Author Talk: The Power of Friendship with Janette Paul 

Where:  Harry Bailey Memorial Library
When:  Saturday 10 May, 10.30am

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Janette Paul, author of The View from the Balcony, as she explores friendship, resilience, and navigating life’s crossroads with warmth and insight. Following this session, writers groups are invited to stay back for a writing-specific Q&A discussion. 
Session is free - bookings essential.

Sydney Writers Festival: Lived Streamed to Coffs Harbour Libraries 

Where:  Harry Bailey Memorial Library
When:  Thursday 22 May to Sunday 25 May 

Join us for Live & Local 2025, streaming the best of the Sydney Writers’ Festival direct to your library! Enjoy four days of powerful conversations and big ideas with leading writers and thinkers, such as Gina Chick, Helen Garner and Thomas Mayo - plus the chance to join live Q&As with the Sydney stage. 

The Hot Mess Show with Jeff Kinney 

Where:  Story Space, Harry Bailey Memorial Library 
When:  Sunday 25 May 

Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney livestreamed for The Hot Mess Show! Enjoy a fun-filled event full of laughs and family-friendly entertainment for kids (ages 7-12) and parents. 

National Simultaneous Storytime 2025 

Where:  Story Space, Harry Bailey Memorial Library 
When:  Wednesday 21 May, 10.30am - 11:30am

Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime at Coffs Harbour Libraries with songs, stories and creative take-home activities. This year’s book is ‘The Truck Cat’ written by Deborah Frenkel, illustrated by Danny Snell and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing.  The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. Secure your spot and let your imagination soar! 

City of Coffs Harbour Mayor, Nikki Williams, will be our guest presenter at Harry Baily Memorial Library this year. 

N.B. Storytime sessions featuring this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime book and activities will be held at Woolgoolga Library and Toormina Library at their regular time and day. 

This is a free event, bookings are appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

NEW! Toormina After-School LEGO Club 

Where: Toormina Library 
When:  Term 2, Thursdays, after school

After-school LEGO Club is coming to Toormina! This program is a great opportunity for kids to challenge themselves with fun building tasks, develop critical thinking and make new friends. Bookings required, limited spots.  Ages 7-12.

Note: Woopi after school LEGO club will continue next term at Woolgoolga Library, bookings required. 

Get Creative with Plant Propagation 

Where:  Woolgoolga Library 
When:  Saturday 17 May, 10.30am

Want to fill those garden gaps? Join us for a hands-on workshop on plant propagation! Learn simple, effective techniques to grow your own plants at home. 

Permaculture at Nana Glen 

Where:  Nana Glen Tennis Courts 
When:  Sunday 18 May, 1-3pm

Want to fill those garden gaps? Join us for a hands-on workshop on plant propagation! Learn simple, effective techniques to grow your own plants at home. 

Intro to DSLR Camera Photography 

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place 
When:  Wednesday 28 May, 4pm

Take your photography to the next level with this hands-on DSLR workshop. Learn how to master manual settings, shoot in RAW, and edit like a pro using Adobe Lightroom—all in just two hours. Perfect for beginners ready to move beyond auto mode. 

Learn to edit with Audacity 

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place 
When:  Wednesday 28 May, 3pm

Learn the basics of audio editing in this hands-on Audacity workshop. You’ll get practical skills in recording, editing, applying effects, reducing noise, and exporting clean audio files perfect for podcasts, interviews, or creative projects. No experience needed just bring your curiosity! 

Stop Motion for Tweens 

Where:  Digital Studio, Yarrila Place 
When:  9 week program, commencing Tuesday 28 May, 11am-1pm

Join us for a fun and creative Stop Motion program for homeschooled tweens ages 8-13 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!  By the end of the program, children will have made their own short stop motion film that you can share with friends and family. 

Last chance to book in for the Tech Savvy Seniors Series Program at Toormina Library! 

Where:  Harry Bailey Memorial Library 
When:  Wednesday 28 May, 4pm

Ready to boost your tech confidence? Tech Savvy is coming to Toormina for a 7-week series, offering hands-on learning in a friendly and supportive space. Limited spots available and filling up quickly, secure your place today! 

STEAM Showcase & Career Q&A 

Where:  Harry Bailey Memorial Library 
When:  Thursday 05 June, 4.30-6pm 

Give your teen a glimpse into their future at our STEAM Showcase & Career Q&A! This free after-school event is a fantastic opportunity for Years 9–12 students (and curious younger students) to experience live science in action, hear from inspiring industry professionals, and ask real questions about study and career pathways. 

Baby Boom at Coffs Harbour Libraries 

There’s been a baby boom at our Harry Bailey Memorial Library Baby Rhyme Time program with 120 babies and carers attending one of our April sessions alone. Check out baby besties, Finn and Elliott, peeking at the best baby books. Check out our full baby board book collections – free for you to borrow with your Coffs Harbour Libraries card. 

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.