Early Literacy Champions Webinar: Thursday 31 October, 1-2pm All library staff are welcome to join this session for tips to engage and use Early Literacy Champions in your local community and maximise your grant application opportunity. The next First 5 Forever webinar will help you to identify and recruit members of your community as Early … Read more
Kanopy films are a great way to celebrate Halloween on October 31. Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and evolved into a day of trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, costumes and eating sweet treats (History of Halloween). This ghoulish festival is enjoyed by all but especially children. Kanopy Kids films for Halloween Kanopy … Read more
The Agnes Water Library is a busy place. Although the permanent population is small, it’s a popular destination for tourists of all ages, with many of them using the library during their stay. There are limited quiet reading spaces in the library and the few power points are in high demand. Community members often want … Read more
What do Peter Watt, Lee Holmes of Supercharged Food, Fiona McArthur and Jaye Ford all have in common? They all visited Lockyer Valley Libraries in the last six months and delighted us with hilarious tales, writing wisdom and amusing anecdotes. Lockyer Valley Libraries were excited to receive a Realising Our Potential Micro-Grant to host popular … Read more
Thanks to a Realising Our Potential Micro Grant, Bundaberg Regional Libraries has started an Internet of Things Club that is engaging the community and opening up the library as a place where digital literacy is fostered. Building the digital skills of the community has become the new norm in libraries and helps them stay relevant. … Read more
Public library staff shared what made their library great at the Queensland Public Library Association (QPLA) conference in Mackay. The 2019 conference, Metamorphosis: Overcoming challenges and exploring possibilities!, was held at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) from 11-13 September 2019, featuring keynotes, masterclasses, lightning talks, tours and other activities to keep attendees thinking … Read more
State Library of Queensland has audiobooks available for loan to Queensland public libraries and IKCs. We receive new titles regularly so if your collection needs updating why not request a refreshment? Simply complete the request form with your preferred genres and let selectors know who will be listening to these great titles. The range of … Read more
This is a great example of the Realising our Potential vision enablers Partnership Possibilities and Our Place in the Public Realm. In a strategic approach to reach new audiences, engage a broader section of the community and position ourselves as contemporary cultural destinations Moreton Bay Region libraries are trialling a new range of programs and … Read more
Orders close Friday 11 October. As part of the First 5 Forever Community Literacy Project , State Library of Queensland is making play-based resources available to all Queensland public libraries and IKCs. Libraries can select from a list of more than 200 play based resources including creative and dramatic play, sensory and developmental play, and … Read more
As part of Senior ‘s Week 2019 in August, Redland Libraries held an Introduction to Robotics workshop. Seniors were invited to Capalaba Library from 10.30 – 12 on 21 August to take up the robotics challenge and find out first-hand what kids get up to in Robotics Club. This was the first official Seniors Robotics … Read more
