Regular Adult's Programs

Published on 23 October 2024

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Coffs Harbour Libraries presents regular Adult's Programs at each of the library branches. 

Below are the available programs and time and branch locations for each.

If you have any questions regarding any of these programs, please contact the library via phone or email, contact details can be found on the Contact Us page.

Chair Yoga

 Enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being for all ages and fitness levels.

Experience the tranquillity and rejuvenation of Chair Yoga! Whether you're seeking to enhance flexibility, reduce stress, or improve posture, our gentle yet effective practices are tailored to meet your needs and promote holistic wellness.

Time: 10:30am – 11am

Dates: Fourth Wednesday, Monthly

2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Wednesday 26 February 2025
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Wednesday 25 June 2025

Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place

Cost: It’s FREE!

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Brain Training

Join us for an engaging Brain Training session where you can challenge your mind and keep your cognitive skills sharp! 

Engage in stimulating exercises designed to enhance memory, focus, and problem-solving abilities.

Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Dates: Third Wednesday, Monthly

2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
• Wednesday 19 February 2025
• Wednesday 19 March 2025
• Wednesday 16 April 2025
• Wednesday 21 May 2025
• Wednesday 18 June 2025 

Find tickets here for Brain Training at HBML

Location: Woolgoolga Library

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Dates: First Monday, Monthly

2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

  • Monday 3 February, 2025
  • Monday 3 March, 2025
  • Monday 7 April, 2025
  • Monday 5 May, 2025
  • Monday 2 June, 2025
  • Monday 7 July, 2025
  • Monday 4 August, 2025
  • Monday 1 September, 2025
  • October (Public Holiday - No Session!)
  • Monday 3 November, 2025
  • Monday 1 December, 2025

Cost: It’s FREE!

Find tickets here for Brain Training at Woolgoolga 

Games Morning

Come together and game on!

Enjoy a friendly morning of games at Harry Bailey Memorial Library! Starting with Scrabble in July, our sessions on the SECOND Wednesday of each month offer a chance to learn new games and enjoy old favourites. From 10:30am to 12pm, connect with others in a relaxed environment. No booking necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and join the fun!

Games morning is for all levels, from beginners up! Don't know how to play? We will teach you in a fun, supportive environment.

Time: 10:30 AM - 12PM

Dates: Second Wednesday, Monthly 

2025 Dates

  • Wednesday 12 February 2025
  • Wednesday 12 March 2025
  • Wednesday 9 April 2025
  • Wednesday 14 May 2025
  • Wednesday 11 June 2025

Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place

Cost: It’s FREE!

Find tickets here

 

Tech Savvy Seniors

Free, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. 

In today's increasingly digital world, staying connected and informed is more important than ever, and this Tech Savvy Seniors program aims to bridge the digital divide by providing the knowledge and confidence to navigate technology with ease. 

If you have your own device, bring it along. Otherwise, Coffs Harbour Libraries can provide a device to learn on. 

Sessions available at Toormina Library, Harry Bailey Memorial Library and Wiigulga Sports Complex. For current sessions, please visit the bookings site

 

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Casual Writer's Room

Can’t wait to write and network with fellow writers? Then join us in our Casual Writers Room for the first and third Friday of every month!

Held at Harry Bailey Memorial Library, this informal space allows writers to gather, write, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed setting. Come along, meet like-minded writers, and get inspired!

Date: First and third Friday of every month

Time: 1-5pm 

Location:

  •  First Friday - Learning Lab level 1
  • Third Friday - Group Study Room level 2  

2025 Dates: 

  • 7 February (Learning Lab)
  • 21 February (Group Study Room)

Bookings & Fees: Drop-in space, no fees, no bookings required

 

Coffs Harbour Writing Groups

Are you passionate about writing and eager to refine your craft?

Whether you're an aspiring writer looking for guidance, an experienced author seeking fresh perspectives, or simply someone who loves to write and share ideas, our writing groups are for you. Join our vibrant community of local writers in Coffs Harbour to receive constructive feedback, engage in inspiring discussions, and take your writing to the next level. No matter your experience level or genre of interest, you'll find a supportive environment designed to help you grow and thrive.

Find out more about our Writing Groups here

Craft & Connect

 A wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed morning of crafting with a cup of tea or coffee.

Looking for a creative outlet and a chance to connect with fellow crafters? Craft & Connect is the perfect monthly gathering for craft lovers of all skill levels. Bring along your own project to work on or join in on exciting community crafting initiatives throughout the year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded people, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed morning with a cup of tea or coffee.

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30PM
Dates: First Wednesday, every month.
Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place
Cost: Free, bookings requested (so we can prepare materials & morning tea)

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2025 Dates

  • Wednesday 05 March 2025
  • Wednesday 02 April 2025
  • Wednesday 07 May 2025
  • Wednesday 04 June 2025
  • Wednesday 02 July 2025
  • Wednesday 06 August 2025
  • Wednesday 03 September 2025
  • Wednesday 01 October 2025
  • Wednesday 05 November 2025
  • Wednesday 03 December 2025

 

Sustainable Living Series

2025 PROGRAMS  

This Sustainable Living Series is designed to help you cultivate a thriving garden, nurture healthy soil, and deepen your connection to the environment. From composting and seed saving to permaculture and seasonal gardening, with 12 exciting workshops to choose from over a span of nine months, each session offers practical skills to support a more self-sufficient lifestyle.  

The Coffs Harbour Seed Library is a free resource available to the public and features organically grown seeds to help gardeners grow resilient plants suited to our climate.  

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AUTUMN GARDENING
Saturday 29 March | 9.30am - 11.30am 
Location: Coffs Regional Community Gardens, 51 Combine Street Coffs Harbour
Fee: $25 per person 
Come along to this workshop and be inspired about planting your autumn garden. Participants will learn: What to plant in Autumn, what garden tasks are best undertaken in autumn and what your soil needs in the cooling season.  

URBAN FORAGE 
Saturday 5 April 2025 | 9.30am - 11.30am Under the Fig Tree, Yarrila Place 
Saturday 18 October 2025 | 1pm - 3pm Under the Fig Tree, Yarrila Place 
Fee: $15 per person 
Did you know some local plants are both edible and delicious? In this workshop you will learn how to identify local weeds that you can eat. We will also discuss some basic culinary preparations for local weeds. 

THE BASICS: SEED SAVING 
Saturday 5 April 2025 | 12.30pm - 1.30pm Under the Fig Tree, Yarrila Place  
Saturday 15 November 2025 | 10.30am - 11.30am Woopi Library
Fee: $5 per person 
Would you love some free, locally adapted seeds to pop in your garden? Come along to this free intro to seed saving to learn how to select, collect, save, sow and share seeds within your local gardening community. 

GET CREATIVE WITH PROPAGATION
Saturday 17 May 2025 | 10.30am - 11.30am Woolgoolga Library  
Fee: $5 per person 
Want to learn how to propagate your own plants to fill those gaps in your garden for low to no cost? Join us for this short workshop to discover some simple propagation techniques you can easily do at home.  

PERMACULTURE
Sunday 18 May 2025 | 1pm – 3pm Nana Glen (Nana Glen Food Collective Collab TBC) 
Fee: FREE +People care, Earth care, fair share. Permaculture is a powerful way to transform your garden and your life. In this session we will learn: Key permaculture principles, how to apply them to your garden and ways to further develop your permaculture knowledge. 

WINTER GARDENING
Saturday 14 June 2025 | 9.30am - 11.30am Boambee Community Gardens
Fee: $25 per person
Even in winter our gardens need care and attention. In this workshop we will cover the best ways to keep your plants strong and healthy in the cooler months. We will also learn about creative ways to prepare for spring in the cold months. 

LITTLE GREEN THUMBS (4-9yrs) 
Saturday 2 August | 10.30am - 11.30am Toormina Library
Fee: FREE 
Introduce your Little Wildlings to the fun of growing food and playing in the veggie garden. We will combine hands on learning and play in a session that is suitable for children aged 4-9yrs.  

COMPOSTING MADE EASY 
Saturday 2 August | 1pm - 3pm Boambee Community Gardens 
Fee: $25 per person
Making good compost is a science and an art. Come to this workshop to learn:  the importance of composting for your soil, how to make good compost easily and the common mistakes with composting. 

SPRING GARDENING 

Saturday 6 September | 9.30am - 11.30am Woopi Gardens
Fee: $25 per person
Spring is a time when gardeners can get lost in emerging growth and pests! In this workshop we will cover what the key activities are to undertake in spring to get your garden prepared for both summer and autumn. 

BASIC PRUNING
Saturday 18 October | 10.30am - 11.30am Toormina Library
Fee: $5 per person
In this session we will learn about basic pruning methods for your garden. We will cover what to prune, when and why. We will also look at basic gardening tools and equipment as well as how to sharpen them. 

GET CREATIVE WITH PROPAGATION 
Sunday 19 October | 1pm - 3pm Nana Glen (Nana Glen Food Collective Collab TBC)
Fee: FREE
Want to learn how to propagate your own plants to fill those gaps in your garden for low to no cost? Join us for this short workshop to discover some simple propagation techniques you can easily do at home.  

After this session you will be able to: 

  1.  Grow plants from cuttings 
  2.  Mix up your own seed raising mix 
  3.  Determine the best time to undertake propagation activities. 

SUMMER GARDENING 
Saturday 13 December | 9.30am - 11.30am Coffs Community Gardens
Fee: $25 per person
Gardening in the summertime in our climate can be hard! Come along to learn about the summer pests and diseases our gardens face and how to deal with them. We will also learn about nifty ways to make your summer garden thrive-in the heat and wet seasons we face. We will cover climate change forecasts and the impact upon your summer gardening.  

About the Facilitator
Karla Gillies is a dedicated environmental scientist with over 30 years of experience in food and wildlife gardening, conservation, and community action. Karla has spent her life nurturing the environment and inspiring others to do the same. Her expertise ranges from creating thriving gardens that support local wildlife to leading conservation projects that protect precious ecosystems. 

Karla's passion for nature is infectious, and she loves sharing her knowledge with anyone eager to join her journey. Whether it's through community workshops, hands-on gardening sessions, or engaging talks, Karla's enthusiasm for the natural world shines through. She believes that by working together, we can all make a positive impact on our environment and community. 

Join Karla in her mission to create a greener, more sustainable world, one garden at a time. 

These programs are delivered in partnership with City of Coffs Harbour’s Sustainable Living programs.