What's On at Libraries: Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

What’s on at your local Logan City Council Libraries NOVEMBER 2018 – JANUARY 2019 Lee Holmes Supercharged celebrations See page 31

Kathryn Lyons Global disability advocate See page 19 School holiday activities See pages 11–13 and 16–17

photographer: Luisa Brimble

Summer Reading Club: Curious creatures See page 12–13

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Cover image: Join Lee Holmes, bestselling author of the Supercharged Food series, to learn how to take hold of your gut health, keep your weight at bay and get through the silly season unscathed. See page 31 for details.

UN International Day of People with Disability Meet Loganholme local Kathryn Lyons, award-winning global disability advocate, change maker and access warrior who is on a mission to create understanding of why change is needed to build inclusive communities. See page 19 for details.

Thinking outside the box `` Logan North: Sat 01 Dec – 10am

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

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International Games Week

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First 5 Forever for young children .

6–8

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

11–13

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

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

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

14–17

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

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

16–17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What's cooking...............................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 Jimboomba Library and Community Centre (Ph: 3412 4190) 18–22 Honora St, Jimboomba Logan Central Library (Ph: 3412 4100) 26 Wilbur St, Logan Central Logan Hyperdome Library (Ph: 3412 4120) 66–70 Mandew St, Shailer Park Logan North Library (Ph: 3412 4140) Cnr Sports Dr and Springwood Rd, Underwood Logan West Library (Ph: 3412 4160) 69 Grand Plaza Dr, Browns Plains Logan Village Library (Ph: 5546 3839) Wharf St, Logan Village Marsden Library (Ph: 3412 4180) 35 Chambers Flat Rd, Marsden

Register online or at your closest Logan City Council library to get your FREE library card.

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International Games Week (4-10 November) Celebrate International Games Week by exploring the world of games.

Fun activities for all ages unless otherwise noted.

Bookings are not required. For all day events, check library opening hours on our website: loganlibraries.org/hours

Party Games `` Beenleigh: Mon 5 Nov – 3pm `` Logan North: Mon 5 Nov – all day

Modern Games `` Beenleigh: Tue 6 Nov – 3pm `` Logan North: Tue 6 Nov – all day

FIRST 5 FOREVER

How game are you?

For young adults. `` Marsden: Sat 10 Nov – 1.30pm

Chess `` Beenleigh: Wed 7 Nov – 3pm `` Logan Hyperdome: Wed 7 Nov – 3pm `` Logan North: Wed 7 Nov – all day

Retro Games `` Beenleigh: Thu 8 Nov – 3pm `` Logan North: Thu 8 Nov – all day

Board games `` Logan Central: Sat 10 Nov – all day `` Logan Hyperdome: Sat 10 Nov – 2pm `` Logan North: Sat 10 Nov – 2pm `` Logan West: Sat 10 Nov – 2pm

Minecraft Games Challenge

`` Marsden: Wed 7 Nov – 3pm

For primary school aged children. `` Beenleigh: Fri 9 Nov – 3pm

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FIRST 5 FOREVER

loganlibraries.org/first5forever Note: First Five Forever sessions will not be held from Saturday 22 December to Tuesday 1 January. All sessions will recommence on Wednesday 2 January.

Beenleigh

Baby time Recommended for ages 16 months and under.

Greenbank

Tuesdays 10am

Wednesdays 9.30am

Recommended for ages 1 to 3 years.

Mondays 10am

Wednesdays 11.30am

Thursdays 10.30am

Toddler Craft: Wed 7 Nov, Wed 5 Dec, Wed 9 Jan – noon

Santa is visiting: Thu 13 Dec 10.30am

Thursdays 10am

Wednesdays 11.30am

Fridays 10.30am

Saturdays 10.30am

Santa is visiting: Wed 12 Dec 11.30am

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.

Santa is visiting: Thu 20 Dec 10am

Interactive play, talk and games for ages 0 to 5.

Recommended for children aged 10 and under.

Wednesdays 10am Saturdays 10.30am Dreamtime yarning: 3rd Sat of month (17 Nov, 15 Dec) 10.30am

Wed 21 Nov, Wed 19 Dec, Wed 23 Jan noon

1st and 3rd Thursdays and Fridays of the month (1 Nov, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 16 Nov, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan) 11.30am

Last Wednesday of the month (28 Nov, 30 Jan) 10.30am

Wed 14 Nov, Wed 12 Dec, Wed 16 Jan 11am to 11.30am

Thursdays and Fridays 11am

1st Wednesday of the month (7 Nov, 5 Dec, 2 Jan) 10.30am

30 minute session 6

Fridays 10am

Now we are one: For ages 1 to 2 years. 10.30am

Mondays 10.30am

1 hour session

Sensory story time

Mondays 10am

Santa is visiting: Wed 12 Dec 10am

30 minute session

Play and learn

Logan Central

Now we are one: For ages 1 to 2 years. 10.30am

30 minute session

Toddler time

Jimboomba

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

Mon 5 Nov, Mon 3 Dec, Mon 7 Jan 10.30am

3rd Wednesday of the month (21 Nov, 19 Dec, 16 Jan) 11am

FIRST 5 FOREVER

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

Logan Hyperdome Mondays and Wednesdays 10am

Logan North

Logan West

Wednesdays 11am

Tuesdays 10.30am

Fridays 11am

Mondays 10.30am

Logan Village

Marsden Tuesdays 10am

Saturdays 9.30am Mondays and Wednesdays 11am

Kids morning out: Wednesdays 9am to 11.30am

Mondays 10am

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am

Kids morning out: Wednesdays 9am to 11.30am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10am

Santa is visiting: Fri 21 Dec 10.30am

Santa is visiting: Wed 12 Dec 10am

Saturdays 11.30am

Wed 21 Nov, Wed 19 Dec, Wed 16 Jan 10am

AUSLAN story time: 3 Dec 10.30am

Santa is visiting: Mon 17 Dec 11am

Tuesdays and Fridays 10am Saturdays 10.30am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10am Saturdays 10.30am Santa is visiting: Fri 14 Dec 10am

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month (13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 8 Jan, 22 Jan) 10.30am

Fridays 11.30am

Saturdays 10.30am Santa is visiting: Wed 19 Dec 10am 1st Monday of the month (5 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Jan) 10.30am

1st Friday of the month (2 Nov, 7 Dec, 4 Jan) 10.30am

3rd Saturday of the month (17 Nov, 15 Dec, 19 Jan) 10.30am

1st Saturday of the month (3 Nov, 1 Dec, 5 Jan) 10.30am

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

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FIRST 5 FOREVER

for young children

TALK

PLAY

READ

SING

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.

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

• Lots of fun, noise and playful learning!

first5forever.org.au loganlibraries.org/first5forever

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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.

During school term only.

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. `` Beenleigh: Wednesday and Thursdays – 3pm 2nd Friday of the month (14 Dec, 11 Jan) – 3pm `` Greenbank: Wednesdays (except 21 Nov) – 3.45pm bookings essential `` Jimboomba: Mondays and Tuesdays – 3.15pm bookings essential for Tuesdays `` Logan Central: Fri 2 Nov, Fri 16 Nov, Fri 7 Dec – 3pm

`` Logan Hyperdome: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays (6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec) – 4pm 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec) – 10am to noon 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 12 Jan, 26 Jan) – 2pm `` Logan North: Tuesdays – 3.45pm `` Logan Village: Thursdays – 3.30pm bookings essential `` Logan West: Thursdays (except 3rd Thursday of the month) – 3.45pm 1st Friday of the month (2 Nov, 7 Dec) – 4pm `` Marsden: Fridays (except 2 Nov, 7 Dec, 28 Dec, 11 Jan) – 3pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (3 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 5 Jan, 19 Jan) – 1.30pm

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

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PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Minecraft games challenge Work together to overcome Minecraft challenges and celebrate international games week.

For more International Games Week activities see p5. `` Beenleigh: Fri 9 Nov – 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

Page turners A reading program held during school term only. No bookings required. `` Beenleigh: Mondays – 3pm

Helping children with sensory issues adjust to learning environments Do you have a child who avoids sitting still and loves to fidget? You’re not alone. Be empowered with simple inexpensive therapy tips to maximise learning.

Presented by Melissa Savonoff, a paediatric occupational therapist and creator of Ricardo Reading Mouse® educational resources.

`` Logan West: Tuesdays – 4pm

Disclaimer: This workshop provides general sensory processing intervention strategies and does not replace an individual occupational therapy assessment or treatment plan.

`` Marsden: Mondays – 3pm

`` Logan North: Thu 6 Dec – 6pm to 7.30pm

`` Logan Central: Mon to Thu – 3pm

online homework help Studiosity is an online, free tutoring service for students from Years 3 to 12 who are Logan City Council library members. `` Sunday to Friday – 3pm to 10pm Go to www.loganlibraries.org/homeworkhelp/ to find out more.

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

School holidays Family Christmas craft Join your family for some free Christmas craft and create your own Christmas ornaments and keepsakes. `` Beenleigh: Tue 18 Dec – 11am `` Greenbank: Wed 19 Dec – 2pm `` Jimboomba: Tue 18 Dec – 1.30pm `` Logan Central: Fri 7 Dec – 3pm `` Logan Hyperdome: Wed 19 Dec – 2pm

Roxy Rocket Magical Space Show Join Roxy Rocket, on a magical space journey as she creates the illusion of making a planet disappear, things fly and spinning her head around 360 degrees. `` Logan Hyperdome: Mon 14 Jan – 10.30am

`` Logan North: Sat 15 Dec – 11am

School holiday fun

`` Logan Village: Thu 20 Dec – 1.30pm

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

`` Logan West: Thu 20 Dec – 2pm `` Marsden: Thu 20 Dec – 1pm

Christmas card making Make some beautiful Christmas cards that you can give your family and friends. `` Logan Hyperdome: Tue 18 Dec – 1pm

Code and play with OSMO Learn how to code using the OSMO Coding Duo game.

`` Logan Hyperdome: Mon 24 Dec – 10am Fri 4 Jan – 11am Mon 7 Jan, Mon 21 Jan, Fri 25 Jan – 2pm `` Logan West: Fri 4 Jan, Wed 9 Jan, Fri 18 Jan – 2pm Thu 3 Jan – 3.30pm `` Marsden: Tue 18 Dec, Wed 19 Dec, Tue 8 Jan, Tue 15 Jan, Tue 22 Jan, Wed 23 Jan – 1pm

`` Beenleigh: Fri 18 Jan – 1.30pm

Holiday movie madness

`` Greenbank: Wed 16 Jan – 1.30pm

`` Logan Hyperdome: Every Thursday of the school holidays – 10am

`` Jimboomba: Mon 14 Jan – 1.30pm `` Logan Central: Tue 15 Jan – 9.30am

`` Logan West: Every Monday of the school holidays – 2pm

`` Logan Hyperdome: Tue 15 Jan – 1.30pm `` Logan North: Fri 18 Jan – 9.30am `` Logan Village: Thu 17 Jan – 1.30pm `` Logan West: Tue 8 Jan – 1.30pm `` Marsden: Thu 10 Jan – 1.30pm

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

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PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Summer Reading Club

CURIOUS CREATURES

December 2018 to January 2019 Discover a new world School holidays Summer Reading Club launch party: Dreamtime creatures

Library after dark: creatures of the night time

Join Uncle Barry Watson to hear about Dreamtime creatures in his new book, Aboriginal myths and legends.

There are curious creatures to be found in your backyard and in the neighbourhood that don’t always show themselves.

Join Geckoes Wildlife to discover the secret lives of local wildlife that hide in the bushes or sneak around under the cover of darkness.

Parents/guardians must attend with children.

`` Logan Central: Wed 28 Nov – 3pm

Creative creatures with Dr Cameron Stelzer Join award-winning author and illustrator Dr Cameron Stelzer for a combined author visit presentation and creature creation illustration workshop. `` Beenleigh: Fri 11 Jan – 10am `` Greenbank: Tue 15 Jan – 1pm `` Jimboomba: Tue 15 Jan – 3pm `` Logan Central: Wed 16 Jan – 10.30am `` Logan Hyperdome: Fri 11 Jan – 12.30pm `` Logan North: Fri 11 Jan – 3pm `` Logan Village: Wed 16 Jan – 3pm `` Logan West: Tue 15 Jan – 10.30am

`` Jimboomba: Thu 24 Jan – 6pm to 7.30pm `` Logan Hyperdome: Fri 18 Jan – 5.30pm to 7.30pm `` Logan North: Wed 23 Jan – 6pm to 8pm `` Logan West: Wed 16 Jan – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

`` Marsden: Wed 16 Jan – 12.30pm 12

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN

Library after dark: curious creatures Join us for a fun filled evening of activities and games. Parents/ guardians must attend with children.

Curious creature craft Celebrate the Summer Reading Club by creating your own curious creatures to take home. `` Beenleigh: Thu 24 Jan – 11am

`` Beenleigh: Thu 17 Jan – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

`` Greenbank: Wed 23 Jan – 2pm

`` Marsden: Fri 11 Jan – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

`` Jimboomba: Mon 21 Jan – 1.30pm

Build your own animal gliders and curious flying creations Create your own animal glider or special paper plane to take home. `` Beenleigh: Thu 10 Jan – 11am

`` Logan Hyperdome: Wed 23 Jan – 2pm `` Logan North: Wed 23 Jan – 3pm `` Logan Village: Thu 24 Jan – 1.30pm `` Logan West: Thu 24 Jan – 3.30pm `` Marsden: Thu 24 Jan – 1pm

`` Greenbank: Wed 9 Jan – 2pm `` Jimboomba: Tue 8 Jan – 1.30pm `` Logan Central: Fri 11 Jan – 11am `` Logan Hyperdome: Wed 16 Jan – 2pm `` Logan North: Wed 16 Jan – 3pm `` Logan Village: Thu 10 Jan – 1.30pm `` Logan West: Thu 10 Jan – 3.30pm `` Marsden: Thu 17 Jan – 1pm

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

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YOUNG ADULTS

Young adults Homework help

Youth chess group loganlibraries.org/homework-help

Are you a chess fan? Meet other fans for an afternoon chess challenge. School term only.

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: Wednesdays – 3pm

`` Beenleigh: Tuesdays – 3pm

Chill out with crafts, games, music, movies and more. For high school students only.

No bookings required.

`` Logan Central: Mon to Thu 3.30pm and Saturdays – 1.30pm `` Marsden: Wednesdays – 3pm

Studiosity online homework help

Chill@Central

`` Logan Central: Tuesday and Thursdays – 3pm

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.

For further young adult events see p 5 for International Games Week activities

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

YOUNG ADULTS

Technology

`` Beenleigh: 1st Friday of the month (2 Nov, 7 Dec, 4 Jan) – 3pm `` Jimboomba: Thursdays (except 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 31 Jan) – 3.15pm `` Logan Central: During Chill@Central (every Tuesday and Thursday) – 3.30pm `` Logan North: 1st Tuesday of the month (6 Nov, 4 Dec) – 3.45pm `` Logan West: 3rd Thursday of the month (15 Nov, 20 Dec) – 3.45pm

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.

`` Marsden: 1st Friday of the month (2 Nov, 7 Dec, 4 Jan) – 3pm

Making music with iPads Learn how to use Garageband on an iPad to make music in a fun and easy manner. `` Logan Hyperdome: Mon 7 Jan, Wed 16 Jan – 10am

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

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YOUNG ADULTS

School holidays

The Fandom zone – Arrowverse

Christmas craft for teens

Calling all teens who are into The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow. Join us for some craft and trivia.

Make your own Christmas ornaments and keepsakes from recycled books and other materials. `` Greenbank: Wed 19 Dec – 3.30pm

`` Logan North: Sat 12 Jan – 2.00pm

Bloxels and VR

`` Logan Hyperdome: Fri 21 Dec – 2pm

Game using Samsung VR Black or build your own game characters and world using Bloxels.

To use VR (virtual reality) participants must be 12 and over.

`` Logan North: Wed 12 Dec – 3pm

`` Beenleigh: Fri 18 Jan – 3pm

`` Logan Village: Thu 20 Dec – 3pm

`` Greenbank: Wed 16 Jan – 3pm

`` Logan West: Wed 19 Dec – 2pm

`` Jimboomba: Mon 14 Jan – 3pm

`` Jimboomba: Tue 18 Dec – 3pm `` Logan Central: Tue 18 Dec – 3pm

`` Logan Central: Tue 15 Jan – 11am

Frankentoys Bring to life your own creepy creation or mutant toy using felt and recycled materials.

Create your own Frankentoy to take home.

`` Logan Hyperdome: Tue 15 Jan – 3pm `` Logan North: Fri 18 Jan – 11am `` Logan Village: Thu 17 Jan – 3pm `` Logan West: Tue 8 Jan – 3pm `` Marsden: Thu 10 Jan – 3pm

`` Beenleigh: Wed 9 Jan – 2pm `` Greenbank: Wed 9 Jan – 3.30pm `` Jimboomba: Tue 8 Jan – 3pm `` Logan Central: Wed 9 Jan – 11am `` Logan Hyperdome: Tue 22 Jan – 2pm `` Logan North: Wed 9 Jan – 3pm `` Logan Village: Thu 10 Jan – 3pm `` Logan West: Thu 17 Jan – 3.30pm `` Marsden: Wed 9 Jan – 1pm

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

YOUNG ADULTS

Teen library after dark

Making music with iPads

Join us for unlimited access to computers, gaming, craft and much more. No passouts.

For children aged 10 and over.

Learn how to use Garageband on an iPad to make music in a fun and easy manner.

`` Logan Hyperdome: Wed 9 Jan – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

`` Logan Hyperdome: Mon 7 Jan, Wed 16 Jan – 10am

Kawaii – inspired art Love drawing, sketch super cute kawaii inspired art with simple step by step instructions to get you started. `` Jimboomba: Mon 21 Jan – 3pm

Build your own PC Learn the step-by-step process of putting together your own computer. Ages 9-18. `` Logan Hyperdome: Thu 10 Jan – 2pm

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

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MOVIE SCREENINGS

ACCESSIBLE

Movie screenings For the complete list of movies screening from November to January, go to our events calendar at loganlibraries.org/ movies

An online course to help you prepare for IELTS Listening exams. FREE to library members.

Discover this eResource at loganlibraries.org

Speaking

Adult movie classics

Reading

The listed movies will have subtitles in English available.

Listening

Writing Speaking

At Marsden

Reading

`` Rain Man (1988, rated M): Fri 16 Nov – 9.30am

Writing

`` It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, rated PG): Fri 21 Dec – 9.30am `` You’ve Got Mail (1998, rated PG): Fri 18 Jan – 9.30am

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 Hyperdome: Mon 5 Nov – 11am `` Logan North: 1st Thursday of the month (1 Nov, 6 Dec, 3 Jan) – 6.30pm `` Marsden: Wednesdays – 10am

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.

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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.

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

For more accessibility programs please see page 13 of the Logan Art Gallery section of this booklet.

UN International Day of People with Disability Thinking outside the box Meet Kathryn Lyons, award-winning global disability advocate, change maker and access warrior who is on a mission to create understanding of why change is needed to build inclusive communities `` Logan North: Sat 1 Dec – 10am

AUSLAN Storytime This session is for children who sign or are learning to sign who enjoy having stories told to them in Auslan. Suitable for all ages. `` Logan West: Mon 3 Dec – 10.30am

Central celebrations Celebrate International Day of People with Disability with special performance by Sing to the Beat Aphasia choir. Morning Tea provided. Bookings essential. `` Logan Central: Tue 4 Dec - 10am

Helping children with sensory issues adjust to learning environments Do you have a child who avoids sitting still and loves to fidget? You’re not alone. Be empowered with simple inexpensive therapy tips to maximise learning. Presented by Melissa Savonoff, a paediatric occupational therapist and creator of Ricardo Reading Mouse® educational resources.

Disclaimer: This workshop provides general sensory processing intervention strategies and does not replace an individual occupational therapy assessment or treatment plan.

`` Logan North: Thu 6 Dec – 6pm to 7.30pm

Learn AUSLAN sign language Learn basic AUSLAN sign language with a qualified interpreter at this session for all ages. `` Logan West: Mon 3 Dec – 11.30am To book, go to loganlibraries.org/whats-on or contact your local library (see page 4 for details).

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ACCESSIBLE

The Sensory Space

Sensory story time

A place for all children to explore and play at Marsden Library. Learn through technology, touch, sight, sound and movement.

A session for all children aged 10 and under that aims to meet participants’ sensory needs in a small group setting.

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.

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

`` Beenleigh: 1st Wednesday of the month (7 Nov, 5 Dec, 2 Jan) – 10.30am `` Jimboomba: Mon 5 Nov, Mon 3 Dec, Mon 7 Jan – 10.30am `` Logan West: 3rd Saturday of the month (17 Nov, 15 Dec, 19 Jan) – 10.30am `` Marsden: 1st Saturday of the month (3 Nov, 1 Dec, 5 Jan) – 10.30am

Sensory playground Explore a different sense each month with our games and equipment.

Parents/carers are required to assist. `` Marsden:

Light and sight: Sat 3 Nov – 11am Sensory sounds: Sat 1 Dec – 11am Touch and texture: Sat 5 Jan – 11am

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

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 (except 27 Dec and 3 Jan) – 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 (except 24 Dec and 7 Jan) – 11am

`` 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).

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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 Friday of the month

Plains of promise by Alexis Wright: Fri 16 Nov – noon Wild cat falling by Mudrooroo Nyoongah: Fri 21 Dec – noon

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 6 for details. `` Logan Central:

Living Books: Sat 17 Nov – 10.30am Bush Christmas: Sat 15 Dec – 10.30am

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

Australia Day movie: First Australians: Episode 1 Produced by Australia's finest Aboriginal filmmakers, this astonishing documentary chronicles the birth of a country and the collision of two worlds. `` Logan Central: Fri 25 Jan – 10am

Black Diggers of Logan Mayanne Watson, Tropical Flowers, acrylic on glass, Nyeumba-Meta Collection

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. `` Logan West: November

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

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 `` Jimboomba: Thursdays – 11am to noon `` Logan Central: Thursdays – 3.30pm to 7pm `` Logan Hyperdome: Saturdays – 9am to 11am `` 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).

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HERITAGE

Visit Mayes Cottage Centenary of Armistice commemoration Mayes Cottage will wind the clock back to 1918 to mark the end of the Great War. Poppies will be placed for every soldier and nurse who enlisted in the Logan district. Hear the stories of those who did not return. Join in the sing-a-long of the popular songs of the day. `` Mayes Cottage: Sat 10 Nov – 1pm to 3pm

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. For enquiries about volunteering, phone 3412 4147 (weekdays only) or email council@logan.qld.gov.au Mayes Cottage, 20 Mawarra Street, Kingston

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

You can now book into Mayes Cottage events and activities online: loglib.org/mayes

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Local and family history Local Studies 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.

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 Family history research is the fastest growing hobby in the world. Get one-on-one assistance from experienced volunteer researchers in this field. `` Beenleigh: 2nd Tuesday of the month (13 Nov, 11 Dec, 8 Jan) – 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am by appointment with Graham Popple `` Logan Central: Fri 23 Nov – 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am with Graham Popple `` Logan Hyperdome: Thursdays – 9am, 10am and 11am by appointment with Christine Mines `` 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 (7 Nov, 21 Nov, 16 Jan) – 12.30pm with Lyn Wroe

Create a personal multimedia book Join RADF grant recipient Edith Wolter as she demonstrates how she turned the print resources in the Local Studies Collection into a multimedia book. `` Logan Central: Wed 12 Dec – 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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Gale Historical Newspapers Find out if your ancestors hit the headlines before they came to Australia. Gale Historical Newspapers collection from UK, Ireland and US contain family notices and stories for you to discover.

Family history workshops with the Local Heritage Specialist

`` Logan Central: Wed 14 Nov – 10.30am

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: Wed 14 Nov – 11am

Locked in the parish chest Beyond baptisms, burials and marriages, the parish recorded many more aspects of your ancestors’ lives. `` Logan Central: Wed 21 Nov – 10.30am to noon

All our Christmases Let’s examine how our ancestors celebrated Christmas and other festivals and how these events shaped your family history. `` Logan Central: Wed 19 Dec – 10.30am to noon

North of Hadrian’s Wall Learn how Scottish record keeping differed from the rest of the United Kingdom and the advantages of this for the family historian. `` Logan Central: Wed 16 Jan – 10.30am to noon

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

ADULTS

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.

Writers Remembrance Day tribute

mer m Su ads re Take a break this summer and use your library membership to get free access to leading audio and e-books and other fun activities. To find out more, visit: http://loglib.org/summer

Local author Hazel Barker will talk of her experience as a child during World War II and the soldiers who fought to save her, to save the country and to save the world. `` Logan North: Sat 10 Nov – 10am

Book clubs Love to read? Enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books? Logan City Council Libraries host a wide range of book clubs across its nine locations. To find out more about a book club near you, contact your local library or go to loganlibraries.org/book-clubs

Unable to attend library events?

For Some other ImagiNation Children’sGo Festival events during events are recorded. to loganlibraries.org/whats-on/webcasts the to school holidays, see is pages 12–13. check if the event available to watch or listen to.

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

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Craft with Christine: hanging Christmas ornament Use fabrics, felt, ribbon and embellishments to turn an old CD into a hanging Christmas or wall ornament. `` Greenbank: Thu 29 Nov - 1.30pm

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Christmas craft If you love making Christmas crafts be sure to join us. You’ll learn something new and you might make some new friends. `` Logan West: Sat 8 Dec – 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

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Creatives Make your own poppy

Library after dark for older adults

Commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War by crafting some poppies.

Join us for a festive, friendly and fun night at Beenleigh library. Enjoy a movie, craft and other activities.

`` Logan North: Sat 3 Nov – 2pm to 3.30pm

`` Beenleigh: Thu 22 Nov – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Music room sessions

Spin it again

Learn how to record your own songs using musical equipment in our music room. `` Marsden: 4th Thursday of the month (22 Nov, 24 Jan) – 3pm

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. `` Marsden: 3rd Wednesday of the month (21 Nov, 19 Dec, 16 Jan) – 2pm

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

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

A minimalist life: is it really possible?

Find out about the minimalism trend and whether it’s actually possible for the average person. This workshop is not just for people seeking practical tips or wanting to live in tiny houses – there’s something for the Maximalists and the Keepers and Collectors too. Presented

by Bonnie Black from Little Miss Organised. `` Logan North: Thu 22 Nov – 6pm

Chicken chatter with Claire Bickle Whether you're an avid poultry lover or new to the world of 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. `` Jimboomba: Sat 24 Nov – 10am

Worm farming and composting Practical and easy-to-use information on successfully establishing and maintaining composting and worm farming systems at home. Presented by Envirocom. `` Logan Village: Wed 28 Nov – 4.15pm

21 days to declutter Learn how to get your home decluttered, organised and functional in just 21 days. This workshop will provide strategies to declutter the excess and practical tips to set up a system that will work to your individual needs.

Presented by Bonnie Black from Little Miss Organised. `` Logan Central: Tue 8 Jan – 5.30pm

How to achieve domestic bliss in the New Year If getting organised is your resolution for 2019, this workshop is for you. Learn how to live with a little less mess and declutter your home to achieve domestic bliss. Presented by Bonnie Black from Little Miss Organised. `` Beenleigh: Sat 12 Jan – 10am `` Logan Village: Thu 31 Jan – 1.30pm

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

ADULTS

What’s cooking?

Supercharged celebrations with Lee Holmes Celebrations are easy when tasty, healthy foods are offered in a fun, active environment.

Join Lee Holmes, best selling author of the Supercharged Food series, to learn how to take hold of your gut health, keep your weight at bay and get through the silly season unscathed. `` Logan Hyperdome: Thu 15 Nov – 10am `` Logan West: Thu 15 Nov – 6pm

Reducing sugars in food Dietitian Megan Gracey from the Healthy Cooking Company will show you how to reduce hidden sugars in your everyday foods and give you tips on healthier alternatives. `` Logan Central: Sat 10 Nov – 10am

Minimising sugar in Christmas celebrations Learn how to minimise your sugar intake by preparing and eating delicious food during the Christmas and New Year period.

Presented by Dietitian Megan Gracey from The Healthy Cooking Company. `` Logan North: Sat 17 Nov – 2pm `` Logan West: Sat 24 Nov – 10am `` Marsden: Sat 8 Dec – 10am

Gut health and fermentation workshop Valerie from Green Living Australia will demonstrate how to make your own fermented foods. Learn how important fermented foods are in achieving a healthy diet and a strong immune system `` Logan Hyperdome: Sat 19 Jan – 10am

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

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Garden sessions with Wendy from Just Geraniums Geraniums for craft and cooking An interactive demonstration of how to care for your geranium plants and how to use the scented varieties for crafts and cooking. `` Logan North: Sat 19 Jan – 10.30am

Plant propagation Learn to propagate and grow a wide range of plants for the home garden. `` Logan West: Sat 19 Jan – 1.30pm

Business and jobs Social enterprise business skills Social enterprises are businesses created to solve social and environmental problems. Join Debbie and Matthew Hill from Lighthouse Care, and Tony Sharp from Substation33, to hear practical tips and advice on sustaining a social enterprise. `` Logan Central: Tue 13 Nov – 5.30pm to 7pm.

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Bookings are required for all sessions unless noted.

Resume writing tools Discover online tools to help you write your own resume. `` Beenleigh: Thursdays – 6pm `` Logan Central: alternate Thursdays (1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 17 Jan, 31 Jan) – 6pm

ADULTS

Retirement advice with Financial Information Services Accommodation options in retirement This session compares accommodation types, financial advantages and disadvantages, Centrelink assessment and aged care fees and charges. `` Logan West: Thu 22 Nov – 9.30am to 11.30am and 5.30pm to 7.30pm `` Logan Central: 13 Nov – 3pm to 5pm

Finance advice Retirement income strategies with Noel Whittaker

Understanding age care Presented by Australian Financial Services.

This session looks at determining aged care needs, fees and charges, options for the former home and pension and taxation implications. `` Logan North: Tue 27 Nov – 6pm to 7.30pm

If you are about to make the transition into retirement or already retired, join finance expert Noel Whittaker as he shares sound financial advice on how to retire in style.

Bookings essential. `` Logan Hyperdome: Sat 10 Nov – 11am to 12.30pm

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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

Technology Learn IT

Tech help Want some help with gadgets, technology or social media? A quick, personalised session. `` Beenleigh: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – 1pm and 1.30pm `` Jimboomba: Mondays (except in school holidays) – 1pm, 1.30pm and 2pm `` Logan Central: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - 2pm and 2.30pm `` Logan Hyperdome: • Mondays – 2pm and 2.30pm • Wednesdays – 2pm and 2.30pm • Fridays – 11am and 11.30am

`` Logan North: Mondays – 1.30pm and 2pm `` Logan West: Monday to Friday – 3pm `` Marsden: Monday to Saturday – 11am

Computer 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 (8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan) – 6pm `` Marsden:

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Mobile devices

3D modeling

iPads will be supplied for use during all tablet sessions or you can choose to BYO device.

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

`` Beenleigh:

iPad: 1st Friday of the month (2 Nov, 7 Dec, 4 Jan) – 11am `` Marsden:

iPad: Mon 14 Jan – 11am

`` Logan Hyperdome: 2nd Friday of the month (9 Nov, 14 Dec, 11 Jan) – 2pm `` Logan West: 2nd Tuesday of the month (13 Nov, 11 Dec, 8 Jan) – 6pm

Android: Mon 21 Jan – 11am

DISCOVER MORE eBook help

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 North: 1st Thursday of the month (1 Nov, 6 Dec, 3 Jan) – 6.30pm `` Marsden: Wednesdays – 10am

Robotics for adults 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.

Learn how to use different robots. No prior experience necessary. `` Logan West: 2nd Thursday of the month (8 Nov, 13 Dec, 10 Jan) – 6pm to 7.30pm

`` Beenleigh: Friday 21 Dec – 11am

Introduction to group buying websites

Create personalised photobooks for special occasions

Have you collected a few unwanted presents over Christmas? Learn how to buy and sell them safely online. Bookings essential.

Learn how to make personalised and fun photobooks for family and friends using Chatbooks on your smartphone or tablet. Please bring your own smartphone or tablets, with your photos saved to the device.

`` Beenleigh: Wed 9 Jan – 11am

`` Greenbank: Thu 31 Jan – 1.30pm

Learn about the world of group buying websites and how to make them work for you. `` Beenleigh: Fri 23 Nov – 11am

Buying and selling on eBay and Gumtree

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

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