Children and families

Welcome to The Corner — a creative space especially for children under 8 and their families!

Discover activities inspired by The Corner at State Library to support you as your child’s first and most important teacher.

A statewide program providing strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0-5 years.

There’s adventure waiting for you these winter holidays at State Library.

Spark your child's love of reading with our new series of picture books. Exclusive to First 5 Forever.

Explore a sculptural, digital, and immersive installation. Its origins lie in the limitless imaginations of children.

Take a journey into young artist's worlds, to see how they view themselves, their lives, their rights and their futures.

Children’s Voices was an exhibition of drawings, paintings and linocuts made by children of the Brisbane region in 1997 for the First Australasian Conference on the Rights of the Child, held in Brisbane at the Queensland University of Technology. The exhibition was hosted by State Library of Queensland and supported by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. The children’s work toured Australia for three years and is now part of the SLQ collection in the Dr Barbara Piscitelli AM Children’s Art Archive. Thank you to the children, staff and parents who participated in this project long ago. Your messages are still strong and meaningful.

A special First 5 Forever session for babies 0-12months. These sessions focus on baby-paced play, rhyme and shared story in a way that supports you as your baby’s most important educator – with plenty of opportunity to learn and grow together. Baby Play takes place every Monday and Friday at 10am. No bookings required. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government and State Library of Queensland. It is delivered in The Corner and at public libraries across Queensland.

Songs and rhymes for babes in arms to children ready to dance. This First 5 Forever session is a special time for you and your little one where you can share rhymes, songs and stories in a creative and relaxed environment. Rhyme Time takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am. No bookings required. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government and State Library of Queensland. It is delivered in The Corner and at public libraries across Queensland.

A fun selection of stories for everyone! Join us for our First 5 Forever Story Time sessions for children aged 0-5 and explore stories through specially selected picture books and oral storytelling. Story Time is held at 10am every Wednesday and Sunday. No bookings required. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government and State Library of Queensland supporting Queensland families to make the most of the first 5 years. It is delivered in The Corner and at public libraries across Queensland.

Open-ended play sessions for children of all ages. From dress-ups and puppets, cool construction kits and sensory toys, each of our play kits has been specially selected to inspire children (and babies!) of all ages to explore their senses, come up with games and get creative. Step away from your regular routine and the distractions of home into a space just for you and your family or invite your friends for a special play date! Play time takes place daily from 11am–12:45pm. No bookings required.