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Christmas activities
Murri Christmas
Join the Murri Minstrels and help us welcome Murri Claus back to the State Library for his annual Christmas visit!
Intrepid traveller Murri Claus is heading back to the North Pole, and will be making a special stopover at the State Library to say hello. His bush ponies Jiji-orse and Ney-ney will help him on his merry way.
Pat the horses, sing along with Marvin the Murri Minstrel and get your free Polaroid photo taken with Murri Claus.
Don’t miss this exciting, free celebration of Christmas – Australian style! Everyone is welcome so be sure to bring the whole family.
When Sat 5 Dec, 10.30am (Murri Claus arrives at 11am)
Where Knowledge Walk, level 1
Entry Free, no bookings required
Santa Mail
Santa is waiting to hear from you! This December, send your letter to Santa at The Corner from our special Australia Post Santa Mail Posting Box. Keep an eye out for weekly stories read by a real postie from Australia Post. Santa has promised to reply to everyone, so start writing early to avoid the rush!
When 1-24 Dec
Where The Corner, level 1
Entry FREE no bookings required
Presented in partnership with Australia Post
Around the World
Holiday fun at the State Library
2-24 Jan
All aboard! The State Library of Queensland is setting sail for a world-wide holiday adventure. Pack your bags and jump on board for an international extravaganza of music, craft, activities and games.
Enjoy songs and stories of adventure at the family performance of Nadia’s Wish, discover A World of Song at music workshops, take the Race Around the Library challenge, design your own Global Regalia costume and show it off at the daily Procession, follow the Meriba Gidhal children’s trail, journey though Country and Culture with storytellers and performers in kuril dhagun, and re-fuel at the Wayfarer’s Cafe.
Full details of Around the World holiday fun.
When 2-24 Jan, 10am-3pm
Where State Library of Queensland
Workshops
Cartoon, Animation and Manga workshops
Wham! Bam! Kapow!
Discover the art of cartooning, caricature and Manga, or create your own animation using stop motion and flash production processes. Working alongside professional cartoonists and animators, learn the skills and techniques to create your own amazing stories. Attend one workshop or come for the day and take advantage of the discounted rate.
For ages 9 – 16
When 11 Jan – 22 Jan, Mon-Fri - view full program
Tickets $28 - $48 (discounts available)
Bookings qtix 136 246 or at The Library Shop
Fun for all the family
The Corner: Haus
Come over to our Haus, where a visit to The Corner is just like coming home. Experience Bauhaus-inspired living, create plans in the architect’s studio, see through walls in the glass house and play in a giant tea-set. It’s a celebration of the home and everything in it, where everyone’s a designer of all things domestic.
When Daily, 10am-3pm
Where The Corner, level 1
Entry Free, no bookings required
Yoga
Start the day with a stretch – come to Yoga at The Corner! With breathing, stretching and simple postures, it’s the only way to spend Wednesday morning. Suitable for mums, mums to be, dads, grandparents, friends, babies and all under 8s.
When Every Wednesday, 10am-12 noon
Where The Corner, level 1
Entry Free, no bookings required
It's Rhyme Time
Get into the rhythm of rhyme time every Thursday at The Corner. From babes in arms to children ready to dance It's Rhyme Time is a special time for you and your little one where you can share rhymes, songs, stories and reading in a creative and relaxed environment.
Auslan Rhyme Time - join us for a very special rhyme time for children and families within the deaf community. On the last Thursday of each month, get into the rhyme time with assistance of an Auslan interpreter.
When Thursdays 10am-10.30am
Where The Corner, level 1
Entry Free, no bookings required
The Parlour
Are you game to enter The Parlour?
Join the fun in The Parlour, a special space where you can borrow and play new and traditional parlour games.
Available games include Blockus, Sequence, Scrabble, Jenga, Chess and Draughts. Game pieces are available from the Information Desk on level 1.
When Open daily 10am-4pm
Where Infozone, level 1
Entry Free
More information
- Phone +61 7 3842 9786
- Email cypp@slq.qld.gov.au
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Last updated: 23rd November 2009
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