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Recommended all ages.Experience Lunar New Year through performance and play, with Zodiac inspired ink rubbings and storytelling on Monday 16 February and the rhythmic energy of a traditional lion dance on Saturday 21 February.Play Matters Chinese Mandarin Playgroup: Lunar New Year Celebration Monday 16 February, 2pm – 3:30pm Step into the magic of Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Horse through movement, music, and creativity. From drumming rhythms and lion dance movement to crafting Zodiac animal rubbings, children are invited to explore and create together, culminating in a lively community dragon parade where everyone plays a part! No booking required for this free activity. This program is presented by Play Matters Australia and supported by State Library of Queensland. Lion’s Lore Saturday 21 February 10am – 10:30am Feel the roar, rhythm, and power of the lion. Get ready to welcome Red Dragon Martial Arts for a special Lunar New Year lion dance performance! Watch the vibrant lions leap and sway to the powerful beat of the drums, bringing luck and prosperity for the year ahead. After the performance, get up close to the lion puppets, experiencing its movement, texture, and personality in an unforgettable way. This bold and immersive performance celebrates the sound, spectacle, and cultural tradition of lion dance. No booking required for this free activity.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. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. 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.

Meet LYRO Robotics, the tech innovators rethinking how we pick, pack and protect fresh produce from paddock to plate. Their smart robots combine machine vision, grasping and AI decision-making to tackle one of the toughest problems in agrifood: delicate handling at scale.Join us for a conversation with LYRO's leadership team as they unpack their journey from university start-up to global exporter – and how Australian technology is shaping the next generation of automation.Dr Nicole Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder, LYRO RoboticsNicole leads a team of talented engineers, researchers, and business professionals who share her vision of transforming the food supply chain with innovative and sustainable solutions. She oversees the strategic direction, product development, and customer relations of the company.Nicole is committed to advancing the field of artificial intelligence and human-robot teams through roles including Advisor to the National AI Centre and a University Lecturer at Monash University.Prof Peter Corke, Chief Roboticist, LYRO RoboticsPeter is a researcher, educator and writer in robotics and robotic vision. His research interests include visual-control of robots and the application of robots to problems such as large-scale environmental monitoring and agriculture. Peter has just been awarded the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award in the Education category — the highest honour in the field of robotics.The conversation will be facilitated by Prof Michael Milford, Director of the QUT Centre for RoboticsThis event is presented as part of World Science Festival BrisbaneImage: Ai generated About Game ChangersGame Changers invites innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success.Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT.AccessibilityIf you require accessible seating options please call 3842 9827 or email creativeproduction@slq.qld.gov.auAuslan interpretation has been planned for this event.Photography and Videography NoticeThis event will be photographed and filmed, and the resulting content may be shared online to promote the State Library of Queensland and its partners.By attending, you consent to the State Library capturing and using images or videos that may include you.If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, you are still very welcome to attend. Please contact our Events team in advance at creativeproduction@slq.qld.gov.au or inform a staff member upon arrival, and we will ensure your preferences are respected.Can't join us in person?The conversation will not be live streamed but will be recorded. You will be able to watch the entire conversation after the event here.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. The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.

Discover the essentials of Adobe InDesign to create your own artist book or zine.Get the low-down on document setup and page templates, incorporating images and text, and exporting your file for at-home or professional printing.This approachable workshop provides a great starting point for anyone interested in expressing their creativity through digital design.ABOUT 101 WORKSHOPS101 skill development workshops give you the basic skills you need to start your new creative journey. Each workshop is delivered by an experienced facilitator and to participate in the workshops, intermediate computer skills, a willingness to learn and a little patience will see you underway. BEFORE YOU BOOKParticipants must be over 16 years of age.Enclosed flat footwear is encouraged when in the Innovation lab. 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.