There’s a wide range of programs and events for adults and children held regularly at our libraries. You can view our current eNewsletter and connect with us on social media to keep up-to-date with what’s happening in our libraries. If you would like to receive our eNewsletter straight to your inbox, you can sign up here. For more information about any of our programs or events please contact your local library branch. If you’ve attended one of our events or programs and would like to provide us with feedback, you can do that here.
Summer Reading Club
1 December 2024 – 30 January 2025
Regional Library
Keep reading over the summer break and you could win one of three prizes! Our Summer Reading Club is open to all primary school-aged children and runs from 1 December 2024 to 30 January 2025. It’s as simple as reading at least one book and completing a quick book review. Forms are available at all our branches, or you can print your own from here. Three prizes will be drawn on Thursday 30 January 2025, so get reading, and good luck!
Click here to download a copy of the Summer Reading Club book review form or collect one from your local library branch.
School Holiday Program
Regional Library
The school holidays are in full swing and we have a fun-filled program lined up. With a Filmfest, self-guided activities, and structured crafts, there’s something for everyone.
For more information and bookings, contact your local branch.
Casino Library 6660 0250
Kyogle Library 6660 0240
Evans Head Library 6660 0374
Ben’s Book Club
Tuesday 28 January at 7.30pm AEDT
Zoom event
This month Ben Hobson is back chatting to Ella Baxter about their new novel, Woo Woo, on Tuesday 28 January at 7.30pm AEDT. This event will be hosted on Zoom, and the link will be sent to all attendees on the day.
Online Try booking page can be found here.
Ben’s Book Club titles are always available for multi-access as an eBook and as an eAudiobook in our Libby app available at: https://bit.ly/rucrl
Film Club
Friday 7 February 2025
Casino Library
The film for February is Mrs. Doubtfire.
After losing custody of his children to his ex-wife, Daniel decides to dress as a British nanny called Mrs. Doubtfire. This means he can be closer to his kids without anyone knowing. This is a bright, heartwarming comedy you won’t want to miss.
Please call us on 6660 0250 to make a booking.
Author talk
Thursday 13 February 2025 from 6:30 – 7:30pm
Zoom event
Hear Michael Brissenden in conversation with Dr. Rachel Franks on Thursday 13 February 2025 from 6.30 – 7.30pm. Michael Brissenden was an award-winning journalist with the ABC for over 35 years before turning to writing fiction. Smoke is his third novel and is this year’s indyreads Summer Book Club title. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions via chat at the end of the talk.
The event will be hosted on Zoom and you can register here.
Smoke is available with unlimited access for all public library members on the indyreads platform until 13 February 2025.
Download the indyreads app at: https://bit.ly/rucrl and sign in with your library card.
