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Holiday fun

Two girls doing activities during holiday fun

Holiday fun

14 – 29 September, 10 am – 3 pm daily

Join us for a celebration of creativity, culture and discovery at Holiday fun and discover new ways to play at State Library of Queensland these school holidays.

Mark your calendar on Saturday 28 September for GATHAA First Nations Markets family fun day, an action packed one day only event, celebrating culture and community connection through immersive arts workshops, live performances, unique handcrafted goods, delicious bushfoods and more.

Drop in any day of the school holidays for a range of hands-on workshops designed to unleash your creativity: You draw me!, Portrait play, Make your mark and Animated AR masks. Plus, enjoy our Scavenger hunt and cozy Reading room for the perfect blend of exploration and relaxation at your own pace.

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GATHAA First Nations Market family fun day

Join us for an unforgettable day of cultural celebration and community connection on Saturday, 28 September 2024.

GATHAA First Nations Market

All ages – Free, drop in

Children's workshop activity, Joe Ruckli, 2023

Every day · 10am–12:30pm

Explore sensory black and white activity stations and daily 10 am story play.

Child painting portrait in workshop, Joe Ruckli, 2021

Every day · 10am–2pm

Explore the Deaf in dance exhibition and create your own portrait.

Scavenger hunt, State Library of Queensland, Joe Ruckli, 2021

Every day · 10am–3pm

Complete challenges to uncover top secret library spaces and hidden histories.

Family reading picture book, Joe Ruckli, 2023

Every day · 10am–3pm

Immerse yourself in the magic of books alongside spectacular city views.

Ages 3 - 12 – Free, drop in and bookable workshops

Children's workshop, State Library of Queensland, Joe Ruckli 2021

Every day · 10am–12pm

Step into our artist studio and discover the fun of drawing from life.

A photo of three young people drawing on ipads

Booking required

Animated AR masks

Tue & Thu · 10am–12pm

Merge traditional and digital art to create your own interactive face mask.

Holiday Fun Spring Program

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