Library Closure Notice - 14 July 2026

All Rockhampton Region Library branches (including Administration) will be closed on Tuesday 14 July for a staff training day. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back when normal hours resume on Wednesday 15 July.

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Animal Inspection Program - Frenchville

Council Officers will be conducting inspections at properties in Frenchville from 6 July to 27 September as part of Council’s annual Animal Inspection Program. Inspection times will take place between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday.

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Craft & Design

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Hands-on creativity at Walter Reid Cultural Centre

Craft and design at WRCC spans generations of knowledge.

What you can explore:

There are several active groups in the Walter Reid Cultural Centre specialising in the fields of: 

  • Pottery and ceramics
  • Fibre arts and weaving
  • Embroidery and textiles
  • Jewellery-making and lapidary

 

Capricornia Potters Group

Capricornia Potters Group are a diverse bunch who like to get their hands dirty, challenge their creative minds but most importantly, have fun and enjoy each other’s company. Members enjoy regular clay working meetings, play days for experimenting with new equipment or techniques and outdoor social firing events. The experience of their members ranges from beginner to instructor and includes hand-building, wheel throwing, moulding, underglaze decorating, texture decorating and dip/pour glazing.

Where can I learn more about Capricornia Potters Group?

Facebook | Website

How can I become a member of Capricornia Potters Group?

Email the group at contact@capricorniapottersgroup.com.au for more information

 

Rockhampton Fibre Arts Inc.

Rockhampton Fibre Arts Inc. is a vibrant local community for creators focused on spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, and other textile crafts. They are a highly active guild that hosts weekly social catchups, hands-on demonstrations, and monthly workshops for both beginners and experienced fibre artists. 

Where can I learn more about Rockhampton Fibre Arts?

Facebook Group

How can I become a member of Rockhampton Fibre Arts?

Call Anne on 0403 827 012. 

 

Patch Happy Circle

Patch Happy Circle is a small group of ladies meeting on Monday between 9am- 2pm. Although they don’t conduct any workshops, they are very willing to help people with any problems that they have with their craft. Their ladies not only do patchwork, they also do knitting, crochet and some other handiwork.

 How can I become a member of Patch Happy Circle?

Please email dndunne59@gmail.com for more information. 

 

Rockhampton’s Embroiderers’ Guild

Rockhampton’s Embroiderers’ Guild are a group of lovely ladies who meet Wednesday 9am-12pm and Saturday 1pm-4pm to share hand embroidery and needlework skills. Not only are they do they share embroidery skills, they are also a friendship group giving support to members.

Where can I learn more about the Embroiderers’ Guild?

Facebook

How can I become a member of the Embroiderers' Guild? 

 Email rtonembroguild@gmail.com for more information.

 

Rockhampton Lapidary Club

Rockhampton Lapidary Club members take part in cabochon making, faceting, silversmithing and jewellery making and various other variants of lapidary work including enamelling and casting.

 Where can I learn more about the Rockhampton Lapidary Club? 

Facebook | Tik Tok

How can I become a member of the Rockhampton Lapidary Club? 

Please email RockhamptonLapidaryClub@Bigpond.com for more information.

 

Group Opening Times 

Before visiting check group opening times, contact information and studio location. 

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