Items marked with * require bookings. Contact the relevant library or 3403 8888.
Corinda Library
Moana Hour
of Code*
2-3pm, Wed 11 Dec
Join the fun and participate in a global computer science
learning event, The Hour of Code. Use your problem solving skills to learn basic coding concepts and overcome
Moana themed in-game obstacles. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 9-12
years.
Ozobot Treasure Hunt*
2-3pm, Thu
12 Dec
During this workshop, participants will work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot
miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.
Maker Space*
2-3pm, Fri 13 Dec
Come along and join us in a special
Christmas craft session at the library. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.
Book-to-Film Event: The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle*
2-3pm, Wed 18 Dec
Based on the beloved books by Hugh Lofting, join in the fun and games to celebrate the film release of
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. Played by Robert Downey Jnr, Doctor Dolittle turns to treating animals
as he can speak their language which takes him on a fantastical adventure. Ideal for children aged 8-12
years.
Music Games Workshop With Miss Mon's Music*
2-3pm, Thu 19 Dec
The Christmas Music Games workshop involves original educational songs about Christmas
and fun original games to accompany them. Join in a musical circle game about Santa Claus, presents and
a Christmas tree, sing-along to a funny action song about our hot Christmas in Australia and participate
in a rhythmical clapping song where children become the Christmas Tree and it's decorations. Ideal for
children aged 6-10 years.
Christmas Storytime*
2-3pm, Fri 20 Dec
Join us for a special storytime reading of favourites old and new that celebrate
the special season of Christmas. Bring along all the family and have a wonderful time. Ideal for children
aged 5-12 years.
Embroidery Art*
1:30-2:30pm,
Tue 14 Jan
Join the BrisStylers to learn embroidery techniques and embellish artwork to take home.
Ideal for those aged 12-18 years.
Workshop: Unicorns and
Rainbows with Bazil Grumble*
2-3pm, Thu 16 Jan
Hear the wonderful story of Thelma
the Unicorn, play games, create some craft and participate in a unique and energetic unicorn relay!
This will be a session full of sparkles and rainbows for little ones and their families. Ideal for children
aged 4-8 years.
Fairytale Fun During the Months of Sun
with Fairy Poppilina*
2-2:50pm, Tue 21 Jan
Join Fairy Poppilina as she shares her
magical stories and songs. Come dressed as your favourite fairy tale character and discover your very
own magical name. Ideal for children aged 4-10 years.
Indooroopilly Library
Shape Up!
10-11am, Sat 14 Dec; 10-11am, Sat 11 Jan
Triangle, Square
and Circle are friends, or are they? Square shapes off against each other and discover if circles are
pointless with craft celebrating Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's Shape Trilogy picture books. Ideal for
children aged 3-6 years.
Movie: The Grinch (G)*
1-2:30pm, Sat 14 Dec
The Grinch wants only one thing for Christmas to steal it from the people of
Whoville. Cindy Lou Who has other ideas and must outwit the Grinch to save Christmas, and maybe meet Santa
Claus along the way. (2018) (86 min).
Workshop: Mini Solar
Ovens*
1-2:30pm, Sun 15 Dec
Make your own mini solar oven in a pizza box to take
home and have fun using the sun's heat for melting and heating food. This workshop is great for children
with reasonably good manual dexterity. A parent is invited to assist their child as required. Presented
by Linda Brennan. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.
Maker
Space Mondays
10am-12pm, Mon 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec, 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan
Drop in
and be crafty. Make your selection from a range of art and craft activities.
Performance: Music! Story! Culture! With Lucas Proudfoot
10:30-11:30am, Tue
17 Dec
Indigenous musician and author, Lucas Proudfoot presents a dynamic musical storytelling experience
through song, dance and expert instrument demonstration. The show is especially tailored for younger audiences
with participation a key highlight in each and every show. Ideal for children 3-7 years.
Workshop: Nature Storybooks With Megan Daley*
2-3pm, Tue 17 Dec
Grow
your love of books about the natural environment through exploration of the Nature Storybooks series,
an award-winning series of narrative non-fiction texts for young readers. Enjoy a reading of Searching
for Cicadas by Lesley Gibbes and Judy Watson, learn about other nature themed books and create a cicada
themed artwork complete with cicada facts to get ready for summertime cicada watching! Ideal for children
aged 6-10 years.
Literary Event: Nevermoor*
2-3:30pm, Wed 18 Dec
'Step boldly' into the library and join the Wundrous Society in our celebration
of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor series. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.
Escape the Crowds With Your Children
1-3pm, Thu 19 Dec, 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16
Jan, 23 Jan
If you're at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre these school holidays, drop into the children's
area and take part in free art, craft and storytelling activities. Ideal for all ages.
Movie Screening: Spider-Man: Fair from Home (M)*
4-6:30pm, Thu 19 Dec
Peter Parker leaves Spider-Man behind him to enjoy a European trip, but when Nick Fury turns up, Peter
must suit up once more to defend the planet from an invasive force of Elementals. (2019) (129 min.)
Sphero Robots in Space*
11:30am-1pm, Fri 20
Dec and Sun 22 Dec
Join a coding adventure that is out of this world. Create your own solar system
by programming Sphero to orbit the sun. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged
9-12 years.
YA Board Games
3-5pm, Fri 20
Dec; 17 Jan
Drop in and have fun playing board and card games at the library. Bring your friends
or meet new game partners to share in the fun. Ideal for people aged 12-17 years.
Create a Bug Hotel *
10-11am and 12-1pm, Sat 21 Dec
Delve into the
micro world of bugs and insect identification with horticulturist Claire Bickle. Children will get to
make and take home their very own bug hotel made out of a combination of recycled materials and natural
items. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years and their carers.
The
Night Before Christmas Storytime
2-2:45pm, Tue 24 Dec
Bring your Christmas cheer
for stories and rhymes on this very special day. Ideal for all ages.
Construction Zone
10-11am, Sat 28 Dec, 4 Jan, 25 Jan
Calling all budding
engineers! Drop in to see what you can build from reusable and everyday materials. Ideal for all ages.
Introduction to LittleBits*
11:30-1pm, Sun
29 Dec; 11:30-1pm, Sun 12 Jan
littleBits are simple electronic circuits that snap together to create
prototypes. Using littleBits, children will design and create machines while learning about the basics
of circuits, motors and motion. No prior experience required. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years.
Manga and Anime Club*
3:30-5pm, Fri 3 Jan
Are you a manga fiend? Do
you binge anime? Join us for games, trivia and giveaways. Make friends with fellow lovers of manga and
anime. There will be streaming, lots of talking and Manga crafts. Bring along the manga you're reading
and you can even indulge in some cosplay. Ideal for those aged 12-15 years.
Macramé Plant Hanger*
1-2pm, Mon 6 Jan
Discover the retro weaving
art of macramé with assistance from experienced BrisStyle crafters. Participants will get to make
a plant hanger to take home. Ideal for those aged 12-18 years.
Dash Robots*
3-4:30pm, Tue 7 Jan; 11:30am-1pm, Fri 10 Jan
Discover a new
world of learning, play and adventure with Dash robots. Participants will learn programming concepts and
send simple commands to control a robot. No previous programming experience required. Ideal for children
aged 5-8 years.
Movie: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
(PG)*
2-4pm, Wed 8 Jan
Everything is not awesome! Duplo invaders threaten Bricksburg
and Emmet and his friends must draw on their Master Builder skills to save the universe, travelling to
different worlds along the way. (2017) (107 min).
Performance:
The Best Book in the World from the Cheeky Monkey Club*
10:30-11:10am, Thu 9 Jan
Join the Cheeky Monkey Club in this interactive musical adventure
incorporating singing, dancing,
puppetry, problem solving and fun. Ideal for
children aged eight years and younger.
Manga and Anime Club Open Day
1-3pm, Sat 11 Jan
Are you thinking about
joining the library's Manga and Anime club? Come along to this meetup to connect with other manga and
anime fans and find some great new titles to enjoy, and learn more about our club.
Chess Competition*
From 12pm, Wed 15 Jan
Test your chess skills and
join a friendly competition to see who is the best on the day. Ideal for children aged 14 years and younger.
Starting School Storytime and Craft
11am-12pm,
Thu 16 Jan
Stories and activities for children getting ready for their first day at school. Ideal
for children aged 3-6 years.
Movie Screening: Captain Marvel
(M)*
4-6:15pm, Thu 16 Jan
Kree Starforce operative Vers has recurring memories she
can't quite place. When the Skrull track her to Earth, she begins to piece together her past and the source
of her mysterious powers as Captain Marvel but she must decide what she will use them for. (2019) (124
min).
Tinker Table: Cubelets
10-11am, Fri
17 Jan; 11:30am-12:30pm, Sun 19 Jan
Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with Cubelets. These
magnetic modular cubes can be snapped together in multiple ways to build all kinds of robotic creations.
Ideal for all ages.
Workshop: Kindy Science Solids, Liquids
and Gases*
10-11am, Sat 18 Jan
Learn about atoms and build molecular structures using
larger than normal atom kits. We'll also enjoy some science chemistry demonstrations throughout the workshop.
Ideal for children aged 4-6 years.
Movie: Mary Poppins
Returns*
1-3:15pm, Mon 20 Jan
When grown-up Michael Banks finds his house will be
repossessed, he needs help to find a valuable certificate that will save the day. Mary Poppins appears
once more in to help the Banks children, their father and Aunt Jane with lots of magical London adventures
along the way. (2018) (130 min).
Literary Event: Fashionista
2-3pm, Tue 21 Jan
Come dressed in your best ready to create your own stylish collage characters
inspired by Fashionista by Maxine Beneba Clarke. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.
Bee-Bot Goes on a Bear Hunt*
10:30-11:30am, Thu 23 Jan
He's going to
catch a big one! Will you come too? Help this fun little robot swish swash, and splash splosh through
the woods looking for bears. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.
Workshop: How to Make Your Stories Completely Spectacular
with Cartoonist Dave Hackett*
10-11am, Fri 24 Jan
Want to know how to come up with
an idea for your story, and expand that idea into a fantastically plot-driven story? Want to create memorable
characters, navigate your characters into and out of any situation you can imagine, add twists and turns,
unexpected disasters, pace and tension and maybe even a little romance as well, all while discovering
that with writing, there are actually no rules? Come hang out with Dave a while. Guaranteed to be the
best thing anyone has ever done. Ever. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.
Ken Fletcher Park
Wheely
Fun
8-9am, Thurs 16 Jan
Riding's more fun on two wheels our friendly trainer will
help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for
how you can keep encouraging them. Young riders who are already off their training wheels are welcome
too. Presented as part of Council's Active and Healthy and Cycling Brisbane programs. Bookings essential
phone BEAKA on 0419 648 296 for more information.
Become
a Wheel World Wizard
9-10:30am, Thurs, 16 Jan
Through riding-based games and fun
activities learn the skills you need to have fun off-road and on the bikeways. Presented as part of Council's
Active and Healthy and Cycling Brisbane programs. Bookings essential phone BEAKA on 0419 648 296 for more
information.