All ages Families! Come and share your voices and stories with us. Be inspired by the artwork in the Big Voices: children’s art matters exhibition and create your own self-portrait. Bring a printed selfie from home or use your imagination to paint a picture that tells a story all about you.  Why not make a day of it and book into the Big Voices: children’s art matters, family curator tour?   Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-6 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

All ages Children's art is powerful! The exhibition, Big Voices: children’s art matters celebrates the courage and creativity of children sharing their stories through art. Join curator, Stella Read on an art adventure to explore the exhibition.  Bookings are essential. Please book tickets for all adults and children attending. Please be sure to arrive 15mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry. Why not make a day of it and book into the Big Voices: children’s picture diaries portrait workshop?  

0-8 years Join one of Australia’s most celebrated children’s performers, Nadia Sunde for a special performance. Nadia will be singing homespun songs inspired by the Stories for Little Queenslanders picture book series. Published by State Library as part of First 5 Forever, these stories and Nadia’s songs celebrate the uniqueness of Queensland. Get ready to discover some new favourites, clap your hands and sing along in this special concert for the whole family. Nadia Sunde is a Queensland performer and songwriter known for delighting audiences of all ages. Nadia has recently been commissioned to compose a series of children’s songs as part of the Stories for Little Queenslanders picture book series. Session on 4 July will be AUSLAN interpreted. Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-8 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

All ages The giant mango is…where? A group of pelicans is called a…what? Calling trivia buff families with children of all ages for some interactive quiz fun! Queensland Quiz is no ordinary question and answer show. Be prepared to engage all your senses as we tackle State Library’s bonanza bank of Queensland factoids with big belly laughs along the way. Are you up for the challenge? Session on 4 July will be AUSLAN interpreted.  Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-8 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

All ages Come, relax and discover a fun selection of family-friendly films. These sessions will bring films to life with everyone in the audience invited to play, laugh and dance along.  Sat 3 Jul Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite (2020) For ages 5+, Rated G Everyone knows that cats and dogs are natural enemies, but the last decade has been the most peaceful period in pet history. Known as the Great Truce, this period is no coincidence. It’s all because of the efforts of the secret underground organisation, Furry Animal Rivalry Termination (FART), run jointly by cats and dogs with the aim of stopping world-wide rivalry and animosity between the two species Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-8 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

Ages 6-11 years and their families Join us for a race to the finish as we work through as many challenges as we can! This extravaganza of family fun lets everyone have a go, whether you are reading, making or even cooking! Picture an event where Pictionary meets Master Chef. Sounds fun? We think so! Costumes encouraged. Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-8 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

Ages 6-11 years and their families Join us for a race to the finish as we work through as many challenges as we can! This extravaganza of family fun lets everyone have a go whether you are reading, making or even cooking! Picture an event where Pictionary meets Master Chef. Sounds fun? We think so! Costumes encouraged. Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-8 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

All ages Come, relax and discover a fun selection of family-friendly films. These sessions will bring films to life with everyone in the audience invited to play, laugh and dance along.  Sun 4 Jul     Oddball (2015)  For ages 6+, Rated G Oddball is based on the true story of Alan ‘Swampy’ Marsh (Shane Jacobson), an eccentric chicken farmer from Warrnambool in Victoria who struggled to protect a penguin colony on Middle Island. Bookings are essential to attend children and families activities. Each group ticket is for 2-8 people, including a minimum of 1 adult. To maintain social distancing you will be seated with the members of your group. Before booking your ticket you might like to plan to bring a friend (or 3!) to make the most of your experience. Please be sure to arrive 15 mins before the scheduled start time to allow time to check-in in accordance with our conditions of entry.

All ages Meet 12 larger than life, three-dimensional characters from the Stories for Little Queenslanders picture book series, published by State Library as part of First 5 Forever.  Listen carefully to hear stories of mischief-making animals, quirky Queensland settings and charming young characters that reflect the diversity of families who call Queensland home. 

Join us for free First 5 Forever Play Time in The Corner every day. Families will be supported with open-ended play opportunities and curated resource packs to encourage fun and creativity. Play Time takes place daily from 11am - 12:30pm in The Corner, bookings essential. Bookings released two weeks at a time, please check back to book for future dates. 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 all across Queensland.

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.  Rhyme Time takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am-10.45am. Bookings released two weeks at a time, please check back to book for future dates. First 5 Forever sessions: Supporting Queensland families to make the most of the first 5 years.

Join the fun of our First 5 Forever Story Time sessions for children aged 0-5. A small selection of stories are shared either by reading or oral storytelling and children and families are encouraged to participate.  Story Time takes place every Monday and Sunday 10am-10.45am Bookings released two weeks at a time, please check back to book for future dates. 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. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government and State Library of Queensland delivered in The Corner and at public libraries all across Queensland.