What's On at Rockhampton Regional Libraries | Feb - Mar - April 2020 by Rockhampton Regional Council

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on

at the Library February | March | April 2020

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CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

STEM

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MAKERSPACE

HISTORY

MOVIES

LEARNING

READING

KIDS 0-5 YEARS

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Bookings are essential wherever you see this symbol.

Bookings for events are free with your library membership unless specified. In person – go to your local library and staff will book on your behalf. By phone – 4936 8043 On Facebook – send us a private message with your email address, phone number and the session you are trying to book. If the event is for your child please provide their name and age. By email – libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au Rockhampton Regional Council receives some financial assistance from the Queensland Government through the State Library of Queensland to assist with the purchase of library resources

Your local library has you covered as we venture into celebrating Library Lovers’ Day (14 February); International Women’s Day (8 March); Harmony Day (21 March) and Queensland Youth Week (1-9 April). Watch out for some exciting outreach activities taking place to celebrate Harry Potter Book Night (5 February) and special history workshops to kick off the Australian Heritage Festival (18 April – 19 May). In 2020 our focus will be on exploring the many different types of literacy – from the familiar reading, writing and numerical literacy, through to health, financial, and cultural literacies. Discover how your local library can help you find your way in these new and exciting worlds via traditional and new formats, for all ages, interests and abilities.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS IN FEBRUARY HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT 2020

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The Triwizard Tournament is the theme for Harry Potter Book Night, which we will celebrate a day early on Wednesday 5 February. In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry and three champions must face challenges that will test them in different ways – their magical prowess, their daring and their powers of deduction. Are you brave enough to put your name into the Goblet of Fire? Wizards, witches and Muggles are welcome to the annual trivia night! Come dressed in your finest costume and book your seat for a night of adventure! Wednesday 5 February | 6.00pm - 7.30pm Southside Library | Bookings Essential

LIBRARY LOVERS’ DAY ‘Uncover something new’ during Library Lovers’ Day on Friday 14 February. Library Lovers' Day is an opportunity for library and information professionals to show off their libraries and for people across Australia to show their love for libraries. Here is a little bit of library love from our patrons as part of #LibraryLoversDay last year: ♥ Thank goodness for libraries – if not for them I would not be able to afford to read books – and what a sad life that would be! ♥ Love all the extra things there are to do here, like: listen to music (piano), use computers, enjoy displays, go to trivia nights and there's heaps of kids activities! ♥ Real books are great! Keep up the good work ladies! ♥ Libraries are fantastic places to visit, hang out, read, play and IMAGINE. What do you love about the library? Share a photo of what you enjoy about your local library and use the hashtags #LibraryLoversDay and @LivelyLibraries

BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK

WASTE & RECYCLING IN THE NEWS

Gracemere Library will be hosting a ‘Blind Date with a Book’ experience during Library Lovers’ Week from 10 - 14 February. Pop into the library and pick up a book under wraps – who knows what secret delights you might find!

Discover the history of waste management in the Rockhampton Region and how we are transforming to a future of zero waste. You can help by turning someone’s trash into a new treasure – come see our examples of upcycled items on display at the Southside Library. 19-21 February | Southside Library 3

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARCH THE 4 INGREDIENTS GUEST AUTHOR

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We are very excited to have inspiring food blogger and chef Kim McCosker, of The 4 ingredients fame join us to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday 6 March. Listen to Kim as she speaks about The Recipe For Success. Be motivated by this food entrepreneur and successful author of recipe books selling internationally.

COLOURFEST HARMONY DAY

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Our screening of Australian Stories 2016 celebrates Australia’s evolving identity as a nation of diverse faces. This collection of short films is suited for a family audience and focuses on positive stories of migration, human triumph and a sense of community. Enjoy a film discussion and morning tea with tasty morsels and teas from the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Friday 20 March | 10.00am - 11.30am Fitzroy Room, Southside Library | Bookings essential

Kim's session is followed by Multicultural Australia Rockhampton’s Tucker Time team in action, demonstrating a recipe from their new recipe book. Stick around to see QCWA as they showcase their Kitchen Nutrition Workshops. Recipe books will be available for sale as part of this event. Friday 6 March | 11.00am - 2.00pm Southside Library | Bookings essential

BECOME MONEY WISE Scott Pape’s hugely popular books, The Barefoot Investor and The Barefoot Investor for Families, provide some great practical advice for increasing financial literacy. Take your pick from a variety of formats available from your library – these titles are available as books, audiobooks, eBooks and eAudiobooks. Global Money Week (23-29 March) is an annual financial awareness campaign built to inspire young people to learn about money matters, livelihoods and entrepreneurship.

CHECK THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE FOR AVAILABLE COPIES AND RELATED WORKS. www.rrc.qld.gov.au/LibraryCatalogue 4

What's On February | March | April 2020

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS IN APRIL YEAH THE YOUTH! Join our Anime/Manga Drawing Club as they share their artistic talents at the region’s Youth Week Festival with other agencies at Victoria Park. Pick up a paintbrush and help paint the Anime/Manga ArtCubes. The theme for Queensland Youth Week 2020 (QYW20) is 'Yeah the Youth!' It's a call to friendship, strength and unity between young people, and a celebration of who they are and what they offer to our great state.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK DAY Delve into the world of children’s literature – the best of the best from IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) – with children’s literary guru Lindell Lutton and Early Literacy Officer Peta Wing. Enjoy a morning talk discovering the wonderful diversity of literature from an international perspective, including useful resources for parents, teachers and lovers of literature. Thursday 2 April | 10.00am - 11.30am Southside Library | Morning tea provided

Youth Week Day of Celebration hosted by Rockhampton Youth Interagency Network (RYIN) Wednesday 8 April | from 10.00am - 9.00pm Victoria Park - Huish Drive, Wandal

GOING ON A ROAD TRIP FOR THE EASTER BREAK?

ANIME/MANGA DRAWING CLUB Young adult anime and manga artists with a passion for drawing are invited to join the weekly Anime/ Manga Drawing Club which meets at the Southside Library. Bring your portfolio, pens, pencils and paper and join in the relaxed art experience.

Going on a long trip? There’s something for everyone to listen to! Load up the kids’ devices with some seriously silly eAudiobook titles, such as the Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths, the Tom Gates series by Liz Pinchon or the Wimpy Kid diaries by Jeff Kinney. Visit www.rrc.qld.gov.au/LibraryCatalogue for more details.

Mondays | 3.30pm - 5.00pm | Southside Library

SPECIAL EVENTS

GUEST AUTHORS SHIRLEY ELDRIDGE

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After an extensive history working in welfare, including seven years in suicide prevention programs in Western Australia, and time spent training and working as a counsellor, Perth-based author Shirley Eldridge has written about her experiences in Twenty-Four Seven and its sequel Georgie-Girl. Prior to writing these books, Shirley authored The Rocky Girl under her maiden name of Macaree. The Rocky Girl is set in Rockhampton and chronicles the life in Queensland in the 1950s and ‘60s and is the forerunner to Mima which is Shirley’s fourth publication. Edwin – Flamboyant Australian Pioneer heralds an exciting venture for the author into historical fiction.

ALEESAH DARLISON

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Aleesah Darlison is an internationally published, award-winning author. She has written over 50 books for children including picture books, chapter books, novels and series. Many of Aleesah’s books champion the cause of animals, the environment, and child self-empowerment. LEAGUE OF LLAMAS TALK FOR CHILDREN Author talk and book selling/signing Wednesday 29 April | 4.00pm - 5.00pm Southside Library | Ages 5+

AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING

Everybody loves llamas and in this LAUGH OUT LOUD session you’ll see why! League of Llamas is Aleesah's new 4-book comedy series featuring llama secret agents. Fun, hi-jinks, games, audience participation, and loads of laughter feature in this hilarious interactive show, to be followed by book sales and signings.

Tuesday 28 April | 10.30am - 11.30am Southside Library

THE BUSINESS OF BEING AN AUTHOR Author talk and book selling/signing

Friday 1 May | 10.30am - 11.30am Gracemere Library

Wednesday 29 April | 6.30pm - 7.30pm Southside Library

Edwin – Flamboyant Australian Pioneer tells the tale of the weathered sailor to fencer to businessman to mayor to magistrate. The inimitable Edwin Macaree, with a passion for phrenology, Shakespeare and the stage, stormed Rockhampton in its early days, often cutting corners in his quest for power, wealth and status.

Being an author today means more than just writing books. To break through and be successful in the long term, authors must have sound business knowledge and excellent marketing skills. Aleesah is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. She’s also a qualified marketing professional, business owner, and author mentor. In this session, Aleesah outlines what authors need to do to establish their own business and unique brand. She’ll explain how to build an author platform, how to secure speaking gigs, how to network online and face-to-face, and how to stand out from the crowd.

What's On February | March | April 2020

WE DON'T JUST

LOAN BOOKS!

OUR LIBRARIES PROVIDE A RANGE OF SERVICES - NOT JUST BOOKS! READ, SHARE, DISCOVER AND LEARN WITH A WIDE AND DIVERSE RANGE OF RESOURCES TO ENTERTAIN, INFORM AND ENJOY WITH COLLECTIONS FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN. CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE SERVICES NEXT LIBRARY VISIT.

HOME DELIVERY SERVICE FOR PEOPLE UNABLE TO VISIT THE LIBRARY

PHOTOCOPYING, PRINTING AND SCANNING IS AVAILABLE AT ALL LIBRARIES

THE HISTORY CENTRE HAS A RANGE OF FAMILY HISTORY RESOURCES

TOYS, GAMES & PUZZLES SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES ARE AVAILABLE TO BORROW

FREE WI-FI IS AVAILABLE AT ALL OF OUR LIBRARY BRANCHES

A RANGE OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE TO BORROW

ALL LIBRARIES OFFER FREE COMPUTER & INTERNET ACCESS

NOT ONLY CAN YOU BORROW BOOKS, BUT WE HAVE MUSIC CDS AND DVDS TOO

FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH CALL Gracemere 4931 5454 | Mt Morgan 4936 8169 | Northside 4936 8373 | Southside 4936 8265

STEM

3D PRINTING TRAINING AND TUTORIALS There are over two thousand 3D printing tutorials covering 3D design and printing software such as AutoCAD, ZBrush, and Photoshop; 3D printing services like Shapeways; and 3D printers such as Makerbot available to library members via the online database Lynda.com.

STEM noun

is an approach to learning and development that integrates the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

GRACEMERE LIBRARY STEM CLUB

Learn how to create 3D scans, design 3D models, perfect models for print, and more. Ask your librarian how to access these free courses with your library card. BOOK NOW

Each month on a Monday afternoon, a different challenge involving robotics and STEM-based activities draws upper primary and high school students to the Gracemere Library. Workshops may involve coding with ozobots, mBots, Spheros or other devices. Mondays | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | Gracemere Library 24 February | 30 March | 27 April

3D PRINTING WORKSHOPS

Design your very own 3D printed keyring to keep! Using the online Tinkercad design program, learn the fundamentals of 3D design in an informal hands-on workshop. Participants must have basic computer skills and have a valid email address to take part. Be quick to book, as seats are limited. ADULTS Monday 17 February | 6.00pm - 8.00pm Northside Library Saturday 28 March | 10.00am - 12 noon Southside Library AGES 10-17 YEARS Wednesday 15 April | 3.00pm - 5.00pm Southside Library

LEARN TO CODE WORKSHOP

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Try your hand at the basics of coding in a relaxed, informal workshop for ages 15+. Learn how to give instructions to robots using LEGOÂŽ Mindstorm kits. Mondays | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | Northside Library 10 February | 9 March 8

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STEM FREE PODCAST STUDIO

DROP-IN LEGO® CLUB

Tucked away near the Library Technology Centre office on the first floor of the Southside Library is the Podcast Studio, which is available for community use. The fully-functioning sound studio has everything you need to start recording podcasts and music, with a mixing desk, midi keyboard, EV microphones and other recording gear.

Play, create, think and collaborate in the weekly LEGO® Club at the library. The drop-in sessions encourage STEM activity for ages 6 to 99.

The Studio can be booked by contacting the Library Technology Centre on 4936 8212 or by emailing LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au

Children under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Wednesdays | 3.00pm - 4.00pm Mt Morgan Library Wednesdays| 3.00pm - 4.30pm Gracemere Library Fridays | 3.00pm - 4.30pm Northside Library

AUDIO MIXING BOOTCAMP

TECH TROUBLES

Check out the beginner’s bootcamp guide to producing professional-quality mixed audio available on Lynda.com. This course highlights the most efficient way to set up and balance a mix, how to build a powerful sound using compression and how to master the intricacies of EQ.

Community Drop-in Sessions are held at both the Southside and Northside Libraries.

NATURE PHOTO COMPETITION Brush up on your digital photography skills in preparation for the launch of Council’s annual Nature Photo Competition on 1 April. Check out the free Tech Connect workshops offered at the Library Technology Centre, or the online digital photography tutorials on Lynda.com to learn new techniques.

Bring along your portable device (computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone) to receive one-on-one technical assistance from one of our helpful volunteer trainers. Libary Techonology Centre Mondays 11.00am - 12.00 noon Fridays 1.30pm - 3.30pm Northside Library Tuesdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm Thursdays 2.00pm - 4.00pm

CONTACT THE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR MORE DETAILS LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au | 4936 8212 9

MAKERSPACE FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS

MAKERSPACES

MT MORGAN LIBRARY BOOK NOW

makerspace noun

makerspaces provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering and tinkering.

GRACEMERE LIBRARY Design some cute Easter crafts to give to someone special.

Wednesday 8 April | 10.00am - 11.30am | All ages Stained Glass Sun Catcher: measure, cut, thread and weave a stained glass sun catcher Wednesday 15 April | 10.00am - 11.30am | All ages Stained Glass Sun Catcher: measure, cut, thread and weave a stained glass sun catcher

NORTHSIDE LIBRARY Get creative and crafty using tools to solve simple engineering problems. Tuesday 7 April | 10.00am - 11.00am | 10 years+ Origami Puzzles: colour, cut and fold to make this mesmerising puzzle

Thursday 9 April | 10.00am - 11.00am | 8-12 years Cord Weaving: make a cord bracelet, necklace or decorative trim

SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY Learn how to yarnbomb and build an impressive spiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web. Tuesday 14 April | 10.00am - 11.00am | All ages Spidery web: twist, knot, turn and create with wool â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the end result will be an imposing piece of yarnbombing 10

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Tuesday 14 April | 10.00am - 11.00am | 6 years+ Ozobots: use colour to code a mini Ozobot robot Tuesday 14 April | 3.00pm - 4.00pm | 6 years+ Ozobots: use colour to code a mini Ozobot robot Thursday 16 April | 10.00am - 11.00am | 7 years+ Dreamcatcher: make a dreamcatcher from a CD and other repurposed materials

HAVE YOU VISITED THE

GRACEMERE LIBRARY?

A FUN PLACE TO LEARN, DISCOVER, READ AND EXPLORE.

MONTHLY STEM CLUB

MONTHLY ORIGAMI CLUB

Robots and STEM based activities for kids.

Learn some fascinating insights into Japanese culture while folding origami.

WUTHERING BITES CAKE CLUB

BABY RHYME TIME

This club eats cake and shares recipes - YUM!

Learn new bouncy rhymes, songs, simple stories and dances.

STORYTIME

SING AND PLAY 12MTHS+

Enjoy the wonder, excitement and joy of a storytime session.

Sharing stories and rhymes, singing, talking and playing.

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HISTORY

UNCOVER YOUR HISTORY

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

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Experience our unique heritage first-hand through a series of illustrated talks showcasing the history, culture and settings that make Australia what it is and made us who we are. The Australian Heritage Festival: Our heritage for the future festival runs from 18 April - 19 May 2020.

WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY HOUSE?

Join us for a virtual journey through the streets of historic Rockhampton exploring the wonderful nuances of our city’s architecture and social history, followed by a morning cuppa. Saturday 9 May | 10.00am - 11.30am Fitzroy Room, Southside Library

TELL YOUR BUSHFIRE STORY

Have you ever wondered what your house or street may have looked like in the past? Are you intrigued by who may have lived there and what their lives were like? Learn how to uncover the history of your house and explore the heritage of homes in Rockhampton with a talk led by our Local and Family History Officer. Based on resources available at the History Centre in the Southside Library, the talk will introduce you to a variety of materials, including maps, Council rates books, directories, photographs, newspapers and databases that will allow you to piece together the history of your home. Wednesday 22 April | 2.00pm - 3.00pm Fitzroy Room, Southside Library Thursday 30 April | 9.30am - 10.30am Fitzroy Room, Southside Library

Library staff are currently gathering and recording memories and short stories of the bushfire event that happened in Gracemere during 2018. We want to ensure that we ‘record resilient stories of today for the future’ as a response to the CQ Bushfires in Central Queensland in November 2018. These short digital recordings will be deposited into the library’s regionally significant Central Queensland collection at the Rockhampton History Centre, Southside Library and form an important social history and documentary record of this event. Watch out for a bold pop up banner with the phrase ‘Tell your Bushfire Story’ and a mini-digital recording space manned by library staff at events and activities in your community. Register your interest with Gracemere Library staff by phoning 4631 5401 or popping into the branch.

1965 Houses in Richmond St, Berserker; now Northside Plaza Shopping Centre 12

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MOVIES

KANOPY FILM CLUB

BOOK-TO-MOVIE ADAPTATIONS

Half the fun of watching a movie is discussing the finer points with other viewers. Our Kanopy films will be themed around major events on the calendar and include a short film discussion at the end.

Prepare to be inundated with book to movie adaptations in 2020!

2pm - 3pm | Fitzroy Room, Southside Library Friday 14 February | Library Lovers' Day God of Love (2010) In this Academy Award-winning short film, a lovestruck, lounge-singing darts champion finds his prayers are answered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literally â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when he mysteriously receives a box of love-inducing darts. Friday 6 March | International Women's Day Wonder Women (2012) Kapow! Wonder Women! The untold story of American Superheroines offers a nuanced critique of gender and heroism in popular culture.

If you enjoy devouring the source material before the story comes to life on the big screen, then here are the books to add to your reading list ASAP. The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle | Hugh Lofting Movie release date: 17 January Call of the Wild | Jack London Movie release date: 21 February The Invisible Man | H.G.Wells Movie release date: 28 February Artemis Fowl | Eoin Colfer Movie release date: 29 March

Friday 20 March | Harmony Day/ International Day of Happiness Happy (2012) An exploration of happiness around the world in a thoughtful, powerful documentary. Friday 24 April | Anzac Day The Telegram Man (2014) This multi-award winning short film explores the impact of WWII on a closeknit Australian farming community.

Death on the Nile | Agatha Christie Movie release date: 9 October The Witches | Roald Dahl Movie release date: 16 October Without Remorse | Tom Clancy Movie release date: 18 September Dune | Frank Herbert Movie release date: 20 November

CHECK THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE FOR AVAILABLE COPIES AND RELATED WORKS. www.rrc.qld.gov.au/LibraryCatalogue 13

LEARNING

MICROSOFT TRAINING

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Increase your digital skills and confidence by attending a professional development course at the Library Technology Centre in the Southside Library. The course is led by a qualified facilitator and costs $320 per day (9.15am - 4.00pm). This includes a comprehensive manual, training exercises and lunch. Update your skillset and book your seat today.

INTRODUCTORY WORD Thursday 6 February

INTERMEDIATE WORD Thursday 20 February

ADVANCED WORD Thursday 26 March

INTRODUCTORY EXCEL Thursday 13 February

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL Thursday 27 February | Thursday 23 April

ADVANCED EXCEL (2 DAY COURSE) Thursday 12 March & Thursday 19 March

INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE Thursday 5 March | Thursday 30 April

POWERPOINT Thursday 2 April

CONTACT THE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TO BOOK LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au | 4936 8212

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SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS

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Get involved with the range of free, family friendly, hands-on 'Sustainability in Action' community workshops at Rockhampton Regional Libraries. Be inspired each month and find out how living sustainably comes down to daily habits and choices you make, both big and small, that can have a huge environmental impact. Get hands on at one of the upcoming interactive Sustainability in Action workshops: Saturday 18 January | Minimising food waste 9.30am and 11.00am | Southside Library Saturday 22 February | Caring for our catchments 9.30am and 11.00am | Southside Library Saturday 21 March | Finding energy efficiencies 2.00pm and 3.00pm | Gracemere Library Saturday 18 April | Growing your own fruit & veg 9.30am and 11.00am | Southside Library Workshops are free, but bookings are essential. Book your spot by contacting the library - refer to page 2 for details.

LEARNING

FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

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MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10

INTERNET MADE EASY Learn how to navigate through the internet safely and experience all the opportunities that the Net can provide. Thursdays | 12.30pm - 2.30pm

FILES AND FOLDERS

Students learn how to customise their Windows 10 computer to suit their needs and to efficiently store and locate files.

Learn how to save your files effectively and how to back up your valuable information.

Mondays | 9.00am - 11.00am

Fridays | 9.00am - 11.00am

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

PERSONAL AND COMPUTER SECURITY

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation application used to create data displays and slideshows.

This course shows you how to reduce the risk of identity theft and malicious damage to your computer.

Mondays | 11.00am - 1.00pm

EMAIL MADE EASY Learn how to create a Gmail account, send and receive emails, attach photos and documents, add contacts and manage spam. Tuesdays | 11.00am - 1.00pm

HOW TO DRIVE A COMPUTER

Fridays | 11.00am - 1.00pm

LYNDA.COM/LINKEDIN LEARNING Engaging, top-quality video courses in software, business and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Online Access 24/7

This introductory course teaches keyboard and mouse skills, different types of software and hardware, and provides tips on what device would best suit your needs. Tuesdays | 1.30pm - 3.30pm

MICROSOFT WORD This course introduces Word Processing which is primarily used to create letters, flyers, invitations etc. Wednesdays | 11.00 am - 1.00pm

CONTACT THE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TO BOOK LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au | 4936 8212 15

LEARNING

TECH CONNECT WORKSHOPS

BOOK NOW Thrive in our ever changing digital world with the Tech Connect Workshops. These free two-hour practical workshops are delivered through the Library Technology Centre and are designed to assist you in developing digital skills and confidence to use everyday technology.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DATA PLAN If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the variety of mobile plans, this workshop will guide you through the process of picking the perfect data plan for you. Mondays | 11.00am - 1.00pm 3 February | 2 March | 6 April

FANTASTIC PHOTOS FROM YOUR PHONE Bring along your smartphone to discover the secret of how to take fantastic photos on your own phone. Tuesdays | 11.00am - 1.00pm 11 February | 10 March | 14 April

MYGOV EXPLAINED Finding your lost super, processing your tax return, getting information about retirement related issues, managing Age Pension benefits and making Medicare claims are all managed on the myGov service platform. This workshop aims to give you a better understanding of how to access the myGov service. Fridays | 11.00am - 1.00pm 21 February | 20 March | 17 April

CREATING FABULOUS PHOTO GIFTS Why keep your best photos locked away on your phone, in the Cloud, or on your hard drive? Put your precious memories on display as a photo book. Wednesdays | 9.00am - 11.00am 19 February | 18 March | 15 April

USING YOUR SMARTPHONE

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

This workshop helps you learn how to keep your smartphone secure and your personal information private. You will also discover how to choose between Wi-Fi and mobile data connections, set up ringtones and alerts, adjust sound and screen brightness, find your camera, and even use your phone as a torch!

The word “app” is an abbreviation for “application.” It’s a piece of software that can run on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices, including smart TVs and smartwatches. Throughout this workshop learn about the enormous variety of helpful apps available and how to access, download and use them.

Wednesdays | 11.00am - 1.00pm 26 February | 25 March | 29 April

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Thursdays | 9.00am - 11.00am 20 February | 19 March | 16 April

LEARNING USING YOUR IPAD OR TABLET Bring along your iPad or tablet and discover how to get the most out of your device. This workshop covers a wide range of features such as browsing the internet, installing apps, and sending messages. You will also learn how to use the voice recognition feature, increase the size of the text, and use the magnifier for reading. Tuesdays | 11.00am - 1.00pm 18 February | 17 March | 21 April

SAVING MONEY BY BUYING ONLINE This workshop will show you how to use the internet to compare prices, your rights when buying online and secure payment methods when shopping online.

BE CONNECTED Jill has been surprised at the range of Tech Connect short courses she has ploughed through since the Get Online outreach event held at the Southside Library last October. ‘The family gave me a new Android phone and I’ve managed to navigate around the phone successfully because of these useful free workshops. Best of all, I work at my own pace and retry little tips to improve my confidence. Now I’m sharing short-cuts on the phone with my daughter!’

CONTACT THE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE TECH CONNECT SESSIONS.

Thursdays | 9.00am - 11.00am 13 February | 12 March | 9 April

LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au | 4936 8212

DIGITAL STREAMING WORKSHOP

LEARN A SPORT

Discover the world of streaming services for learning and entertainment. Explore popular services such as Netflix and Stan, and learn about the equipment required to set up streaming within your home. Tuesdays | 1.00pm - 3.00pm 4 February | 3 March | 7 April

CONTACT THE LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE TO BOOK. LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au | 4936 8212

Borrow a racquet, cricket kit or boxing gear from the library! If you’re inspired to pick up a racquet or set of boxing gloves in your quest for a healthy lifestyle, look no further than your local library. Each library branch has a small collection of sports and fitness equipment which can be borrowed just like a book. Check out the range of items available for loan next time you visit the library. Looking to sign up to a new sport?

This program is made possible through funding from the Australian Government.

Head along to the CQ Health Sports and Health Expo at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on Sunday 23 February to meet local clubs and groups. Find more details at www.fb.com/RockhamptonRegionalCouncil

LEARNING

LAUGHTER YOGA

GAMES OF SKILL

Bring your friends or family to the Southside Library every Wednesday night to discover the health benefits of a 45 minute laughter yoga â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;workout.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

LIVELY CHESS AT SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY

Qualified laughter yoga facilitators guide participants on a series of imaginative scenarios with laughter to increase a sense of improved wellbeing. Sessions are free and are held in either the Fitzroy Room or the library verandah. Everyday clothing is suitable; bring a bottle of water. Wednesdays | 6.15pm - 7.00pm | Southside Library

LEARN TO KNIT & CROCHET The knitting clubs continue to grow from strength to strength at each of the library branches with new members encouraged to drop in and join the lively action. Participants use donated yarn to create warm items for the homeless and various local charities. Enjoy a morning cuppa and the chance to chat, learn new skills and participate in an inclusive welcoming environment. Tuesdays | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Gracemere Library Wednesdays | 10.00am - 11.30am | Southside Library Fridays | 10.00am - 11.30am | Mt Morgan Library

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Chess is a wonderful, challenging, and fun game for people of all ages and cultures to play with one another. Pick up a few tips on playing the game of kings each Tuesday afternoon at the library. Tuesdays | 3.00pm - 5.00pm

MAH-JONG AT MT MORGAN LIBRARY Mah-jong can help improve a person's memory skills and sharpen the mind. It helps people make faster decisions and better observations, and also forces players to think from different perspectives. Come and join the mah-jong games every Thursday afternoon at the Mt Morgan Library. New players welcome. Thursdays | 2.00pm - 4.00pm

EUCHRE AT MT MORGAN LIBRARY A generation of people grew up playing euchre at country dances. Relive some of the memories of this popular card game each week at the Mt Morgan Library. Tuesdays | 2.00pm - 4.00pm

LEARNING

ORIGAMI CLUB Learn some fascinating insights into Japanese culture while folding origami. Origamists of all ages are welcome to attend the monthly sessions. Saturdays | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Gracemere Library 15 February | Demon Face: Learn about Setsubun, the day before the start of spring in Japan 14 March | Kimono: Discover what happens on Japanese Girls’ Day or Hina Matsuri 18 April | Samurai Helmet: How to use chopsticks – it’s a competition!

WUTHERING BITES CAKE CLUB Join this welcoming, inclusive cake club with a difference. The deliciousness of the Wuthering Bites Cake Club continues to attract new members, with a focus on cooking and sharing recipes – and most importantly, tucking into the culinary efforts. Thursdays | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Gracemere Library 20 February | Cooking the books 19 March | Tastes better than it sounds 16 April | Liquid gold

READING

BOOK CLUBS

MT MORGAN SILVER WATTLE BOOK CLUB Love reading and talking books? Come along and meet other lovers of reading in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The Mt Morgan Library Silver Wattle Book Club is an informal, friendly gathering of book-lovers who enjoy exploring new genres with other passionate readers.

SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB This year the Southside Library Book Club is delving into the pleasures of food, cooking and table craft with a decidedly gastronomic theme. Enjoy the lusciousness of literary endeavour with other keen booklovers. Wednesday 12 February | 4.00pm - 5.00pm The particular sadness of lemon cake by Aimee Bender A luminous tale about the heartbreak of loving those whom you know too much about. It is profound and funny, wise and sad, and it confirms Aimee Bender's place as a writer whose dazzling prose illuminates the strangeness of everyday life. Wednesday 11 March | 4.00pm - 5.00pm Boy swallows universe by Trent Dalton The bestselling novel that has taken Australia, and the world, by storm. A story of brotherhood, true love and the most unlikely of friendships, Boy Swallows Universe will be the most heartbreaking, joyous and exhilarating novel you will read all year.

Monday 17 February | 2.00pm - 3.30pm Cloudstreet by Tim Winton An award winning sprawling, comic epic about luck and love, fortitude and forgiveness, and the magic of the everyday by an Australian literary master. Monday 16 March | 2.00pm - 3.30pm London lies beneath by Stella Duffy An expansive tale of family life in Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Victorian slums. Monday 27 April | 2.00pm - 3.30pm All quiet on the western front by Erich Maria Remarque The most famous novel to come out of World War I.

What's On February | March | April 2020

Wednesday 8 April | 4.00pm - 5.00pm The edible woman by Margaret Atwood The 1969 novel that helped to establish Margaret Atwood as a prose writer of major significance. It is the story of a young woman whose sane, structured, consumer-oriented world starts to slip out of focus.

READING

CLASSIC FEATURE TOLKIEN READING DAY Tolkien Reading Day is an annual event, launched by The Tolkien Society in 2003, that takes place on 25 March to encourage the reading of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. Tell us which Tolkien book is your favourite by commenting on our Facebook post on March 25.

THE CATCHER IN THE RYE BY J.D. SALINGER The novel details two days in the life of 16-year-old Holden Caulfield after he has been expelled from prep school. Confused and disillusioned, Holden searches for truth and rails against the “phoniness” of the adult world. He ends up exhausted and emotionally unstable. The events are related after the fact.

TRY AN EBOOK Are you a fan of Borrowbox? These are just some of the many comments we receive about the eBooks and eAudiobooks available via Borrowbox. We were stuck in an airport while on holidays and I went straight to Borrowbox to kill some time. Best library resource ever!

BOOK TRIVIA

I enjoy listening to eAudiobooks while ironing.

- Published first in 1951 and Salinger's only novel

I’m a long distance truckie and love eAudiobooks. At the moment I’ve been enjoying the story My mother, the serial killer.

- Sells 250,000 copies each year - On the top 10 banned book list in America - The best-known event associated with The Catcher in the Rye is arguably Mark David Chapman's shooting of John Lennon. Chapman identified with the novel's narrator to the extent that he wanted to change his name to Holden Caulfield. On the night he shot Lennon, Chapman was found with a copy of the book in which he had written "This is my statement" and signed Holden's name.

CHECK THE LIBRARY CATALOGUE FOR AVAILABLE COPIES AND RELATED WORKS. www.rrc.qld.gov.au/LibraryCatalogue

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Reading has been shown to put our brains into a pleasurable trance-like state, similar to meditation, and it brings the same health benefits of deep relaxation and inner calm. Regular readers sleep better, have lower stress levels, higher self-esteem, and lower rates of depression than non-readers. Celebrate International Day of Happiness on 20 March by reading! 21

GRACEMERE LIBRARY

STEM CLUB

BOOK NOW

Robotics and coding for upper primary and secondary school students FREE | 4.00pm - 5.00pm | 24 February | 30 March | 27 April

SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE DETAILS OR CONTACT THE GRACEMERE LIBRARY ON 4931 5454

KIDS 0-5 YEARS

DROP-IN KIDS PROGRAMS Enjoy a range of interactive programs for children under 5 years across all of our libraries. Sing, talk, read and play. There have been some name changes to our programs for littlies and parents/carers but we still have the same lively atmosphere of fun and learning at all sessions. GRACEMERE BABY RHYME TIME

MT MORGAN

NORTHSIDE

SOUTHSIDE

Tuesdays 10am - 10.30am Learn new bouncy rhymes, 4, 11, 18 Feb songs, simple stories, dances and 3, 10, 17, 31 Mar everything in-between to develop 21, 28 Apr those important emerging literacy skills.

Research shows that up to 90% of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brain development happens in the first 5 years.

Wednesdays 10am - 10.30am 12, 19, 26 Feb 11, 18, 25 Mar 15, 22 Apr

Thursdays 10am - 10.30am 6, 13, 27 Feb 5, 12, 26 Mar 9, 23 Apr

STORYTIME

Mondays 9.30am - 10.30am 3, 17 Feb 2, 16 Mar 27 Apr

Thursdays 10am -11am 6, 13, 20 Feb 5, 12, 19 Mar 2, 23, 30 Apr

Tuesdays 10am - 11am 11, 18, 25 Feb 10, 17, 24 Mar 21, 28 Apr

Tuesdays 10am - 11am 4 Feb 3 Mar 7 Apr

Wednesdays 10am -11am 5 Feb 4 Mar 1 Apr

Saturdays 10am - 11am 29 Feb 28 Mar

Saturdays 10am - 11am 15 Feb 14 Mar 4 Apr

Storytime sessions can feature told and read stories, songs, rhymes, dancing and more and are suitable for young children.

SING AND PLAY | 12mths+ Sharing stories and rhymes, singing, talking and playing with your child.

DADS READ Special 'guest storyteller Dad' from the worlds of sport, media, culture, business or education.

Thursdays 10am -11am 13, 20, 27 Feb 12, 19, 26 Mar 16, 23 Apr Tuesdays 10am -11am 25 Feb 24 Mar 14 Apr Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too early to talk, read and tell stories with your child.

SOUTHSIDE LIBRARY

MOUNT MORGAN LIBRARY

230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton

31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan

4936 8265

4936 8169

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Wednesday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 4.30pm

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am

NORTHSIDE LIBRARY

HISTORY CENTRE

154 Berserker Street, North Rockhampton

230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton

4936 8373

4936 8040

Hours: Monday 1pm to 8pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

GRACEMERE LIBRARY

HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

1 Ranger Street, Gracemere

If you are confined to your home due to illness or a disability, and do not have anyone able to visit the library on your behalf, you may be eligible to join our housebound service. Contact the Library on 4936 8043 to find out more.

4931 5454 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm

At the time of print the details in this program were correct. Sessions may change due to unforseen circumstances. Visit www.rrc.qld.gov.au for the most up-to-date information.

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