Community


1000 Peace Cranes

Peace Crane Project

In the month leading up to International Day of Peace on 21 September, Fraser Coast Libraries is inviting everyone in the community to join us and write a message of peace and fold a paper crane.

Peace crane folding workshops will be held at each branch on Tuesday 2 September:

  • Hervey Bay & Tiaro Library – 10am
  • Burrum Heads Library – 2pm
  • Howard & Maryborough Library – 3.30pm

No bookings required. Written instructions are also available at each branch and staff are available to assist with questions.


Beginners' Family History (6 week course)

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Discover more about your family history in this 6 week beginner course, presented by Lyn Quince Hervey, Bay Family History Association.

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QPR Gatekeeper Training

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QPR trains you to Question, Persuade and Refer. Recognise suicide warning signs, offer hope and help find support services. Presented by Wellways.

Hervey Bay Library - Tuesday 9 September | 9:30-12:30pm


Caring for our Environemnt

Community Connections

Come learn about the wonderful work of the Community Environment Program and how you can make a difference in our local natural environment with this all ages talk.

Hervey Bay Library - Wednesday 24 September | 10am


Seated Meditation

Seated meditation

Join in a free guided chair-based meditation. Classes are not held in December, January, or on public holidays.

Bookings essential

Hervey Bay - 2nd & 4th Friday of each month | 10am

Maryborough - Last Monday of each month | 1pm


JPs in the Library

Jps in the Library

A Justice of the Peace is available at the following locations and times:

  • Hervey Bay Library - every Monday and Friday | 10am to noon
  • Howard Library - every Tuesday | 10am to noon

No bookings are required

**Please note JPs will not be available on Friday 26 September 2025**