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Letty Katts as a child circa 1922 Thumbnail

Who is Letty Katts?

Guest blogger: Narelle McCoy - 2020 Letty Katts Award recipient. When I decided to apply…

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Gordon Hookey placing a sign reading Boat people welcome in the sand in preparation for the arrival of industry representatives by boat Gold Coast Indigenous Artist Camp South Stradbroke Island May 2019

January twenty-six

Australia Day, also known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, ANA Day, Invasion Day, National Day…

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Tristan Bancks joins the Summer Reading Club Challenge

Tristan Bancks takes up State Library's Summer Reading Club Challenge--with time for families to still get on board!

The Summer Reading Club is a fun, free program delivered annually by the State Library…

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Mother and baby enjoying the book The Little Queenslanders Alphabet Book

The Little Queenslanders’ Alphabet Book: a joyful look at local icons

Our new range of Stories for Little Queenslanders books is designed especially for 0-5 year…

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Family enjoys sharing Shoosh by Simon Howe

Shoosh! A great story about making noise

Our new range of Stories for Little Queenslanders books is designed especially for 0-5 year…

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Traffic entering and leaving the second permanent Victoria Bridge in Brisbane ca 1913

History of Brisbane's Victoria Bridge

The Victoria Bridge, the Brisbane River’s first road crossing has had a long and interesting…

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