What's On in Parkes

Rock Band Vibes is a beginner-friendly crash course on playing in a real band.

Give your brain a workout and come along to Parkes Library's new Brain Training program, happening every Wednesday morning.

Imagine a world without sound. How much would we miss? We will explore the way sound enhances stories and how you can use different instruments, items and even your body to create a soundscape.

We will explore the way sound enhances stories and how you can use different instruments, items and even your body to create a soundscape.

Bill Tink, NetWaste’s Environmental Learning Advisor, is excited to present this years Waste 2 Art theme ‘Shrink Your Footprint’. In this presentation you will learn all about your Waste Footprint and the many ways we can reduce the amount of waste we produce. Bill’s presentation will provide examples of artworks by a range of artists who have turned waste materials into works of art! Get inspired by past examples of winners from Waste 2 Art and international examples of artworks made from materials that would otherwise end up in landfill.

Join us in the Makerspace for a hands-on Motion and Movement workshop using LEGO® Education BricQ sets!

Work in pairs to build and code your robot then challenge your opponent in a robot battle.

Rock Band Vibes is a beginner-friendly crash course on playing in a real band. We start right at the basics so everyone can get an easy win straight away, even if they have never played an instrument before. From there, participants can stretch as far as they like, picking parts that offer the right challenge. We build a simple, popular song section-by-section, focusing on timing, teamwork, and confidence, and finish with a performance run-through so everyone feels ready.

Register on Humanitix - Rock Band Vibes - JAM NIGHT hosted by Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre. Parkes Library and Cultural Centre, 25 Bogan St, Parkes NSW 2870, Australia. Friday 17th April 2026. Find event information.

Celebrate Australia’s most beloved poet through his words, his life, and his remarkable legacy. Hear your favourite Banjo Paterson poems and discover fascinating stories from his extraordinary life on the 125th anniversary of Banjo’s visit to Parkes.

Each month the latest and most loved films are shown at Parkes Shire Library. Come along and enjoy tea, coffee and snacks with a great film! Over 16's only.

Join us every Tuesday morning during Term time for some fun at Storytime. Foster a love of reading, rhyming and singing each week with your little one.