Look! Family Fun Day

Come and celebrate the launch of the Look! the art of Australian picture books today with a free family fun day packed full of craft, music, films, story-making, storytelling and more!

The Little Literati Story Station

10am–3pm | Knowledge Walk, level 1
You’re never too young to tell a story, pencil a poem or write a dissertation! Drop by our Little Literati self-publishing house to snip, cut, craft and create your very own take-home book.

Junior Jammin’

10am–10.45am & 1.30pm–2.15pm | The Parlour, level 1
Calling all boppin’ babies for musical mischief with stories and song. Featuring classic rhymes as well as brand new tales, discover a fun and exciting musical way to share stories with your little one. Come early as spaces are limited.

For ages 1-4

Look! It’s Story Time

10.30am–11am & 1pm–1.30pm | slq Gallery, level 2
Come gather round the big red chair and prepare to be taken on a magical, mystical journey into story-land with our special guest story-teller.

Free films

Where the Wild Things Are & Other Stories (G, 1979)
11am–11.35am | slq Auditorium 1, level 2

A collection of stories of wonder from famed children’s author Maurice Sendak, with animation provided by director Gene Deitch in the style of Sendak’s original books.

You’re the Greatest Charlie Brown (PG, 1979)
1.30pm – 2pm | slq Auditorium 1, level 2

Charlie Brown and the gang enter the annual Junior Olympics with predictably crazy results in this Emmy Award-winning classic from the mind of legendary cartoonist and philosopher Charles Schultz.

Curator’s Tour

11.30am–12noon & 2.30pm–3pm | slq Gallery, level 2
Uncover the secret world books with Look! curator Mike Shuttleworth as he takes you on a journey through the original illustrations of favourite Australian children’s books.

Family Picnic

11.30am – 1.30pm | Queensland Terrace, level 2

Need a break? Roll out the rug and unpack your lunch, or order a feast from the Terrace Café, then sit back and enjoy singing and dancing (11.30am & 12.30pm), and storytime (12noon & 1pm).

It’s also State Library’s 5th birthday! Help us celebrate with a tasty birthday treat at 12noon.

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