Discover model railways, local history, Country Women’s Association (QWA) crafts and much more in Cairns Libraries throughout November.
All eight Cairns Libraries branches have welcomed local museums and community groups into the libraries, creating an exhibition trail throughout the region.
While visiting the library, residents can take a trip to a tiny town with the Cairns Model Railway Club; start a family history journey with the Cairns District Family History Society, or discover historical displays of books and objects.
As part of the exhibition trail, Cairns Libraries are also running a competition.
Anyone who gets a stamp on their exhibition trail map, available from Cairns Libraries, can enter the draw to win a book voucher.
Call in to your local library or check out the entire exhibition trail, from south to north.
- Babinda Library features QCWA Babinda: Discover friendship, community and connection with the Babinda branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association. Craft items, publications, and memorabilia are on display.
- Gordonvale Library features Gordonvale Settler’s Museum: Yesterday’s child shares books from grandmother’s era. Are you familiar with any of the titles on display?
- Edmonton Library features Cairns District Family History Society: Start your family history journey with resources, information, and a colour pedigree chart.
- Earlville Library features the Cairns Model Railway Club: Take a trip to a tiny town and discover the artistry of model making. Local hobbyists display their intricately detailed scaled model buildings and vehicles.
- City Library features Wearable Arts from Freshwater Christian College: Enjoy an exciting intersection of art colliding with fashion and costumery. Witness a unique and inspiring collection from young emerging visual artists.
- Manunda Library features Cairns Historical Society’s ‘1×4 One Object/Four Stories’ exhibition from the Cairns Museum: Discover unique objects from four different perspectives.
- Stratford Library features the Cairns Disaster Centre: Get Ready for storm season with fun activities, information and resources from Council’s Disaster Resilience team.
- Smithfield Library features the Cairns Potters Club: Enjoy this collection of form, function, and fine art. Handmade ceramics and pottery from local potters on display.
Everyone is welcome at Cairns Libraries to come and browse. Cairns Libraries members can borrow and reserve items, download eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMovies and access e-Resources and online databases and more.
For more details and branch opening hours, visit the Cairns Libraries website.
