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Scenic Rim Regional Council has 4 branch libraries and a library outreach service.

Residents have online access to a full library catalogue of more than 105,000 items. You can find a library branch at Boonah, Beaudesert, Canungra and Tamborine Mountain.

22/10/2026

📚 The best Australian stories, read aloud by an all-star cast of storytellers! 🌟

Inspire a love of reading with StoryBox Library: an ever-growing collection of diverse stories and storytellers, perfect for kids of all ages!

Discover books by wonderful local authors and illustrators, brought to life by a fantastic cast of Australian storytellers, including beloved authors, actors, musicians and more.

The best part? StoryBox Library is FREE to access with your Scenic Rim Libraries card! Just select Scenic Rim Libraries from the dropdown menu, enter your library card number and PIN and you're in!

✨ It really is Storytime, Anytime!

👉 Start exploring: https://storyboxhub.com/

20/10/2026

📚 Did you tune in to ABC Radio National’s Top 100 Australian Books countdown?

Over the weekend, book lovers across Australia tuned in as the countdown revealed the nation’s favourite homegrown books of all time.

Were any of your favourites in the Top 10? 👀

🏆 The Top 10

1. Cloudstreet – Tim Winton
2. The Book Thief – Markus Zusak
3. Boy Swallows Universe – Trent Dalton
4. Burial Rites – Hannah Kent
5. A Fortunate Life – A.B. Facey
6. Tomorrow, When the War Began – John Marsden
7. The Dictionary of Lost Words – Pip Williams
8. The Narrow Road to the Deep North – Richard Flanagan
9. The Secret River – Kate Grenville
10. The Dry – Jane Harper

👉 You can check out the full list on the ABC Radio National website.

👀 Something catch your eye? Jump on the Scenic Rim Libraries catalogue and reserve your copy today. You might just find your next great read!
https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/Our-Community/Libraries/Catalogue

18/10/2026

📚 Watching East of Eden? Why not read the story that started it all?

John Steinbeck’s sweeping classic has been brought to the screen as a new limited series, starring Florence Pugh.

Whether you’re watching the series now or discovering the novel for the first time, you can borrow East of Eden in the format that suits you.

📖 Find print copies, eBooks and eAudiobooks in the Scenic Rim Libraries catalogue and on BorrowBox.

👉 Explore the catalogue and borrow East of Eden today: https://tinyurl.com/2hnyte9b

14/10/2026

📚👗 MEET SOPHIE GREEN – AUTHOR OF THE FROCK SHOP!

Scenic Rim Libraries are excited to welcome bestselling Australian author Sophie Green to discuss her new novel, The Frock Shop — a warm, feel-good story about second-hand treasures, second chances and the power of friendship.

Hear how the book came to life, discover the inspiration behind its cast of women, and find out what’s next for Sophie. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a copy and have it signed!

📍 Beaudesert Library: Thursday 12 November – 5:00 PM
📍 Tamborine Mountain Library: Friday 13 November – 6:00 PM

Join us for a wonderful celebration of books and storytelling.

👉 Book your FREE tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3fd6ve

13/10/2026

🎃👻 Looking for a spooky read this Halloween? 👻🎃

Dive into Comics Plus with your Scenic Rim Libraries membership and discover a digital collection of comics, manga and graphic novels — including plenty of creepy, mysterious and monstrous titles! 🕷️📚

📱 Read anytime, anywhere with your library membership and a device.

👉 Browse the collection and start reading:
https://tinyurl.com/284u32x6

🎃 Happy haunting & happy reading! 👻"

11/10/2026

💻 Need a hand with your phone, tablet or laptop? We're here to help!

Our Digital Drop-In sessions are now available at Beaudesert, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain Libraries.

Book a free 15-minute session with our friendly staff and bring along your own device. Whether you're learning to send an email, download an app, or access our digital library collection, we'll help you build your confidence—one step at a time.

📍 Available at Beaudesert, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain Libraries
🎟️ Free! Bookings are essential, and places are limited.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/2s4e4vss

07/10/2026

📚 Skip the queue this October with BorrowBox! 🎧✨

Looking for your next great read without the wait? Each month, we spotlight two titles on BorrowBox you can borrow instantly — no holds, no waiting lists, no delays.

This month’s featured reads are:

✨ Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
✨ The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

Whether you prefer reading on your device or listening on the go, both titles are available right now as eBook and eAudiobook with unlimited access.

All free with your Scenic Rim Libraries membership 💛
https://scenicrim.borrowbox.com/

06/10/2026

✨🧹Get ready for the spooky season with something a little enchanted. Hosted by The Drunken Farmhand, join us for a relaxed, hands-on craft session and make your own witch broom to take home.\: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093278358432

Please bring along a suitable stick you'd like for your broom handle! Participants are also encouraged to forage at home or locally for natural foliage to add to your broom.

🍂No craft experience needed, just bring your imagination. All materials are provided, excluding your broom handle, and it's a great chance to unwind, be creative and meet other locals.

Spaces are limited, reserve your place now before they fly away! 🔮

https://tinyurl.com/witchbrooms

02/10/2026

📣 Public Holiday Closure Notice

🏫 Please be advised that all Council administration buildings, customer service centres, libraries and cultural centres will be closed on Monday 5 October for the public holiday.

🗑 Waste services will operate as usual.

📆 Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday 6 October.

👉 For online services and information, visit our website: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/Home

😀 We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable public holiday.

01/10/2026

📚 Seen the ABC series? Now read the book!

Chris Hammer’s gripping crime novel Treasure & Dirt was recently adapted into a TV series that screened on the ABC, but there’s nothing like discovering the original story!

Set in a remote Australian mining town, Treasure & Dirt is packed with secrets, murder, intrigue and plenty of twists. 🔎

📖 Borrow it in print, or enjoy the eBook or eAudiobook on BorrowBox.

Will you uncover the truth before the final page?
https://tinyurl.com/mp74878b

Address

82 Brisbane Street
Beaudesert, QLD
4285

Website

https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/our-community/libraries, https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/

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