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Recommended for children aged 0 - 5. Join us for a rocking sing along of all your favourite songs and rhymes under our ancient poinciana tree, thought to be the oldest in Queensland! Learn some fun games, yarn about the world around us and maybe even dive into a storybook or dress up in a playful tutu! No bookings required for this free activity. Just drop in to have some fun. 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.

Join us at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries for a free talk exploring the impact and legacy of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ahead of their 80th anniversary. This August marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the first uses of nuclear weapons in warfare that resulted in the deaths of up to 220,000 people and a lifetime of suffering for many hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors). In the week of this important anniversary, this free talk will feature: An overview of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki against the historical backdrop of the War in the Pacific. Harrowing personal stories of survivors of the bombings. The role of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in the post-war occupation of Japan, including images of Hiroshima from Australian soldiers' collections. Memorials in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, their significance, and the differing narratives that dominated Hiroshima and Nagasaki's recovery. After the talk, visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries, embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands. Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.

Join us at The Edge for the Transforming e-Waste workshop series with artist Suzon Fuks. Come along and learn how to form and design small sculptures using recycled electronic parts, transforming everyday components like circuit boards, wires, and connectors into imaginative artworks. You’ll experiment with arrangement, composition, and basic construction techniques to give new life to discarded materials. This hands-on workshop series will transform and reveal the hidden world of intricate circuitry that powers our daily lives and inspire you to think about the impact of technology. You will learn: How to safely dismantle old electronic devices Facts about our electronic devices and e-waste How to create mini electronic sculptures Suzon offers an active reflection on the production process of electronic devices, planned obsolescence, disparity of goods, sustainability and recycling. In 2019, Suzon undertook a major decluttering of her studio and started opening up and stripping down old devices. She became intrigued by the exquisite electronics hidden inside phones, hard drives and other obsolete hardware, and was inspired to use these components as artistic materials. Since then, Suzon regularly volunteers at e-Waste Connection (a social recycling enterprise), making imaginative original jewellery and wearable designs, artist books, videos and performance - breathing new life into old devices that have been ethically collected from local sources. By transforming these components, she invites us to consider ethical and environmental issues and explore ways to divert material from landfills to transform our trash into treasure. Check out the other workshop in this series: Workshop 1: 3D Artist Books | 1-5pm | Saturday 14 June REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORKSHOP Participants must be over 16 years of age Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times in the Innovation lab. BEFORE YOU BOOK 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. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Suzon Fuks is a multidisciplinary artist. Last January, she made an installation 'e-Galaxy' at the State Library of Queensland in the Knowledge Walk, offering public activations and workshops. She has been awarded the 3-year Australia Council for the Arts Fellowship, a Copeland Fellowship at the Five Colleges in Massachusetts, a Fellowship at the Australian Choreographic Centre, and an Asialink Residency in India.