Fun for all the family
Yoga
Rhyme Time
The Corner
The Parlour
Cover Up
Fun for all the family
Cover Up
Join us for a hands-on exploration of book cover design.
Cover-up at these fun, creative workshops where you get to design a new cover for a book pulled straight off the State Library shelves. You’ll learn about the design principles of creating book covers, and your new cover will be put on display for all to see. Recommended for ages 8 to 14. Parents are welcome to attend. Remember numbers are limited so book early to ensure you don’t miss out.
When Wed 7, Thu 8 & Fri 9 Apr, 9.45am–12.30pm
Where Meeting Room 1B
Tickets $10, bookings required
Enquiries learning@slq.qld.gov.au
Bookings qtix [new window] or 136 246. Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased prior to event at State Library
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 until 16 Feb
Where The Corner, level 1
Entry Free, no bookings required
The Corner: Habitat
All creatures great and small need a safe place to call home. See where the bilby burrows near the Spinifex, investigate marine life under the sea, meet penguins in icy Antarctica and find frogs in the rainforest’s canopy. Visit The Corner where the real wild things are.
When Daily, 10am-3pm from 17 Feb
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
- School enquiries schools@slq.qld.gov.au
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Last reviewed and updated February 3, 2010, 4:38 pm