Free Library Activities in Brisbane Libraries
Brisbane Libraries have so many free activities for kids- here are the latest from Moreton Bay Regional Council for January and February.
Moreton Bay Region Library Events for January 2012
Special Events
Wednesday 4 January
Amazing Wild Stories
Caboolture Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Children’s storytelling with our storyteller Just Jo.
Thursday 5 January
Disgusting Science Workshop – Green Snot
Bribie Island Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Impress your kids with this fantastically icky Snot Recipe activity. Snot Recipe is a fun way to get kids learning about science through art and craft and making their own kitchen creations. Kids art and craft has never been this fun, so grab your ingredients and get mixing!
Kids Craft – Make a Grass Head
Arana Hills Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Children will create grass heads from stockings filled with seeds and sawdust. Each Grass Head will be personalised with googly eyes and a mouth. For ages 6-12.
Kids Craft Grass Heads
Arana hills Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Want to make Grass Heads? Want to know what they are? Well come down to Arana Hills Library (after making a booking of course!). All boys and girls aged 6-12 are welcome!
GameOn @ Redcliffe Library
Redcliffe Library Library, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Have fun in this game packed afternoon! Play the wii, playstation or computer!
GameOn Holiday Sessions
Arana Hills Library, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
GameOn this holiday with online games, Wii, tournaments, Guitar Hero, big games and board games for 7- 17s.
Friday 6 January
Keep Reading SRC 2011 Party – Reading is Magic Magic Show
Burpengary Library, 11.00am – 12.00noon
Celebrate reading Amazing Reads and enjoy the adventures of “Magic Glen” who tries to follow the instructions in his New Magic Book. Things don’t go as planned with hilarious, interactive, funny results. Glen magically turns a playing card into a giant library card to encourage children to read every day.
Tuesday 10 January
Compost Kids
Arana Hills Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Environmental and education workshop. Hands on: learn about worms and their importance in soil health, how to harvest seeds and plant them to make your own green environment.
Pet Smart Program
Albany Creek Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Pet Smart Workshops are provided by MBRC Community and Environmental Services. Meet “Smash” the Education K9 – yes! He’s a real dog. Find out about looking after pets and participate in a craft activity.
KidFit Activity – Karaoke Workshop
Deception Bay Library, 10.30am – 12.00noon
Karaoke on the big screen! Calling all Dudes and Diva’s, let’s have some fun!
Mario Kart Tournament
Narangba Library, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Like to challenge yourself? Test your skills and play other contestants at Narangba Library. Ages 8+.
Wednesday 11 January
Pet Smart Program
North Lakes Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Pet Smart Workshops are provided by MBRC Community and Environmental Services. Meet “Smash” the Education K9 – yes! He’s a real dog. Find out about looking after pets and participate in a craft activity.
Wicked Science – Dragster Balloon
Deception Bay Library, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Build a dragster with a piece of cardboard, straw and a balloon. Experiment with different shapes and sizes of balloons to see what makes your dragster fastest.
Thursday 12 January
Pet Smart Program
Bribie Island Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Pet Smart Workshops are provided by MBRC Community and Environmental Services. Meet “Smash” the Education K9 – yes! He’s a real dog. Find out about looking after pets and participate in a craft activity.
Gecko’s Wildlife Show
Deception Bay Library, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Come meet cuddly, noisy, snappy, scary, fluffy and squarky animals. Our Ranger will let you touch and feel amazing animals as we learn all about them.
GameOn @ Redcliffe Library
Redcliffe Library Library, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Have fun in this game packed afternoon! Play the wii, playstation or computer!
GameOn Holiday Sessions
Arana Hills Library, 3.30pm – 5.00pm
GameOn this holiday with online games, Wii, tournaments, Guitar Hero, big games and board games for 7- 17s.
Friday 13 January
Pet Smart Program
Kallangur Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Pet Smart Workshops are provided by MBRC Community and Environmental Services. Meet “Smash” the Education K9 – yes! He’s a real dog. Find out about looking after pets and participate in a craft activity.
Pet Smart Program
Burpengary Library, 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Pet Smart Workshops are provided by MBRC Community and Environmental Services. Meet “Smash” the Education K9 – yes! He’s a real dog. Find out about looking after pets and participate in a craft activity.
Tuesday 17 January
Wicked Science – Dragster Balloon
Caboolture Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Build a dragster with a piece of cardboard, straw and a balloon. Experiment with different shapes and size of balloons to see what makes your dragster fastest.
Blue Fin Film Screening
Caboolture Library, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Sequel to Storm Boy, this is a story about a boy’s relationship with his father, set in a fishing town where the hunt is on for the famed Blue Fin tuna. Bring the whole family. This film is rated G for general exhibition.
Wednesday 18 January
Amazing Animal Stories
Caboolture Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Children’s storytelling with our storyteller Just Jo.
Disgusting Science Workshop – Green Snot
Redcliffe Library, 10.00am – 11.00am
Impress your kids with this fantastically icky Snot Recipe activity. Snot Recipe is a fun way to get kids learning about science through art and craft and making their own kitchen creations. Kids art and craft has never been this fun, so grab your ingredients and get mixing!
Games @ the Library
Deception Bay Library, 10.00am – 12.00noon
Come down and play Giant snakes ‘n’ Ladders, Connect Four, Hopscotch & Mario Cart on the Wii.
Balloon Sculpture Workshop Ages 10+
Strathpine Library, 11.00am – 12.00noon
This is a fun, hands on workshop. Find out how to make balloon animals
Disgusting Science Workshop – Green Snot
Narangba Library, 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Impress your kids with this fantastically icky Snot Recipe activity. Snot Recipe is a fun way to get kids learning about science through art and craft and making their own kitchen creations. Kids art and craft has never been this fun, so grab your ingredients and get mixing!
Thursday 19 January
Games Day(2)
Strathpine Library, 10.00am – 4.00pm
GameOn this holiday with online games, Wii, tournaments, Guitar Hero, big games and board games for 7- 17s.
Blue Fin Film Screening(2)
North Lakes Library, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Sequel to Storm Boy, this is a story about a boy’s relationship with his father, set in a fishing town where the hunt is on for the famed Blue Fin tuna. Bring the whole family – this film is rated G for general exhibition.
Tuesday 14 February
ReadUp: National Year of Reading Launch
Caboolture Library, 10.00am – 11.30am
Come along and celebrate the beginning of the National Year of Reading with the launch of our new reading program for under eights.
Tuesday 21 February
Fantasia Film Screening
Caboolture Library, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Disney animation set to well known classical music. The dancing hippopotamuses are a must-see. Bring the whole family.
Wednesday 22 February
ReadUp
Caboolture Library, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Book Club for 5 to 7 year olds who like to have fun and love reading.
Thursday 23 February
Fantasia Film Screening
North Lakes Library, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Disney animation set to well known classical music. The dancing hippopotamuses are a must-see. Bring the whole family. This film is rated G for general exhibition.
Saturday 25 February
Blue Fire Lady Film Screening
Caboolture Library, 12.00noon – 1.30pm
Australia’s cinematic answer to Black Beauty, set in Melbourne Blue Fire Lady is about a teenager’s love of a troublesome horse. Bring the whole family.
Regular Events
Wednesday 1 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Storytime
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Encourage a love of reading, through stories, rhymes and songs. Storytime sessions are held weekly at your local library.
Thursday 2 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Baby Rhyme Time
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Come along to baby rhyme time for lots of fun, singing, bouncing, listening and learning!
GameOn
North Lakes Library, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ North Lakes Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Pyjama Storytime
North Lakes Library, 6.30pm – 7.00pm
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Friday 3 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions..
Baby Rhyme Time
Kallangur Library, 11.00am – 11.30am
Are you aged 2 or under? Why not bring a grown-up with you to Baby Rhyme Time? You’ll have lots of fun singing and bouncing and listening and learning.
Monday 6 February
Playtime group facilitated by Caboolture Early Years Centre
Burpengary Library, 10.00am – 11.30am
Would you like to meet other parents? Would you like your child to enjoy a wide range of playtime activities? Come along to Burpengary Library for playtime group run by qualified early childhood educators.
Story and Baby Rhyme Times
Kallangur Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Where do you find Once Upon a Times and Happily Ever Afters? At your library storytime! Bring your brothers or sisters or your favourite grown-ups to storytime so they can have lots of fun and laughter. For ages 2+
Tuesday 7 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions!
PlayOn
Caboolture Library, 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Heaps of fun with online games, Wii and board games for under 11s. Bookings essential.
GameOn
Kallangur Library, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ kallangur Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Wednesday 8 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Storytime
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Encourage a love of reading, through stories, rhymes and songs. Storytime sessions are held weekly at your local library.
Sparkies Book Club
Caboolture Library, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Book club for 8 to 11 year olds who like to have fun and love reading.
Thursday 9 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Baby Rhyme Time
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Come along to baby rhyme time for lots of fun, singing, bouncing, listening and learning!
Pyjama Storytime
North Lakes Library, 6.30pm – 7.00pm
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
GameOn
North Lakes Library, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ North Lakes Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Friday 10 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions..
Baby Rhyme Time
Kallangur Library, 11.00am – 11.30am
Are you aged 2 or under? Why not bring a grown-up with you to Baby Rhyme Time? You’ll have lots of fun singing and bouncing and listening and learning.
Monday 13 February
Playtime group facilitated by Caboolture Early Years Centre
Burpengary Library, 10.00am – 11.30am
Would you like to meet other parents? Would you like your child to enjoy a wide range of playtime activities? Come along to Burpengary Library for playtime group run by qualified early childhood educators.
Story and Baby Rhyme Times
Kallangur Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Where do you find Once Upon a Times and Happily Ever Afters? At your library storytime! Bring your brothers or sisters or your favourite grown-ups to storytime so they can have lots of fun and laughter. For ages 2+
Tuesday 14 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions!
PlayOn
Caboolture Library, 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Heaps of fun with online games, Wii and board games for under 11s. Bookings essential.
GameOn
Kallangur Library, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ kallangur Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Wednesday 15 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Storytime
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Encourage a love of reading, through stories, rhymes and songs. Storytime sessions are held weekly at your local library.
Thursday 16 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Baby Rhyme Time
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Come along to baby rhyme time for lots of fun, singing, bouncing, listening and learning!
Pyjama Storytime
North Lakes Library, 6.30pm – 7.00pm
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
GameOn
North Lakes Library, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ North Lakes Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Friday 17 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions..
Baby Rhyme Time
Kallangur Library, 11.00am – 11.30am
Are you aged 2 or under? Why not bring a grown-up with you to Baby Rhyme Time? You’ll have lots of fun singing and bouncing and listening and learning.
Monday 20 February
Playtime group facilitated by Caboolture Early Years Centre
Burpengary Library, 10.00am – 11.30am
Would you like to meet other parents? Would you like your child to enjoy a wide range of playtime activities? Come along to Burpengary Library for playtime group run by qualified early childhood educators.
Story and Baby Rhyme Times
Kallangur Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Where do you find Once Upon a Times and Happily Ever Afters? At your library storytime! Bring your brothers or sisters or your favourite grown-ups to storytime so they can have lots of fun and laughter. For ages 2+
Tuesday 21 February
PlayOn
Caboolture Library, 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Heaps of fun with online games, Wii and board games for under 11s. Bookings essential.
GameOn
Kallangur Library, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ kallangur Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions!
Wednesday 22 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Storytime
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Encourage a love of reading, through stories, rhymes and songs. Storytime sessions are held weekly at your local library.
Thursday 23 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Baby Rhyme Time
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Come along to baby rhyme time for lots of fun, singing, bouncing, listening and learning!
Pyjama Storytime
North Lakes Library, 6.30pm – 7.00pm
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
GameOn
North Lakes Library, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ North Lakes Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Friday 24 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions..
Baby Rhyme Time
Kallangur Library, 11.00am – 11.30am
Are you aged 2 or under? Why not bring a grown-up with you to Baby Rhyme Time? You’ll have lots of fun singing and bouncing and listening and learning.
Monday 27 February
Playtime group facilitated by Caboolture Early Years Centre
Burpengary Library, 10.00am – 11.30am
Would you like to meet other parents? Would you like your child to enjoy a wide range of playtime activities? Come along to Burpengary Library for playtime group run by qualified early childhood educators.
Story and Baby Rhyme Times
Kallangur Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Where do you find Once Upon a Times and Happily Ever Afters? At your library storytime! Bring your brothers or sisters or your favourite grown-ups to storytime so they can have lots of fun and laughter. For ages 2+
Tuesday 28 February
Baby Rhyme Time
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Enjoy songs, finger plays and rhymes with your baby while developing their language and pre-reading skills. Meet other mums and dads in these fun, interactive sessions!
PlayOn
Caboolture Library, 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Heaps of fun with online games, Wii and board games for under 11s. Bookings essential.
GameOn
Kallangur Library, 4.00pm – 5.00pm
GameOn @ kallangur Library means free online gaming for young people between 7-17 years.
Wednesday 29 February
Storytime
North Lakes Library, 9.30am – 10.00am
Where do you find once upon a time and happily ever after? At your library storytime! Come along and listen to stories, sing songs and share books with your child.
Storytime
Burpengary Library, 10.30am – 11.00am
Encourage a love of reading, through stories, rhymes and songs. Storytime sessions are held weekly at your local library.
