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Featured Programs
May 21, 2026
s'field
Learn for Life – Mindful Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste

Learn practical meal planning strategies that help you eat healthier and save money.

May 23, 2026
rosewood
Learn for Life – Growing a Tea Garden

Discover how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own tea at home.

May 26, 2026
ipswich
Inspiration Hour – Elly Desmarchelier

Hear one of Australia’s leading disability rights advocates Elly Desmarchelier speak about her life and work. 

May 30, 2026
ipswich
Learn for Life – Make Your Own Toxic-Free Cleaning Products

Discover how easy it is to make low tox cleaning products using economical and accessible ingredients.

June 3, 2026
online
BorrowBox Presents an Exclusive Live Event with Colm Tóibín

An exclusive live conversation with author Colm Tóibín, discussing his latest release The News from Dublin. 

June 9, 2026
ipswich
Chasing Our Past – The Arts Juggler

Join Arthur Frame AM as he shares stories from a fifty-year career across Australian radio, television and theatre.

June 10, 2026
s'field
Creatorspace – Bangin’ Bangles

Learn to make and decorate your very own open cuff bracelets. 

June 16, 2026
ipswich
Creatorspace – Bead-azzled Kite Earrings

Create your own pair of colourful, delicate glass-bead earrings.

June 19, 2026
ipswich
Friends of Ipswich Libraries – Lunch with Friends

Enjoy a sumptuous lunch with friends, featuring guest speaker, Carolyn McLean.
Organised by Friends of Ipswich Libraries (FOILS).

Tech Help and Training
ipswich
s'field
plains
plaza
rosewood
Be Connected

One-on-one tech support sessions with library staff. Learn about your device and develop the skills to solve your own tech troubles.

March 19, May 21, July 16, September 17
ipswich
Get e-Smart

Stay active, maintain scam awareness and keep abreast of emerging tech trends. Learn technology in a friendly and safe environment.

ipswich
Basic Tech Workshop

Receive practical hands-on tips for your tech. Join our monthly group workshops presented by Claire Robinson, founder of Basic Tech.

ipswich
s'field
Digital Literacy Workshop

Bring your own device and build you self-confidence with computers, tablets and smartphones. Join our friendly workshops today.

ipswich
Explore Local & Family History

Explore the free resources available from Ipswich Libraries including; Picture Ipswich, Trove, Ancestry and My Heritage.

Regular Programs
Library Circles – Share a Hobby

Share your skills or try something new with like-minded people. Join or help start a new Library Circle today!

Multiple Dates
s'field
Library Circle – Brain Games

Give your brain a workout! Connect with others in a fun, social setting, and enjoy the cognitive benefits of problem-solving.

Every Monday (excluding school holidays)
ipswich
English Learning Circle

Gain confidence in English with our volunteer tutors. All stages of English learning welcome.

Every Monday
s'field
Library Circle – Writing Monday

Connect with local writers and foster your writing practice. BYO writing implements.

Other
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Out & About
s'field
plains
plaza
rosewood
Children's
School and Group Visits

Discover how library programs can be tailored to suit your school or group. Organise a visit to one of our libraries or have the Library Programs team come to you.

ipswich
s'field
Makerspace Challenges

Try something new and challenge yourself with 3D modelling, papercraft and unplugged challenges in the Makerspaces.

Accept the current challenge and make your creation, master a past challenge or conquer them all!

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