State Library of Queensland

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Join us for a showcase tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now!

Visit Anzac Square Memorial Galleries these school holidays to make a poppy pin-wheel and discover the significance of poppies. A resilient flower, the red poppy was amongst the first to return to bloom in the fields of France and Belgium after World War I, emerging as a symbol of remembrance for the Allied soldiers who fell in battle. Visit our Post World War II Memorial and Exhibition Gallery between Sunday 15 December 2024 to Sunday 26 January 2025 and, on our craft table, you'll find everything you need to make your very own poppy pin-wheel. Once you've succeeded in making your poppy spin, 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.

Join one of our friendly volunteer guides on a tour of the award-winning State Library of Queensland building at South Bank. Learn about our spaces, collections and services and discover our fascinating current exhibitions. Tours are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, or on request by emailing info@slq.qld.gov.au. Tours take approximately 45-60 minutes and can be customised to your interests. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. 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. State Library films, records and photographs events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be filmed, recorded or photographed please advise staff upon your arrival.