Mapleton Community Library is owned by the communiy and operated by all volunteers. The Library is a place to relax, read or study . . . and meet friends.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday 9am to 12 noon The Library is closed on all Public Holidays.
The Community Library –
- Holds regular Book Sales and min markets;
- Internet, free if using yuor own device, computers for personal use, storytelling,
- Book covering, laminating, printing and photocopying, computer lessons
- Art exhibitions from local artisans
- Justice of the Peace services
- Regular social and community Events: Lovers of Books on St Valentines Day Wednesday, 14th February at 5:30pm.
- Children’s Storytelling on Saturdays at 10:30am.
- Preparing for Prep workshops – Tuesdays during third term – 9am to 11am. Free
- Children art classes, craft ann puzzle mornings
Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Regional Council and numerous local businesses and organisations.
Next General Meeting 27th April at 10am
Join the Mapleton Community Library – If you live on or near the Blackall Range please drop in and become a member of this wonderful community library. Contact Us for more information.
Annual Membership – Running the library is a costly exercise, so borrowing books, CDs, DVDs & audio books requires a small annual membership fee. Thank you to most of the active members who have updated memberships for the year to June 2017. A few members are still discovering that their membership needs renewal in order to borrow.
Benefits of Membership:
- Ten books and magazines may be borrowed per membership
- Reserve a book or magazine over the telephone [during Library hours], use our online catalogue or send us an email mapletonlibrary@gmail.com
- Renew a book by sending an email to mapletonlibrary@gmail.com
- Nominate a new book for purchase and be the first to read it
- Opportunity to purchase preread, discounted books at bargain prices at our inhouse book shop
- Provide a review to other members of the community on a book you have read
- An opportunity to volunteer and be part of a fun team who help organise and run the library
- Choose from Large Print, Young Adult and Children’s literature available for borrowing
Funding and Supporters – Fund sources include the Sunshine Coast Council, with support from local businesses and organisations. Plus we obtain funds from book sales, donations, raffles, events and functions.
Special thanks to Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club Inc.
Our appreciation to local businesses and groups for your continued support: * IGA Mapleton * Mapleton Post Office * Mapleton Tavern * Mapleton Bowls Club * Mapleton Medical Centre * Blackall Range Zonta Club * Maleny nad Blackall Range Lions Club
Book Sales – Everyday Book Shop. Looking to buy a book to read or to add to your collection? We have a small selection of our best quality, latest titles on sale every day. A selection of collectable and specialist books is also on display.
Part of the large print collection
Volunteering. The Library depends on volunteers for everything from fund raising to housekeeping. One thing most volunteers enjoy is a few hours on the desk fortnightly.
If you would like to volunteer please leave contact details at the desk. Training is given with lots of on-the-job support. Recent volunteer training has included library processes and the Dewey system.
