Our Textile Lab drop-in sessions at Toronto Library will not be running this week. We'll be back on Wednesday 27 May as normal.
In the meantime, there's plenty coming up to look forward to! Join us for:
‣ 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 – Saturday 20 June, 10am–1pm
‣ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 – Tuesday 23 June, 10am–1:30pm
‣ 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 – Tuesday 7 July, 10am–1pm
‣ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 – Wednesday 8 July, 10am–1pm
Spaces are limited, so book early. Find all the details and grab your tickets on our website.
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Write Here Festival kicks off this Friday! 🎉
Be inspired by our lineup of local and visiting authors as they share insight into their creative processes, along with behind-the-scenes perspectives and practical tips you can take into your own writing.
To check out the full program or book an event, visit the link in our bio. 🔗
Haters - even in art, you can't escape them!
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 for a free talk, Sculpture Park tour and book signing, and hear more about his life's work.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 11am Saturday 16 May
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Museum of Art and Culture, yapang
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Free - Book online
His exhibition 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨: 30 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 is on view at MAC yapang until 24 May.
Video by Paul Searles
Explore everything from scrap‑yarn knitting and standout bakes to cracking the code on investing in our latest non‑fiction titles. 📚
Discover these and more through our Lake Mac Libraries online catalogue.
Crime does pay — if you know what you're doing. 🔍
Write Here Festival is back 15–17 May, and the 2026 lineup is incredible.
Chris Hammer. Benjamin Stevenson. Tanya Hennessy. Sami Bayly. Debut novelists, memoir writers, a writing cruise and more - all across Lake Macquarie.
Some events are free. Secure your spot at the link in bio.
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Climb aboard the Lady Mac for a writing workshop cruise departing Booragul Jetty on Friday 15 May with writer and podcaster Magdalena Ball. 🚢✏️
This event is part of the 2026 Write Here Festival.
Book your tickets now through the link in our bio 🔗
There’s plenty happening at Lake Mac Libraries this May 📚✨
Discover what’s on at your local library with activities, workshops and events for the whole community.
Check out these events and more, via the events link in our bio. 🔗
Tickets are now on sale for POP BAM! 💥
Lake Mac’s much‑loved pop culture festival is back this July, bringing a full day of fandom, fun and creativity to Hunter Sports Centre.
Expect epic cosplay moments, special guests, live action experiences, showcase vehicles and interactive workshops celebrating the worlds of film, TV, comics and music.
Grab your tickets now via the link in our bio. 🔗
All Lake Mac Libraries branches will be closed on Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April. Sugar Valley Library Museum will be open on Sunday 26 April.
Self-access will be available for inducted users from 6am-9pm at multiple libraries across the city.
Calling all writers and storytellers! 📢✍️
The Write Here Festival is back 15–17 May, with an inspiring lineup of author talks, hands‑on workshops and special events designed to get your creative ideas flowing.
To check out the full program, get inspired and plan your festival, visit the link in our bio. 🔗
