Library program and events

Regular activities

Lego club

Ages 5-15 years. Bring your creativity and spatial thinking!
No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Every Friday 3:30 to 4:30pm (during school terms)

Library book club

No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Third Saturday of the month at 11:00am
Guyra Library: Third Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm

Crochet and knitting craft group

All ages. No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Monday 10:00am to noon

Crochet, chat and cuppa

All ages. No bookings required.
Guyra Library: First and third Saturday of the month 10am-1pm

Storytime

For children 0-5 years. Designed to develop a love of reading and sound recognition. A great way for children to play and meet new people!
No bookings required.
Armidale Library: Tuesdays 10:30am to 11:30am (during school terms) in Kids & Youth area.
Guyra Library: Wednesdays at 10:30am.

Tech help sessions

Stay tuned for more basic tech workshops!


Special events

Sustainable Wardrobe - workshop with Dr Rachael Wallis

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm, Saturday 28 February
  • Armidale War Memorial Library
  • Ages: 14+
  • Free event, but (free!) library membership required
  • Bookings required
  • RSVP to Armidale Library 

Sustainable Wardrobe is an interactive, hands-on workshop for ages 14 and up, designed to help participants rethink the way they dress, consume fashion, and express creativity through their existing wardrobe.

Running for 1.5 hours, the workshop will leave attendees feeling informed, inspired, and confident about making clothing choices that are kinder to both people and the planet.

About Dr Rachael Wallis: Following a career in arts management, Dr Rachael Wallis moved into research and teaching cultural studies at the University of Southern Queensland. Concerned about the impacts of fast fashion, she has contributed several articles to The Conversation, including “What to Wear for a Climate Crisis.” She the founder of local, start-up business Thread Shed Armidale.


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Author talk - Rod Halsted

In his memoir Take My Advice, I’m Not Using It! author Rod Halsted takes you on a wild ride through addiction, crime, and redemption - all wrapped in the irreverent humour of an Aussie larrikin.

Join Rod Halsted in conversation at Guyra Library:

  • 5.30pm, Friday 6 March
  • Guyra LT Starr Memorial Library
  • RSVP by 5 March to Guyra Library
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Watch this space for more special events to come!