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Join a discussion group where you can talk about the books you’ve read and loved recently with other library members. Please contact staff at library for current reading list.
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Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Bald Hills Bushies
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Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Stellar Carrington Habitat Group
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Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
Mitchelton gardeners working bee
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Fishing fun
Bookings essential. Enjoy learning or brushing up on your land–based skills with the multi–award–winning team at 2 Bent Rods. All bait, tackle and equipment is provided. Sunglasses optional. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
First 5 Forever children's storytime
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. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government.
Make and create for kids
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-11 years and their carers.
Holiday fun
These school holidays, come to the State Library of Queensland to explore sustainability with a twist! Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including Make it, change it, save it, presented by State Library of Queensland and developed in collaboration with Reverse Garbage Queensland to create playful worlds using repurposed objects. Visit kuril dhagun and experience the vibrant world of Deaf in dance showcase and create your own portrait. Plus, enjoy our Scavenger hunt and cozy Reading room for the perfect blend of exploration and relaxation. Join us from Wednesday 8 January for an exciting series of immersive workshops. Celebrate First Nations culture in our free Cultural Collaborations sessions, where we explore new creative mediums each day. Let your nose become your paint brush at our inclusive disability-led Sniffing colours activity and pull apart old electronics to make beautiful sculptures at our Transforming e-waste workshops. Be sure to visit e-Galaxy, a free interactive public art experience that will inspire you to think about the impact of technology on the natural world. Please note: The State Library of Queensland will be closed on 25 and 26 December but open all other days across the festive season.