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Night by the fire 2025 celebrates this years NAIDOC theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy by inviting extraordinary guest speakers to share their stories.Guyala Bayles is a 25-year-old Birri Gubba and Wonnarua model and actress, signed to Chic Management. Born in Magandjin (Brisbane) but later raised on Gadigal (Sydney) and Dhungatti (Kempsey) country, she transforms her challenging experiences and uses the knowledge passed down by her elders to powerfully advocate for First Nations issues and human rights. As a poet and multidisciplinary artist Guyala inspires others to embrace their identity and pursue their goals and dreams no matter how big! Be captivated by Guyala’s presence to share her story and passions in hopes that it empowers and unifies people from all different walks of life.Join us from 5.30 pm and enjoy freshly made damper and the heat of the camp fire. Come along to listen, learn and share.Where: Talking Circle, kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South BrisbaneWhen: Thursday 4 September, 5:30 pm refreshments, 6 pm startWarning: Live fire pit and smokeThis event is suitable for all ages; however young children are to be always supervised during the event.

Tickets on sale 14 AugStep into the world of parametric design and 3D modelling with our 101 ‘Intro to Fusion 360’ workshop — an ideal starting point for creating complex parts, fabrication projects and assembly work. In this session, we will introduce you to Fusion 360, Autodesk’s cloud-based CAD program. Fusion 360 is a great tool for creative design projects that require fabrication. With its parametric capabilities, you can easily adjust your model without the need to redesign from scratch — perfect for prototyping and testing functionality. This workshop will guide you through the software's interface, helping you create an efficient design workflow that can support your 3D modelling and laser cutting projects at The Edge. Whether you are new to CAD or looking to expand your skills, you will walk away with the knowledge to start bringing your designs to life. About 101 workshops101 skill development workshops give you the basic skills you need to start your new creative journey. Each workshop is delivered by an experienced facilitator and to participate in the workshops, intermediate computer skills, a willingness to learn and a little patience will see you underway. Before you bookParticipants must be over 16 years of age.Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.

Recommended for children aged 0 - 8 years. Explore the world of songs and stories through play. Our team will delight young and old with clever and creative storytelling, with lots of ideas to inspire playful interactions with your children. Connect with other families and stay and play after the session. No bookings required for this free activity. Just drop in to have some fun. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. First 5 Forever is a family-centred program providing free playful experiences to support Queensland families on their child’s journey through the first 5 years. The program is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.