What's happening at the Carindale Library

Carindale Library , Basement Level

Discover what's happening at the Carindale Library

The Carindale Library features a variety of facilities and services, as well as plenty of activities and events!

June and July

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

WHEN	TIME
Tuesday 16 June	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 17 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday 23 June	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 24 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday 30 June	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 01 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday 07 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 08 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday 14 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 15 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday 21 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 22 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Tuesday 28 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Wednesday 29 July	10:00am - 10:30am

Bookings not required. Learn more.

First 5 Forever toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

WHEN	TIME
Monday 15 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 15 June	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 16 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 22 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 22 June	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 23 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 29 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 29 June	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 30 June	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 06 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 06 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 07 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 13 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 13 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 14 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 20 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 20 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 21 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 27 July	10:00am - 10:30am
Monday 27 July	10:45am - 11:15am
Tuesday 28 July	10:00am - 10:30am

Bookings not required. Learn more.

First 5 Forever Queensland Ballet storytime

Designed to support early literacy skills and stimulate the imagination, musicality, and creative movement of children, these storytime sessions are based on Queensland Ballet’s Kindy Moves program and are informed by the First 5 Forever framework. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.

WHEN	TIME
Friday 12 June	10:00am - 10:45am
Friday 10 July	10:00am - 10:45am

Bookings required. Learn more.

English conversation group

This friendly and informal group meets at the library every second Thursday afternoon.

WHEN	TIME
Thursday 18 June	1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday 02 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday 16 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thursday 30 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm

Bookings required. Learn more..

Make and Create

Drop in and get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years.

WHEN	TIME
Thursday 02 July	1:00pm - 2pm
Thursday 09 July	1:00pm - 2pm

Bookings required. Learn more.

Scribblers on Sunday

Friendly, multi-age poetry and prose writers meeting in a supportive environment the second Sunday of the month.

WHEN	TIME
Sunday 14 June	9:15am - 11:30am
Sunday 12 July	9:15am - 11:30am

Bookings required. Learn more.

Creative writers

From the novice scribbler to best-selling superstars, everyone is welcome at Carindale’s Creative Writers group. Please bring a pen and paper, laptop or stone and chisel – whatever you prefer to write with!

WHEN	TIME
Monday 15 June	11:00am - 1:00pm
Monday 29 June	11:00am - 1:00pm
Monday 06 July	11:00am - 1:00pm
Monday 20 July	11:00am - 1:00pm

Bookings not required. Learn more.

Tech help basics

When: Tuesday 16 June
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Do you have technology questions and don't know where to find help? During this relaxed session we will show you where to find support and information for using computers, tablets, smartphones, the Internet, troubleshooting tech queries and more. A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.

Bookings required. Learn more..

Introduction to the media conversion station

When: Friday 19 June
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Are you interested in converting your photographs, videos, cassettes, film negatives, floppy discs and slides into digital files? Learn about Carindale's/Chermside's media conversion station, with equipment information, hands-on learning and booking a self-service session. Start converting your precious memories into digital files, ready for viewing and sharing!

Bookings required. Learn more.

Brick builders code club

When: Wednesday 01 July
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join in the school holiday fun at your local library! Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges where you help story characters solve a problem through coding, engineering, science and communication. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Bookings required. Learn more.

Belinda Alexandra: 'The Italian Correspondent'

When: Thursday 02 July
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Celebrate Enid Blyton's The Faraway Tree series and explore the exciting lands of the Faraway Tree with a variety of adventure-inspired crafts and activities. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.

Books will be available for purchase on the day from Harry Hartog Carindale, or bring your copy from home to be signed. Presented as part of the Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence series.

Bookings required. Learn more.

First 5 Forever STEAM storytime

When: Friday 03 July
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

After sharing a story, children will explore science, technology, engineering, art and maths concepts through hands-on activities. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Bookings required. Learn more.

Live performance: Books are magic!

When: Friday 03 July
Time: 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Magician SuperSteph loves books… and in this show, her books are especially magical. Enjoy this fun, interactive magic show for all ages where stories leap off the page and books come to life! Ideal for children of all ages.

Bookings required. Learn more.

Steam ahead on the Intelino train

When: Wednesday 08 July
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

A BNEtechkids workshop:
Our Intelino train is on a mission and needs your help! Intelino is an interactive smart train, powered by innovative robotic technology. Learn basic coding skills through screen-free adventure and hands-on play. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Bookings required. Learn more.

Books to Stage with Stage School Australia

When: Thursday 09 July
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Join in the school holiday fun at your local library! Students of Stage School Australia will delight audiences with a live performance of the Alice in Wonderland bringing this loved book to life. Ideal for children aged 5–12 years.

Bookings required. Learn more.

NAIDOC Week: Bunjils Larr experience

When: Friday 10 July
Time: 1:15pm - 2:00pm

Join in the school holiday fun at your local library! Join Little Wombats for a hands-on cultural experience exploring traditional Aboriginal tools and artefacts, arts and crafts and even a game or two. Ideal for children 4-11 years.

Bookings required. Learn more.