What's On at Libraries: Aug-Oct 2018 by Logan City Council

What’s on at your local Logan City Council Libraries AUGUST – OCTOBER 2018 Poetry Slam See page 26

ImagiNation Children's Festival See pages 12 and 13

Brisbane Writers Festival See page 25

10th Anniversary of Logan North Library See page 22

Find your treasure during Children's Book Week: See page 8

loganlibraries.org/whats-on

NOTICE

...to Logan City Council Libraries

Mon 13 Aug—EKKA show day Mon 01 Oct—Queen’s Birthday

Keep up-to-date with what’s happening at your local library:

Visit our website: loganlibraries.org/whats-on

All Logan City Council Libraries will be closed on the following public holidays:

Access free Wi-Fi at the library! Logan City Council Libraries receive financial assistance from the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland.

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/LoganCityCouncil Logan City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across the City of Logan and extends that respect to the Elders, past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the cultures and hopes of Australia’s First Peoples.

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Contents Library locations.............................

First 5 Forever for young children .

4–7

Primary aged children....................

8–13

STEAM for kids.........................

School holidays/ImagiNation...

12–13

Young adults...................................

14–16

Cover image: Young library members enjoying one of our free, weekly First 5 Forever programs offered across all nine libraries. See pages 4 to 7.

Australians rate reading books for pleasure as their #1 most enjoyable leisure activity. The Australian Reading Hour will take place on

Teen STEAM.............................

School holidays........................

15–16

Movie screenings............................

Accessible.......................................

17–19

Accessibility Centre .................

The Sensory Space..................

Sensory playground.................

Sensory story time...................

Adult literacy tutoring...............

Learning English.......................

Home library service ...............

Cultural............................................

20–21

Immunisation clinics.......................

For adults Heritage...........................................

22–24

Thursday 20 September

Local and family history ..........

and is for all ages. Why not borrow a book at one of our libraries and read for one hour on your own or with someone special?

Mayes Cottage.........................

Writers and creatives......................

24–27

readinghour.org.au

Sustainable living............................

Garden sessions.............................

28–29

Our animal friends..........................

Business and jobs..........................

30–31

Finance advice................................

Technology......................................

33–35

Learn IT.....................................

Discover more..........................

Library locations Please see our website for opening times: loganlibraries.org/hours Beenleigh Library (Ph: 3412 4130) Crete St, Beenleigh Greenbank Library (Ph: 3297 5158) 145–167 Teviot Rd, Greenbank Hyperdome Library (Ph: 3412 4120) 66–70 Mandew St, Shailer Park Jimboomba Library and Community Centre (Ph: 3412 4190) 18–22 Honora St, Jimboomba

free activities at your local library and in the community Did you know that the things your child learns in the first five years last their whole life? • You can build your child’s language and learning skills by attending our First 5 Forever programs. • Start now by attending a Baby time, Toddler time or Story time. • Learn skills to continue your child’s learning at home.

Logan Central Library (Ph: 3412 4100) 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central

• Join other families and help your child reach for the stars.

Logan North Library (Ph: 3412 4140) Cnr Sports Dr and Springwood Rd, Underwood

• Lots of fun, noise and playful learning!

Logan West Library (Ph: 3412 4160) 69 Grand Plaza Dr, Browns Plains

loganlibraries.org/first5forever

first5forever.org.au

Logan Village Library (Ph: 5546 3839) Wharf St, Logan Village Marsden Library (Ph: 3412 4180) 35 Chambers Flat Rd, Marsden

Dads Read story time Celebrate the great job dads and other men do in reading with their children. To find out more about the national Dads Read initiative and to get some handy tips, go to dadsread.org.au `` Jimboomba: Fri 31 Aug – 10.30am `` Logan Central: Wed 29 Aug – 10am `` Logan West: Sat 1 Sep – 10.30am

loganlibraries.org/join 4

`` Logan North: Sat 1 Sep – 10.30am `` Marsden: Fri 31 Aug – 10am

loganlibraries.org/join Bookings are NOT required for sessions unless noted.

FIRST 5 FOREVER

TALK

READ

PLAY

SING

Dads Read with a beat

Bring a bub movie session

Move and groove with local musicians Mad Mike and Junior at toddler time.

Come and enjoy a movie with your baby or toddler. A selection of toys will be available to play with. Bookings required.

`` Jimboomba: Thu 30 Aug – 10.30am

`` Logan West: 3rd Tuesday of the month (21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct) – 11.15am to 1pm

Harry Helps Grandpa Remember

Now we are one Leap into learning and language with fun songs, movement, rhymes and stories. Ideal for children aged one to two years and their parents/carers. `` Jimboomba: Wednesdays – 10.30am

Meet children’s author Karen Tyrrell as she performs empowering picture book, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember in costume. For children aged five and under. Bookings required. `` Hyperdome: Tue 7 Aug – 10am

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

FIRST 5 FOREVER

loganlibraries.org/first5forever Beenleigh

Baby time Recommended for ages 16 months and under.

Greenbank

Tuesdays 10am

Mondays and Wednesdays 10am

Recommended for ages 1 to 3 years.

Jimboomba Wednesdays 9.30am

Saturdays 9.30am

30 minute session

Toddler time

Hyperdome

Mondays 10am

Mondays and Wednesdays 11am

Thursdays 10.30am

Tuesdays and Fridays 10am

Fridays 10.30am

30 minute session

Story time Recommended for ages 3 to 5 years. 45 minute session

Tech for toddlers Robots and technology for ages 3 to 5 years.

Thursdays 10am

Wednesdays 11.30am

Saturdays 10.30am

Toddler craft: 1st Wed of month (1 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct) noon

Mondays 10.30am

3rd Wednesday of the month (Wed 15 Aug, Wed 19 Sep, Wed 17 Oct) noon

Last Wednesday of the month (29 Aug, 26 Sep, 31 Oct) 10.30am

2nd Wednesday of the month (Wed 8 Aug, Wed 12 Sep, Wed 10 Oct) 11am to 11.30am

30 minute session

Play and learn Interactive play, talk and games for ages 0 to 5. 1 hour session

Sensory story time Recommended for children aged 10 and under. 30 minute session

1st Wednesday of the month (1 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct) 10.30am Thu 13 Sep 10am

Bookings are NOT required required for allfor sessions sessions unless unless noted. noted.

Saturdays 10.30am

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct) 10.30am

1st and 3rd Thursdays and Fridays of the month (2 Aug, 3 Aug, 16 Aug, 17 Aug, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 4 Oct, 5 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct) 11.30am Thursdays and Fridays 11am

Mon 6 Aug, Mon 3 Sep 10.30am Fri 14 Sep 10.30am

FIRST 5 FOREVER

Logan City Council Libraries proudly supports the First 5 Forever family literacy initiative, funded by the Queensland Government.

Logan Central

Logan North

Logan West

Logan Village

Marsden

Mondays 10am

Wednesdays 11am

Tuesdays 10.30am

Fridays 10am

Fridays 11am

Mondays 10.30am

Kids morning out: Wednesdays 9am to 11.30am

Mondays 10am

Wednesdays 10am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10am

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am

Kids morning out: Wednesdays 9am to 11.30am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10am

Saturdays 11.30am

3rd Wednesday of the month (Wed 15 Aug, Wed 19 Sep, Wed 17 Oct) 10am

1st and 4th Monday of the month (6 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 22 Oct) 10.30am

Saturdays 10.30am Dreamtime yarning: 3rd Sat of month (18 Aug, 15 Sep, 20 Oct) 10.30am 3rd Wednesday of the month (15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct) 11am

Saturdays 10.30am

Fridays 11.30am

Tuesdays 10am

Saturdays 10.30am

1st Friday of the month (3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct) 10.30am

Thu 13 Sep 10.30am

3rd Saturday of the month (18 Aug, 15 Sep, 20 Oct) 10.30am Wed 12 Sep 10.30am

1st Saturday of the month (4 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Oct) 10.30am Fri 14 Sep 10.30am

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Children's Book Week 2018

Pirate tales and treasure

Pirate boats afloat

Create your own pirate mask and parrot glider and join in some pirate tales and sea-shanties. For children aged five and under. No bookings required.

Create your own pop-up pirate and wooden boat. Take part in a STEM toy boat building competition and see if you can keep your ship afloat. For primary school aged children.

`` Beenleigh: Thu 23 Aug – 10am

`` Beenleigh: Fri 24 Aug – 3pm

`` Greenbank: Wed 22 Aug – 11.30am

`` Greenbank: Wed 22 Aug – 3.45pm

`` Hyperdome: Fri 24 Aug – 11am

`` Hyperdome: Sat 18 Aug – 2pm

`` Jimboomba: Thu 23 Aug and Fri 24 Aug – 10.30am

`` Jimboomba: Mon 20 Aug – 3.15pm

`` Logan Central: Wed 22 Aug – 10am `` Logan North: Wed 22 Aug and Fri 24 Aug – 10am `` Logan Village: Wed 22 Aug – 10am `` Logan West: Wed 22 Aug – 10.30am `` Marsden: Wed 22 Aug – 10.30am

I spy with my pirate eye Do ye 'ave a pirate eye? Enter our Pirate I spy game and ye’ might win treasure. For primary school aged children. No bookings required. `` Logan Central: any time during August `` Logan North: any time during August

`` Logan Central: Fri 17 Aug – 3pm `` Logan North: Tue 21 Aug – 3.30pm `` Logan Village: Thu 23 Aug – 3.30pm `` Logan West: Thu 23 Aug – 3.45pm `` Marsden: Thu 23 Aug – 3pm

Pint-sized stories with a punch: short story workshop This fun and imaginative workshop with author R.J. Timmis will cover everything a budding writer needs to make a long story short. For primary school aged children. `` Logan North: Sat 25 Aug – 11am to 12.30pm

`` Marsden: any time during August 8

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Primary aged children

Explore something different every session. Topics include: robotics, coding, electronics, science, technology, LEGO® engineering, books and art.

`` Jimboomba:

During school term only.

`` Logan Central:

Bookings essential for robotics and technology sessions. For primary school aged children. Adults must assist children aged eight and under. Visit loglib.org/steam for further details.

Mondays and Tuesdays – 3.15pm

1st and 3rd Friday of the month (3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 19 Oct) – 3pm `` Logan North: Tuesdays – 3.45pm `` Logan Village:

`` Beenleigh:

Thursdays – 3.30pm

Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – 3pm `` Greenbank: Wednesdays (except for 15 Aug, 19 Sep and 17 Oct) – 3.45pm `` Hyperdome: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct) – 4pm 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 17 Oct) – 10am to noon 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct) – 2pm

`` Logan West: Thursdays (except 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct) – 3.45pm 1st Friday of the month (3 Aug, 7 Sep) – 4pm 3rd Saturday of the month (18 Aug, 15 Sep, 20 Oct) – 2pm `` Marsden: Fridays (except for 3 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct) – 3pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (4 Aug, 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct) – 1.30pm 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct) – 3pm

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Help your child learn to read, write

Studiosity online homework help

and spell

Studiosity is a free, online tutoring service for students from years three to 12 who are Logan City Council Libraries members.

Help your child to read, write and spell confidently. Be empowered with simple, enjoyable strategies. Presented by Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Melissa Savonoff. `` Logan North: Thu 25 Oct – 6pm

`` Sun to Fri – 3pm to 10pm. Go to loganlibraries.org/homework-help to find out more.

Page turners A reading program held during school term only. No bookings required. `` Beenleigh: Mondays and Thursdays – 3pm `` Logan Central: Mon to Thu – 3pm `` Logan West: Tuesdays – 4pm `` Marsden: Mondays – 3pm

Homework help loganlibraries.org/homework-help Want a quiet place to study or advice on your assignments? Come along for some help during the school term. No bookings required. `` Beenleigh: Tuesdays – 3pm `` Logan Central: Mon to Thu – 3.30pm and Saturdays – 1.30pm `` Marsden: Wednesdays – 3pm

A magical afternoon Join us for a magical afternoon of activities, games and craft. Parents/guardians must attend with children. For families. `` Logan North: Sat 4 Aug – 2pm to 3.30pm 10

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Song Bird: Rainforest Rescue Half bird. Half girl. All superhero. Join children’s author Karen Tyrrell for interactive storytelling in costume. For ages seven to 12 years. `` Logan West: Sat 18 Aug – 10am `` Hyperdome: Tue 25 Sep – 10am

Minecraft pirate challenge Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day by working together to overcome Minecraft pirate challenges. `` Beenleigh: Wed 19 Sep – 3pm

Minecraft castle challenge Pop up poetry An afternoon of fun poetry activities. `` Beenleigh: Fri 31 Aug – 3pm

Join us as we work together to build a Minecraft castle. `` Beenleigh: Fri 24 Aug – 3pm

Batty Halloween Celebrate all things batty, including a special furry visitor from Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld Inc. Dress in your best batty outfit for the best-dressed bat competition. Children must be accompanied by an adult. `` Logan West: Tue 30 Oct – 5.30pm

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

Children’s Festival

22 September ¯ 7 October

School Holidays Under the trees at Mayes A special ImagiNation Children's Festival event. Visit Mayes Cottage for free family fun exploring, creating and connecting with nature. Move and groove with Aboriginal musician and entertainer Lucas Proudfoot in a Circular rhythm show, get up close to native wildlife and join in hands-on activities under the trees. Various food and drink options for sale. To book your free ticket, visit logan.qld.gov.au/imagination `` Mayes Cottage: Fri 5 Oct – 10.30am to 1.30pm

Official launch at Kingston Butter Factory The ImagiNation Children’s Festival will be officially launched on Saturday 22 September, with an outdoor children’s concert, from 10am to 2pm. Entry is free, so come along and join us at the Kingston Butter Factory, Milky Way, Kingston. For full details visit logan.qld. gov.au/imagination

Robot revolution Immerse yourself in robotics. Experience the fun of coding and working with different robots. For children aged five to 12. Adults must accompany children under eight years. `` Beenleigh: Wed 3 Oct – 9.30am `` Greenbank: Thu 4 Oct – 1.30pm `` Hyperdome: Wed 3 Oct – 1.30pm `` Jimboomba: Tue 2 Oct – 1.30pm `` Logan Central: Thu 4 Oct – 9.30am `` Logan North: Fri 5 Oct – 1.30pm `` Logan West: Tue 2 Oct – 9.30am

It’s all about the song: lyric workshop with Nadia Sunde Multi-award winning songwriter Nadia takes you on a song writing adventure with singing, drama, musical instruments, storytelling, movement and a lot of laughter. For children aged eight and over.

`` Marsden: Fri 5 Oct – 9.30am Sphero BB-8

`` Hyperdome: Fri 28 Sept – 9.30am `` Logan West: Fri 28 Sept – 12.30pm `` Jimboomba: Fri 28 Sept – 3pm 12

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted. Go to www.loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

Ozobot Robots

Puppet poems

Library after dark:

Create your own hand or finger puppets and write a poem for your puppet to perform. For all ages. Adults must accompany children under eight years.

a magical night in

`` Beenleigh: Wed 26 Sep – 2pm `` Greenbank: Wed 3 Oct – 3.45pm `` Hyperdome: Mon 24 Sep – 2pm `` Jimboomba: Mon 24 Sep – 2pm `` Logan Central: Wed 26 Sep – 11am

Join us for a fun-filled evening of activities, games and more. Parents/guardians must attend with children. `` Hyperdome: Fri 28 Sep – 5.30pm to 8pm `` Logan West: Wed 26 Sep – 5.30pm to 7.30pm `` Marsden: Fri 28 Sep – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

`` Logan North: Thu 27 Sep – 2.30pm `` Logan Village: Thu 27 Sep – 1.30pm `` Logan West: Tue 25 Sep – 11am `` Marsden: Tue 25 Sep – 1pm

Pictures and poems: photo frames Decorate your own unique photo frame to display your favourite photo or poem in this creative workshop for families. For all ages. Adults must accompany children under eight years. `` Greenbank: Wed 26 Sept – 2.30pm `` Hyperdome: Sat 6 Oct – 2pm `` Jimboomba: Thu 4 Oct – 2pm `` Logan Central: Wed 3 Oct – 11am

School holiday fun Come with the family and join in simple activities you can do together. For full details, ask library staff.

`` Logan Village: Thu 4 Oct – 2pm

`` Hyperdome: Tue 25 Sep, Wed 26 Sep – 2pm and Thu 27 Sep, Thu 4 Oct – 10am

`` Logan West: Thu 27 Sep – 3pm

`` Logan West: Thu 4 Oct – 2pm

`` Marsden: Thu 4 Oct – 1pm

`` Marsden: Wed 26 Sep, Thu 27 Sep and Tue 2 Oct – 1pm

`` Logan North: Wed 26 Sept – 2.30pm

For more great ImagiNation activities visit logan.qld.gov.au/imagination.

YOUNG ADULTS

Young adults Homework help loganlibraries.org/homework-help Want a quiet place to study? How about some advice on your assignments? Come along for some free help during school term. No bookings required. `` Beenleigh: Tuesdays – 3pm `` Logan Central: Mon to Thu 3.30pm and Saturdays – 1.30pm `` Marsden: Wednesdays – 3pm

Studiosity online homework help Studiosity is an online, free tutoring service for students from years three to 12 who are Logan City Council Library members. `` Sun to Fri – 3pm to 10pm. Go to loganlibraries.org/homework-help to find out more.

Chill@Central Chill out with crafts, games, music, movies and more. For high school students only. No bookings required. `` Logan Central: Tuesday and Thursdays – 3pm

Youth chess group Are you a chess fan? Meet other fans for an afternoon chess challenge. School term only. `` Beenleigh: Wednesdays – 3pm

Library after dark: Zombie apocalypse Join us for unlimited access to computers, gaming, craft and much more. No passouts. For high school students only. `` Logan West: Fri 26 Oct – 5.30pm to 8pm `` Logan North: Fri 26 Oct – 6pm to 8pm

Music room sessions Learn how to record your own songs using musical equipment in our music room. `` Marsden: 4th Thursday of the month (23 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct) – 3pm

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

YOUNG ADULTS

Technology

Website basics for teens Skills to get started in HTML and CSS. `` Beenleigh: Mon 10 Sep – 3.30pm

Explore something different every session. Topics include robotics, science, coding, electronics, art and technology. During school term only, unless advertised. Bookings are essential for robotics and technology sessions. Visit loglib.org/teensteam for further details. `` Beenleigh: 1st Friday of the month (3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct) – 3pm `` Jimboomba: Thursdays except last Thursday of the month – 3.15pm

School holidays Robot A.I. Get hands-on with some small robots with big personalities. Play, game and code with robots with built-in A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) functions. For ages 10 and over.

`` Logan Central: During Chill@Central (every Tuesday and Thursday) – 3:30pm

`` Beenleigh: Wed 3 Oct – 11am

`` Logan North: 1st Tuesday of the month (7 Aug, 4 Sep) – 3.45pm

`` Jimboomba: Tue 2 Oct – 3pm

`` Hyperdome: Wed 3 Oct – 3pm

`` Logan West: 3rd Thursday of the month (16 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct) – 3.30pm

`` Logan Central: Thu 4 Oct – 11am

`` Marsden: 3rd Wednesday of the month (15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct) – 3pm

`` Logan West: Tue 2 Oct – 11am

1st Friday of the month (3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct) – 3pm

`` Logan North: Fri 5 Oct – 3pm

`` Logan Village: Thu 4 Oct – 3.30pm `` Marsden: Fri 5 Oct – 11am

3D printing Learn about 3D printing, modelling and design. An email address is required for these sessions. `` Marsden: 3rd Wednesday of the month (15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct) – 3pm

See also School holiday workshops on page 16.

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

YOUNG ADULTS

School holidays

Movie screenings

Glass poetry pendants or bookmarks

For the complete list of movies screening from August to October, go to our events calendar at loganlibraries.org/movies

Decorate your own glass pendant or bookmark with colour, words and mosaic style patterns. For ages 10 and over.

Adult movie classics

`` Beenleigh: Tue 25 Sep – 3pm

At Marsden

`` Greenbank: Wed 26 Sep – 3.45pm `` Hyperdome: Sat 29 Sep – 2pm `` Jimboomba: Tue 25 Sep – 1pm `` Logan Central: Wed 3 Oct – 3pm `` Logan North: Thu 4 Oct – 2.30pm `` Logan Village: Thu 27 Sep – 3.30pm

`` Young Guns (1988, rated M): Fri 17 Aug – 9.30am `` Days of Heaven (1978, rated PG): Fri 21 Sep – 9.30am `` Superman (1978, rated PG): Fri 19 Oct – 9am

`` Logan West: Fri 5 Oct – noon `` Marsden: Wed 3 Oct – 1pm

Library after dark: Mexican fiesta

Join us for unlimited access to computers, gaming, craft and much more. No passouts. For children aged 10 and over.

SCINEMA International Science Film Festival View short documentaries and sciencerelated drama at the screening of SCINEMA International Film Festival winners. This event is held in recognition of National Science Week. Rated PG. `` Logan West: Thu 16 Aug – 10am to noon

`` Hyperdome: Fri 5 Oct – 5.30pm to 8pm

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

ACCESSIBLE

Accessible Accessibility Centre Did you know? Libraries offer so much more than books. The Accessibility Centre has computers, equipment and resources for people with vision, hearing, mobility disabilities and learning differences.

Celebrate Disability Action Week Sun 9 to Sat 15 Sep 2018 Looking for a job Join us for a presentation to help job seekers with barriers find meaningful employment. Learn tips and tricks to help you stand out from the crowd from Mylestones Employment’s expert Job Development Officers.

Need more information? Contact the Accessibility Centre located at Logan North Library. Phone 3412 4140 or email logannorthlibrary@logan.qld.gov.au

Art workshop Join us for an afternoon of art, self-expression and inclusion. All abilities welcome. `` Logan Central: Thu 13 Sep – 1pm

Celebrate your senses: Sensory story time

`` Logan Central: Fri 14 Sep – 10am

Celebrate your senses and experience a sample of our sensory story time during Disability Action Week. For more information see pages 6–7.

`` Logan North: Tue 11 Sep – 2pm

`` Beenleigh: Thu 13 Sep – 10am `` Jimboomba: Fri 14 Sep – 10.30am `` Logan West: Wed 12 Sep – 10.30am `` Logan North: Thu 13 Sep – 10.30am `` Marsden: Fri 14 Sep – 10.30am

Accessibility Centre tea and tour: Enjoy morning tea and a hands-on tour. Learn more about the equipment and computer programs available at the library to assist people with vision, hearing, mobility disabilities and learning differences. For all ages. `` Logan North: Tue 11 Sep – 10.30am

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

ACCESSIBLE

The Sensory Space A place for all children to explore and play at Marsden Library. Learn through technology, touch, sight, sound and movement. The space features play-based equipment including a bubble tube, touch screen, tablets and wall toys. Kits for families and groups to use with children are available including: social and emotions; tactile; fine coordination; auditory and visual.

An online course to help you prepare for IELTS Listening exams. FREE to library members. Discover this eResource at loganlibraries.org

Speaking Reading

Listening

Writing Speaking

The Sensory Space was funded by a Vision 2017 State Library of Queensland grant and Logan City Council.

Reading Writing

Sensory playground Explore a different sense each month with our games and equipment. Parents/carers are required to assist. `` Marsden:

Sensory sounds: Sat 4 Aug – 11am Social emotions: Sat 1 Sep – 11am Fine co-ordination: Sat 6 Oct – 11am

Sensory story time

Road to IELTS introduction Learn how you can use our free International English Language Testing System (IELTS) eResource to prepare for your test and improve your English skills for employment or study. `` Beenleigh: Mondays – 4.30pm `` Logan Central: Saturdays – 11.30am `` Logan North: 1st Thursday of the month (2 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct) – 6.30pm `` Logan West: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct) – 6pm `` Marsden: Wednesdays – 10am

A session for all children aged 10 and under that aims to meet participants’ sensory needs in a small group setting. `` See pages 6–7 for session times and locations.

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

Adult literacy tutoring Do you need help with reading or writing English? Or know someone who does? Call 3412 4459 to see if we can help.

ACCESSIBLE

Learning English English conversation circle Want to improve your English conversation skills? Come along to one of our English Conversation Circles. `` Logan Central: Thursdays – 1pm to 2.30pm

Women’s English conversation circle Improve your English speaking skills and meet new people at this conversation group for women.

`` Logan West: Fridays – 2pm to 3.30pm

`` Logan Central: Mondays – 11am to 12.30pm

`` Logan North: Thursdays – 4pm to 5.30pm

`` Marsden: Thursdays – 1pm

Home library service Your library can come to you. Logan City Council Libraries offer a free monthly home delivery service to Logan residents of all ages who are unable to visit the library independently. To find out if you are eligible, call 3412 4147.

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

CULTURAL

Cultural Nyeumba-Meta Nyeumba-Meta is a space and collection at Logan Central Library that aims to foster respect for Australian Indigenous cultures. The space includes a yarning circle and artwork, and it has regular events throughout the year. Nyeumba-Meta was named to reflect the Yugambeh and Torres Strait Islander languages. Nyeumba in Yugambeh language means “teaching or learning” while Meta in Eastern Torres Strait Islander language means “house”. Want to know what is in the collection? Visit loglib.org/atsi to access the Nyeumba-Meta online catalogue.

Nyeumba-Meta reading circle A book club committed to raising awareness of the shared history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. `` Logan Central: 3rd Tuesday of the month

Heat and light by Ellen van Neerven: Tue 21 Aug – 5pm Purple threads by Jeanine Leane: Tue 18 Sep – 5pm Dancing with strangers by Inga Clendinnen: Tue 16 Oct – 5pm

Yarning with our mob Join us for a special family event celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Children's activities provided. Sessions presented by the Logan District Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders. Dreamtime yarning children’s activities also offered at the same time, see page 7 for details. `` Logan Central:

World’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Sat 18 Aug – 10.30am Indigenous Literacy Day: Sat 15 Sep – 10.30am

Joshua Cutmore, Serpent Dreaming, acrylic on glass, Nyeumba-Meta Collection

Games: Sat 20 Oct – 10.30am

Black Diggers of Logan This exhibition explores the stories of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander Servicemen of the First World War as told by their Logan-based descendants. Mayanne Watson, Tropical Flowers, acrylic on glass, Nyeumba-Meta Collection

`` Beenleigh: Mon 3 Sep to Sat 29 Sep

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

CULTURAL

August is

Queensland Multicultural Month Raksha Bandhan story time

Meet the author: Yvonne Matta

In Indian culture, Raksha (meaning protection) Bandhan (meaning to tie) or Rakhi celebrates the special bond between siblings. Develop a love of reading and cultural awareness with this special multicultural story time and Rakhi craft activities.

Yvonne will share how she wrote and researched No Stone Unturned, a family history connecting Lebanon in the Middle East with Australia. Her memoir presents a view of life in the Middle East seen through Australian eyes, the effect of war on the daily lives of Lebanese people, and adjusting to resettlement in Australia.

`` Logan Central: Sat 25 Aug – 10.30am

`` Logan Central: Fri 31 Aug – 10am

dilgp.qld.gov.au/multicultural-month COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Immunisation clinics Logan City Council Immunisation Clinics are held in the following libraries and provide free immunisations to Logan residents. For more information call 3412 3412. `` Beenleigh: Thursdays – 9am to 10am `` Hyperdome: Saturdays – 9am to 10.45am `` Jimboomba: Thursdays – 11am to noon `` Logan Central: Thursdays – 3.30pm to 7pm `` Marsden: Fridays – noon to 1pm

Social groups Get involved in one of the many free social groups that meet in our libraries on a regular basis and welcome new members. Craft, games, support, discussion and other groups are available throughout the City of Logan. They are a great way to meet people and learn new skills. Contact your local library to find out more.

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

HERITAGE

Happy 50th birthday Springwood

Logan North Library

Join the Local Heritage Specialist and special guests to mark the 50th anniversary of the development of the suburb of Springwood. Illustrated talk and display. `` Logan North: Wed 24 Oct – 10.30am

2008 Artist concept of Logan North Library

Join our special anniversary celebrations at Logan North Library. See also page 25 for In conversation with author Trent Dalton.

Now we are 10:

Local and family history

birthday story time

Local Studies

Special birthday themed stories and a simple activity for children aged five years and under. No bookings required.

The Local Studies room is located at Logan Central Library and contains a wealth of information on Logan’s unique history. You can access books, newspapers, files, photos and much more. Workshops and talks are also held on researching family history and our local heritage.

`` Logan North: Wed 31 Oct – 10am

Community celebration Join us for a morning of music, memories and cake. `` Logan North: Wed 31 Oct – 11am

From yesterday to today Discover more about the local area with our Local Heritage Specialist, to mark Logan North Library’s tenth year on Sports Drive. `` Logan North: Wed 31 Oct – 2pm

Please phone 3412 4165 or email localstudies@logan.qld.gov.au to make an appointment with our Local Heritage Specialist for advice on how to get started on your local or family history project.

Family history training What secrets lie hidden in your family tree? Join us as library staff demonstrate some of the great online resources for uncovering your family history available at your local library. `` Marsden: Tue 28 Aug – 11am

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

HERITAGE

Family history Family history research is the fastest growing hobby in the world. Get one-on-one assistance from experienced volunteer researchers in this field. `` Beenleigh: 2 Tuesday of the month (14 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct) – 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am by appointment with Graham Popple nd

`` Hyperdome: Thursdays – 9am, 10am and 11am by appointment with Christine Mines `` Logan Central: 4th Friday of the month (24 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct) – 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am with Graham Popple `` Logan North: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays – from 10am by appointment with Martin Hawkins or Michelle Jackson `` Logan West: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (1 Aug, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct) – 12.30pm, with Lyn Wroe

Family history workshops with the Local Heritage Specialist

August is National Family History Month Celebrate National Family History Month with a series of workshops at Mayes Cottage, 20 Mawarra Street, Kingston. `` Mayes Cottage: Thursdays in August – 10.30am to noon and 1.30pm to 3pm For more details and workshop topics look out for our family history month brochure, available at your local library. Bookings are essential on 3412 4147 as numbers are limited. familyhistorymonth.org.au

Family history help desk Family history queries? Pop in and ask our family history volunteers Martin and Michelle. No bookings required. `` Logan North: Tue 7 Aug, Tue 14 Aug, Tue 21 Aug, Tue 28 Aug – 10am to noon

I’ve done my DNA – what now?

Learn where to find shipping records, crew and passenger lists.

Tips and resources for getting more out of your DNA results. Presented by our family history volunteers, Michelle and Martin.

`` Logan Central: Wed 19 Sep – 10:30am to noon

`` Logan North: Tue 14 Aug – 6pm to 7.30pm

Count me in

Death do us part

What treasures can be found in census records and electoral rolls? Let’s examine Australia, UK, USA and Europe and find out.

Learn from our Local Heritage Specialist how useful undertaker, cemetery, coroner, probate etc. records are in piecing together your ancestor’s life – after they died.

All at sea

`` Logan Central: Wed 17 Oct – 10:30am to noon

`` Logan Central: Wed 15 Aug - 10.30am to noon

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

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Writers and creatives The City of Logan is alive with interesting people with a wide array of writing, artistic and musical skills, stories and knowledge. Meet them at a library near you.

Under the trees at Mayes

Writers

A special ImagiNation Children's Festival event. Visit Mayes Cottage for free family fun exploring, creating and connecting with nature. Move and groove with Aboriginal musician and entertainer Lucas Proudfoot in a Circular rhythm show, get up close to native wildlife and join in hands-on activities under the trees. Various food and drink options for sale. To book your free ticket go to logan.qld.gov.au/ imagination `` Mayes Cottage: Fri 5 Oct – 10.30am to 1.30pm

Visit Mayes Cottage Visit Mayes Cottage House Museum to see what life was like over a hundred years ago. Mayes Cottage, and what remains of the slab hut that stands outside, is almost exactly as it was when it was built, in 1887. Mayes Cottage is open for tours from Thursday to Saturday from 10.30am to 4pm. Entry is free. For enquiries or to book groups of over 15 people, please phone 3412 4147 or email council@logan.qld.gov.au Visit logan.qld.gov.au/mayescottage and download the brochure before you visit, to find out more about Logan’s heritage. Mayes Cottage, 20 Mawarra Street, Kingston For other ImagiNation Children’s Festival events during the school holidays, see pages 12–13.

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

A search for meaning on the Camino Octogenarian author Noel Braun walked five routes of the Camino de Santiago following his wife’s suicide. His book The Day was Made for Walking describes his spiritual quest and search for meaning. `` Logan North: Thu 27 Sep – 6pm to 7.30pm

ADULTS

The Greater Good Join journalist, executive producer of ABC news and author, Tim Ayliffe, as he discusses his new fiction thriller The Greater Good. Based on the character of John Bailey, Ayliffe proves that nothing is more dangerous than a man who can fall no further. `` Logan North: Sat 8 Sep – 10.30am Brisbane Writers Festival runs 4–9 Sep. Visit uplit.com.au to view the full program and book tickets.

In conversation with Trent Dalton Join journalist and author Trent Dalton as he discusses the themes and the people that inspired his debut literary fiction novel, Boy swallows universe. A novel of love, crime, magic, fate and coming of age, set in Brisbane's suburban fringe. `` Logan North: Tue 16 Oct – 6pm to 7.30pm

The yellow brick road to publication

Dragons: The myths and legends

Local author Shayla Morgansen discusses the publishing industry and the editing process for prospective writers.

Join Tolkien specialist Peter Kenny as he explores the magical world of dragons in mythology. `` Logan North: Thu 2 Aug – 6.30pm

`` Logan North: Sat 11 Aug – 10.30am to noon

Unable to attend library events? Some events are recorded. Go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on/webcasts to check if the event is available to watch or listen to. To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

Creatives Australian Poetry Slam 2018 workshop and Logan heat Are you Australia’s next slam champion? Once again the search is on for brave new voices to speak their mind at the Queensland heats of the Australian Poetry Slam ’18 Contestants have two minutes to own the stage, rock the mic and win over the crowd with their original spoken word poetry. Heats feature special appearances by noted slam poets. Judges from the audience rate each performance and two worthy wordsmiths will carry on battling it out in Queensland’s State Final on Sunday, 26 August 2018 at the Queensland Poetry Festival.

Only the first 20 competitors to sign up may compete. Heat sign-up opens at 6pm, 30 minutes before the event start time. If you’d like to brush up on your slam skills before taking the stage, Brisbane spoken word performer Angela Peita will give you some tips and tricks and get you ready to rock the mic. Presented by Logan City Council Libraries and Queensland Poetry Festival in partnership with State Library Queensland, Australia. Poetry Slam is an initiative of World Travels.

Slam workshop at Logan Central Library Friday 3 August, 3.30pm to 5:30pm Bookings essential for workshop: to book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (details page 4).

Heat sign up at Limelight Café Friday 3 August, 6pm to 6.30pm Limelight Café, 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central

Slam heat at Limelight Café Friday 3 August, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Angela Peita is a spoken word performer, workshop facilitator and event producer. She is a founding member and current producer of Brisbane's Ruckus Slam and is passionate about creating spaces for live art and community to thrive.

Limelight Café, 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central Book your free Poetry Slam Logan heat ticket at the Logan Entertainment Centre. Phone 3412 5626 (9.30am to 4.30pm) Mon to Fri or online at loganentertainmentcentre.com.au/whats-on

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (details p4).

ADULTS

Spin it again Like to listen to your favourite golden oldies? Bring in your LPs and cassettes, and we will show you how to convert them to CD or MP3, so you can enjoy them again.

Crafting a healthy brain Find out how to keep your brain sharp, engaged and healthy while working on the challenges of yarn craft and connecting with others. Hear local visual artist Chrys Zantis share her journey of using yarn for mindfulness and to make connections. Learn about the Neural Knitworks art project and crochet, knit, knot, wrap or bind with us to contribute to a community neural art piece. No knitting or crocheting experience required. Suitable for all ages. BYO crochet hooks/knitting needles or your enthusiasm. `` Hyperdome: Thu 16 Aug – 10am to noon `` Jimboomba: Tue 28 Aug – 10am to noon `` Logan Central: Tue 14 Aug – 2.30pm to 4.30pm `` Logan North: Sat 18 Aug – 1.30pm to 3.30pm `` Logan West: Sat 25 Aug – 1.30pm to 3.30pm `` Marsden: Thu 16 Aug – 2pm to 4pm

`` Marsden: 3rd Wednesday of the month (15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct) – 2pm

Music room sessions Learn how to record your own songs using musical equipment in our music room. Bookings essential. `` Marsden: 4th Thursday of the month (23 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct) – 3pm

The art of cake decorating Award winning artist Jackie Thompson from Contemporary Cakes and Classes will demonstrate basic techniques of cake decorating as well as touching on emerging trends and styles. `` Hyperdome: Sat 18 Aug – 10am

Costumes and trivia Join us for our annual sci-fi and fantasy trivia night. Form teams of six or join a team on the night. Come in costume for your chance to win a prize. `` Logan North: Tue 28 Aug – 6pm

Silk painting demonstration Join artist and teacher Susan Clarke as she demonstrates the delicate art of painting on silk. `` Logan Central: Fri 12 Oct – 10am To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

ADULTS

Sustainable living Logan City Council Libraries present a variety of free events for adults, featuring guest speakers from the local community and beyond.

Sustainability sessions with Roman Spur

Composting and worm farming Practical and easy-to-use information on successfully establishing and maintaining composting and worm farming systems at home. `` Jimboomba: Tue 21 Aug – 10.30am

Growing organic food for a family in your backyard Learn practical tips on how to grow enough organic food in your small backyard to provide for 50-75% of your family’s fruit and vegetable needs. Roman will also show you how to make self-watering planter boxes. `` Logan Village: Sat 13 Oct – 9am to 10.30am

Making old clothes new again: Healthy home produce

workshop Slow clothing pioneer Jane Milburn from Textile Beat will share upcycling ideas based on her own refashioned wardrobe. Bring along a few cast-offs from your wardrobe to discover options to refashion them for a second chance at life and to reduce your fashion footprint. Basic hand-sewing skills useful, but not essential, to attend this workshop. `` Jimboomba: Sat 15 Sept – 9.30am to 11.30am

Composting on your balcony Find out how to use simple composting and worm farm techniques on your balcony or small garden. Presented by Composta Australia. `` Logan West: Sat 22 Sep – 10am

Learn about baking your own sourdough bread, and pizza, preserving, pickling, fermenting, making raw cakes and organic yoghurt in the sun. Includes easy recipes to take away. `` Greenbank: Sat 20 Oct – 9am to 10.30am `` Logan Central: Sat 20 Oct – 1.30pm to 3pm `` Logan West: Sat 27 Oct – 2pm to 3.30pm

Composting family waste Roman Spur will show you how to compost 60% of an average family’s waste into plant fertiliser for your garden – all from recycling materials and kitchen waste. `` Marsden: Sat 27 Oct – 10am to 11.30am

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

ADULTS

Garden sessions with Claire Bickle Urban Harvest Join horticulturalist Claire Bickle to learn how to make the smallest of spaces burst with edible plants. `` Logan West: Sat 11 Aug – 2pm

Garden doctor class: insect and disease identification Claire will explore some of the most common garden pest and diseases in South East Queensland, and explore how you can resolve them without using nasty chemicals. BYO unsolved garden problems. `` Marsden: Sat 8 Sept – 10am

Our animal friends Chicken chatter Whether you're an avid poultry lover or new to keeping backyard chooks, this is a great workshop for those with questions. Poultry and gardening expert Claire Bickle will share her top tips for keeping healthy chooks and getting started.

All about Squirrel Gliders Squirrel Gliders are nocturnal native animals that live in our local parks, gardens, woodland and forests. Hear about the challenges they face, including the clearing of native flora and the threat from domestic animals. Learn how you can help our small glider friends. `` Logan North: Sat 20 Oct – 1.30pm to 3.30pm

`` Greenbank: Sat 18 Aug – 9am to 10.30am

Keeping your pets safe this How to start beekeeping

summer

Learn what you need to know to start keeping honey bees in the backyard. Roman Spur will share his beekeeping knowledge and how he harvested 160 kg of honey from one hive in a year.

Join emergency veterinarians, Dr Gerado Poli and the new Bondi Vet, Dr Alex Hynes, as they cover the most common emergencies seen over the summer months and how to prevent them.

`` Beenleigh: Sat 13 Oct – 11.30am to 12.45pm

`` Hyperdome: Sat 27 Oct – 10am

ADULTS

Business and jobs

Your library membership gives you free access to leading online business newspapers and magazines. Find out how to view the latest editions of Australian Financial Review, The Economist, Marketing and other titles by visiting: loglib.org/business

Get job ready In these workshops, you will pick up winning resume tips, discover how to shine at interviews and get expert advice on dressing for success. BYO your email address and current resume for some help putting your new resume together. Light refreshments provided. `` Beenleigh: Wed 24 Oct â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.30am to 1pm `` Logan Central: Wed 29 Aug and Wed 31 Oct â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9.30am to 1pm

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

ADULTS

How to make money doing what you love What if you could turn what you love doing most into a livelihood? Linda Pearson (Your Creative Palette), local visual artist Mary Elizabeth Barron and Christina Lowry (Christina Lowry Designs) will share their wisdom on how to transform your passion into a business venture.

Linda Pearson

`` Jimboomba: Sat 18 Aug – 10am to 11.30am Mary Elizabeth Barron

Resume writing tools Discover online tools to write your own resume. `` Beenleigh: Thursdays – 6pm `` Logan Central: alternate Thursdays (9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct) – 6pm

Introduction to social media for business Join us as library staff demonstrate some of the most popular social media applications for businesses, what they can do and how they connect you to your customers. `` Marsden: Wed 12 Sep – 1.30pm

Developing digital marketing skills Digital marketing is a rapidly growing force in the current marketing playing field. Join our presenter Shenny Neveceral from Spunky Monkey Media who will share digital marketing tips to help you develop or strengthen your presence online. `` Hyperdome: Thu 13 Sep – 5.30pm to 7pm

Christina Lowry

The perfect recipe: starting a food business Learn what it takes to start a food and beverage business. Giuseppe and Debra Anapo of Simply Beans, a local boutique coffee roaster located in Underwood, will share their story and give practical advice. `` Logan North: Thu 18 Oct – 6.30pm

Designing a business card `` Learn to design and create professional business cards for your business using online tools. `` Beenleigh: Wed 10 Oct – 11am `` Hyperdome: Thu 25 Oct – 4pm `` Logan Central: Tue 4 Sep – 6pm `` Logan North: Wed 24 Oct – 11am `` Logan West: Thu 30 Aug – 6pm `` Marsden: Wed 29 Aug – 1.30pm

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

ADULTS

Finance advice Retirement advice with Financial Information Services

Understanding your pension This session looks at claiming and qualifying for the aged pension, income and assets tests and planning for retirement. `` Logan Central: Tue 7 Aug – 3pm to 5pm `` Logan West: Wed 8 Aug – 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Estate planning This session looks at estate planning, guardianship and enduring power of attorney, intestacy and wills and the role of insurance. `` Logan North: Tue 25 Sep – 6pm

Aged care: fees and charges This session looks at determining aged care needs, fees and charges, options for the former home and pension and taxation implications. `` Greenbank: Thu 20 Sep – 1.30pm `` Logan Central: Wed 10 Oct – 2.30pm to 5pm `` Logan West: Wed 17 Oct – 2.30pm to 4.30pm and Thu 18 Oct – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Aged pension and your choices

Accommodation options in retirement This session compares accommodation types, financial advantages and disadvantages, Centrelink assessment and aged care fees and charges. `` Logan North: Tue 30 Oct – 6pm

Centrelink and carers This session looks at payment options, carer payment and carer allowance, respite care, review process, assets and income tests, gifting, special disability trusts and concessions. `` Logan Central: Tue 11 Sep – 3pm to 5pm `` Logan West: Thu 6 Sep – 9.30am to 11.30am and 5.30pm to 7.30pm

This session covers a number of topics including income and asset tests, deeming investments, concession issues and tax issues and your retirement choices. `` Logan Village: Tue 18 Sep – 1.30pm

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

TECHNOLOGY

How will we live in the age of robots and intelligent machines?

Technology

From home-helper bots and self-driving cars to intelligent weapons, the coming age of intelligent machines is both controversial and exhilarating. Join the discussion with Dr David Tuffley. `` Hyperdome: Sat 29 Sep – 10am to noon

Tech help Want some help with gadgets, technology or social media? A quick, personalised session. `` Beenleigh: • Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 11am and 11.30am • Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays – 1pm • 1st Monday of the month (6 Aug, 3 Sep) – 11am and 11.30am • 1st Saturday of the month (4 Aug, 1 Sep, 6 Oct) – 10.30am `` Hyperdome: • Mondays – 2pm and 2.30pm • Wednesdays – 2pm and 2.30pm • Fridays – 11am and 11.30am `` Jimboomba: Mondays – 1pm, 1.30pm and 2pm `` Logan Central: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – 2pm and 2.30pm `` Logan North: Mondays – 1.30pm and 2pm `` Logan West: • Monday to Friday – 3pm • 4th Thursday of the month (23 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct) – 6pm `` Marsden: Monday to Saturday – 11am To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

TECHNOLOGY

Be connected for older Australians Whether you want to keep in touch with family and friends, follow your hobbies, manage your money or manage your health, being online could help you stay in touch, stay independent and stay happy. Join us for free lessons by volunteers and use the seniors’-only kiosk. `` Logan North: by appointment 3412 4140

Learn IT Computer basics Computer basics is for people who have never really used a computer before. Other sessions look at the latest versions of Microsoft operating systems for PCs. `` Jimboomba: Wednesdays – 2pm `` Logan Central: alternate Thursdays (2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep,11 Oct, 25 Oct) – 6pm `` Marsden:

Introduction to computers: Mon 6 Aug, Mon 3 Sep, Mon 8 Oct – 11am Introduction to Windows 10: Fri 5 Oct – 1.30pm Introduction to email: Fri 7 Sep – 2pm

Mobile devices iPads will be supplied for use during all tablet sessions or you can choose to BYO device. `` Beenleigh:

iPad: 1st Friday of the month (3 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct) – 11am `` Marsden:

Introduction to iPad: Mon 20 Aug – 11am

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

TECHNOLOGY

DISCOVER MORE

Robotics for adults Learn how to use different robots. No prior experience necessary.

eBook help Want to enter the world of eBooks and eReaders? A simple introduction to eBooks and eReaders including how it all works with your free library membership.

`` Beenleigh: Thu 6 Sep – 1pm `` Logan Central: Fri 24 Aug – 2pm `` Logan West: 2nd Thursday of month (9 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct) – 6pm to 7.30pm

`` Beenleigh: Fri 21 Sep – 11am

Create personalised photobooks for special occasions Learn how to make personalised and fun photobooks for family and friends using Chatbooks on your smartphone or tablet. Please BYO smartphone or tablet with photos saved to that device. `` Jimboomba: Fri 19 Oct – 2pm

3D printing Learn about 3D printing, modelling and design. An email address is required for these sessions.

`` Logan Village: Wed 22 Aug – 2pm

`` Hyperdome: 2nd Friday of the month (10 Aug, 14 Sep, 12 Oct) – 2pm `` Marsden: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct) – 6pm 3rd Wednesday of the month (15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct) – 3pm

To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).