Libraries
School Holiday Library Activities
Needing some crafty fun time during the school holidays?
Bring the kids down to your local Library during the September school holidays.
ST GEORGE - FULL ACTIVITY LIST AVAILABLE NOW
Bookings Essential for St George Library activities
BOOK IN YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!
FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
https://events.humanitix.com/september-school-holidays
THALLON LIBRARY - Wednesday 24 September 2025
BOLLON LIBRARY - Friday 26 September 2025
HEBEL LIBRARY - Wednesday 24 September & Wednesday 1 October 2025
About Balonne Shire Libraries
Balonne Shire Libraries are free to join as part of the Rural Libraries Queensland (RLQ) network, and provide services to over 2,000 people each month.
The Libraries provide a wide range of resources for all ages and abilities, including:
- Books, e-books and audiobooks;
- Book club sets;
- Magazines;
- DVDs;
- Computer, internet and information database access;
- iPads;
- Free wifi; and
- Language and literacy materials
If your Library does not have the item you are looking for, a Librarian can request it from the State Library of Queensland.
First 5 Forever
First 5 Forever is a free family literacy program delivered by Balonne Shire Libraries, which provides strong early literacy foundations for all children aged 0-5 years.
It connects families to the information, resources and support they need to build the best foundation for their child’s future language and literacy development.
The program is a great way to meet other parents and carers, try new fun activities with your children, and foster a love of reading.
First 5 Forever can extend well beyond the Library too; get inspired by the sessions and try some activities at home, or borrow more books to read together.
Join a First 5 Forever Session
St George Library - Each Friday at 9.30am
Become a Balonne Shire Libraries Member
Balonne Shire Libraries are free to join as part of the Rural Libraries Queensland (RLQ) network and provide services to over 2,000 people each month.
You can join a Balonne Shire Library if you live, work or study in the region.
Join Now(PDF, 215KB)
The Libraries provide a wide range of resources for all ages and abilities, including:
- Books, e-books and audiobooks;
- Book club sets;
- Magazines and newspapers?
- DVDs;
- Computer, internet and information database access;
- iPads;
- Free wifi; and
- Language and literacy materials
If your Library does not have the item you are looking for, a Librarian can request it from the State Library of Queensland.
Membership
When you join your local Balonne Shire Library, you will receive a membership card for the entire RLQ network and have a Home Library within the Shire. Balonne Shire residents, workers and students must select their Home Library from within the Shire when applying for membership.
Members can borrow up to ten items for up to four weeks; the items can be borrowed from and returned to any Library branch in the 28 rural shires of the RLQ network.
For a full list of RLQ network members, see the Public Library Directory.
Items can be renewed once, as long as the item has not been reserved by another borrower. Members can renew their items through the online library catalogue, over the phone, or in-person at any of our library locations.
Library membership also gives access to thousands of online resources through the State Library of Queensland.
Members can also place reservations on items which are not currently available or are at another Rural Library. This can be done through the online catalogue or Balonne Shire Libraries staff can assist. Members can reserve up to 10 items at any time.
Online Catalogue
Tour
Tourist Library membership is free to anyone travelling in Outback Queensland, through the Rural Libraries Queensland (RLQ) network.
Travellers can join online ahead of their trip, and a membership card will be mailed to their home address or PO Box within five working days.
Alternatively, tourists can join in-person at any Library in the RLQ network. To find a nearby Library, visit the Public Library Director
Find your library:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday - CLOSED
110 Victoria St, St George Qld 4487
Phone: (07) 4620 8878
Email: stgeorgelibrary@balonne.qld.gov.au
Bollon Library
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm / 1pm - 4pm
CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY - 18th April
CLOSED ANZAC FRIDAY - 25th April
Saturday -Thursday - CLOSED
Main St, Bollon Qld 4488
Phone: (07) 4620 8883
Email: bollonlibrary@balonne.qld.gov.au
Dirranbandi Library
Monday - Friday 9am - 12:30pm / 1pm - 3:30pm
Saturday - Sunday - CLOSED
35-51 Railway St, Dirranbandi Qld 4486 (Inside Dirranbandi RTC)
Phone: (07) 4625 8411
Email: dirranbandilibrary@balonne.qld.gov.au
Hebel Library
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday - Tuesday - CLOSED
39-41 William St, Hebel Qld 4486
Phone: (07) 4625 8937
Email: hebellibrary@balonne.qld.gov.au
Thallon Library
Wednesday 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm
Thursday - Tuesday - CLOSED
43 William St, Thallon Qld 4497
Phone: (07) 4625 9103
Email: thallonlibrary@balonne.qld.gov.au