Nicole Johnston

Billie B Brown's brilliant birthday party | Annerley
2017-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
With exuberance, humour and a very cheeky smile, Billie B Brown has starred in over 26 titles winning over the hearts of children alike with her brave, brilliant and bold personality. It’s been seven years since Billie first bounced onto the early reader scene in April 2010 and we think this beautiful birthday girl deserves a really big birthday celebration – and you’re invited! Join us for an event of all things Billie and share your favourite reading experiences with other fans.

Ideal for children aged 6-10 years. Bookings essential.

Social media basics | Corinda
2017-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Learn about social media including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. Discover how these websites help you to connect with family, friends and organisations online. Basic computer and internet skills required. Bookings essential.

Build a miniature garden | Annerley
2017-04-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Children will create their own miniature garden including a range of ornamental plants for colour, texture and scent. Presented by horticulturalist Claire Bickle. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years and their carers. Bookings essential.

Internet basics | Fairfield
2017-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
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.

First Friday craft group
2017-04-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Drop into our First Friday craft group and bring your favourite craft to work on and share.

Second Saturday bookclub | Corinda
2017-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
For April, read and discuss The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks. Bookings essential.

Maker space: Easter | Annerley
2017-04-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2017-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Drop into the library to get creative with Easter inspired art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 3-10 years and their carers. Bookings essential.

Children’s writing workshop: Casey Ardron | Annerley
2017-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Join author of Xavier Wintersbee and the Book of Virtues, Casey Ardron, as he leads a writing workshop based around his action-packed adventure book. Participants will develop a character and scenario based on the world of Xavier Wintersbee and contribute towards an exciting story board of scenes and characters.

Ideal for children aged 8-12 years old. Bookings essential.

Easter egg hunt and craft | Fairfield
2017-04-11 13:00 - 2017-04-13 16:00 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Drop in to have an egg-cellent time with a DIY Easter craft and an Easter egg hunt. Ideal for primary school aged children.

Ozobots treasure hunt | Corinda
2017-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
During this workshop, participants will work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. Ideal for children aged 9-2 years. Bookings essential.

iPad basics | Corinda
2017-04-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
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 and Apple ID account details. Bookings essential.

Children's writing workshop: Casey Ardon | Corinda
2017-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Join author of Xavier Wintersbee and the Book of Virtues, Casey Ardon as he leads a writing workshop based around his action-packed adventure book. Participants will develop a character and scenario based in the world of Xavier Wintersbee and contribute towards an exciting story board of scenes and characters.

Ideal for children aged 8-12 years old. Bookings essential.

Easter storytime
2017-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Listen to some great Easter stories and take part in an egg hunt. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. Bookings essential.

eBay and Gumtree basics | Corinda
2017-04-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Looking to de-clutter, or add to your home? Learn about buying and selling goods safely online through eBay and Gumtree. Basic computer and internet skills required. Bookings essential.

Oxley Chelmer History Group Meeting
2017-04-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Corinda RSL, Clewley St, Corinda, Qld, 4075, Australia

Android tablet basics | Annerley
2017-04-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Discover how to use an Android tablet. Find hidden features and apps, move between screens, connect to wi-fi and search on the internet. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own Android tablet. Bookings essential.

Email basics | Fairfield
2017-04-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Connect with family, friends and organizations 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.

Anzac Day: Poppy maker space | Annerley
2017-04-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
To commemorate the Anzac spirit and remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service, try your hand at making a handmade crochet, felt or paper poppy. Bookings essential.

Computer basics
2017-04-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Learn how to use the keyboard and mouse, and find you way around a Windows 7 computer. Perfect for the first time user. Bookings essential.

FBI: Fairfield book investigators kid's club
2017-04-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
In April, the club will read Dinosaur Land by M. J. Misra. Ideal for children aged 6-11 years.

Queensland family history online | Corinda
2017-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
The internet provides some wonderful sites through which to research your family history. This presentation highlights some of the sites that are available to those with family in Queensland. Presented by the Genealogical Society of Queensland. Bookings essential.

Cloud basics | Annerley
2017-04-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia
Learn about the benefits of cloud storage and cloud computing. We will show you how to use cloud storage to store photos and documents online, and discuss the benefits of using cloud computing as an alternative to paying for expensive software. Bookings essential.

Library e-books
2017-04-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
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.

Meet Margaret Kowald
2017-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
As a sequel to the popular first edition, Lost Brisbane 2 traces the changes in the city and its environs in a later period from the 1940s to the 1990s and is a spectacular collection of more than 450 photographs from the Society’s photographic collection as well as from other significant collections including that of the Brisbane City Council.

The book is not only about buildings and places that no longer exist. It highlights the changes in landscapes, streetscapes, infrastructure, work places, transport, and recreational pursuits. Photographs bring the story to life; the appearance of air raid shelters during World War II, the city decorated for Royal Visits, City Hall as the heart of the city, the introduction of traffic lights, the busy Roma Street markets, the loss of wharves and trams, street protests, the cafés, theatres, hotels and the high-rise phenomena.
Join co-author Margaret Kowald as she shares her experiences in writing and researching Lost Brisbane 2. Books will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your own from home for Margaret to sign.
Bookings essential.

Corinda | Meet Debbie Terranova
2017-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
When an envelope with a key and address lands on his newsroom desk, Seth VerBeek is thrust into a thrilling new crime adventure. The reporter’s challenge is to identify the body of a tattooed lady. Why and how did she die? Above all, he must live up to his reputation: Seth VerBeek will know what to do. The case of unforgettable characters includes a psychic tattooist, a greyhound trainer, a retired art teacher with an outrageous plan, and a personal handyman who fixes matters of the heart. Each character’s story unfolds like a slow striptease. Layers of subterfuge come off one by one until all is laid bare. The Scarlet Key is a page-turner that tackles themes of positive ageing, finding love, psychic healing, forgiveness, and end-of-life choices. Join author Debbie Terranova as she shares in her experiences of writing her latest novel. Books will be available for purchase on the day or bring your copy from home for Debbie to sign.

Bookings essential.

Annerley | Internet basics
2017-05-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Annerley Library, 469 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, Queensland, 4103, Australia

Corinda | iPad settings
2017-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
Learn how to customise your iPad by exploring its settings and organising your apps. Bring your own iPad and Apple ID account details. Bookings essential.

Introduction to littleBits
2017-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Corinda Library, 641 Oxley Road, Corinda, Queensland, 4075, Australia
littleBits are simple electronic circuits that snap together to create prototypes. Using littleBits, children will design and create machines while learning about the basics of circuits, motors and motion. No prior experience required. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.

Fairfield | iPad basics
2017-05-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Fairfield Library, Fairfield Gardens, 180 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, Queensland, 4103, Australia
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.
