Floodlines

Floodlines

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Through stories, exhibitions and events, Floodlines shares your contemporary and historical memories of Queensland’s floods — making sense of the past and celebrating the spirit of recovery.

As we recover, remember, reflect and rebuild, Floodlines: a living memory pays tribute to the resilience and community spirit of Queenslanders, in the face of devastating natural disasters of the summer of 2010–11.

Through items from SLQ’s John Oxley Library, Floodlines: 19th century Brisbane tells stories of survival, loss and recovery. They unfold in ways that eerily mirror contemporary experiences, and remind us that at the heart of every disaster, communities shine.

An SLQ exhibition in partnership with ABC 612 Brisbane and ABC Open.

Find out more

Venue:
State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank, South Brisbane
Cost:
Free
More information:
Exhibitions
07 3840 7768
learningparticipation@slq.qld.gov.au

Program of events

Floodlines

Floodlines exhibition

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 7th Apr 2012 10:00am-5:00pm, then Every day, until 19th Aug 2012

Floodlines shares your past and current contemporary and historical memories of Queensland’s floods - making sense of the past and celebrating the spirit of recovery.
Hug of thanks from 2yo Henry Sippel of Granthan for Lieutenant Colonel Kahlil Fegan, 22 Jan 2011, Loren Jarvis

Floodlines learning tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 19th Apr 2012, 4pm -

Immerse yourself in Floodlines on this special educators’ learning tour.

Summer of Spirit

Deepen the Conversation: Summer of Spirit

slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Starts 26th Apr 2012, 6pm -

A conversation reflecting on the strength of community spirit, and the social initiatives that arose from the 2010/11 floods.
Hug of thanks from 2yo Henry Sippel of Granthan for Lieutenant Colonel Kahlil Fegan, 22 Jan 2011, Loren Jarvis

Floodlines Community Day

SLQ Stanley Place entrance
Starts 7th Apr 2012, 10:30am -

Join us for morning tea to celebrate Floodlines and the spirit of community.
Floodwaters, timelapse photography from State Library of Queensland, 11-13 January 2011, Leif Eckstrom

Floodlines: a living memory Artists’ talk

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 9th May 2012, 5:30pm -

Meet the artists who captured Queenslanders’ personal stories and transformed them into creative works for Floodlines
Grey St South Brisbane during 1890 flood. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Tides: Performing the Flood

Red Box, level 2, State Library
Starts 20th Jul 2012, 7pm -

Take a walk upstream and wade through time with performers as they bring to life the stories from Floodlines.
Grey St South Brisbane during 1890 flood. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Workshop: Stabilising Flood Affected Family History

The Studio, level 1, State Library
Starts 6th Jun 2012, 9:30am -

Come to a free workshop and learn basic techniques to stabilise flood or water damaged books, photographs and other personal treasures.
State Library of Queensland building during the 2011 flood

Bloom! Gardens in recovery

Meet at Reception, level 1, State Library
Starts 28th Apr 2012, 10am -

Receive tips from permaculture gardener Tim Lang on maximising benefits of the floods on your garden, and flood-proofing for the future.
Volunteers clear out thousands of flood-ruined textbooks in Milton, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Conservation Clinic: Flood or water damaged family history items

Meeting Room 1A, State Library
Starts 7th Jun 2012, 1pm -

Bring your water-damaged personal treasures in for a one-on-one consultation with SLQ and Queensland Museum conservation experts
Augmented reality flood map of Milton, Brisbane, Josephmark in partnership with Breeder and Defiant.

Deepen the Conversation: Digital display and interface – why bother?

slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Starts 27th Jun 2012, 6pm -

Join us to explore the endless potential of augmented reality technology as used in Floodlines
Headlines from the Courier 3 Feb 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ.

Open Source: Brisbane flood families

slq Auditorium 2, level 2
Starts 11th Jul 2012, 6pm -

Join us in conversation with the grandchildren of 1893 local flood heroes, to hear their stories and how disaster can unite generations
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 7th Apr 2012, 11am -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory.
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 2nd Jun 2012, 11am -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory.
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 5th Jun 2012, 1pm -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory.
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 18th Aug 2012, 11am -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator’s talk

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 7th Apr 2012, 12pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 10th Apr 2012, 12:30pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 2nd Jun 2012, 12pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 5th Jun 2012, 2pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 18th Aug 2012, 12pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 7th Apr 2012, 1pm -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory.
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 2nd Jun 2012, 1pm -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory.
Mud army in Fairfield, January 2011, Tim Leslie.

Exhibition tour

slq Gallery, level 2, State Library
Starts 18th Aug 2012, 1pm -

Explore the technical aspects and heart behind Floodlines: a living memory.
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Fox Family White Gloves Room, level 4, State Library
Starts 7th Apr 2012, 2pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods.
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Fox Family White Gloves Room, level 4, State Library
Starts 2nd Jun 2012, 2pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods.
Workers washing clothes damaged in the flood, Brisbane, 1893. John Oxley Library, SLQ

Curator's talk

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 18th Aug 2012, 2pm -

Join Floodlines Curator Helen Gregory as she delves into the history of Brisbane’s 19th century floods.

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