NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children’s storytime
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Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Garden City Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Sunday conversation: Keeping Culture Alive through Art
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Join First Nations artists Patience Faith Summers and William J Priestley (Jimmy), as they discuss their exhibition on display at Brisbane Square Library throughout June and July. Patience and Jimmy will explain their art journeys and shared creative processes, and how their art practice is linked to the NAIDOC theme for 2025 – The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Young adults. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. Art. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Sunday conversations: Keeping Culture Alive through Art
Library events - A-D
Join First Nations artists Patience Faith Summers and William J Priestley (Jimmy), as they discuss their exhibition on display at Brisbane Square Library throughout June and July. Patience and Jimmy will explain their art journeys and shared creative processes, and how their art practice is linked to the NAIDOC theme for 2025 – The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Art. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Culture. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
STEAM Sundays
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Explore science, technology, reading and art during this hands-on, drop in session. Each week, challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side with new technology in a fun environment. Ideal for all ages.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Kids. Teens. Young adults. Adults (30+). Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Family events. Library event types: Technology for kids. Maker spaces. Age: 5-12 year olds, Young adults, Adults (30+).
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
English conversation group
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This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Sunday, July 6, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Writing Mondays
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Writing Mondays is a free, volunteer-led program for writers at all levels. Come and finish your story, while connecting with other writers in your community. Inspired by Queensland Writers Centre's successful Writing Friday program, these sessions follow the Pomodoro Technique of 25-minute blocks and 5-minute breaks. Every third 'Pomodoro' we take a 15-minute break to relax and recharge. The idea behind the method is to train the mind into working effectively to reach smaller targets, improving the overall writing time and productivity.
Venue: Wynnum Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Writing. Literary events. Age: Seniors, Adults (30+), Young adults.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Annerley Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - 7th Brigade Park, Chermside
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: Kidspace Playground, Murphy Road, Chermside.
Venue: 7th Brigade Park, Chermside. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM.
Craft Lovers
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Bring your own projects to work alongside like-minded crafters or just come to look for ideas.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - 7th Brigade Park, Chermside
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: Kidspace Playground, Murphy Road, Chermside.
Venue: 7th Brigade Park, Chermside. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dreaming storytime with Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt and Jacki Ferro
Library events - E-I
Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join in a special storytime with authors Aunty Rhonda and Jacki as they share their new picture book, Brave Young Eagle, the fourth book in the Spirit of Dreaming series, exploring connection to country, belonging and family. Enjoy an interactive puppet show along with original music. Ideal for families and children aged 5–8 years.
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Inala Library on 07 3403 2205 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. School holidays. Library event types: Children's literacy. Children's storytime. School holidays. Age: 5-8 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Garden City Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carina Library. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Family events. Free. Music. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children's storytime
Library events - A-D
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 0-5 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
BYOB (Bring your own baby book club)
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BYOB book club is a baby-friendly book club for parents and caregivers who are interested in joining a book club without having to organise a babysitter. Join in to discuss great books in good company. Contact the library for more information.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Creative writers
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From the novice scribbler to best-selling superstars, everyone is welcome at Carindale’s Creative Writers group. Please bring a pen and paper, laptop or stone and chisel – whatever you prefer to write with!
Venue: Carindale Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Writing. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Fact finders: Human body science
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Explore the amazing world of the human body through staff-led activities inspired by the Children’s Book Council notables list. Ideal for children aged 8–12 years.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children’s storytime
Library events - A-D
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Annerley Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever stories and signs
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Sing, see and sign nursery rhymes and stories in this engaging storytime delivered in English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Toowong Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Children’s storytime (Arabic)
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Experience the magic of storytime in Arabic with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family trivia: Disney
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Test your knowledge of Disney movies and books with fun family trivia! Ideal for families of all ages.
Venue: Toowong Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Toowong Library on 07 3403 2590 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Family events. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy.
Monday, July 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tuesday mah-jong
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Play Eastern mah-jong in a fun and supportive group, beginners welcome. See library staff for details.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Age: Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Bulimba Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Women Writers Queensland
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The Society of Women Writers Qld Inc. provides support for Queensland women who have a passion for writing, wish to improve their skills or beginners wanting to learn. For further information please contact us at secretary@womenwritersqld.org.au
Bookings required through the Society for Women Writers Queensland.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Young adults. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Writing. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM.
Dreaming storytime with Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt and Jacki Ferro
Library events - E-I
Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join in a special storytime with authors Aunty Rhonda and Jacki as they share their new picture book, Brave Young Eagle, the fourth book in the Spirit of Dreaming series, exploring connection to country, belonging and family. Enjoy an interactive puppet show along with original music. Ideal for families and children aged 5–8 years.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Indooroopilly Library on 07 3407 0009 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. School holidays. Culture. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 5-8 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
First 5 Forever children’s storytime
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Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Northside Spinners and Fibrecrafters
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Bring your knitting, weaving, spinning or crochet projects to work alongside like-minded fibre crafters, make new friends and be inspired with new ideas. .
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Art. Free. Creative. Library event types: Maker spaces. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Fact Finders: Nature reads
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join in on a fun library adventure exploring books about nature! Kids will discover amazing plants, flowers and more through the stories features in this year's Children's Book Council notables list. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sunnybank Hills Library on 07 3407 0571 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Green. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
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Venue: Everton Park Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Children's storytime (Korean)
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Experience the magic of storytime in Korean with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Reading and conversation
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Share precious memories, meet new friends and explore favourite reading interests over a cuppa. Please call or email Paula Collins on 0438 562 227 or paulacollins2@outlook.com.
Venue: Holland Park Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Holland Park Library on 07 3403 7755 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Literary events. Book clubs. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tea and trivia
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Enjoy a morning of having fun, making friends, and testing your knowledge with trivia questions. Individuals and groups welcome.
Venue: Grange Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Grange Library on 07 3407 2523 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Culture. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Mt Gravatt Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
'50 ways to Die in Space' with Eileen O'Hely
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Space: the final frontier. Beautiful. Intriguing. Mysterious. But if you go there, YOU WILL DIE! Join astrophysicist and author Dr Eileen O’Hely for a reading of excerpts from her graphic novel, 50 Ways to Die in Space, followed by a Q&A session. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library on 07 3403 1530 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Workshops. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Author talks. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Email basics
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Connect with family, friends and organisations using email. Learn how to send and reply to emails, create contacts, and sign in and out of your account. Basic computer and internet skills required. A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Wynnum Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Wynnum Library on 07 3403 2199 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Technology classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever chatter play
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This is a fun, play-based session offering a range of creative resources for children that support language and literacy development. Ideal for children aged 5 years and younger.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Age: 0-5 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Everton Park Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 5–11 years.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Creative. Free. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 5-11 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Brick builders code club
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges where you help story characters solve a problem through coding, engineering, science and communication. Ideal for children aged 8–12 years.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Children's literacy. Technology for kids. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Kids book chat: How to Train Your Dragon
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Calling all dragon trainers! Saddle up and join us for fun activities as we celebrate the world of How to Train Your Dragon! Ideal for children aged 7 years and older.
Venue: Carina Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Carina Library on 07 3407 1873 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Make and create. School holidays. Age: 7+ year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Make and create for kids
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This school holidays, drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.
Venue: Annerley Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 3 - 8 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - O-Z
This school holidays, drop in to get creative with free craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4–12 years and their carers.
Venue: Sandgate Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: School holidays. Event type: Creative. Family events. Free. School holidays. Library event types: Maker spaces. School holidays. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever baby, books and rhymes
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Toowong Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
Kids book chat: Pokemon
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This school holidays, join like-minded readers for discussion and themed activities based on the super popular Pokémon series. Ideal for children aged 7-10 years.
Venue: Bulimba Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Bulimba Library on 07 3407 8223 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 7-10 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
'50 ways to Die in Space' with Eileen O'Hely
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Space: the final frontier. Beautiful. Intriguing. Mysterious. But if you go there, YOU WILL DIE! Join astrophysicist and author Dr Eileen O’Hely for a reading of excerpts from her graphic novel, 50 Ways to Die in Space, followed by a Q&A session. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
Venue: Holland Park Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Holland Park Library on 07 3403 7755 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Workshops. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Author talks. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Contact Nundah Library to enquire about one on one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Nundah Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Nundah Library on 07 3407 8701 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Technology classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bracken Ridge family history group
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Are you interested in researching your family history or genealogy? Come along and swap research tips or seek advice and assistance in family history.
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: History. Family history. Age: Seniors, Adults (30+), Young adults.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - A-D
This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Contact Zillmere library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Zillmere Library on 07 3403 1455 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Internet classes. Technology classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Orange Grove writers’ group
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Do you want to spread your creative writing wings and network with other budding writers? Call Miriam on 3848 5550 for more information.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Creative. Free. Library event types: Writing. Literary events. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Kids book chat: The Timekeepers
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join like-minded readers for discussion and themed activities based on S.J.King’s The Timekeepers series. Ideal for children aged 6–11 years.
Venue: Fairfield Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Fairfield Library on 07 3403 8615 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: Book clubs. School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 6-11 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - E-I
This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4–8 years.
Venue: Garden City Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 4-8 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create for kids
Library events - E-I
This school holidays drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 2-10 years and their carers.
Venue: Hamilton Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Creative. Free. School holidays. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 2-10 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Brick builders motion club
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges to build your own colourful constructions and experiment with forces, motion and interaction. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mitchelton Library on 07 3403 7410 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids. Age: 6-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kids book chat: Dragon Dreaming
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join us for fun activities and games at this engaging dragon-themed book chat. Ideal for children aged 5-11 years.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 5-11 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School holiday: Make and create for kids
Library events - J-N
Join us for fun and free craft activities in the library. Ideal for children aged 5 years and older and their carers.
Venue: New Farm Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
First 5 Forever Toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carina Library. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Music. Family events. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
English conversation group
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Our friendly and informal group meets at the library Tuesdays 2-3pm (except during school holidays). Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sunnybank Hills Library on 07 3407 0571 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Workshops. Free. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
English conversation group
Library events - A-D
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Musing on music
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Do you love music as much as you love books? Join our friendly group to listen to a classic album every month followed by a guided discussion around the music, the times and the album’s impact. In July, listen to Kate Bush’s Hounds of Love (1985).
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Ashgrove Library on 07 3407 1940 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Music. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Bulimba and District Historical Society
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Discuss the history of Bulimba and surrounding suburbs or if you have a passion for local history come and join in. All welcome.
Venue: Bulimba Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: History. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Chermside Library book club
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Read, discuss and debate a fine selection of books with a friendly group. New members welcome.
Venue: Chermside Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mitchelton gardeners seed savers
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Meet Mitchelton Library gardeners in the meeting room to create herb, vegetable, and flower seed packs for library customers.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Green. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: West End Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.
Venue: Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Fairfield Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Grange Library growers working bees
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Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
Venue: Grange Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Green. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs that will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First Five Forever toddler time
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs that will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: New Farm Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever children's storytime
Library events - J-N
Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Make and create for kids
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Enjoy free school holiday activities for children aged 4-8 years.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. School holidays. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-8 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Southside community craft circle
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This craft group makes clothes, rugs, and toys to support disadvantaged children in Queensland. New members welcome. Please call Elinor on 0481 754 999 for more information.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Creative. Free. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Kids book chat: Real Pigeons
Library events - O-Z
Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Celebrate Andrew McDonald's Real Pigeons series with fun games and activities based on the super popular series. Ideal for children aged 5 years and older.
Venue: Wynnum Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Wynnum Library on 07 3403 2199 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. School holidays. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Make and create for kids
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Enjoy free school holiday craft activies. Ideal for children aged 4-8 years.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 4-8 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.
Venue: Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Brain training
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Explore brain training in an easy, social and fun way. Use a range of technologies, games and quizzes that will really get you thinking.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Indooroopilly Library on 07 3407 0009 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Fitness & well-being. Creative. Library event types: Technology classes. Make and create. Age: Seniors.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever Queensland Ballet storytime
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These storytime sessions are based on Queensland Ballet's Kindy Moves program and are informed by the First 5 Forever framework. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.
Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or call the library.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 3-5 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Fairfield Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government.
Venue: Garden City Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Fact finders: Nature reads
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join in on a fun library adventure exploring books about nature! Kids will discover amazing plants, flowers and more through the stories featured in this year’s Children’s Book Council notables list. Ideal for children aged 8–12 years.
Venue: Mt Coot-tha Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mt Coot-tha Library on 07 3403 2550 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Green. Library event types: Children's literacy. School holidays. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children's storytime
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Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Parent event: NAIDOC Week. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 0-1 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: New Farm Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Toowong Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cubetto Adventure
Library events - O-Z
The event will be held in Kurilpa Hall. Meet Cubetto, the friendly wooden robot teaching young children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play. Made of tactile and hard-wearing wood, Cubettos encourage digital learning without screen time. Ideal for children aged 3-6 years.
Venue: West End Library. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone West End Library on 07 3403 8620 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Library event types: Technology for kids. Age: 3-6 years old.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Brick builders club
Library events - E-I
This school holidays, join us for an afternoon of fun challenges as you build your own colourful constructions. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.
Venue: Everton Park Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Everton Park Library on 07 3403 7400 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Movie screening: Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat (PG)
Library events - E-I
Enjoy a family movie screening of Secret Agent Dingledorf and His Trusty Dog Splat. (2021) (89 mins).
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Inala Library on 07 3403 2205 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Family events. Films. Library event types: School holidays.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Brick builders code club
Library events - J-N
Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges where you help story characters solve a problem through coding, engineering, science and communication. Ideal for children aged 8–12 years.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Kenmore Library on 07 3407 0258 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Technology for kids. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - A-D
This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4 years and over.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 4+ year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Holland Park Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Kids book chat: Bluey
Library events - E-I
Celebrate Brisbane’s favourite blue heeler dog, Bluey, with a variety of games and craft activities. Ideal for children of all ages.
Venue: Grange Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Grange Library on 07 3407 2523 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Make and create.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - J-N
This school holidays, drop in to the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 year olds.
Venue: Mt Gravatt Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Gravatt Library on 07 3403 7775 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kids book chat: Junior detectives
Library events - A-D
This school holidays, join like-minded readers for discussion and themed activities based on popular series like Enola Holmes, Friday Barnes and Murder Most Unladylike. Ideal for children aged 9–13 years.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Teens. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Ashgrove Library on 07 3407 1940 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: Children's literacy. Book clubs. Youth. School holidays. Age: 9-13 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - A-D
This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for those aged 4-8 years.
Venue: Banyo Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Creative. School holidays. Free. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-8 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
Library events - A-D
This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years. .
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family STEAM
Library events - O-Z
This school holidays, explore science, technology, reading and art during this hands-on session.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: Children's storytime. Make and create. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
One-on-one tech help
Library events - O-Z
Bring in your phone, laptop, notebook or tablet and get one on one tech assistance, we will help to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Sandgate Library. Age range: Seniors. Adults (30+). Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sandgate Library on 07 3667 6022 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Technology classes. Internet classes. Age: Adults (30+), Seniors.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Night writers writing group
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We welcome all writers who would like feedback on their work in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Please email Gillian at words2goinfo@gmail.com for more information.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Writing. Age: Young adult, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Corinda Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - Pallara Park, Pallara
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Pallara Park, Pallara. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Hamilton Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
Garden City creative writers
Library events - E-I
Join other local writers to inspire your writing journey whether you are taking your first steps or well on your way.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Writing. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Nundah Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Stones Corner Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever children's storytime
Library events - E-I
Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Make and create for kids
Library events - E-I
This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 year olds.
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children’s storytime
Library events - E-I
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Parent event: NAIDOC Week. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Brain training for seniors
Library events - A-D
Explore the world of puzzles, games, maths, language and more through creative problem solving.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Fitness & well-being. Free. Age: Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Bulimba Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children's storytime
Library events - A-D
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 3-5 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Holland Park Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - Pallara Park, Pallara
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Pallara Park, Pallara. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Grange Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Family events. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Make and create
Library events - E-I
School holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-10 years.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 4-10 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Banyo Library. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children’s storytime
Library events - E-I
Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Holland Park Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Culture. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Tinker table: Bee Bots
Library events - E-I
Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with Bee-Bots. Learn basic programming skills while helping your Bee-Bot navigate and solve a maze. Ideal for all ages and their carers.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Hamilton Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Hamilton Library on 07 3403 1050 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Creative. Free. School holidays. Library event types: Technology for kids. School holidays. Age: 2-10 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
'50 Ways to Die in Space' with Dr Eileen O’Hely
Library events - A-D
Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Space: the final frontier. Beautiful. Intriguing. Mysterious. But if you go there, YOU WILL DIE! Join astrophysicist and author Dr Eileen O’Hely for a reading of excerpts from her graphic novel, 50 Ways to Die in Space, followed by a Q&A session. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: Author talks. Children's literacy. School holidays. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
English conversation group
Library events - A-D
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every week. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library on 07 3403 1530 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tea and trivia
Library events - A-D
Enjoy tea while having fun, making friends and testing your knowledge with trivia questions. Individuals and groups welcome.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Ashgrove Library on 07 3407 1940 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Culture. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Wrestling fun with Edison robot
Library events - O-Z
Edison robot is ready to rumble! Use blocks to build a mighty, wrestling robot. Then, program it to compete against opponents in a fun, interactive tournament. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 6-10 years.
Venue: Sandgate Library. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sandgate Library on 07 3667 6022 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Age: 6-10 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - E-I
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Grange Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Banyo Library. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Family events. Free. Music. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Second Thursday book club
Library events - E-I
Read, discuss and debate a fine selection of books with a friendly group. New members welcome.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Make and create: Knit and crochet for families
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join members of our community group The Purls to learn all about how to knit and crochet. All materials supplied. Ideal for families with children aged ten years and older.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mitchelton Library on 07 3403 7410 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Family events. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 10+ year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CPR awareness
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This free workshop will give you the confidence to help keep someone alive using CPR while the ambulance is on its way. Presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Local Ambulance Committee, in partnership with the Queensland Ambulance Services.
Venue: Corinda Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Corinda Library on 07 3407 7701 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Fitness & well-being. Workshops. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Crafting afternoon
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Meet new friends and join library staff for an afternoon of crafting.
Venue: Chermside Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Chermside Library on 07 3403 7200 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Creative. Free. Library event types: Make and create. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Retro board games
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Board games are a great way to meet new people and have some fun! Even if you haven’t played for a while, join in for an afternoon of fun and games. Ideal for adults and seniors.
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. Fitness & well-being. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Contact Zillmere library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Zillmere Library on 07 3403 1455 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Internet classes. Technology classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
First 5 Forever chatter play
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This is a fun, play-based session offering a range of creative resources for children that support language and literacy development. Ideal for children aged 5 years and younger.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Children's storytime. Toddler time. Age: 0-5 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Contact Kenmore Library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Young adults. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Kenmore Library on 07 3407 0258 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Technology classes. Internet classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Contact New Farm Library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: New Farm Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone New Farm Library on 07 3403 1062 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Technology classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tinker table: Bee Bots
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with Bee-Bots. Learn basic programming skills while helping your Bee-Bot navigate and solve a maze. Ideal for all ages.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Coopers Plains Library on 07 3403 1530 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
STEAM ahead on the Intelino train
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Our Intelino train is on a mission and needs your help! Intelino is an interactive smart train, powered by innovative robotic technology. Learn basic coding skills through screen-free adventure and hands-on play. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Garden City Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Garden City Library on 07 3403 7745 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: School holidays. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fact Finders: True or false?
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Is it true or false? Challenge your knowledge through staff-led activities inspired by Kate Simpson's Unreal, a Children's Book Council notable listed book.
Venue: Mt Gravatt Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Gravatt Library on 07 3403 7775 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities inspired by some of our favourite reads. Ideal for children aged 5-11 years and their carers.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Make and create. Age: 5-11 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4–12 years and their carers.
Venue: Bulimba Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. School holidays. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Contact your library branch to enquire about one on one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Banyo Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Banyo Library on 07 3403 2200 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Internet classes. Technology classes. Age: Young adult, Adult (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Fact Finders: True or false
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Is it true or false? Challenge your knowledge through staff-led activities inspired by Kate Simpson’s Unreal, a Children’s Book Council notable listed book.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Zillmere Library on 07 3403 1455 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with our free craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4–11 years.
Venue: Stones Corner Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Stones Corner Library on 07 3403 2170 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-11 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
One-on-one tech help
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Bring in your phone, laptop, notebook or tablet and get one on one tech assistance, we will help to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Sandgate Library. Age range: Seniors. Adults (30+). Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sandgate Library on 07 3667 6022 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Technology classes. Internet classes. Age: Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Mindful colouring and Zentangling group
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Join a friendly group using the Zentangle® method and adult colouring in to de-stress and have fun whilst improving your cognitive functioning and hand/eye coordination. Concentrating on drawing or colouring one small section of a page at a time we create beautiful art. Some supplies will be provided.
Venue: Toowong Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Art. Free. Age: Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
English conversation group
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This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults, Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sensory friendly make and create
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Let your imagination run wild in this sensory friendly event. Choose how you want to create your masterpiece with options to craft, build or draw. Ideal for children aged 5-11 years who are neurodivergent or experience sensory sensitivity or sensory overload and their carers.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 5-11 year olds.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Ashgrove craft circle
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Join us for a chat and a cuppa while working on your craft project. Please bring your own craft materials. New members welcome. Please call the library for more information.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Young adults. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Maker spaces. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Meet P.A Thomas
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From the author of The Beacon comes another page-turning beachside murder mystery, bursting with local colour and humour.
When overworked forensic pathologist Nicola Fox arrives for a long-overdue break at her holiday house in Brunswick Heads, on the NSW north coast, she's shocked to discover someone sunbaking on one of the sun lounges in her backyard. And that the sunbaker has been dead for some time.
Rumours soon emerge that the sunbaker took more than a few dark secrets to his grave, secrets many people - and especially the police - were keen to bury. When the arse-covering and finger-pointing begin in earnest, Nicola finds herself a suspect.
New to town, she only knows one person who might be able to save her: Jack Harris, a journalist at the local newspaper, The Beacon. When he begins investigating, the police organised crime unit arrives, and soon they are threatening both him and Nicola, leaving Jack to wonder if it was the police themselves who had committed the crime.
Can Jack uncover who really…
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Parent event: Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Author talks. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kenmore craft group
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Share your current project with our informal Kenmore craft group. Bring along a piece you’re working on and share ideas with other craft-minded people over a cup of tea.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Art. Creative. Free. Library event types: Maker spaces. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Annerley Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Corinda Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Wynnum Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government.
Venue: West End Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - Frew Park, Milton
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: On site parking available off Frew Street. Session is held at playground.
Venue: Frew Park, Milton. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Mt Gravatt Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - J-N
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers ages 1-2 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Nundah Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Stones Corner Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Brick builders code club
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This school holidays, join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges where you help story characters solve a problem through coding, engineering, science and communication. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.
Venue: Carindale Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Carindale Library on 07 3407 1490 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Children's literacy. Technology for kids. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Cubetto adventure
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Meet Cubetto, the friendly wooden robot teaching young children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play. Made of tactile and hard-wearing wood, Cubettos encourage digital learning without screen time. Ideal for children aged 3-6 years. Come along to share and experience our new robot in a flexible Tinker Table setting.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Bulimba Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Bulimba Library on 07 3407 8223 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: Technology for kids. School holidays. Age: 3-6 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 forever babies, books and rhymes
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Babies, books & rhymes. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Toddler time. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - A-D
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Make and create for kids
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Enjoy free school holiday activities for children aged 4-8 years.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. School holidays. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-8 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Drawing with Osmo
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Use the Osmo educational gaming system, which merges tactile exploration with innovative iPad technology, to create a fantastic drawing all of your own. Think you’re not an artist? Osmo will show you how! Ideal for children 8-12 years.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Toowong Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Toowong Library on 07 3403 2590 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Sandgate Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
First 5 Forever creative play
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Discover simple open-ended creative experiences to try at home including mark-making, pretend play and collage. Children will explore their creativity and develop their cognitive, language vocabulary, gross and fine motor, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ideal for children aged 5 years and younger.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Age range: Preschool kids. Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sunnybank Hills Library on 07 3407 0571 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Age: 0-5 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Zillmere Library craft group
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Join us for a chat and cup of tea every Friday while working on your own craft project. Please bring your own craft materials. New members welcome.
Venue: Zillmere Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Young adults. Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Creative. Library event types: Make and create. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Library events - O-Z
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government.
Venue: Wynnum Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Children’s storytime in the park - Frew Park, Milton
Pop up library
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: On site parking available off Frew Street. Session is held at playground.
Venue: Frew Park, Milton. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Family events. Library event types: Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 years old.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Children's storytime (Mandarin)
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Experience the magic of storytime in Mandarin with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Community crafters
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If you would like to join us for a chat and a cuppa while working on your craft project, then this group could be for you. Please bring your own craft materials. New members welcome.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Maker spaces. Age: Young adults, Adults, Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children's storytime
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Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Grange Library. Parent event: NAIDOC Week. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Brick builders club
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This school holidays, join us for a morning of fun challenges as you build your own colourful constructions. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Brisbane Square Library on 07 3403 4166 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
First 5 Forever creative play
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Discover simple open-ended creative experiences to try at home including mark-making, pretend play, and collage. Ideal for children ages 5 years and younger.
This initiative is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland.
Venue: Ashgrove Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Preschool kids. Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Children's literacy. Children's storytime. Age: 0-5 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
NAIDOC Week: First 5 Forever children's storytime
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Here is the land and here is the sky, here are my friends and here am I. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and stories during this special storytime. Ideal for children aged 2–5 years.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Carina Library. Parent event: NAIDOC Week. Age range: Preschool kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Carina Library on 07 3407 1873 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Free. Library event types: Children's storytime. Children's literacy. Age: 2-5 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Buying and selling things online (Cantonese)
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Looking to de-clutter or add to your home? Learn about buying and selling goods safely online through eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace. Basic computer and internet skills required. This session is in Cantonese.
A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
Venue: Sunnybank Hills Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Sunnybank Hills Library on 07 3407 0571 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: Technology classes. Internet classes. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes in the park
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Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.
Please bring a blanket to sit on, sun protection, and water.
Please note that this event will take place in the library's meeting room, if the weather is unfavourable.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Mitchelton Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Babies, books & rhymes. Children's literacy. Age: 0-1 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
School Holidays: Meet Intelino
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Jump onboard Intelino, our innovative smart train! Enjoy this interactive event where you can program an Intelino train to navigate fun coding challenges. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5–8 years.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Kenmore Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Kenmore Library on 07 3407 0258 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Age: 5-8 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Tinker table
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Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with robots and more. Explore STEAM, coding and robotics in an open learning environment. Ideal for children aged 4–12 years. A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Annerley Library. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Annerley Library on 07 3403 1735 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Technology for kids. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
First 5 Forever toddler time
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Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Venue: Sandgate Library. Parent event: First 5 Forever children's literacy sessions. Age range: Infants and toddlers. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Toddler time. Children's literacy. Age: 1-2 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Garden City readers book club
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Come along to our book group and meet other enthusiastic readers.
In July, read and discuss Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Adults (30+). Seniors. Young adults. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Book chat coffee club
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Meet other enthusiastic readers. New members welcome.
Venue: Wynnum Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Art appreciation group
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Join other art enthusiasts to discuss artists, art styles and movements in this volunteer led session.
Venue: Garden City Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Creative. Art. Free. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
English conversation group
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Our friendly and informal group meets in the library every Friday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Workshops. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Make and create for teens
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for those aged 13–17 years.
Venue: Chermside Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Teens. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Creative. School holidays. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Youth. Age: 13-17 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family fun on the Interlino smart train
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Jump onboard Intelino, our innovative smart train! Bring your friends and family to enjoy this interactive event where you can program an Intelino train to navigate fun coding challenges. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for childen aged 5-8 years and their families or carers.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Inala Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Preschool kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Inala Library on 07 3403 2205 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Family events. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids. Age: 5-8 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Brick builders club
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This school holidays, join us for an afternoon of fun challenges as you build your own colourful constructions.
Venue: Mt Gravatt Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Creative. Library event types: School holidays. Make and create. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family STEAM
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Bring friends and family along for an hour of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Join in activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for family and friends of all ages.
Venue: Mt Ommaney Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Technology for kids.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
School holiday: Kids book chat event: Minecraft in the library
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Whether you identify as a bit of a Steve or more of an Alex or maybe even a Herobrine, come along to the library for Minecraft inspired activities and trivia. Suitable for ages 7 to 12 years.
Venue: New Farm Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone New Farm Library on 07 3403 1062 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Library event types: Literary events. Age: 7-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Fact finders: Aussie animals
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Discover the wild world of animals through exciting books, fun facts and interactive activities. Kids will learn all about the great animal books from this year’s Children’s Book Council notables list. Ideal for children aged 8–12 years.
Venue: Bracken Ridge Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Bracken Ridge Library on 07 3667 6060 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Library event types: School holidays. Children's literacy. Age: 8-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Make and create
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This school holidays, drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for those aged 4-8 years.
Venue: Banyo Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Creative. School holidays. Free. Library event types: Make and create. School holidays. Age: 4-8 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Brick builders motion club
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges to build your own colourful constructions and experiment with forces, motion and interaction. Ideal for children aged 6–12 years.
Venue: Stones Corner Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Stones Corner Library on 07 3403 2170 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: School holidays. Free. Library event types: Technology for kids. School holidays. Age: 6-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
The engAGEd social club
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This social group meets every Friday and participates in activities that keep the brain engaged and learning, including crosswords, puzzles, brain teasers, board games, and social interaction. All welcome.
Venue: Toowong Library. Age range: Seniors. Adults (30+). Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Fitness & well-being. Free. Age: Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Osmo brain training for families
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Join in the school holiday fun at your local library!
Introducing brain training in an easy and fun way, Osmo explores the world of puzzles, language, maths, art, coding and more through creative problem solving. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years and their families.
A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Fairfield Library. Parent event: School holiday fun. Age range: Kids. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Fairfield Library on 07 3403 8615 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. School holidays. Family events. Library event types: Technology for kids. School holidays. Age: 5-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Make and create
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Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and their carers.
Venue: Coopers Plains Library. Age range: Preschool kids. Kids. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Creative. Free. Library event types: Make and create. Age: 4-12 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
English conversation group
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This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Venue: Brisbane Square Library. Age range: Young adults. Adults (30+). Seniors. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Free. Library event types: English conversation groups. Age: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chess club
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Play chess in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Practice against others of similar ages or seek tougher challenges if desired, focusing on improving skills by having fun. Some experience required. Ideal for all ages.
Venue: Banyo Library. Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Banyo Library on 07 3403 2200 to reserve your place. Cost: Free. Primary event type: Library event. Event type: Family events. Free.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Manga and anime club
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Are you a manga fiend? Do you binge anime? Join us each month for an anime episode, games and trivia. Make friends with fellow lovers of manga and anime. Bring along the manga you’re reading, and even indulge in some cosplay. Ideal for those aged 12-17 years old.
Venue: Indooroopilly Library. Age range: Teens. Bookings: Not required. Cost: Free. Event type: Free. Library event types: Book clubs. Age: 12-17 year olds.
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.