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 — September 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.
Wednesday 25 July - Wednesday 31 October
Tax Help Program
All branch libraries
If you need help to lodge your tax return, you may be eligible for the Tax Help program, a free and confidential voluntary service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. Tax Help is offered annually from July to October at Albany Creek, Caboolture and North Lakes libraries. Session times vary at each location. Appointments are essential and bookings can be made at any library.
Tuesday 4 September
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 5 September
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.
Resume Rescue
Bribie Island Library
3.30pm - 5.00pm
Learn how to polish your resume to make your job applications shine. Presented by qualified career counsellors from the Your Future Careers Team. Bring your resume on a USB, or ensure you can access it online in an editable format.
Thursday 6 September
Cybersecurity Awareness
Bribie Island Library
10.30am - 12.30pm
Find out more about managing your personally identifiable information online and protecting it from misuse or corruption.
Computers for Beginners
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Sign up for individual classes for computer beginners, designed to introduce people to basic computing skills and the Internet. Small class sizes take the stress away from learning and all participants get their own training booklet to take home.
Friday 7 September
Mahjong Group
Booked Out
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Tuesday 11 September
Knitting Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
If you enjoy knitting and would like to meet new friends, join our Knitting Group.
Feel Younger, Be Healthier
Bribie Island Library
11.00am - 12.00noon
Discover how regular mindfulness practice can
improve health, reduce the effects of ageing and
give you a happier outlook. Presented by Deborah
Howcroft-Miles from Mindful Living Matters.
Wednesday 12 September
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.
Thursday 13 September
Computers for Beginners
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Sign up for individual classes for computer beginners, designed to introduce people to basic computing skills and the Internet. Small class sizes take the stress away from learning and all participants get their own training booklet to take home.
Friday 14 September
Mahjong Group
Booked Out
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Monday 17 September
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 18 September
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 19 September
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.
Today
Thursday 20 September - Friday 21 September
Australian Reading Hour
All branch libraries
Discover or re-discover the benefits of reading by putting aside an hour to read. Join one of our Silent Book Clubs where you can sit and read for an hour in silent but friendly camaraderie and enjoy the benefits of reading.
Thursday 20 September
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.
Computers for Beginners
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Sign up for individual classes for computer beginners, designed to introduce people to basic computing skills and the Internet. Small class sizes take the stress away from learning and all participants get their own training booklet to take home.
Friday 21 September
Mahjong Group
Booked Out
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Saturday 22 September - Tuesday 9 October
Makerspace
All branch libraries
Moreton Bay Region Libraries’ MakerSpaces often pop up during the School Holidays. Find one near you and participate in hands-on STEAM activities for FREE.
Build, create, experiment, and explore how things work! With activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone.
School Holiday Competitions, Challenges and Adventures
All branch libraries
Enter our Bears in Books Competition and Winnie-the-Pooh Super Word Challenge for the chance to win a $25 book voucher. Ask at your local library for our special Teddy Bears Picnic Library Hunt too.
Tuesday 25 September
Knitting Group
Bribie Island Library
10.00am - 12.00noon
If you enjoy knitting and would like to meet new friends, join our Knitting Group.
The Bear in our Backyard
Bribie Island Library
11.00am - 11.30am
Join children's author and performer Emma Middleton and see the characters from her book 'The Bear in our Backyard' brought to life through puppets, music, dance and storytelling. All welcome. Ideal for 2-7 year olds.
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
Wednesday 26 September
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.
LOUD
Bribie Island Library
5.00pm - 7.00pm
The library stays open late for you to play computer games, hang out with friends and listen to music. Grades 7-12.
Thursday 27 September
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Bribie Island Library
10.30am - 11.00am
Celebrate your favourite bears with lots of fun and games for children and their parents. Prep and under.
Computers for Beginners
Bribie Island Library
2.00pm - 4.00pm
Sign up for individual classes for computer beginners, designed to introduce people to basic computing skills and the Internet. Small class sizes take the stress away from learning and all participants get their own training booklet to take home.
Readiculous
Bribie Island Library
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Are you in Grade Prep - 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 28 September
Mahjong Group
Booked Out
Bribie Island Library
9.30am - 12.30pm
Mahjong Group is open to everyone, young and old wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.