In this episode, we share powerful community stories from the Mount Gambier Library Storytelling Campaign. Through short recordings, locals reflect on the meaningful, and sometimes life-changing, experiences they’ve had with the library—highlighting its role as a place of connection, learning, and inspiration

This month we’re talking with Mount Gambier’s Youth Activation Group (YAG), a passionate group of young volunteers aged 15–25 creating youth‑focused events and driving change alongside Council. Hear their stories, their passion, and their vision for Mount Gambier’s future.

An exploration of the early days of aviation in Mount Gambier, highlighting the first flights and the local stories that helped shape our region’s connection to the skies.

Meet Susea Spray- retired teacher, photographer, and now a cruising sailor turned award‑winning children’s author. After leaving Adelaide in 2013 to live aboard a traditional big blue sailing boat, Susea has travelled across three oceans, explored extraordinary places, and transformed her adventures into lyrical stories for young readers. Her A Big Blue Boat series, born during the quiet of the Covid years, invites children to experience the sea through rhythm, rhyme, and the eyes of a courageous young captain. Today, she continues to share her love of language, travel, and the ocean with communities she connects with along the way.

In the 1890s, fear swept through Tantanoola and the surrounding districts as a mysterious predator stalked the countryside. Was it a tiger, a leopard, or something else entirely? Join us as we unravel the legend of the Tantanoola Tiger—a gripping tale of mystery, media frenzy, and the unexpected culprit behind the chaos.

This month we dive into the crystal waters of the Blue Lake/Warwar. From its colour-shifting magic to monster myths, this iconic landmark has inspired art, literature, and even a yodel! Join us as we explore the science and folklore behind one of Australia’s most famous wonders.

Think libraries are just about books? Think again! Our after-school STEM sessions are packed with hands-on projects that teach science, technology, engineering, and math inthe most exciting ways. Hear how we’re helping kids explore, invent, and dream big—one experiment at a time.

Run by the bold and enigmatic Catherine Temple, Kitty Temples Tavern became a magnet for scandal, sly grog rumours, and enduring folklore. Though hard evidence of wrongdoing is scarce, Kitty’s reputation grew into legend and over time, fact blurred with fiction, cementing her place in Mount Gambier’s colourful pub history.

Bianca Richardson is a Limestone Coast illustrator and graphic designer with a love for delightfully wonky lines. When she’s not illustrating children’s books, she’s building an exciting creative life right where her roots run deep. An advocate for regional talent, Bianca proves you don’t need a big city to chase big dreams, make a big impact, or inspire a thriving creative community.

Back by popular demand, YouTube creator Greg Buck returns for Adult Learners Week with fresh skills, new stories, and even bigger Dirty Socks adventures. From tech novice to confident online creator, Greg’s journey proves it’s never too late to learn something new.Dirty Socks YouTube Channel