Find out what's on at your local library. Moreton Bay Region Libraries has something for everyone... activities for the kids, creative workshops for teens, training sessions, author events, interest groups, book clubs and more!
Library Events — April 2018
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Sunday 1 January - Monday 31 December
Baby Rhyme Time
All branch libraries
Enjoy rhymes and action songs that help with early language learning. Find local baby rhyme time dates and times. For parents and children, babies to 2 years.
First 5 Forever: Playtime
All branch libraries
Explore the wonderful world of free play together and help your child develop language skills and creativity. Find local playtime dates and times. For parents and children, babies to 5 years.
Storytime
All branch libraries
Develop a love of reading through the magic of stories, rhymes and songs. Find local
storytime dates and times, including evening Pyjama storytime sessions. For parents and children, 2-5 years.
Tuesday 3 April - Sunday 15 April
School Holiday Activities & Workshops - Libraries
All branch libraries
Check out all the fun for kids and activities for teens at libraries during the school holidays.
Tuesday 3 April
Knitting Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
If you enjoy knitting and would like to meet new friends, join our Knitting Group.
Make a Galaxy Art Journal
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Be inspired by A Wrinkle in Time or Doctor Who and make a journal that is out of this world! Make a marbled cover, then bind it using book rings. Grades 7-12. Registration essential.
Wednesday 4 April
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
GameOn
Bribie Island Library
3.00pm - 4.30pm
Free time to play games online, on consoles or on other devices. Take on a solo campaign or bring your friends for multi-player gaming. Grades 2-6 and Grades 7-12.
Thursday 5 April
Computers for Beginners
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Learn basic computer and keyboard skills, word processing, email and internet searching. Small class sizes take the stress out of learning. Sign up for this 4-week course.
LEGO Challenge
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Meet other LEGO fans and go head-to-head in challenges to find the Ultimate Brick Master! Grades 2-6. Registration essential.
Friday 6 April
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
It's the Bounce that Counts
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Have serious science fun exploring chemicals and combining them to make super bouncy balls that glow in the dark. Grades 1-3. Registration essential.
Tuesday 10 April
Knitting Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
If you enjoy knitting and would like to meet new friends, join our Knitting Group.
Indigenous Infusion
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Use pastels to create an artwork based on cultural symbols, hear Aboriginal stories and have fun with movement and music! Prep-Grade 6. Registration essential.
Wednesday 11 April
Current Affairs Discussion Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
Join the Bribie Island Library Current Affairs Discussion Group, a lively group of people from all walks of life examining events in the world.
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Making Things that Move
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Design and create interesting and wacky wheeled objects such as a car, aeroplane or even a teddy on wheels. Grades 2-6. Registration essential.
GameOn
Bribie Island Library
3.00pm - 4.30pm
Free time to play games online, on consoles or on other devices. Take on a solo campaign or bring your friends for multi-player gaming. Grades 2-6 and Grades 7-12.
Thursday 12 April
A Musical Walk in the Park
Bribie Island Library
9.15am - 10.15am
A qualified music therapist will share ways to bring songs, rhythm, rhymes and outdoor play together to support healthy brain development. Bring a hat and water bottle for this stay-and-play session. Ideal for parents and their children aged 18 months to 5 years. Registration essential.
Friday 13 April
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Monday 16 April
Introduction to Smartphones
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 11.30am
Learn basic tips and tricks to help you use your device to its full potential. BYO Apple iPhone of Android smartphone. Registration essential.
Tuesday 17 April
Find Your Family: Free Genealogy Help
Bribie Island Library
9.00am - 3.00pm
Are you thinking about compiling your family tree but aren’t sure where to start? Have you hit a brick wall in the search for your ancestors? Why not book in to our FREE one-on-one genealogy help sessions.
Knitting Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
If you enjoy knitting and would like to meet new friends, join our Knitting Group.
Wednesday 18 April
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
GameOn
Bribie Island Library
3.00pm - 4.30pm
Free time to play games online, on consoles or on other devices. Take on a solo campaign or bring your friends for multi-player gaming. Grades 2-6 and Grades 7-12.
Meet The Author : TM Clark
Bribie Island Library
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Zimbabwe born,
now Bribie local, TM Clark writes for both adults and children. Her first
novel, My Brother-But-One, was
shortlisted in the Queensland Literary Awards of 2014. Her other novels include Shooting Butterflies and Tears of the Cheetah, as well as a
novella, The Avoidable Orphan, and a
children’s picture book, Slowly! Slowly!,
which are companion books to her latest novel Child Of Africa. Registration essential.
Thursday 19 April
Find Your Family: Free Genealogy Help
Bribie Island Library
9.00am - 3.00pm
Are you thinking about compiling your family tree but aren’t sure
where to start? Have you hit a brick wall in the search for your ancestors? Why
not book in to our FREE one-on-one genealogy help sessions.
Chatterbooks
Bribie Island Library
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Are you in Grade 1-3? Want to hear and talk about stories, explore new technology, have fun and make new friends? Join Chatterbooks and share your reading adventures. Participate in games, win prizes and get free reservations too! Families welcome!
Friday 20 April
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Introduction to iPads
Bribie Island Library
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Learn the basics of using your Apple iPad, including apps, email and the internet. BYO iPad. Not suitable for Android tablet users. Registration essential.
Monday 23 April
Managing Your Money: Property
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 11.00am
Experienced finance professional, Debbie Hutchings, dispels the myths, answers all your questions and provides useful information about buying your first home, buying investment property and borrowing in your self-managed super fund. Registration essential.
Tuesday 24 April
Knitting Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
If you enjoy knitting and would like to meet new friends, join our Knitting Group.
Introduction to Tablets
Bribie Island Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Learn the basics of using your Android tablet, including apps, email and the internet. BYO tablet. Not suitable for iPad users.
Code Club
Bribie Island Library
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Use Scratch and other coding languages to develop your own games and animations. Put the library's tech to the test to explore robotics, circuits and more! A Scratch login is essential. Ideal for Grades 5-8.
Registration is required
Today
Thursday 26 April
Readiculous
Bribie Island Library
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Are you in Grade 4 - 6? Want to read, share, and talk books, program new technologies and review the latest films and magazines? Join Readiculous to swap and recommend books, meet friends and play games. Have the chance to win prizes and get free reservations too!
Friday 27 April
Mahjong Group
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.