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Jan, 2017

Dungeons & Dragons

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Please note our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are currently on hold. Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when Dungeons & Dragons kicks off again. Join us at Dalby Library for another whirlwind tabletop gaming adventure! No matter whether you’re an experienced dragon-slayer, or a complete beginner, Dungeons and Dragons at the library is for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a world-wide popular tabletop fantasy role playing game. Adopt a character and work as a team to solve puzzles, combat beasts, and create your own […]

Jan, 2017

School Holiday Activities

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Each school holidays Western Downs Libraries offer a range of activities for kids to enjoy at each of our branches. Unfortunately we will be unable to offer activities these school holidays. We have a great range of online resources that you can access for free from the comfort of your own home. Find out more… Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when programming resumes at your Library.

Oct, 2016

The Treehouse that Keeps Getting BIGGER

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Have you ever wanted your very own tree house to share with your best friend? Andy Griffiths, along with Terry Denton, has created a set of books based on the happenings in an ever-expanding tree house, where anything and everything imaginable is possible. Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are the main characters living in the tree house and their antics will keep you laughing out loud for hours! The set comprises six books (so far), with the latest edition being published in August 2016. All the books are available at Western […]

Sep, 2016

Building World Knowledge and Vocabulary

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Reading a book with your child doesn’t have to mean starting at the start and reading through to the back page in one go. Children’s picture books (e.g. Grandpa and Thomas, by Pamela Allen) are a great way to build your child’s knowledge of how a book works and how the story goes. Examine the cover. Where does the story take place? What do you see on the cover? Who is at the beach? What can you do at the beach? Where’s the name of the book? Who wrote this book? […]

May, 2015

Face-to-Face Technology Help

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Please note that this service is not available at this time. Please follow us on Facebook for updates and to be notified when this service resumes. So you know you need to get some help to master all that gadgetry they keep coming up with but don’t know who to see. Whether you need to start right at the beginning or whether you just need help with a specific device or snazzy function you’d like to master, we’re here to help with … Brilliant self-paced online learning – Click here or Tailored […]

May, 2015

Phone out of juice? We’ve got your back

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How many times have you realised all too late that your phone is almost out of charge? Have you ever been waiting for an important email, but your tablet only has 2% battery left? Here at Western Downs Libraries, we’re proud to announce our brand new charge bars. These stations can charge up to eight devices at once, with a range of cables to suit your needs. You’ll find one of these stations at Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles and Tara branches so keep your eyes peeled in the new year.