Learn Discover Connect by Townsville City Council

Learn Discover Connect >> Learn with council >> Discover our workshops and programs >> Connect with your community

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

what’s on

Jun >> Jul >> Aug WOW®, World of WearableArt™ 29 May – 12 July

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audience key

early childhood (o-5 yrs)

primary school (6-12 yrs) youth (12-18 yrs)

adults

senior

all

Townsville Remembers WORLD WAR 1 Memories for a NEW GENERATION Memories for a New Generation is a five-year program of legacy initiatives that will commemorate 100 years of World War One and Anzac history. CityLibraries Townsville has commissioned 11 interviews with Townsville residents whose stories, insights and memorabilia honour and embrace the Anzac spirit. Their stories have been recorded on video and are now available online for people of all ages to access. Search ‘Memories for a New Generation’ on council’s website.

more information on workshops and programs More information on the events listed in this publication can be found online at www.townsville.qld.gov.au. Click on the ‘Experience it Live What’s On’ button on the front page, then click on ‘Programs/ workshops’, or phone council’s customer service centre on 1300 878 001.

booking activities You can book CityLibraries activities online. Simply go to www.townsville.qld. gov.au, follow the links to CityLibraries. Bookings for the galleries and other facilities can be made by contacting them directly or visiting council’s website for more information. Dates and times listed throughout this booklet are current as of the time of printing.

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Highlights to receive monthly updates about library events, workshops and programs direct to your inbox. Joining the ‘Learn Discover Connect’ email list: web >> Visit council’s website and follow the links to the E-news page.

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regular events

Storytime Ignite your child’s imagination and accelerate their language development by listening to great children’s stories, songs and rhymes. when >>

Tuesdays, 10am–11am, during the school term

where >>

CityLibraries Flinders Street

when >>

Wednesdays, 10am–11am

where >>

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

when >>

Fridays, 10am–11am, during the school term

where >>

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

cost >>

Free

Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts Join Jonathon from La Luna Youth Arts as he brings stories alive through story reading, drama and play. when >>

First Wednesday of the month, 10am–11am

where >>

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Free

cost >>

Baby

Rhyme Time

Set your singing voice free and explore nursery rhymes. Develop your childs preemergent literacy skills and connect with other parents and bubs. when >> when >> where >> when >> when >> where >> cost >>

Mondays, 10am–10.30am Mondays, 11am–11.30am CityLibraries Aitkenvale Thursdays, 10am–10.30am, during the school term Thursdays, 11am–11.30am, during the school term CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Free

Multicultural Storytime

Come and listen to stories and songs in English and a different language at our multicultural storytime sessions. when >>

Every third Friday of the month (during school term) 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

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Dive into the Lego Build Spaces at each CityLibraries branch over the holidays. With a different theme at each branch, there will be lots of fun to be had including MOCs, V8s and Lego hotspots. Group bookings please phone 4773 8818.

when >> where >> cost >> booking >>

29 June–12 July All branches Free Required

COMPUTER PRACTICE CLUB Flexible Session with facilitator. Learn or practice on computers or tablets or use a 3D printer in our Learn Space. Your equipment or ours. when >>

The third Thursday of every month, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free advised>> Let us know if you have special requirements

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If your child loves talking about books and is aged between 10 and 14 years, they might like to join iRead, our book club for young people. To find out more, email shan.boller@townsville.qld.gov.au when >>

Last Wednesday of the month, 3.30pm–4.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

walk in tuesday walk in wednesday Join us for personal help with information and digital technology: mobile devices, eBooks, apps and more. when >> where >>

Tuesdays, 1pm–4pm CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

when >> where >>

Wednesdays, 1pm–4pm CityLibraries Aitkenvale

cost >>

Free

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IO T A M R O F N I PARENT SESSIONS Connect with your community and attend a free information session once a month for parents on a range of topics including nutrition, behaviours, sleep and more. when >>

First Tuesday of the month, 9.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

NEWBORN AND FAMILY DROPIN SERVICE A child health nurse is available every Tuesday and Saturday to weigh, measure and answer any questions about children’s health. No appointment required. when >>

Tuesdays, 9am–2pm Saturdays, 9am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Messy Play Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play. when >>

Wednesdays, 9am–9.45am and 10.30am–11.15am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

Messy Play in the park when >> cost >>

Last Wednesday of the month, 9.30am–11am Free

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Study: Sorted! Stuck on assignments? Needing help learning English or just looking for more information? Did you know that the library offers free expert help for adult learners? This includes help with your CV and cover letter, public speaking, business writing, tips for job interviews and applications, and lots more. All you need to do is log in online using your library card number and an expert will be waiting to help you with all your job hunting questions, writing skills, research skills and more.

Members can link to http://bit.ly/ tsvonlineinf or search ‘Your Tutor’, ‘Road to IELTS’ and ‘World Book Encyclopedia’ on the CityLibraries website to gain free access.

Members can link to http://bit.ly/tsvonlineinf or search ‘Lifelong Learning’ on the CityLibraries website to gain free access.

2015 CHILDREN’S Theatre Season I am Jack, 2–3 June The 26 Storey Treehouse, 15 June Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts, 14–15 July Cranky Bear, 25 August

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Tue 2 June

time 9.30am

activity name Parent Information Session >> Child, Youth and Family Health Services

venue CityLibraries Aitkenvale

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Tue 2 June

10am

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Tue 2 June Tue 2 June Tue 2 June Wed 3 June Wed 3 June Sat 6 June Sun 7 June Tue 9 June Tue 9 June Tue 9 June Tue 9 June Wed 10 June Wed 10 June Thu 11 June

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10.30am

Art-To-Wear

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10.30am

Body Adornment

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10am

Chair Dancing

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

3.30pm

Sat 13 June

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Sat 13 June Sun 14 June

10.30am

Loud Lounge >> Puzzle Pieces Movie Screening >> "The Good Lie" starring Reese Witherspoon Headpiece Design

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

10am

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Tue 16 June

11.30am

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 16 June Tue 16 June Tue 16 June Tue 16 June Wed 17 June Wed 17 June Wed 17 June Thu 18 June Sat 20 June Sat 20 June Sat 20 June Sat 20 June Sun 21 June Sun 21 June Tue 23 June Tue 23 June Tue 23 June Wed 24 June Wed 24 June Wed 24 June Thu 25 June Sat 27 June Sat 27 June Sat 27 June Sun 28 June Tue 30 June Tue 30 June Tue 30 June Tue 30 June

1pm

Tribal Body Armour Midday Movie Murri Bookclub >> The Life of Eddie Koiki Mabo Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10am

Identifying Torres Strait Islander Culture

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

3pm

Loud Lounge >> Puzzle Pieces

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10am

Computer Basics A

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

9am

Townsville Artist Market

Riverway Arts Centre

10am

Pokemon Club

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

10.30am

Wearable Art Barbie and Ken

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

12.30am

Photography for Beginners

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

10.30am

Free Family Fun Day

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10.30am

Carnaval Headwear

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

9.30am

Messy Play in the Park

Aitkenvale Park, Aitkenvale

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10am

Computer Basics B

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

10am

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Townsville Bulletin Square

10.30am

Art-To-Wear

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

1pm

Creative Printmaking Using Foam

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

10.30am

Body Adornment

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

9.30am

School Holiday Program >> Simple Lego Machines

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

11am

School Holiday Program >> Master Builders

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

13 13

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

6.30pm

Percivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10.30am

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Percival’s Life Drawing

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Everyone’s welcome, no experience necessary but participants should bring drawing materials and paper. Please note this isn’t a workshop.

Come and explore Pinnacles Gallery, learn about art, meet new friends and have fun! This program is designed for under 5s, mums, dads and carers.

when >> Tuesday 2 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 9 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 16 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 23 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 30 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $15

when >> Tuesday 2 June, 10am–11.30am where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free

After School Art Program >> Exploring 3D Art

Participants will develop art skills and gain confidence to express themselves creatively through hands on activities led by a qualified visual arts teacher. when >> when >> when >> when >> when >> when >> when >> when >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 2 June, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 3 June, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 9 June, 3.30pm –5pm Wednesday 10 June, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 16 June, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 17 June, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 23 June, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 24 June, 3.30pm–5pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $20 per session / $150 all ten weeks or $15 per session/ $120 all ten weeks for Friends of the Galleries booking >> Required

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Parent Information Session >> Child, Youth and Family Health Services

Discover what services are available and have any questions or concerns about your child’s health answered. when >> Tuesday 2 June, 9.30am–10am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Walk in Tuesday Individual and group support is available every Tuesday afternoon for help with information and digital tools including mobile devices, eBooks, social media and more. when >>

Tuesday 2 June, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 9 June, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 16 June, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 23 June, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 30 June, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

june. july. august.

Walk in Wednesday Individual and group support is available every Wednesday afternoon for help with information and digital tools including mobile devices, eBooks, social media and more. when >>

Wednesday 3 June, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 10 June, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 17 June, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 24 June, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Art-To-Wear Transform a plain t-shirt into a work of art by attaching hoops to shredded pieces and learning the art of ring pulls. when >> Saturday 6 June, 10.30am–12.30pm when >> Saturday 27 June, 10.30am-12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Loud Lounge >> Puzzle Pieces Grab a piece of the puzzle and make it your own. Then put the pieces back together and see the results. when >> Thursday 11 June, 3.30pm–4.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale when >> Wednesday 17 June, 3pm–4.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Body Adornment Design and make an elaborate piece for the torso using recycled objects such as bottle tops. when >> Sunday 7 June, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Movie Screening >> “The Good Lie” starring Reese Witherspoon

“The Good Lie” raises awareness of how millions of people are living in refugee camps around the world. It is a powerful and touching story. when >> Saturday 13 June, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Chair Dancing Enjoy non-impact activity to increase your strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. People of all fitness levels are welcome. when >> Tuesday 9 June, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

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Headpiece Design Using recycled materials, create a nature-inspired headpiece using a beanie as a base. when >> Saturday 13 June, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Tribal Body Armour Create a sleeve or leg decoration that can also be used as a musical piece when worn. Use bells, shells and feathers. when >> Sunday 14 June, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Identifying Torres Strait Islander Culture

Are you interested in learning more about Torres Strait Island culture? Local Torres Strait Elder Mr Bill Thaiday will present an interesting talk on Torres Strait Islander Culture. All are welcome to this morning tea event. when >> Tuesday 16 June, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

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Midday Movie Murri Bookclub >> The Life of Eddie Koiki Mabo

Identify the many issues and struggles faced by Eddie Koiki Mabo as he fought for Native Title and Land Rights for all Indigenous Australians. when >> Tuesday 16 June, 11.30am–1pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

june. july. august.

Computer Basics A Start Now! Gain beginner skills in using computers and master the mouse. This two part course includes Computer Basics B. when >> Thursday 18 June, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Pokemon Club A club for kids to come and share their love of Pokemon. Meet others who enjoy playing the trading card and video games. when >> Saturday 20 June, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Townsville Artist Market The best local arts, craft and homemade food produce! Find the perfect gift and support our local artists and crafts people. There will be free art activities and entertainment for the whole family. when >> Saturday 20 June, 9am–12pm where >> Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free

Photography for Beginners

Wearable Art Barbie and Ken

Create wearable art for Barbie or Ken using a range of fabric and basic sewing techniques.

Get on the road to better digital images under the expert guidance of members of the Townsville Photography Club Inc. when >> Saturday 20 June, 12.30pm–1.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

when >> Saturday 20 June, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

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Free Family Fun Day

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

On the third Sunday of every month, drop in to the gallery for five minutes or two hours and take part in free family art activities.

Join Fibres and Fabrics and artist Marion Gaemers in a series of free workshops to create coral reef structures from recycled materials.

when >> Sunday 21 June, 10.30am–12.30am where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

when >> Saturday 27 June, 10am–1pm where >> Townsville Bulletin Square cost >> Free

Carnaval Headwear Using found objects and natural materials, make a spectacular headdress that resonates with the Brazilian Carnaval. when >> Sunday 21 June, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Messy Play in the Park Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play. when >> Wednesday 24 June, 9.30am–11am where >> Aitkenvale Park, Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Computer Basics B Learn about and use basic keys on the keyboard then use advanced keyboard and mouse techniques for computer shortcuts. Includes copying and pasting. when >> Thursday 25 June, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Only students booked into Computer Basics A can attend Computer Basics B

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Creative Printmaking Using Foam

Join local artist Margaret Robertson for a printmaking workshop using foam to create unique and interesting stamps. Achieve great results with this simple printmaking technique. when >> Saturday 27 June, 1pm–3pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Body Adornment Design and make an elaborate piece for the torso using recycled objects such as bottle tops. when >> Sunday 7 June, 10.30am–12.30pm when >> Sunday 28 June, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

june. july. august.

School Holiday Program >> Simple Lego Machines

School Holiday Program >> Master Builders

Discover basic engineering and learn how pulley, levers and gears work using Lego! For ages 5 and over.

Everything you build is awesome! Become a master builder and design and create your own awesome Lego invention. For ages 5 and over.

when >> Tuesday 30 June, 9.30am–10.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

when >> Tuesday 30 June, 11am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

LEARN, DISCOVER & CONNECT TO

ZINIO ONLINE MAGAZINES Read now, online for free. when >> Available now where >> Online cost >> Free

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date

time

activity name

Wed 1 July Wed 1 July Wed 1 July

9.30am 11am 1pm

School Holiday Program >> Master Builders School Holiday Program >> Simple Lego Machines Walk in Wednesday

Sat 4 July

10am

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Sat 4 July Sun 5 July Tue 7 July

10.30am 10.30am 9am

Tue 7 July

9.30am

Headpiece Design Tribal Body Armour School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters Parent Information Session >> Your Child's Eye Health

Tue 7 July

10am

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Tue 7 July

9am

School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters

Tue 7 July

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Tue 7 July Tue 7 July Tue 7 July Tue 7 July Tue 7 July Tue 7 July Wed 8 July

10.30am 12.30pm 1pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 6.30pm 10.30am

School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters School Holiday Program >> LegoMation Walk in Tuesday School Holiday Program >> LegoMation School Holiday Program >> Amelia Ellicott's Garden Percival's Life Drawing School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters

Wed 8 July

12pm

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Wed 8 July Wed 8 July Wed 8 July Wed 8 July Wed 8 July Thu 9 July

12.30pm 1pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 5pm 9am

School Holiday Program >> LegoMation Walk in Wednesday School Holiday Program >> LegoMation School Holiday Program >> Amelia Ellicott's Garden School Holiday Program >> Lego Robots School Holiday Program >> LegoMation

Thu 9 July

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Thu 9 July Thu 9 July Thu 9 July Thu 9 July Thu 9 July Fri 10 July

10am 11am 1.30pm 2.30pm 3.30pm 9am

Open 2 Study: Try a MOOC School Holiday Program >> LegoMation School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters School Holiday Program >> Amelia Ellicott's Garden School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters

Fri 10 July

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Fri 10 July Fri 10 July Fri 10 July Sat 11 July Sat 11 July Sat 11 July Sat 11 July Sat 11 July Sun 12 July Tue 14 July Tue 14 July Wed 15 July Wed 15 July Wed 15 July

10.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm 9.30am 10am 10.30am 12pm 1pm 10.30am 1pm 1pm 10am 1pm 3pm

School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters School Holiday Program >> LegoMation School Holiday Program >> LegoMation School Holiday Program >> LegoMation Rainbow Murri Bookclub Wearable Art Barbie and Ken School Holiday Program >> Lego Robots The Art of Bookmaking Carnaval Headwear Chair Dancing Walk in Tuesday Internet Basics Walk in Wednesday Loud Lounge >> Circus Poi

Fri 17 July

10.30am

A Guided Tour >> Magnetic Museum

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venue

CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Aitkenvale The Townsville Show, The Townsville Showgrounds Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Perc Tucker Regional Gallery CityLibraries Flinders Street

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CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Flinders Street Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Flinders Street CityLibraries Flinders Street CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Flinders Street Riverway Arts Centre Perc Tucker Regional Gallery CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Flinders Street Perc Tucker Regional Gallery CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Perc Tucker Regional Gallery CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Magnetic Museum, Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island

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time

activity name

10am

Pokemon Club

Sat 18 July

1pm

Photography Workshop with Raul Posse

Sun 19 July Tue 21 July Tue 21 July Wed 22 July Wed 22 July

10.30am 10am 1pm 1pm 1pm

Fri 24 July

10am

Sat 25 July Sat 25 July Tue 28 July Tue 28 July Tue 28 July Wed 29 July Wed 29 July Wed 29 July

10am 1pm 1pm 3.30pm 6.30pm 9.30am 1pm 3.30pm

Fri 31 July

10am

Free Family Fun Day Turn Old Books into a Diorama Walk in Tuesday Walk in Wednesday iPad Basics Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family History Information Session Weave the Reef / Love the Reef Photography Workshop with Raul Posse Walk in Tuesday After School Art Program Percival's Life Drawing Messy Play in the Park Walk in Wednesday After School Art Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family History Information Session

venue

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre Perc Tucker Regional Gallery CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Thuringowa Central CityLibraries Aitkenvale CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Townsville Bulletin Square Town Common, Pallarenda CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Western Lions Park, Heatley CityLibraries Aitkenvale Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

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CityLibraries Aitkenvale

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Walk in Wednesday Individual and group support is available every Wednesday afternoon for help with information and digital tools including mobile devices, eBooks, social media and more. when >>

Wednesday 1 July, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 8 July, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 15 July, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 22 July, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 29 July, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

School Holiday Program >> Simple Lego Machines

Everything you build is awesome! Become a master builder and design and create your own awesome Lego invention. For ages 5 and over. when >> Wednesday 1 July, 11am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

Headpiece Design School Holiday Program >> Master Builders Discover basic engineering and learn how pulleys, levers and gears work using Lego! For ages 5 and over.

Using recycled materials, create a nature-inspired headpiece using a beanie as a base. when >> Saturday 4 July, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

when >> Wednesday 1 July, 9.30am–10.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required page 15

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julne. july. august.

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

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Join Fibres and Fabrics and artist Marion Gaemers in a series of free workshops to create coral reef structures from recycled materials.

Come and explore Pinnacles Gallery, learn about art, meet new friends and have fun! This program is designed for under 5s, mums, dads and carers.

when >> where >>

when >> Tuesday 7 July, 10am–11.30am where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free

Saturday 4 July, 10am–4pm The Townsville Show, The Townsville Showgrounds when >> Saturday 25 July, 10am–1pm where >> Townsville Bulletin Square cost >> Free

Tribal Body Armour Create a sleeve or leg decoration that can also be used as a musical piece when worn. Use bells, shells and feathers. when >> Sunday 5 July, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Custom Canvas Shoes with artist, John Bradshaw. Learn how to customise white canvas shoes using a combination of fabric pens, studs and paints to create unique, one-off pieces. when >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am–12pm Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre $15 or $10 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Required

Percival’s Life Drawing Everyone’s welcome, no experience necessary but participants should bring drawing materials and paper. Please note this isn’t a workshop. when >> Tuesday 7 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 28 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $15

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Individual and group support is available every Tuesday afternoon for help with information and digital tools including mobile devices, eBooks, social media and more. when >>

School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters

Tuesday 7 July, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 14 July, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 21 July, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 28 July, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Become the hero of your very own Lego movie during this fun workshop combining Lego and digital skills. when >> Tuesday 7 July, 9am–10am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> Wednesday 8 July, 10.30am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

School Holiday Program >> LegoMation Everyone has a story to tell. Write, direct and produce your own film using Lego and easy stop motion animation techniques.

School Holiday Program >> Lego StoryStarters

Become the hero of your very own Lego movie during this fun workshop combining Lego and digital skills. when >> Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> Thursday 9 July, 1.30pm–2.30pm when >> Thursday 9 July, 3.30pm–4.30pm when >> Friday 10 July , 9am–10am when >> Friday 10 July , 10.30am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

when >> Tuesday 7 July, 12.30pm–2pm when >> Tuesday 7 July, 2.30pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> Wednesday 8 July, 12.30pm–2pm when >> Thursday 9 July, 9am–10.30am when >> Thursday 9 July, 11am–12.30pm when >> Friday 10 July, 12.30pm–2pm when >> Friday 10 July, 2.30pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central when >> Saturday 11 July , 9.30am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

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Parent Information Session >> Your Child’s Eye Health

School Holiday Program >> LegoMation

Learn how to identify the signs that your child needs their eyes checked and discover techniques to assist them with Laubman and Pank.

Everyone has a story to tell. Write, direct and produce your own film using Lego and easy stop motion animation techniques. Childeren 10+.

when >> Tuesday 7 July, 9.30am–10am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

when >> Wednesday 8 July, 2.30pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

School Holiday Program >> Amelia Ellicott’s Garden

Art Escape School Holiday Program

See the show, and then meet the author, Liliana Stafford! Join us for some friendly, nature-loving fun with artist Amber Church.

Old-School Illustration with artist, Ashleigh Peters. Learn insider tips and tricks on how to draw skulls, mermaids, pirates, anchors and much more!

when >> Tuesday 7 July, 2.30pm–3.30pm when >> Wednesday 8 July, 2.30pm–3.30pm when >> Thursday 9 July, 2.30pm–3.30pm where >> Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free

when >> where >> cost >>

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Wednesday 8 July, 12pm–12.30pm Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre $15 or $10 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Required

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School Holiday Program >> Lego Robots

Put your programming skills to the test and create customisable robots. Children 12+. when >> Wednesday 8 July, 5pm–7pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Open 2 Study: Try a MOOC Choose from 49+ free online courses, all run over four weeks at www.open2study.com. Use library computers and meet other students in Try a MOOC sessions. when >> Thursday 9 July, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Henna Painting with artist, Ruchi Shrivastava Kodesia. Discover the ancient art of Indian henna painting and produce your very own mini-canvas! when >> where >> cost >>

Thursday 9 July, 10.30am–12pm Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre $15 or $10 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Required

BRICKWORKS Love your Lego? Want to show it off? Participate in Brickworks, an exhibition of Lego creations by you, our talented community. Any items made from Lego, Duplo, Bionicles and Technics are welcome. Express your interest by sending an email to yps@townsville.qld.gov.au with your name, age and contact details. when >> where>> cost >>

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Art Escape School Holiday Program

Peg Doll Key Rings with artist, Cassandra Roberts. Using fabric and pegs fashion kooky and creepy doll key rings to put on your bag in time for the new school term. when >> where >> cost >>

Friday 10 July, 10.30am–12pm Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre $15 or $10 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Required

The Art of Bookmaking Make books with local artist, Margaret Robertson. Using simple bookmaking techniques you will be creating your own unique books in this hands on workshop. when >> Saturday 11 July, 1pm–3pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Wearable Art Barbie and Ken

Create wearable art for Barbie or Ken using a range of fabric and basic sewing techniques. when >> Saturday 11 July, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

School Holiday Program >> Lego Robots

Put your programming skills to the test and create customisable Robots. Children 12+. when >> Saturday 11 July, 12pm–1.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

Carnaval Headwear Rainbow Murri Bookclub A selection of books from the first peoples of Canada, Africa and Australia will be viewed and discussed. It should be an interesting morning. when >> Saturday 11 July, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street cost >> Free booking >> Required page 20

Using found objects and natural materials, make a spectacular headdress that resonates with the Brazilian Carnaval. when >> Sunday 12 July, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free booking >> Required

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Chair Dancing Enjoy non-impact activity to increase your strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. People of all fitness levels are welcome. when >> where >> cost >> booking >>

Tuesday 14 July, 10am–11am CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Free Required

A Guided Tour >> Magnetic Museum

Meet at Magnetic Island Museum for a free guided tour and learn about the fascinating history of this beautiful Island. Morning tea on arrival. when >> where >>

Friday 17 July, 10.30am Magnetic Museum, Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island cost >> Free booking >> Required

Loud Lounge >> Circus Poi Join La Luna Youth Arts and learn how to make and use your own circus poi. when >> Wednesday 15 July, 3pm–4.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Internet Basics Expand your world. What is the internet? Learn how to browse and search the World Wide Web–explore online learning sites, view maps, find your house. when >> Wednesday 15 July, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Photography Workshop with Raul Posse

Learn how to use a digital SLR camera and capture those special moments and expand on your current knowledge of photographic techniques. when >> Saturday 18 July, 1pm–5pm where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre when >> Saturday 25 July, 1pm–5pm where >> Town Common, Pallarenda cost >> $120 (for three sessions) booking >> Required

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Pokemon Club

Turn Old Books into a Diorama

A club for kids to come and share their love of Pokemon. Meet others who enjoy playing the trading card and video games.

Create a diorama using the cover from an old hardback novel and inserting three layers using pictures from magazines.

when >> Saturday 18 July, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

when >> Tuesday 21 July, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

iPad Basics Learn touch screen and other basics. Connect to wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a free app. when >> Wednesday 22 July, 1pm–3pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Free Family Fun Day On the third Sunday of every month, drop in to the gallery for five minutes or two hours and take part in free family art activities. when >> Sunday 19 July, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family History Information Session

Janeese Henaway and Annette Burns will present an information session on Indigenous Australian family history with resources from DATSIMA, SLQ, And SA Museum. when >> Friday 24 July, 10am–1pm when >> Friday 31 July, 10am–1pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

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Unleash the mess! Increase your childs confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills, by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play. when >> Wednesday 29 July, 9.30am–11am where >> Western Lions Park, Heatley cost >> Free

After School Art Program Participants will develop art skills and gain confidence to express themselves creatively through hands on activities led by a qualified visual arts teacher. when >> when >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 28 July, 3.30pm –5pm Wednesday 29 July, 3.30pm–5pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $20 per session / $150 all ten weeks or $15 per session/ $120 all ten weeks for Friends of the Galleries booking >> Required

every friday 12pm - 2pm may - august perfume gardens (cnr Stokes Street and Walker Street) Enjoy great live music over lunch with friends! All welcome – tables, chairs and picnic rugs will be provided. www.townsville.qld.gov.au page 23

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Messy Play in the Park

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date

time

activity name

venue

Sat 1 Aug

9am

Townsville Artist Market

The Pier Headland, The Strand

Sat 1 Aug

1pm

Photography Workshop with Raul Posse

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

Mon 3 Aug

3pm

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Strand Ephemera, The Strand

Tue 4 Aug

9.30am

Parent Information Session >> Parent Connect

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Tue 4 Aug

10am

art-box

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

Tue 4 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Tue 4 Aug

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 4 Aug

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Wed 5 Aug

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Wed 5 Aug

3pm

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Strand Ephemera, The Strand

Wed 5 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Fri 7 Aug

3pm

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Strand Ephemera, The Strand

Sat 8 Aug

10am

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Townsville Seafood Festival, Townsville Bulletin Square

Tue 11 Aug

10am

Chair Dancing

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 11 Aug

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 11 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Tue 11 Aug

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Wed 12 Aug

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Wed 12 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Thu 13 Aug

3pm

Loud Lounge >> 3D printing

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Sat 15 Aug

10am

Pokemon Club

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Sun 16 Aug

10.30am

Free Family Fun Day

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Sun 16 Aug

1pm

Introduction to Meditation

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 18 Aug

10am

A Pub Crawl through the Cemetery

West End Cemetery

Tue 18 Aug

11.30am

Midday Movie Murri Bookclub

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Tue 18 Aug

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 18 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Tue 18 Aug

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Wed 19 Aug

10am

Introduction to Email

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Wed 19 Aug

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Wed 19 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Tue 25 Aug

9.30am

Children's Book Week >> Let's Read

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Tue 25 Aug

1pm

Walk in Tuesday

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Tue 25 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Tue 25 Aug

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Wed 26 Aug

9.30am

Messy Play in the Park

Aitkenvale Park, Aitkenvale

Wed 26 Aug

1pm

Walk in Wednesday

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Wed 26 Aug

1pm

3D Printing workshop

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Wed 26 Aug

3pm

Loud Lounge >> Book Week

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

Wed 26 Aug

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Sat 29 Aug

10am

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef

Townsville Bulletin Square

Sat 29 Aug

2.30pm

Afternoon Tea with a Classic

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

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when >> Saturday 1 August, 9am–12pm where >> The Pier Headland, The Strand cost >> Free

Weave the Reef / Love the Reef Join Fibres and Fabrics and artist Marion Gaemers in a series of free workshops to create coral reef structures from recycled materials. when >> when >> when >> where >> when >> where >> when >> where >>

Monday 3 August, 3pm–5pm Wednesday 5 August, 3pm–5pm Friday 7 August, 3pm–5pm Strand Ephemera, The Strand Saturday 8 August, 10am–3pm Townsville Seafood Festival, Townsville Saturday 29 August, 10am–1pm Townsville Bulletin Square, Flinders Street cost >> Free

Photography Workshop with Raul Posse

Learn how to use a digital SLR camera and capture those special moments and expand on your current knowledge of photographic techniques. when >> Saturday 1 August, 1pm–5pm where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre cost >> $120 (for three sessions) booking >> Required

Percival’s Life Drawing Everyone’s welcome, no experience necessary but participants should bring drawing materials and paper. Please note this isn’t a workshop. when >> Tuesday 4 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 11 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 18 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm when >> Tuesday 25 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $15

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Parent Information Session >> Parent Connect

Discover the services and support that Parent Connect provide to families with a child who has a disability or developmental delays. when >> Tuesday 4 August, 9.30am–10am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Tuesday 4 August, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 5 August, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 11 August, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 12 August , 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 18 August, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 19 August, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 25 August, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 26 August , 3.30pm–5pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $20 per session / $150 all ten weeks or $15 per session/ $120 all ten weeks for Friends of the Galleries booking >> Required

Walk in Tuesday Individual and group support is available every Tuesday afternoon for help with information and digital tools including mobile devices, eBooks, social media and more. when >>

Tuesday 4 August, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 11 August , 1pm–4pm Tuesday 18 August, 1pm–4pm Tuesday 25 August, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

art-box Come and explore Pinnacles Gallery, learn about art, meet new friends and have fun! This program is designed for under 5s, mums, dads and carers. when >> Tuesday 4 August, 10am–11.30am where >> Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free

More then 3000 online courses and 135,000 video tutorials. Come see what you can learn from our online training databases with lynda.com

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Walk in Wednesday Individual and group support is available every Wednesday afternoon for help with information and digital tools including mobile devices, eBooks, social media and more. when >>

Wednesday 5 August, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 12 August, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 19 August, 1pm–4pm Wednesday 26 August, 1pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Pokemon Club A club for kids to come and share their love of Pokemon. Meet others who enjoy playing the trading card and video games. when >> Saturday 15 August, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Chair Dancing Enjoy non-impact activity to increase your strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular health. People of all fitness levels are welcome. when >> Tuesday 11 August, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Children's Book Week >>

Books Light up Our World Loud Lounge >> 3D printing See the 3D printer in action and discover the free online software you can use to customise and create items to print. when >> Thursday 13 August, 3pm–4.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Early Childhood Centres, let us visit your centre and light up your children’s world by sharing with them the best Australian stories for 2014. Contact the children’s program team on yps@townsville.qld.gov.au and find out what we can do for you. when >>

Monday 17 August– Friday 28 August cost >> Free

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Introduction to Meditation Discover simple techniques to still your mind and find the calm you are seeking. Learn to incorporate this age-old practice into your daily life. when >> Sunday 16 August, 1pm–2pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Free Family Fun Day On the third Sunday of every month, drop in to the gallery for five minutes or two hours and take part in free family art activities. when >> Sunday 16 August, 10.30am–12.30am where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

A Pub Crawl through the Cemetery

This tour will provide a colourful insight into the life and times of Townsville’s past publicans and the pubs and hotels they managed. when >> Tuesday 18 August, 10am–11am where >> West End Cemetery cost >> Free booking >> Required

Midday Movie Murri Bookclub This month Janeese will choose a video from the many available for loan in the Library collection. Come alone or bring a friend and enjoy the movie and morning tea. when >> Tuesday 18 August, 11.30am–1pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Required

Introduction to Email Learn about email and secure passwords. Set up a free email address and password, send, forward and reply to an email, log in and log out. when >> Wednesday 19 August, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

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when >> Wednesday 26 August , 1pm–3pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Required

Children’s Book Week >> Let’s Read

Discover books that will light up your young child’s world. Find out why you must start reading to your baby today! when >> Tuesday 25 August, 9.30am–10.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Afternoon Tea with a Classic Messy Play in the Park Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.

Everyone loves to discuss a classic! Join us for a literary afternoon tea to review Oscar Wilde’s classic novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray”. when >> Saturday 29 August, 2.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> $5

when >> Wednesday 26 August , 9.30am–11am where >> Aitkenvale Park, Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Loud Lounge >> Book Week Join artist MJ Bennett and celebrate the Children’s Book Week theme: books light up our world. when >> Wednesday 26 August , 3pm–4.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

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3D Printing Workshop Check out our 3D printer. Learn about the types of things you can print. Search for and customise objects for printing off the internet.

new books daughter of the territory Jacqueline Hammar

river cottage australia

through the wall: reflections on leadership, love and survival Anna Bligh

community development United voices building better connected communities. The Community Development section assists to build the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity by encouraging, supporting and delivering community services, raising awareness for health and wellbeing and connecting others through community partnerships. Level 1, Northtown Building Flinders Street, Townsville City. www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4727 9680

Inclusive Community Advisory Committee

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Council have established an Inclusive Community Advisory Committee. Various special interest groups are represented and the group advocates for equity of access and advises council on current and emerging issues.

Jack Schafer & Marvin Karlins

For more information and how you can get involved visit www.townsville. qld.gov.au.

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pinnacles gallery

citylibraries aitkenvale – 07 4727 8310

petunia st

galleries

aitkenvale park

charlotte st

ross river rd

mon, fri 9am–5pm tue, wed, thurs 9am–6pm sat 9am–3pm

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pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4773 8871 Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville

perc tucker gallery

denham st

flinders street – 07 4727 9666

flinders st

(Closed Mondays and Public Holidays)

stokes st

Opening Hours >> Tues–Sun: 10am–5pm

mon–fri 9am–5pm sat 9am–12pm sun 9am–1pm

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Riverway Arts Centre 20 Village Boulevard Thuringowa Central

ogden st

perc tucker regional gallery n

hudson st

thuringowa central – 07 4773 8811

Opening Hours >> Mon–Fri : 10am - 5pm Sat–Sun: 10am–2pm Closed Public Holidays

hinchinbrook dr

thuringowa drive

Crn Denham and Flinders Street Townsville ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4727 9011 Perc tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville

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mon, fri 9am–5pm tue, wed, thurs 9am–6pm sat 9am–3pm sun 9am–1pm

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The Learning Townsville Directory

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The Learning Townsville Directory aims to connect people with both formal and informal learning opportunities in Townsville via an online portal.

>> Up to 25 items at any time >> Includes a maximum of 10 DVDs >> 10 eBooks and eAudiobooks

The Directory provides greater access to learning opportunities for people of all ages as well as providing a platform for increased partnerships and networks between Image: Marjolein Dallinga learning providers.

>> 4 weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Books and CDs >> 2 weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Magazines, DVDs, eBooks and eAudiobooks

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Physical items can be renewed for up to two To be included in the DirectoryPerc or forTucker Regional Galleryadditional loan periods unless the items have been more information contact the Community Cnr. Denham and Flinders Streserved by another member. Information Centre

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reservations for library items

ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au 4771 4230 Members can reserve items in the catalogue by cic@townsville.qld.gov.au phone, in person or online through My Library on the www.townsville.qld.gov.au www.facebook.com/CICTownsville catalogue.