Events

Learn how to read and listen to free e-books and e-audiobooks from the online library collection. Bring your library card and email account details. Basic computer skills required. Bookings essential.

One book, two books, old books, new books. Would you read some Dr Seuss? Would you read it to a moose? Join us for a fun storytime and craft inspired by the wonderful characters created by Dr. Seuss. Ideal for children aged 3-7 years. Bookings essential.

During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating a floral arrangement for home, gifts or functions. Horticulturalist Noel Burdette will call on his background in floristry to teach the basics in colour, texture and design. Participants will leave with their own floral masterpiece. Bookings essential.

Find out how to successfully blend edibles and ornamentals in your garden design to create an aesthetic and productive garden. Presented by Paul Plant, editor of subTropical Gardening magazine. Bookings essential.

Whether you are looking for a green sheep or want to do some magic with a possum, the books of Mem Fox have entertained young readers for generations. Join in a special storytime as we read favourite books from Mem Fox. Ideal for children aged 4-8 years. Bookings essential.

Learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, and find your way around a Windows 7 computer. Perfect for the first time user. Computers provided. Bookings essential.

Connect with family, friends and organisations using email. Learn how to create an email account, send and reply to emails, create contacts, and sign in and out of your account. Basic computer and internet skills required. Bookings essential.

Learn how to find your way around an iPad. Discover apps, connect to wi-fi and search the internet. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own iPad. Bookings essential. A Brisbane Libraries iSkills workshop.

From Congolese-Australian community leader, Constantin (Costa) Mukendi, comes a “heart-warming and heart-wrenching” memoir of “resilience, faith, survival, family and love”. Orphaned at six years old in a Kasai village, Costa could have become a street kid but is instead passed from relative to relative. One day something shocks Costa into realising he, the ‘orphan village […]

Learn how to find your way around the internet safely, save your favourite websites, search for information and use Google to help you find answers. Basic computer skills are required. Bookings essential.