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Super School Holiday Fun
It's school holiday time again and Cairns Libraries has a huge line up of fun free workshops and activities just for kids!  Download the Super School Holiday Fun program and make a booking in person at any branch of by phone on 4044 3727.

Lifestyle InPrint
The latest issue of Cairns Libraries Newsletter Lifestyle InPrint is now available for download. Back copies of all newsletters are available from our Newsletters page.

Kids Fishing Hole News
Download and read the second edition of the Kid's Fishing Hole News for 2009.  Features include upcoming children's events, competitions, new junior and youth fiction titles, picture books and the latest in children's DVDs! 

Library Closures for Public Holidays
Cairns Libraries advise that branches will be closed on the following Public Holidays:

  • Friday 17th July 2009 - Cairns Show Holiday (all branches except Mossman
  • Monday 20th July 2009 - Mossman Show Holiday (Mossman branch only)

Baby Rhyme Time at Smithfield Library - Baby Rhyme Time is now held on the second Thursday of every month at Smithfield Library commencing at 10:30 am. Bookings are essential on 4057 7755. Baby Rhyme Time is for children up to 2 years old (with their carer).

Excited about Twilight, the hottest Vampire film of the summer?  See where it all began and reserve your copy of Stephenie Meyer's bestselling series: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.  For more excellent books with a bit of bite, check out Cairns Libraries' list of best Vampire Youth Fiction

Teen Book Club at Smithfield Library - Want to borrow the latest fiction first? Want to have your say about what the libraries should offer? If you are 12 to 16 years, come to Smithfield Library's Teen Book Club for books chats and snacks!

Join us each month on the fourth Wednesday at 4:00pm. The next meeting is Wednesday 22 July 2009. Want further information? Contact Tanya on 4044 3785 or t.curtis@cairns.qld.gov.au

Childrens Backpacks featuring our green tree frog mascot "Dewey" have now been added to the range of merchandise available at Cairns Libraries. These are available at all branches for $4.00 each.

Yourtutor - Cairns Libraries has partnered with Tutoring Australasia to provide tutoring assistance for upper primary and secondary school students. Click on the 'yourtutor' logo on the Study Assistance page.

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