Hello families
Visiting The Corner
State Library has worked with Queensland Health to develop a specific COVID-Safe Site Plan that governs how we are managing safe practices onsite. Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Please read the FAQs below for more information, and check the conditions of entry before booking your visit.
Join the fun in our dedicated space for families with children 0-8. To best ensure families can enjoy our programs we will hold your bookings for 30 minutes. If you are running late and would like us to hold your space for you please call (07) 3842 9090.
Bookings are able to be made up to 14 days in advance – these are released daily for the following 14 day period.
As bookings are limited, if you are unable to make your session time please cancel to free your booking for another group.
You can still find us online! We encourage you to be inspired by a range of creative activities for family play and learning with The Corner at Home Activities.
Don’t forget to visit First 5 Forever for tips and resources to support early literacy and providing opportunities for children and their families to talk, read, sing and play together every day.
Play Time in The Corner
Join us for Play Time in The Corner everyday for free, bookable sessions. Families will be supported with open-ended play opportunities and curated resource packs to encourage fun and creativity.
Daily from 11am-12.30pm.
Rhyme Time in The Parlour
From 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, stories and reading in a creative and relaxed environment.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am - 10.45am.
Story Time in The Parlour
Join the fun of our Story Time sessions for children aged 0-5. A small selection of stories are shared either by reading or oral storytelling and participation by children and families.
Every Monday and Sunday 10am - 10.45am.
Baby Play in The Parlour
Come along to a free First 5 Forever Baby Play session, designed for babies 0-12 months (not yet walking) and their parent/carer. The 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.
Every Wednesday and Friday 10am - 10.45am.
Frequently asked questions
What’s happening onsite each day?
Mondays:
Story Time in The Parlour | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Tuesdays:
Rhyme Time in The Corner | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Wednesdays:
Baby Play in The Parlour | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Thursdays:
Rhyme Time in The Corner | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Fridays:
Baby Play in The Parlour | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Saturdays:
Rhyme Time in The Parlour | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Sundays:
Story Time in The Parlour | 10–10.45am | Bookings essential
Play Time in The Corner | 11–12.30pm | Bookings essential
Do I need to book?
Yes.
Numbers are limited in the space according to the Queensland Government’s Roadmap to easing restrictions. Please book a ticket for each person in your group (including infants and children) before you visit. Bookings are not transferrable to other people.
If you are no longer able to attend your booking, please cancel it online. Contact us at (07) 3840 7927 or ypf@slq.qld.gov.au if you need assistance.
What happens when I arrive at State Library?
Enter through the Infozone doors from the Knowledge Walk. Staff will help you check in there.
We recommend you arrive 10 minutes before your booking time to check in and collect your play pack.
What play material will be available?
Families will be supported with open-ended play opportunities and curated resource packs to encourage fun and creativity for Play Time in The Corner.
Play resources will be quarantined after use, and our spaces will be sanitised in accordance with our COVID-Safe Site Plan, which is approved by Queensland Health.
If you’re coming for Baby Play and Rhyme Time sessions, you will need to bring your own floor blanket for your family. And, don’t forget your most important personal resources — your voice to sing, and your hands for actions!
I have specific needs for myself or my children — what should I do?
If you or your child or children have any specific needs in order to participate in the session, contact the event supervisor prior to the session on (07) 3840 7927 or email ypf@slq.qld.gov.au to discuss your requirements.
What else is open?
While you’re visiting State Library, take a journey into young artists’ worlds in our Big Voices: children’s art matters exhibition (Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery, level 4). Simply book a ticket for each person in your group (including infants and children).
We also have a great family program for the summer holidays lined up for the start of the new year. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon.
What’s happening online?
Follow us on First 5 Forever and slq Play for fun family activities.
Early Literacy Sessions
Join us and other families for our early literacy (First 5 Forever) focused sessions for children 0-5. Learn all the ways you can talk, read, sing and play with your children every day and help them gain early literacy skills to last a lifetime.
- Baby Play, for babies not yet walking. A selection of simple songs, rhymes, actions and books are shared to highlight it’s never too early to talk, read, sing and play with young children.
- Rhyme Time, aimed at young children aged 0-2 ½ years. These higher energy sessions focus on engaging young children to sing, share stories and rhymes as well as encouraging interactions with other children and families.
- Story Time, for children aged 0-5. A small selection of stories are shared either by reading or oral storytelling and participation by children and families with the content is encouraged. Stories may include props, activities, a song or games.
These programs are targeted for children aged 0-5, however we welcome families with children of all ages.
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What's on
Search upcoming events for children and families including our weekly Rhyme Time, Story Time, Baby Play sessions.
Parent and Carers facilities
The Carers' room is equipped with baby change facilities, toilet facilities, feeding chairs, sinks, microwave, television and all the comfort you need to take care of your little ones.
First 5 Forever
A statewide program providing strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0-5 years.