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Recommended for children aged 0 - 8. Join millions around Australia for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), a fun group reading event where we’ll read the same book at the same time in schools and libraries across the country. This year we’re calling all junior truckers and feline friends to come and celebrate The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell. Some cats are house cats, some are apartment cats, but Tinka is a truck cat. Polish your headlights, fluff your tails, and join in the fun with free cat face painting and some surprise special guests. This event will take place on Stanley Place, in front of State Library. Presented as part of Community storytime, a monthly program where we join special guests from across the community to share in tales that inspire, teach, and ignite our imaginations. 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.

From corrupt police commissioners to explosive royal commissions, Queensland’s past is steeped in stories of power, silence, and eventual reckoning. Our first Heritage Talk of the year considers the stories of crime and corruption that have shaped our state, for better or worse. Matthew Condon and Hedley Thomas, two of Australia’s leading investigative journalists, will delve into the darker side of Queensland history, and the role of investigative journalism in bringing it to light. Following the talk, enjoy a hands-on experience with a curated selection of original materials from State Library collections in the Marica Sourris and James C. Sourris AM White Gloves Room. About Heritage Talks Our Heritage Talks series connects you to our extraordinary collections by inviting speakers to share their expertise and perspectives on topics relating to Queensland history. You can view past Heritage Talks online.

Join the Queensland Police Service’s Crime Prevention Unit & Cross Cultural Liaison Unit for a free information session focused on your personal safety. The session gives an overview of the following key topics Core personal safety strategies Keeping fear of violence in perspective Being aware of your surroundings Personal safety plans Dealing with confrontation