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Under 8s

Summer Festival

Under 8s

Under 8s

Overview | Under 8s | Ages 8–12 | Ages 12–15 | Ages 15-17 | Family weekends in Jan

Babies, parents and carers enjoying Baby Play at The Corner.

First 5 Forever Baby Play

Baby Play is a fun opportunity for you and your baby to play, talk, read and sing together. Free | Bookings not required

Babies clapping

First 5 Forever Rhyme Time

A special time for you and your little one where you can share rhymes, songs and stories. Free | Bookings not required

Family reading a picture book in The Corner.

First 5 Forever Story Time

Enjoy a variety of books, puppets, activities, songs or games. Free | Bookings not required

Families at State Library

Music, Movement & Make-Believe

Share a fun and imaginative journey together with your little one. Free | Bookings not required

Children playing in the Imagination Playscape at State Library of Queensland.

Imagination playscape

Build your own imaginary world using an assortment of shapes and materials. Free | Bookings not required

Girl making a book

Settle in to our cosy reading nook and create your very own book to take home. Free | Bookings not required

Nana Magic tells the story of the rainbow serpent

Rainbow Serpent Storytelling with Nana Magic

Experience Nana Magic’s vibrant and creative storytelling. Free | Bookings not required

Parents and children as enjoying storytelling performance

Music, dance and story sessions featuring performances by Nana Magic and more. Free | Bookings not required

Child looking through play object

Eye spy your way through State Library’s exhibition, Jarjum Stories. Free | Bookings not required

Family on a scavenger hunt

Scavenger hunt at the Library

There are some very sneaky secrets hidden around State Library this Summer Festival. Free | Bookings not required

Kids playing activities

Comic book Scrabble

Drop in and help create State Library’s summer comic book story using sticky notes. Free | Bookings not required

Kids working around a table at the Summer Festival, State Library Queensland

Summer Festival

Free and ticketed activities and adventures
14 Dec 2019 – 25 Jan 2020
Throughout State Library

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