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School holiday fun! Tech Savvy Seniors classes Domestic Violence Awareness events
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May | June | July 2019
kids First 5 Forever Program Reading is not just about the words in the book: it’s about having fun, talking about what you see, responding to what your child is interested in and spending time together. Blow bubbles, sing, dance and bounce with your baby or toddler while having lots of fun at a story program.
Baby Play (0-12mths) | 10.00am - 10.30am Gracemere Library
Southside Library
Northside Library
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Read With Me | 10.00am - 11.00am Gracemere Library
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Sing and Play (12mths+) | 10.00am - 10.45am Southside Library
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Northside Library
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kids Meet a Sing and Play Parent Danielle and her baby Lachlan dropped into the Gracemere Library recently to join in an early literacy session. Danielle answered four questions about her library visit. Q. Why do you come to these sessions? A. Lachlan loves his stories and the storytime – plus the activities and songs that go with it. It’s a great opportunity for him to engage with children his own age.
Q. What did you learn? A. Probably how to engage with Lachlan a bit more. I’ve discovered that he likes singing and dancing!
Q. Your baby’s favourite book? A. Aaron Blabey’s Piranhas don’t eat bananas!
Q. Does your baby have a library card? A. Yes, he does.
Don’t forget that you are never too young to sign up for a library card. Children aged under 5 years of age receive a special First 5 Forever library bag with a t-shirt, DVD, picture book and other goodies. Join today!
May - June - July 2019
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kids Dads Read We know that many Dads love using lots of funny voices when sharing stories – making storytime extra special. Each month a special ‘guest storyteller Dad’ from the worlds of sport, media, culture, business or education will drop into the library to share a story on a Saturday morning. Join in free Dads Read storytime events to encourage blokes of all ages to get reading with their children. Dads Read | 10.00am - 11.00am Southside Library
Northside Library
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11
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22* at Capricorn Caves Fossil Day
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Do you know a Dad who would like to become a guest storyteller at the library? Our Dads Read Ambassadors get a whole lot out of the experience with extra support provided by our Early Literacy officer during the session. Get in touch with us if you know a dad, grandfather or uncle who would like to be involved. Phone 4936 8043. 4
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kids Lively Kids A trip to the local library can be made even more exciting for the youngest members of the family if a storytelling session is taking place. Drop into any of the regular story sessions at the libraries and join in storytime fun which may involve rhymes, fingerplays, songs, dances and a simple craft activity. Best of all you don’t need to book and the sessions are free. Lively Babies | 10.00am - 10.30am 2019
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Northside Library
Southside Library
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9.30am - 10.30am
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kids Storytime in other languages Did you know that dog sounds (woof-woof, arf, arf) are different in other languages? Dogs in Germany ‘wuff wuff’, Spanish dogs ‘guau guau’ and Icelandic dogs ‘voff voff’. Guest storytellers from the community will share special stories, songs, rhymes, dances, dress and more each month at the Northside and Southside Libraries. Enjoy a wild storytime romp and discover a whole new world of reading fun! Hindi | 3 MAY | Southside Library | 10am - 11am Japanese | 7 JUN | Northside Library | 10am - 11am Chinese | 5 JUL | Southside Library | 10am - 11am
Lively LEGO® Club Get creative and let your imagination run wild with LEGO® bricks at the libraries. The all age activity encourages play, inquiry and communication in a relaxed setting. Young children under five years will need to be accompanied by a parent or carer. Mount Morgan Library Wednesdays 3.00pm - 4.00pm Gracemere Library Wednesdays 3.00pm - 4.30pm North Rockhampton Library Fridays 3.00pm - 4.30pm
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Lively STEM Club Have a go with a variety of robots and other STEM-based activities each month at the Lively STEM Club. Aimed at upper primary and high school students, the club is held on the last Monday of the month at the Gracemere Library. Bookings are essential – call 4936 8043. 27 MAY | 24 JUN | 29 JUL | 26 AUG | 28 OCT | 25 NOV 4.00pm - 5.00pm | Gracemere Library What is STEM? STEM is a seriously cool combination of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Young people will learn a whole heap of skills involving problem solving, creativity, critical analysis, teamwork, independent thinking, initiative and communication in the tech world.
Anime/Manga Drawing Club Are you aged between 8 – 25 years and love to draw? Keen artists are invited to join our anime and manga club every Monday afternoon to practice drawing skills and learn from each other in a supportive environment. Bring your pens, pencils, paper and portfolio to the library for a relaxed art experience. Every Monday | 3.30pm - 5.00pm Southside Library
May - June - July 2019
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Harry Potter Trivia Evening Meet your friends at the Great Hall (aka the Northside Library, 154 Berserker Street) for an evening of Harry Potter Trivia fun. Come dressed as your favourite Harry Potter character with prizes for the Best Dressed. Register as a team of six, or join a table on the night. Seats for the Harry Potter events book out very quickly, so be early to reserve your spot. Please let us know as a courtesy if you are unable to attend. Phone 4936 8043 or send an email to libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au Mon 15 Jul | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Northside Library
Lively Trivia Come along to a free trivia session at the Northside Library each month – test your knowledge and learn something new. Each month a new theme will be presented in fast and furious fashion with the Library Trivia Team over a morning cuppa. The sessions are open to all ages - join a table or bring your own team. Library Trivia will be held on the following Fridays from 10.00am - 11.00am.
10 May
Mysteries & Mayhem
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21 June
Armchair Travel
19 July
Christmas in July
16 August
Golden Oldies
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13 September Black Friday
youth Karen Tyrrell: From Memoirs to Children’s Stories – An Author’s Insight Karen Tyrrell is a Brisbane award winning author of nine books, a key note speaker, teacher, story teller, workshop and masterclass presenter. Karen is also the winner of three writing awards, three literary grants and a mentorship from the Society of Editors. She presents writing workshops for Queensland Writers Centre, Brisbane City Libraries, Gold Coast Writers Festival, schools and libraries. She has appeared on Seven News and ABC radio, sharing her story of finding empowerment after personal crisis. Her motto is never ever give up. Karen’s books are: ME & HER: A Memoir of Madness, ME & HIM: A Guide to Recovery, Bailey Beats the Blah, STOP the Bully, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember, Super Space Kids series and Song Bird Superhero series. Listen to Karen as she talks about her writing experiences at the Southside Library on Wednesday 19 June from 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Karen will have copies of all her books available for sale and signing. Bookings are essential for this free author talk. Phone 4936 8043.
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youth Living Sustainably Workshops Living sustainably comes down to daily habits and choices you make, both big and small, that can have a huge environmental impact. There is lots of information available that can assist you to understand your own environmental impact and the opportunities you have to make more sustainable choices to reduce these impacts in your household, at work and when you are out and about. During the year, be inspired with hands-on workshops for all ages at the Southside Library presented by Council’s Environmental Sustainability team as part of the Living Sustainably Program. Workshops are free, but bookings are essential. Phone 4936 8043. Help support a sustainable future for the Rockhampton Region by learning about Sustainability in Action! Date
Workshop Times
Workshop
11 MAY
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Join the compost Thinking of starting your own compost or worm farm? conga line! Join the compost conga line and come along to this family friendly, hands on workshop. Learn easy ways to put your organics and clippings to better use in your garden by converting them to compost or mulch. Plus take home some useful goodies and practical household tips to help you live more sustainably!
15 JUN
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
6 JUL
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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Choose to refuse – Learn how to bring your own instead!
Choose to refuse single use plastic with easy, everyday choices. Come along to this free, family friendly workshop and start your plastic free household journey. You’ll create an art installation from marine debris and learn more about the impacts of single use plastics on our environment. Plus take home useful goodies and practical household tips to help you live more sustainably!
Get crafty – nature style!
Nature provides all the supplies needed for this free, family friendly, celebration of nature. Come and get crafty with a local environmental artist and create leaf rubbing, stone painting, nature dioramas and table centre pieces for you to take home. You’ll also learn more about our local native plants and contribute to the giant commitment tree taking shape in the Library.
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10 AUG
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
14 SEP
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
12 OCT
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
9 NOV
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
7 DEC
10.00am - 12 noon
Southside Library
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Upcycle it!
Breathe new life into the way you look at the ‘DIY’ world by upcycling, repairing or repurposing items. Upcycling saves the resources, time and labour required to replace items as well as valuable airspace at the landfill. When you put it like that, second hand certainly isn’t second rate. Come along to this free, family friendly DIY upcycling workshop and take home useful goodies and practical household tips to help you live more sustainably!
Bring nature back to your backyard
Come along to this free, family friendly workshop and help ‘bring nature back’ into your backyard. Create, and take home, a budding butterfly sanctuary, bug hotel, frog haven, busy bee factory, bird choir or nesting place for wildlife in your backyard.
Get your Water – it’s amazing stuff! Reducing water consumption is household water one simple way to improve your household’s sustainability. savvy Come along with the whole family to this free practical workshop and get more water savvy inside and outside your home. Sort it, clean it, crush it – Recycle right!
Every can, piece of paper, cardboard box, plastic container and glass bottle we put in our yellow lid wheelie bin makes a difference. Bring the whole family along to this interactive workshop. You’ll build a recycled city from recyclable items, take up the ‘sort it’ recycling bin challenge and become official Recycling Heroes!
DIY green festive The gift of giving and celebrating over the festive season decorations doesn’t have to cost you or the environment. Come along to this free, family friendly workshop and learn how to upcycle everyday items into beautiful gifts and reusable festive decorations. You’ll also take home some useful goodies and practical household tips to help you live more sustainably!
May - June - July 2019
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youth Silver Wattle Book Club The Silver Wattle Book Club meets at the Mount Morgan Library from 2.00pm - 3.30pm on the following dates in 2019. The book club is an informal, friendly gathering of book-lovers who enjoy exploring new genres with other passionate readers. Date
Title
Author
13 MAY
The Alice network
Kate Quinn
24 JUN
Manhattan Beach
Jennifer Egan
22 JUL
The tobacconist
Robert Seethaler
19 AUG
A poet's journey
Dorothea Mackellar
16 SEP
The lace weaver
Lauren Chater
14 OCT
The lonely hearts cinema club
David M Barnett
11 NOV
The first casualty
Peter Greste
9 DEC
The lightkeeper's daughters
Jean Pendziwol
Wuthering Bites Cake Club Cake-bakers, lovers of cake cookbooks and connoisseurs of cake creations are welcome to join the informal and friendly gathering where the motto is no judgement, only enjoyment. The Wuthering Bites Cake Facilitator will bake three different cakes each month with a different theme or ingredient, with a discussion about ingredients, recipes and cooking stories – and most importantly, a taste of the cakes. Attendees are encouraged to bring a recipe as well as a ‘keep cup’ to enjoy an afternoon cuppa during an ‘hour of flour’. The role of the Cake Facilitator will rotate during the year. 16 MAY | 20 JUN | 18 JUL | 15 AUG | 19 SEP Gracemere Library | 3.30pm - 4.30pm
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Book Club Come and talk books with other keen booklovers at the Southside Library and be inspired to discover new genres and authors. The Wednesday Book Club does not have a set reading list but encourages discussion about works of fiction once a month. 8 MAY | 12 JUN | 10 JUL | 14 AUG 11 SEP | 9 OCT | 13 NOV 4.00pm - 5.00pm | Southside Library
Brick Building Club for grown-ups Are you a LEGOÂŽ fan and a big kid at heart? Northside Library has a meetup with your name on it! Enjoy the fun and creativity that comes from building with bricks! The LEGOÂŽ Mindstorm kits and other brick construction devices will be unboxed for adults to unleash their imagination once a month at the Northside Library. The evening workshop from 5.30pm - 7.30pm at the library is free, but bookings are required. 3 JUN | 29 JUL | 26 AUG | 23 SEP 21 OCT | 18 NOV | 16 DEC Northside Library | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | Ages 18+ Bookings essential - 4936 8043
May - June - July 2019
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Mah-jong
Knitting & Crochet Clubs 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. Gracemere Library Every Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Southside Library Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am
The Mah-jong group is seeking new members to learn about this ancient game of memory and calculation at the Mount Morgan Library. Mount Morgan Library Every Thursday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Did you know? Mah-jong originated in the late 19th century in the provinces of Kiangsu, Anhwei and Chekiang (near Shanghai). After 1905, the game spread throughout China overtaking chess as the most popular game among Chinese citizens.
Mount Morgan Library Every Friday 10.00am - 11.30am
Lively Laughter Yoga Lively Chess Come and play games of chess with new opponents each week and increase skills and confidence with a qualified chess facilitator and coach. Adults, teens and children are invited to the weekly chess games and new players are welcome. Southside Library Every Tuesday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Bring your friends or family to the Southside Library every Wednesday night to discover the health benefits of a 45 minute laughter yoga ‘workout.’ 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 veranda. Everyday clothing is suitable; bring a bottle of water. Southside Library Every Wednesday 6.15pm - 7.00pm
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tech 3D Printing Workshops Learn about 3D design, specifically the online Tinkercad design program while designing your very own personalised keyring to keep. Participants must have basic computer skills and have a valid email address to take part in the free, hands-on workshops. Bookings are essential as seats are limited. Contact the Library Administration office on 4936 8043 to reserve your spot. WED 29 MAY | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Adults | Library Technology Centre, Southside Library MON 24 JUN | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Adults | Northside Library TUE 9 JUL | 10.00am – 12noon | Ages 10 – 17 years | Library Technology Centre, Southside Library
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tech Be Connected - Free Community Classes Thrive in our ever changing digital world with the new 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 mobile plan for you.
Digital Streaming Workshop Learn about all the services on offer including Netflix, Stan, Spotify, Foxtel Now, Google Play and iTunes, the equipment you will need and how to set up streaming within your home.
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.
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 with a beautiful Photo Book we will show you how.
There’s an App for That 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.
For more information about session dates and times, please contact the Library Technology Centre on 4936 8212 or email LTC@rrc.qld.gov.au
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Time
Choosing the Right Data Plan
Monday
13 May
11am - 1pm
Creating Fabulous Photo Gifts
Wednesday
15 May
10am - 12pm
Fabulous Photos from your Phone
Tuesday
21 May
11am - 1pm
Digital Streaming
Thursday
23 May
10am - 12pm
Choosing the Right Data Plan
Monday
27 May
11am - 1pm
Fabulous Photos from your Phone
Tuesday
4 June
11am - 1pm
Saving Money by Buying Online
Thursday
6 June
9am - 11am
Digital Streaming
Wednesday
12 June
10am - 12pm
Fabulous Photos from your Phone
Tuesday
18 June
11am - 1pm
Creating Fabulous Photo Gifts
Wednesday
19 June
10am - 12pm
There’s an App for That
Thursday
20 June
9am - 11am
Choosing the Right Data Plan
Monday
24 June
11am - 1pm
Fabulous Photos from your Phone
Tuesday
2 July
11am - 1pm
Saving Money by Buying Online
Thursday
4 July
9am - 11am
Digital Streaming
Wednesday
10 July
10am - 12pm
Fabulous Photos from your Phone
Tuesday
16 July
11am - 1pm
Creating Fabulous Photo Gifts
Wednesday
17 July
10am - 12pm
There’s an App for That
Thursday
18 July
9am - 11am
Choosing the Right Data Plan
Monday
22 July
11am - 1pm
Fabulous Photos from your Phone
Tuesday
30 July
11am - 1pm
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tech Tech Savvy Seniors Tech Savvy Seniors (TSS) gives older people, particularly those in regional and remote areas of Queensland, the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence to use technology for socialising, accessing important services or conducting personal business. Book a seat at one of the free, interactive workshops at the libraries by phoning 4936 8043. Mount Morgan Library | Tues 9.30am - 11.30am DATE WORKSHOP 14 MAY Introduction to tablets 28 MAY Introduction to the internet 11 JUN Introduction to email 25 JUN Introduction to smartphones 9 JUL Introduction to smartphones 16 JUL Be Connected: Choosing the right data plan 23 JUL Introduction to email
Gracemere Library | Mon 10.00am - 12.00 noon DATE WORKSHOP 20 MAY Introduction to computers 17 JUN Introduction to email (Part 2) 15 JUL Be Connected: Saving money by buying online 29 JUL Introduction to social media Please contact Library Administration on 4936 8043 if you would like a TSS workshop presented for your community group in a local hall, clubhouse or community centre later in the year. This is a free service and we will come to you.
Tech Savvy Seniors is made possible with funding from:
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tech Family and Local History - Online Tips for Newbies Ever wondered how effortlessly some people can search online for their ancestors or local history? Rockhampton History Centre staff will show you useful tips and strategies for searching the libraries’ digital content and resources. It’s easy – and we will give you opportunities to discover great online content at your fingertips. Ask questions, enjoy a morning cuppa and try something new in a relaxed, supportive environment. Workshops will be presented in the Rockhampton History Centre, as well as the Library Technology Training rooms in the Library Technology Centre at the Southside Library. Give us a call on phone 4936 8043 to reserve your seat. Find My Past and Ancestry Start to explore family, social and local history using these two well-known online resources. Learn how to fine-tune your search strategies to reveal great digital content. TUE 21 MAY | 9.30am – 11.00am Rockhampton History Centre Births, Deaths and Marriages Discover the secrets behind effectively using the BDMs of various web resources. MON 15 JUL | 9.30am – 11.00am Library Technology Centre, Southside Library
TROVE and Archives TROVE searching can be addictive as there is so much content available online. Learn how to access digitised newspapers, photographs and other ephemera on family members, local history, social history and more. FRI 25 OCT | 9.30am – 11.00am Library Technology Centre, Southside Library
This event has been made possible with funding from the Tech Savvy Seniors initiative.
Local Family History Online There are useful resources which help locate information about the local area such as indexes, cemeteries, bibliographies and websites. Uncover fascinating online content available 24/7. WED 11 SEP | 9.30am – 11.00am Library Technology Centre, Southside Library
May - June - July 2019
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Free Community Computer Classes at the LTC Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft PowerPoint
Email Made Easy
Mondays 9.00am – 11.00am
Mondays 11.00am – 1.00pm
Tuesdays 11.00am – 1.00pm
Students learn how to customise their Windows 10 computer to suit their needs and to efficiently store and locate files.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation application used to create data displays and slideshows.
Learn how to create a Gmail account, send and receive, manage spam, attach photos to an email, and add contacts.
How to Drive a Computer
Microsoft Word
Internet Made Easy
Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Wednesdays 11.00 am – 1.00pm
Thursdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Learn the foundations of computing including: knowing what to buy; peripheral devices; file sizes; cloud computing; and keyboard and mouse skills.
This course introduces Word Processing which is primarily used to create letters, flyers, invitations etc.
Learn how to navigate through the internet safely and experience all the opportunities that the net can provide.
Files and Folders
Personal and Computer Security
Lynda.com
Fridays 9.00am – 11.00am
Learn how to save your files effectively and how to back up your valuable information.
Fridays 11.00am – 1.00pm
This course shows you how to reduce the risk of identity theft and malicious damage to your computer.
Online Access
Engaging, top-quality video courses in software, business and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
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history Your Voice: Rockhampton Stories We want to hear your stories of Rockhampton’s past as part of the Rockhampton Regional Libraries contribution to the Rockhampton River Festival in 2019. As the Festival’s theme is ‘The Voice’, the library will be inviting members of the public to bring a photograph to the Rockhampton History Centre in June where a short oral history will be recorded using the image as a conversation starter. A preservation station will be set up where a copy of the photograph will be digitised along with a record of the oral story attached to it. You will get to keep a digital copy of your personal photograph. The final part of the project will involve the creation of a digital montage of oral history audio, video and still images which will be screened as part of the Rockhampton River Festival. Book your appointment to have your voice and photo recorded at the Rockhampton History Centre, Southside Library from 3 June to 21 June. The ‘Your Voice: Rockhampton Stories’ photo and oral history digital montage will be screened at the Rockhampton River Festival from 12-14 July. Bookings on 4936 8043 or libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au
Childhood from Yesteryear As we celebrate both Heritage Month and Under 8’s Week in May, take a sneak peek at a few photographs from 70 years ago showing how young children were primped, posed and photographed for posterity in the Mercer Studio. Hundreds of families from the central Queensland area had photos taken by Mercer’s Studio during 1932 to 1995 with over 55,000 negatives currently held in the library’s Central Queensland collection. These images and more are available for reproduction at a small cost from the library’s Rockhampton History Centre.
May - June - July 2019
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kids Leading Aboriginal Rights Author to speak – Anita Heiss Not only does she write popular and very funny Koori chicklit such as Tiddas and Avoiding Mr Right; as well as children’s books Kicking goals with Goodsey and Magic - Anita Heiss has also won awards within the human rights area for her thoughtful and ground-breaking memoir Am I black enough for you? We are delighted to be hosting the talented and highly engaging author and speaker Anita Heiss, at the Southside Library as she presents a TEDx talk about her successful writing journey. Dr Anita Heiss is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales, but was born in Gadigal country and has spent much of her life on Dharawal land near La Perouse. She is one of Australia’s most prolific and well-known authors publishing across genres including non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, and children’s novels. In her spare time she runs marathons. As an advocate for Indigenous literacy, Anita has worked in remote communities as a role model and encouraging young Indigenous Australians to write their own stories. This is definitely an event not to be missed! Purchase a copy of Anita’s books at a pop-up QBD shop at the library for signing by the author. SAT 18 MAY | 10.00am – 11.30am Southside Library, 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton Bookings on 4936 8043 or libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au
Tragic Enough To raise awareness of Domestic Violence during May, the Southside Library will be hosting a free special Morning Tea highlighting inter-cultural domestic violence. Everyone is invited to take part in this important event. Tragic Enough, an award winning short film will be screened featuring two young Asian students in Sydney discussing a news story about a woman from China who marries a man she has never met in Australia. It is a serious, powerful and confronting film about domestic violence. Enjoy tea and a coconut sticky rice cake while discussing the film with a counsellor from the local community. Listen to the inspiring stories behind the Love Bites initiative and Art Exhibition from the QLD Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service.
Tsu Shan Chambers Tragic Enough producer
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Local author Ann Farrow will share an insight into the theme through some of her poetry. Mon 13 May | 10.00am – 11.30am | Southside Library Rockhampton Regional Libraries
kids DV Month Youth Art Exhibition Young indigenous people in the local area were recently invited to take part in art workshops where they were asked ‘What does a healthy relationship look like to you?’ The resulting art pieces provide an insightful reflection into the world of healthy and unhealthy relationships from a young person’s perspective. The exhibition is also drawing on the artwork of participants in the Love Bites program which is a school based program promoting good relationships. The program highlights discussion with young people about Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault in a safe environment. The DV Month Youth Art Exhibition is a collaboration between the Queensland Indigenous Legal Service, Darumbal Community Youth Services, the Love Bites providers and the Rockhampton Regional Council Library Service to promote and model respectful relationships for young people, as well as raise awareness about the prevalence and forms of domestic and family violence and sexual assault. The DV Month Youth Art Exhibition will be on display in the Exhibition space at the Southside Library from 20-31 May during the library’s normal opening hours. There will be a launch at the Southside Library on 20 May at 2.00pm. The project has received funding from the QLD Government Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.
Alpacas with Maracas
invading a library near you soon! Alpacas are not known for breaking loose with maracas and making lots of noise, but that’s exactly what they will be doing as part of the exciting upcoming National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on 22 May. Matt Cosgrove’s deliciously funny picture book Alpacas With Maracas will set the scene for games, crafts, songs and more linked to the popular story. Bring your alpaca (if you have one) and your maraca – to your closest library for a super-charged story event. WED 22 MAY | 10.00am – 11.00am Gracemere Library | Mount Morgan Library Northside Library | Southside Library
Maraca Making Workshops Make a maraca from papier-mâché and then paint it for the NSS event at your local library. No bookings required for these all ages workshops held at the Southside Library. Workshop 1: Papier-mâché craft Measure and mix the ingredients before applying to newspaper strips on a small balloon. Wear an old shirt for this messy activity using papier-mâché. FRI 17 MAY | 3.00pm – 4.30pm Workshop 2: Maraca painting Wear an old painting shirt while decorating your maraca with colourful paints. TUE 21 MAY | 3.00pm – 4.00pm
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Yarning Circle and Bush Tucker Deadly Stories of Reconciliation will be shared by our Indigenous Elders as they yarn based on the Reconciliation Week theme ‘Grounded in truth: Walk together with courage’. Touch, taste and smell traditional bush tucker as part of the Reconciliation Week activities. Yarn over a lemon myrtle biscuit and bush tea in this relaxed free event open to everyone. SAT 1 JUN | 10.00am – 11.15am | Southside Library
National Reconciliation Week | 27 May – 3 June
WIN a Billionaire Boy Double Pass! Billionaire Boy - A PLAY BY Maryam Master BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING NOVEL BY David Walliams PUBLISHED BY HarperCollins Children’s Books | Produced by CDP Kids
David Walliams’ best-selling book comes to life on stage for 6-12 year olds - and their adults! Don’t miss this original Australian adaptation as the team behind Mr Stink and The 13-, 26-, 52- and 78-Storey Treehouses live on stage return with songs, laughs and yes, that cat sick and sweet potato mash from the canteen. WIN A DOUBLE PASS at each library to see Billionaire Boy at the Pilbeam Theatre on TUESDAY 18 JUNE. *Colouring entry forms available at each library. 24
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Gratitude Prompts Author Talk Discover how you can increase the art of gratitude in your life with visiting author Karen Purves. Karen will present a 40 minute interactive talk covering many different aspects of gratitude and will have copies of her book Gratitude Prompts available for sale and signing. Brisbane-born Karen ventured overseas on an adventure lasting thirty-five years before returning to Australia four years ago after the death of her daughter. Starting her life anew she re-discovered her practice of gratitude which has seen her through the highs and lows of life, including her daily habit of noting five items of gratitude in her journal every night. This practice grew to encompass all facets of her life where she naturally seeks to find gratitude and appreciation in all that she experiences. FRI 28 JUN | 10.00am – 11.30am | Southside Library
Rockhampton Show Don’t forget to check out the Library stall in the Walter Pierce Pavilion at the Rockhampton Show from 12-14 June. Have your photo taken in the Harry Potter ‘Have you seen this Wizard’ frame and ‘Face in a Hole’ CapriCon SuperHero board!
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Tax Help Program If you need help lodging your tax return, you may be eligible for the free Tax Help program if your income is around $60,000 or less for the year. Tax Help is a network of ATO-trained and accredited community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns online using myTax. Tax Help is available from July to October in all capital cities and many regional areas across Australia, including Rockhampton. To make your appointment with the Tax Help volunteer at the Southside Library, contact the Library Administration office on 4936 8043.
QLD Country Women’s Association Exhibition and Display Get up close and personal with some of the award winning arts and crafts created by talented QCWA members for their annual competitions. A range of items in the Photography, Dressmaking and International Tea Towel contests will be on display at the Southside Library on Tuesday 9 July, with a selection from entrants showcased in the Exhibition space from 9 – 11 July. Each year, the QCWA focuses on a specific learning theme, with ‘Honey’ featured as the Product of Study for 2019. Come and find out all things honey-related, including beeswax, pollen, propolis and royal jelly.
Roald Dahl Storyboard Walk Roald Dahl was a master of telling stories for all ages and we want to celebrate his unique style of wordplay at the Rockhampton River Festival with a pop-up Roald Dahl Storyboard Walk temporarily installed on the grassy riverbank at Quay Street. As a special promotion for the inaugural CQ Readers’ and Writers Festival in September, Roald Dahl’s birthday on 13 September will be celebrated with a range of literary, food-based and creative activities at Rockhampton Regional Libraries. The Roald Dahl Storyboard Walk featuring pop-up narrative panels of Dahl’s wonderful stories will lead readers on a walk of discovery at the River Festival learning about the importance of early literacy. The boards will also promote and highlight the upcoming festival. Look out for the Roald Dahl Storyboards at other locations in 2019 after the River Festival! This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland.
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School Holidays The mid-year school holidays from 29 June to 14 July boasts some great opportunities for the community to enjoy a host of local events including NAIDOC, the winter racing season and the Rockhampton River Festival. Don’t forget to pick up great resources to listen, watch and read for the entire family during the holidays. Your local library has you covered with these fun, free events during early July.
Lively Family Movies Bran Nue Dae* In the summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the Catholic mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home. Sit back, relax and enjoy the classic coming of age musical comedy Bran Nue Dae (PG) that celebrates family, forgiveness and aboriginal reconciliation. MON 1 JUL | 10.00am – 11.30am | Southside Library | FREE Blue Fire Lady* Horse lovers will find much to enjoy in this retro movie made in 1977 starring pop musician Mark Holden. An Australian teen saves a racehorse ‘Blue Fire Lady’ from a cruel trainer and falls in love with the handsome young superstar. Pop on your flared jeans and paisley shirt and enjoy this familyfriendly movie at the library. MON 8 JUL | 10.00am – 11.35am | Southside Library | FREE *Sourced from the National Film and Sound Archive Australia.
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Movie Passes! Toy Story 4
With great movies being released during the winter break, pick up your pencils, paints and textas now to enter into the Birch Carroll & Coyle colouring competitions. There is great film merchandise to be won at each library including family passes to the movies. Check in with your library to pick up an entry form.
ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE: Monday 27 May IN CINEMAS: Thursday 20 June
Aladdin
The Lion King
A young man, a genie and a magic lamp feature in this classic re-make of an Arabic folktale from The Thousand and One Nights.
Disney's upcoming film journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born.
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Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky.
ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE: Monday 24 June IN CINEMAS: Thursday 18 July
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FREE puppet workshops with Brisbane-based puppeteers Larrikin Puppets are on offer for children aged 5 years + at our Rockhampton Regional Libraries during the school holidays. Learn the basic techniques that bring Muppet-style characters to life in an interactive and fun workshop. Young puppeteers will learn how to lip synch, move puppet arms, reveal emotion, develop voice confidence and show walking movements in an hour and a half workshop. The presentation starts with a brief puppet show at the beginning and an introduction to different types of puppetry before practical techniques are taught in the workshop. Be early to book as puppets for participants are limited. Phone 4936 8043 or email libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au Date
Time
Location
MON 1 JULY
10.00am - 11.30am
Gracemere Library
MON 1 JULY
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Northside Library
TUE 2 JULY
10.00am - 11.30am
Mount Morgan Library
TUE 2 JULY
2.00pm - 3.30pm
Southside Library
Library Quote
‘Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better.’ Sidney Sheldon Sidney Sheldon (1917 – 2007) is the seventh-best-selling fiction author of all time.
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WED 1 JULY
Larrikin Puppet Workshop - FREE puppet workshops with Brisbane-based puppeteers Larrikin Puppets for children aged 5 years +. Learn basic techniques that bring Muppet-style characters to life in an interactive and fun workshop. Young puppeteers will learn how to lip synch, move puppet arms, reveal emotion, develop voice confidence and show walking movements.
10.00am - 11.30am
WED 3 JULY 10.00am - 11.00am WED 10 JULY 3.30pm - 5.00pm
SAT 13 JULY 3.30pm - 5.00pm
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Fun Ocean Crafts - The Gracemere Library is exploring the watery depths of the ocean during the school holidays with some craft activities featuring our friends from the sea. Kami kyĹŤbu moji [Paper Cube Crafts] - Construct cute mini Japanese toys and characters in an all age hands-on workshop. Craft, chat and create in a relaxed setting! Bookings essential as seats will be limited. Be early to book on phone 4936 8043. Suitable for children aged 5 years +. Young children will need to have a parent or carer to supervise. Ninjas & Geishas - These Ninjas have oodles of attitude and are ready to fight! Make a mini Ninja to take home as a gift, or make a fashionable little Geisha.
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The Northside Library will be a hub of STEAM activity over the school holidays, with some great free activities to engage the senses and delight the mind. Develop your robotic and coding skills using Spheros to create an artpiece and create a simple electronic circuit to play music. Arts and crafts lovers will enjoy learning how to upcycle a t-shirt and get creative with chalk art! Northside Library DATE/TIME
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TUE 2 JULY
Makey Makey Music - Create funky music by connecting all the alligator clips and jumper wires to the assigned inputs on the Makey Makey. Perfect for children aged 8 years +.
10.00am -11.00am THU 4 JULY 10.00am -11.30am TUE 9 JULY 10.00am -11.00am THU 11 JULY 10.00am -11.30am
No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bags - Make a sustainable, re-purposed bag that looks stylish. Bring your imagination and a desire to create! For ages 10 to 15 years. Paint With Spheros - Code mini Spheros to track and paint across a flat surface. This activity for ages 8 years + is messy and lots of fun. Chalk the Walkway - The back of the library will become awash with colour as artists aged 6 years + create intricate designs and drawings on the footpath with sidewalk chalk. Draw your way around the path with jazzy designs and mind-bending illusions.
Environmental Movies Celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June and raise awareness and action for the protection of our environment. These on demand streamed films are available for viewing on the Beamafilm link on the online catalogue.
Bimblebox (72min) is a film featuring the story behind the Nature Refuge in western Central Queensland. Burning Season (90min) is an eco-thriller about saving Indonesia’s forests. Night Moves (108min) Two Oregon environmentalists (Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning) and a former Marine (Peter Sarsgaard) hatch a plan to blow up a hydroelectric dam. Frackman (96min) is a story about a knockabout pig shooter who becomes a passionate environmental activist.
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When booking for an event or for more information please call 4936 8043 or email libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au Rockhampton Regional Library Location: 230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton Phone: 07 4936 8265 Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Wednesday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 4.30pm Rockhampton History Centre Location: 230 Bolsover Street, South Rockhampton Phone: 07 4936 8040 Opening Times: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Gracemere Library Location: 1 Ranger Street, Gracemere Phone: 07 4931 5454 Opening Times: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm
Mount Morgan Library Location: 31 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan Phone: 07 4936 8169 Opening Times: Monday - Friday 9am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am North Rockhampton Library Location: 154 Berserker Street, North Rockhampton Phone: 07 4936 8373 Opening Times: Monday 1pm to 8pm, Tuesday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Anytime Library Location: Rockhampton Airport Opening times: Daily from 5am to 9.30pm
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
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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