This workshop will examine why some plants make great indoor plants while others whither and die. Learn which plants will do well in different situations, the best potting mixes and fertilisers and how to acclimatise new plants for a long and happy life indoors. Presented by horticulturalist, Brian Sams. Bookings essential.
Create your own solar system by programming Sphero to orbit the sun. Join a coding adventure that is out of this world. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.
Narelle Oliver’s Rock Pool Secrets is a beautiful picture book which shares the mystery that exists below the surfaces of a rock pool. Join Megan Daley as she takes participants through this fantastic story, shares some of the unique and mysterious creatures in the book and teaches skills such as paper cutting, collage and texture to create […]
To celebrate the film release of Dav Pilkey’s best-loved novels, join in to celebrate all things Captain Underpants. Ideal for children aged 7-10 years. Bookings essential.
September is Roald Dahl’s birth month, and Brisbane libraries are celebrating! Join the fun with games and activities based on some of this much loved author’s most famous books. Ideal for children aged 6-11 years. Bookings essential.
Learn how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touch screen. This includes how to make and receive calls, create and send text messages, add contacts and install apps. Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone. Bookings essential.
Learn how to create your own Facebook account to connect with family, friends and your favourite organisations. Discover basic navigation skills and how to manage your privacy settings. Basic computer skills, internet skills and an email account are required. Bookings essential.
This seminar provides information about a range of health issues commonly experienced by seniors including dehydration, heat exhaustion, strokes, heart attacks and accidental medical poisoning. Learn basic first aid and preventative strategies to safeguard your health. Presented by qualified trainers from the Queensland Local Ambulance Committee program. Bookings essential.
Explore the wonderful world of Brisbane libraries’ free online e-books and e-audiobooks by learning how to setup your iPad or Android tablet to read or listen to your favourite online library content. Bring your own device, library card and email account details. Basic device skills required. Bookings essential.
In her book, No Stone Unturned, Yvonne Matta details her family history connecting Lebanon in the Middle East with Australia, beginning in the 1890s. Showing a glimpse of life in Lebanon in the grand days before the Civil War of 1975, Yvonne writes about the effects of war on the lives of those living there, and […]