Library Newsletter May 2019
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National Simultaneous Storytime session
This year 'Alpacas with Maracas' will be read all over Australia at
11am on Wednesday 22nd May
Join us at Capalaba Library, Cleveland Library or Victoria Point Library to be part of this special nationwide event.
Free event. No bookings required.
Quandamooka Clapping Sticks
Join us for this interactive activity and enjoy the fun of making music with clapping sticks.
Tuesday 28 May at Cleveland Library 9.30 - 10.00am
Thursday 30 May at Capalaba Library 9.30 - 10.00am
Free event. No bookings required.
Our Chit Chat drop in sessions are a great way for seniors to meet other members of their community. Dates and times for May are below: Capalaba Library 9.30 - 11.30am Thursday 2 May Thursday 16 May Victoria Point Library 9.30 - 11.00am Friday 10 May Friday 24 May Free event. No bookings required. |
3.45 - 4.45pmJoin us for fun after school sessions in the last week of every month, featuring a variety of book and author themed activities including scavenger hunts, craft, lego and games. Tuesday 28 May at Cleveland Library Wednesday 29 May at Victoria Point Library Thursday 30 May at Capalaba Library Ages: 6+ years Free event. No bookings required. |
9.30 - 10.00am An early literacy program covering alphabet, counting, colour and singing. Tuesday 21 May at Cleveland Library Wednesday 22 May at Victoria Point Library Thursday 23 May at Capalaba Library Ages 2-4 years. Free event. No bookings required. |
Pop Up LibraryFriday 24th May 9:30 - 11:00am Mount Cotton Community Park Ages 0-5 years. Free event. Bring sunscreen, hat and water 
Let's DiscoverDiscovering our world can be fun. Join us for an adventure as we investigate our world around us through books and play. Friday 10 May at Victoria Point Library 9.30 - 10.00am Friday 17 May at Capalaba Library 9.30 - 10.00am Ages: 2.5 - 5 years. Free event. No bookings required. |
Author Talk - Melissa Fagan
Join author Melissa Fagan as she shares her research and discoveries in writing What Will Be Worn: A McWhirters Story.
McWhirters was a once celebrated department store in Fortitude Valley. The iconic store is where Melissa begins her story, which explores the lives of her mother and grandmother, and reminds us of the ways in which retail stores and fashion have connected women throughout history.
Why not get your favourite gal pals together for an early Mother's Day get together and come along.
Friday 10th May, 10am at Cleveland Library.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Free event. Bookings essential.
Author Talk - Matthew Condon
Join award-winning investigative journalist and prized author Matthew Condon as he talks about his latest book The Night Dragon.
This book details how a famous cold case, a deadly fire and a quest for justice finally brought down one of Australia’s worst killers.
Thursday 30th May, 6pm at Victoria Point Library.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Presented in partnership with Dymocks.
Free event. Bookings essential.
Join author Minnie Darke as she discusses her debut novel, Star-Crossed.
Star-crossed has been described as Marian Keyes meets Love Actually and is a big-hearted love story.
Minnie Darke is the pen name of Tasmanian novelist Danielle Wood.
Friday 14 June, 10am at Capalaba Library.
Free event. Bookings essential.
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