software • Green Screen • Photography Backdrop • Studio Lights • Stop-Motion Rig • Podcasting Studio • Instruments • Workshop Hire Space

Baby Rhyme Time

When: Thurs 30 July, 10.30-11am
Where: Story Space, Ground Floor, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Join us for this fun, interactive program. Baby Rhyme Time introduces babies and their carers to the magic of books and language through sharing rhymes, songs, finger-plays, action verse and simple stories.

Suitable for children 0-2 years. 

Little Bookworms

When: Thurs 30 July, 3.45pm
Where: Story Space, Ground Floor, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Join us for stories, laughter, and imagination as we explore the wonderful world of books together. Afterwards children can create and design their very own personalized bookmark to take home and enjoy with their next great read.

Suitable for children 5-8 years

Rethink Waste Showcase

When: On showcase all July
Where: Ground & Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library

Did you know that some clothing can take hundreds of years to break down in landfill Think you know which bin everyday items belong in?  Come and put your knowledge to the test in this interactive, multi‑level showcase.

The Rethink Waste showcase, spanning the ground floor and Level 2, challenges us to rethink our habits and discover practical ways to live more lightly on this beautiful planet.

Rethink Waste was developed by OzGreen.

Celebrating 'Our Deadly Indigenous Hall of Fame' created By Coffs Harbour Public School

When: Opening NAIDOC Day, 
On display 6- 10 July. 
Where: Ground Floor, Harry Bailey Memorial Library 

As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, students at Coffs Harbour Public School have proudly recognised and celebrated the achievements of many DEADLY Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have made significant contributions to Australian society, culture, history and community. Coffs Harbour Libraries is proud to display posters created by students for a 'Deadly Indigenous Hall of Fame' exhibition.

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 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.