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Moreton Bay Region Libraries have
always been a special place to learn,
inside
work, unwind and play. No matter what’s
going on in the world, our libraries and
friendly staff work hard to provide safe Features
spaces, amazing collections and inspiring
programs. 4 Be connected technology
A new year brings new opportunities for us 6 Moreton Minds talks
to deliver even more! We look forward to
welcoming you to our libraries in 2021. 7 Get that job
8 History
11 Community
12 Readers and writers
Mayor Peter Flannery
14 First five years
18 Kids and families
20 Teen space
23 Book review: Trent Dalton
All Our Shimmering Skies
All events are FREE!
Places are limited. Bookings are
Artwork featured front page: segment of essential unless indicated.
Bulka Yinila by Gene Blow.
Libraries respectfully acknowledge the
How to book
traditional owners of the lands across the
Moreton Bay Region, and pay our respects to ONLINE Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
elders past, present and emerging, for they hold
the memories, the traditions, the culture and
IN PERSON Visit your local library
hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander BY PHONE Contact your local library
people.
be connected
An empowering initiative
helping all Australians to
thrive in a digital world
Learn at your own pace using Connecting to Others Online
Be Connected modules on a range Find out how you can stay in touch with friends
of topics to help you feel more safely online as our staff guide you through Be
comfortable online. Connected tutorials. 1 hr tutorial + free practice
time.
Ask a friendly library staff member
about accessing online modules on Caboolture 4th Wed of month 9.30am
your own or join one of our technology Caboolture 4th Sat of month 9.30am
classes for some extra help. North Lakes 4th Wed of month 10am
Redcliffe 4th Thu of month 1pm
Absolute Computer Basics
New to computers? This is the perfect place to Using the Internet
start. Learn the essentials of how to use a Find out about the internet, web browsers,
computer, keyboard and mouse as our staff guide websites and staying safe online as our staff
you through the Be Connected site. 1 hr tutorial + guide you through Be Connected tutorials. 1 hr
free practice time. tutorial + free practice time.
Caboolture 1st Wed of month 9.30am Caboolture 2nd Wed of month 9.30am
Caboolture 1st Sat of month 9.30am Caboolture 2nd Sat of month 9.30am
North Lakes 1st Wed of month 10am North Lakes 2nd Wed of month 10am
Redcliffe 1st Thu of month 1pm Redcliffe 2nd Thu of month 1pm
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Device Advice
Get help using social media, library apps,
your smartphone, tablet or iPad. Book in for
a 5-20 minute session. Bring your device
and passwords.
Albany Creek Every Tue 1pm
Arana Hills Weekdays 2pm
Bribie Island Every Mon & Wed 2pm
North Lakes Weekdays 2pm
Redcliffe Weekdays 2pm
Strathpine Every Wed 1pm
Woodford Every Thu 2pm
Email and Online Forms
Set up an email account and find out how to use
it safely and explore how to fill out online forms
as our staff guide you through Be Connected
tutorials. 1 hr tutorial + free practice time.
Caboolture 3rd Wed of month 9.30am
Caboolture 3rd Sat of month 9.30am
North Lakes 3rd Wed of month 10am Upgrade Your Skills
Redcliffe 3rd Thu of month 1pm Brush up your resume, develop a career path
and learn valuable business and technical
skills from respected industry professionals
online with Lynda.com.
Discover the eLibrary Free access with your library card.
Explore our range of free eBooks, eAudiobooks Start learning today at
and eMagazines available through the library. moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
BYO device, tablet or smartphone and passwords.
2 hrs.
Arana Hills 1st Wed of month 1pm
North Lakes 2nd Tue of month 11am
All events are FREE!
Redcliffe 3rd Tue of month 2pm Places are limited. Bookings are
essential unless indicated.
moreton minds
We are bringing the best minds of the region together and sharing
them with the community in our libraries. Join us for a series of talks
on exciting contemporary topics ...
Can Poetry Save Humanity? Tourists as Citizen Scientists
Dr Marcus Bussey is a futurist, poet and author From whale watching to reef diving, our oceans
of The Next Big Thing. Join him in this are a popular place to visit. Join Dr Vikki Schaffer
illuminating discussion that explores the power from USC to explore how we can capitalise on the
of language and culture to shape a more interest in marine tourism to engage citizen
positive and inclusive future. scientists and help protect our oceans.
North Lakes Sat 20 Mar 1pm-2.30pm Bribie Island Sat 15 May 12pm-1.30pm
Moreton Minds is a partnership between Moreton Bay Region Libraries and USC. USC has
opened Australia’s newest university campus at Petrie in the heart of Moreton Bay.
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Conversational English
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get that job in every library. every week.
Meet up with new friends and exchange
exciting ideas while you build your
Your local library is the perfect confidence speaking conversational English
place to help get your job search in a relaxed and comfortable space. 30 min.
started. No bookings required - just drop in.
Every year public libraries play an important role
in helping millions of Australians find their next Albany Creek Every Thu 2pm
job. Here’s how your local library can help you! Arana Hills Every Mon 4pm
Job Ready Workshops and Help Bribie Island Every Fri 2.30pm
We offer a range of free workshops and classes Burpengary Every Thu 2pm
that can help you search for jobs, prepare for
Caboolture Every Tue 11am
interviews, polish your resume, and make your
job applications shine with qualified career Deception Bay Every Tue 11am
counsellors. We can also help build your job North Lakes Every Tue 10.30am
toolkit by helping you find useful tools and
Redcliffe Every Thu 11am
resources.
Strathpine Every Wed 11am
Free Computer Access
Woodford Every Thu 9.30am
We provide free use of computers, printers and
Wi-Fi for job seekers.
Tech Classes and Learning Resources
Join one of our technology classes to pick up
new skills or access our wide range of free
online learning resources. All events are FREE!
Visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries and search Places are limited. Bookings are
'Job Seekers' to find resources, skills training and essential unless indicated.
upcoming workshops.
our story
Uncovering Moreton Bay’s Story
Jump in and discover Moreton Bay’s rich and Moreton Bay Region can be uncovered through
diverse history. This year we explore immigration, historic photographs and documents and
archaeology and the role of history in the also archaeological research. The physical
development of our regional identity at our history found in places like the Raff Plantation,
annual Moreton Bay History Seminar. We will Corscadden Park or the Bora Rings of Samford
also celebrate our very own trailblazing feminist all reveal more pieces of the story that shapes
education pioneer and discover more about the Moreton Bay today.
air defence systems that protected Queensland
in 1942. Find out how an interesting name Our cultural heritage is also shared and
revealed a story of love and loss, and explore preserved for future generations through oral
your own story with our Family History groups histories, stories and traditions. The Local
and workshops. Aboriginal Languages Project series of short
films, created in a community collaboration
Since the first settlers flocked to Moreton Bay, between Moreton Bay Regional Council, the
immigrants from across the globe have chosen Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi traditional custodians,
the region as a place to settle and make a and community, celebrates and shares local
new life. Many of these people were fleeing First Nations language and stories. This project,
persecution or poverty while others came now available on the library website, is just one
because they thought they could offer the new example of how our rich history is integral to our
colony something unique. Whatever the reason, community’s identity, shaping our society today
they were all searching for a better life and a new and into the future.
place to call home.
Discover more at the Moreton Bay History
Stories of our First Nations people, early Seminar Thu 13 May, North Lakes Library
immigrants and the development of the 9am-3pm or visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
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Air Defence Systems 1942
During 1942, the possible threat of a Japanese
attack was considered imminent and Australia’s
Air Defence Systems were on high alert.
Peter Dunn OAM will explain in detail the various
components of the Air Defence Systems in place
including fighter sector headquarters, radar and
direction-finding stations, anti-aircraft batteries
and standby fighter squadrons.
Caboolture Fri 23 Apr 9.30am-11am
Moreton Bay History Seminar
Explore the discovery, preservation and
importance of history in our region at this
year's Moreton Bay History Seminar. With
three engaging guest speakers and a range
of stalls and displays, the 2021 seminar
promises to showcase the culture and
heritage of Moreton Bay. Dr Jennifer Harrison
investigates stories of arrival in the 1860s
of migrants from across the world as they
reached the exciting and unknown
destination of Moreton Bay.
Mrs Leontine Cooper: Feminist Pioneer Heritage specialist, Ben Gall discusses the
When Mrs Leontine Cooper was appointed as the importance of identifying and protecting
inaugural head teacher of what is now Albany places of archaeological significance in the
Creek State School in 1875, she became the first Moreton Bay region.
female to take charge of a Queensland school
that included male pupils on the roll. Dr Lauren Istvandity from USC explores how
the long history of cultural activity in Moreton
Teacher, journalist, editor and women’s suffrage
activist - discover more about the remarkable life Bay, from Indigenous cultures through to early
of Leontine Cooper as part of International arts and heritage centres might influence
Women’s Day, with historian Bob McAllister. current and future regional identities.
Celebrating the National Trust sponsored
Albany Creek Mon 1 Mar 10am-11am Australian Heritage Festival and National
Archaeology Week.
Discover MORE ... North Lakes Community Centre,
Find more local history
Level 2, The Corso North Lakes
resources and events at
Thursday 13 May 9am-3pm
moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
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Loveday Finn: A Queensland State
Archives Family History Case Study
Follow Loveday Finn’s tragic story of love and
loss and discover how to use the Queensland
State Archives catalogue and indexes to locate
family history records. Presenter, Saadia
Thomson Dwyer will demonstrate search tips
and resources to help in your research.
Strathpine Tue 23 Mar 9am-10.30am
Make the Most of DNA Matches
DNA testing has become a big part of genealogy
and family history. Shauna Hicks will show you
how DNA matches can provide links in family
history research, overcome research blocks,
confirm a family story or uncover a family secret.
your story Burpengary
Redcliffe
Tue 18 May
Wed 19 May
1.30pm-2.30pm
1pm-2pm
Libraries are the perfect place
to explore your family history.
From free resources to talks, Free Access - Ancestry Library Edition
workshops and groups, we offer a Did you know your library card is a secret key
wealth of expertise and information for to unlocking the past? Access billions of
immigration records, family histories, military
experienced family historians and those
records, court and legal documents, directories,
just starting out on the journey ... photos, maps and more from Ancestry Library
Edition. Find out more at your local library.
Family History Group
Enthusiasts from the community meet to share
research tips, advice and experiences. Different
groups meet from between 1-3 hrs. JPs in the Community
Albany Creek 1st Mon of month 9.30am Do you need documents verified?
Arana Hills 1st Tue of month 6.30pm JPs and Commissioner for Declarations
Caboolture Last Thu of month 1pm (CDec) volunteer at various Moreton Bay
Region libraries.
North Lakes Every Thu 10am
Ask your local library for details or visit
Strathpine 2nd & 4th Tue of 9am moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
the month
10Wunya Ngulum
welcome
our community
Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week 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.
National Reconciliation Week is acknowledged
between 27 May and 3 June. These dates The Journey Towards Harmony
commemorate two significant milestones in the
reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 Harmony Week is a time when Everyone
referendum and the High Court Mabo decision, Belongs within a multicultural Moreton Bay.
respectively. To celebrate this year's Harmony Week, local
artist Nina Maika will present a series of
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and multicultural artworks that reflect the Māori
actions of all Australians as we move forward, concepts of KIa tau te mauri (enable physical
creating a nation strengthened by respectful and environmental vitality to settle and be
relationships between the wider Australian grounded) and Kia toi te mana (enable vitality
community, and Aboriginal and to flourish).
Torres Strait Islander peoples (National
Reconciliation Week website, 2020). The Harmony Week Arts Trail is a journey about
Recovery, Rebuilding and Reconnecting through
Visit our website to find Reconciliation Week creativity and identity. Artworks on display at
events moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries Caboolture, Deception Bay, Redcliffe and North
Lakes libraries during Harmony Week from 15 to
Artwork (banner top) segment of Bulka Yinila by Gene 21 March.
Blow. Visit Caboolture Libraries Welcoming Place to
view the full artwork. Artwork (top right) segment of
artwork by Mina Maika.
11readers
& writers
Discover events that celebrate
authors, reading and writing
Libraries are full of free resources, Redcliffe Writers Open Mic
workshops, groups and seminars Join aspiring local writers and poets to
to engage readers and aspiring showcase your work. Published authors are
invited to sell their works after their presentation.
authors, including writing Visit Redcliffe Writers Open Mic on Facebook for
seminars and groups, book clubs, details. 2hrs.
meet the author events and so
much more! Redcliffe 4th Fri of month 6.30pm
Writers Groups Book Clubs
Writers Groups are an opportunity to meet Interested in expanding your reading horizons?
with other aspiring and experienced writers to Our libraries support almost 200 book clubs which
discuss ideas and learn from one another. meet regularly to discover new authors, share
Free. No bookings required. 1 hr. ideas and reading experiences. Registered book
clubs can borrow from our book club sets (10
Albany Creek 4th Fri of month 10am copies of the same title). Contact your local library
Arana Hills 1st Wed of month 10am to find out more or visit our website.
Redcliffe 1st & 3rd Thu of 2pm
month
North Lakes 1st Sat of month 10.30am Discover MORE ...
North Lakes 3rd Thu of month 6pm Find more literary events at
moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
12Freelancing: How to earn money
from your writing
Like to use your writing skills to earn money?
Freelance writers are in hot demand. Join award-
winning freelance journalist and media industry
academic Dr Tiana Templeman for an insider’s
guide to freelancing for beginners.
Albany Creek Sat 20 Mar 10.30am-11.30am
Travel Writing for Beginners
Explore the world through words! Learn to write
and sell travel articles which evoke a sense of
place with award-winning Australian travel
journalist Dr Tiana Templeman.
Arana Hills Fri 21 May 1pm-2pm
Write Around Moreton Bay
Free seminars presented by industry
professionals for writers and those
with an interest in writing.
Free Marketing and Social Media
for Indie Authors
Join local author and publicist Renee Bugden
JUNE - JULY 2021
to discover ways you can use free marketing
techniques to turn your self-published book
into a best-seller. i es creat in g
st o r c o n n e ct i o n s
Redcliffe Sat 6 Mar 1.30pm-2.30pm
This June-July we are celebrating readers and
Turn Your Passion into a Book writers with a jam-packed festival program.
Join best-selling author Stephen Hartley to find Workshops, seminars, panel discussions, storytelling,
out how you can leverage your passion and readings and performances. Follow us on Facebook
know-how into a non-fiction book. Stephen will for updates facebook.com/MBRC.libraries
share his practical suggestions, creative ideas
and lived experiences.
North Lakes Sat 8 May 10.30am-12pm
moretonbayreaderswritersfestival.comthe first five
years rule!
POP UP and PLAY in Moreton Bay!
Did you know that children’s early literacy and
language development starts with play? That’s
why we love to play at Moreton Bay libraries. We
love it so much that we invited early childhood
educators, community play experts, library staff
and families to explore the importance of play cream parlour or work together to build an
at the Festival of Play Forum, in February 2020, amazing creation on the vertical LEGO® wall.
and we learnt some very important things.
It may just look like a whole lot of fun, but
We’ve taken the best ideas from the forum to children will experience an abundance of
create a Pop Up Play Space for children and stimulating resources that will support their
their families. physical, cognitive, social, emotional and
The Pop Up Play Space is an inspirational world language development.
of play through a range of sensory, physical, We look forward to welcoming our families
construction, pretend and creative play to celebrate play and share the valuable
resources for children. contribution play has in your child’s early
The Play Space reflects our beautiful Moreton childhood development. The Pop Up Play
Bay region. Children and families can play Space will tour Moreton Bay libraries in 2021.
noughts and crosses with dugongs and turtles,
create their own pretend ice creams at the ice
14My First Library Card
Have you just had a baby? Help them to
become a reader for life with their very own
My First Library Card! It’s never too early to start
your child on their reading journey and build a
life-long relationship with books. And there’s a
great place to start - your local library!
We've created a special My First Library Card
gift bag just for your little one, containing
a board book from our high contrast range,
certificate, Baby Rhyme Time booklet and DVD
and Errol the Frog hand puppet. All you need
to do to claim your free gift bag is pop into
your local library, sign up your child for their first
library card, and immerse yourself in a literacy-
rich environment, that includes a dedicated
children’s space.
Explore all the wonderful opportunities to
engage your baby in early literacy. Talking,
singing and reading to babies and toddlers
supports their acquisition of speech and
language.
Find free support, resources, activities and
events at your local library. Discover more at
moretonbay.qld.gov.au/f5f
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland
Government, coordinated by the State Library
of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local
government. first5forever.org.au
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rhymes
Stories and rhymes are a perfect
way to help develop language and
memory skills ... and it's FUN!
Baby Rhyme Time
Enjoy rhymes and action songs that help
with early language learning. For parents
and children, babies to 2 years. 30 minutes.
Storytime
Develop a love of reading through the magic
of stories, rhymes and songs. For parents and
children, 2-5 years. In the evenings visit the
library for fun-filled Pyjama Storytime sessions.
For parents and children, babies to 8 years.
30 minutes. Pyjamas optional.
NO BOOKINGS
REQUIRED Baby Rhyme Time Storytime
Albany Creek Tue 9.30am & Thu 10.30am Tue 10.30am & Thu 9.30am
Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri 10.30am,
Arana Hills Tue & Wed 9.30am & Sat 9.30am
Tue 6.30pm†
Bribie Island Tue 9.30am & Thu 10am Tue 10.30am, Thu 11am
Burpengary Tue & Thu 9.30am Tue, Wed & Sat 10.30am
Caboolture Tue & Fri 10am Fri & Sat 10am
Deception Bay Wed & Fri 10am Thu 10am
Tue & Wed 9.30am^, Thu 11am^,
North Lakes Mon & Thu 9.30am
Mon & Wed 11am, Fri 9.30am
Redcliffe Mon, Wed & Fri 9.30am Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10.30am
Strathpine Wed & Fri 9.30am^ Thu & Sat 9.30am, Tue 6.30pm†
Woodford Mon & Wed 10.30am Fri 10.30am
†
Pyjama Storytime ^Bubs and Blankets outdoor session.
16QUIET
every library. every week.
Visit your local library during Quiet Hour
for a low sensory experience
We are making a difference for customers with
sensory needs, with a low sensory library setting for
computer use, browsing and reading.
During quiet hour, lighting is dimmed where possible,
background music is turned off, phones and PCs are turned
down, PA announcements are restricted to emergencies and
closing announcements only and conversations are kept low.
For times and locations visit moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
17Backstage Pass
Families living with autism, or who may require
individual assistance, are invited to join in for an
after-hours backstage pass! Enjoy library
collections, activities and take a behind the
scenes tour of the library. Join our sensory story
times, play games, explore technology and more!
Backstage Pass provides a welcoming, low-
sensory and judgement-free space for all family
members. All siblings welcome.
Strathpine Fri 12 Mar 6pm-8pm
Redcliffe Sun 11 Apr 10am-12pm
Caboolture* Fri 14 May 6pm-8pm
*Includes activities located in Caboolture
Regional Art Gallery
Story Dogs
When children read to a dog, the outcomes are
for kids and
amazing! With their calm and loving nature, dogs
provide a magical environment that helps
families
children relax, improve their literacy skills, and
confidence. Book a 15-minute, individual session.
Woodford Every Wed 3.30pm
Your library is teeming with
free books, movies, music,
resources, clubs and events for Construction Time
kids and families to enjoy. Family and friends unite to build using LEGO®
bricks, blocks and other construction materials.
All ages. 1 hr.
Minecraft Club Deception Bay Every Wed 3.30pm
Complete challenges and learn new skills while Strathpine 4th Mon of month 3.30pm
connecting with other Crafters on the Moreton
Woodford Every Sat 11am
Bay Library server. Book a spot to play from home
using your own Bedrock or Java account or book
a spot on one of the library computers using our
accounts. Beginners to advanced players. 1.5 hrs. Tinker Tank
Ages 6-17.
Get curious! Explore science, tech, engineering,
North Lakes Every Tue 3.30pm art and maths through hands on discovery after
school. Ideal for primary school kids. 30 mins.
Caboolture Every Tue 3.30pm
Burpengary Every Tue 3.30pm Caboolture 3rd Wed of month 3.30pm
18LEGO® Engineers Club
Develop design thinking and engineering skills as National Simultaneous
you build and create with LEGO® bricks. Meet
other brick fans and complete challenges, group Storytime
builds and more! Ideal for 6-12 years. 1 hr.
Albany Creek 1st & 3rd Fri of month 3.30pm ... from space!
Arana Hills 2nd & 4th Wed of month 3.30pm
Bribie Island 2nd Tue & 3rd Fri 3.30pm
of month
Burpengary 1st & 3rd Wed of month 3.30pm National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is
Caboolture 2nd Wed of month 3.30pm back for its 21st year! This year NSS comes
North Lakes 1st Mon of month 3.30pm to you from the International Space Station
and we would love you to join us by sharing
Redcliffe 1st & 3rd Tue of month 3.30pm
Woodford 1st Tue of month 3.30pm Give Me Some Space!
written and illustrated by Philip Bunting.
Code Club
Use Scratch and other coding languages to
develop your own games, animations and robotic
sequences. Share what you’ve made with other
Coders. Gurus and beginners welcome! Ages
9-13. 1 hr.
Arana Hills 4th Thu of month 3.30pm
North Lakes 2nd Wed of month 3.30pm
Redcliffe 4th Wed of month 3.30pm
Readiculous Join us on
Meet friends and adventure into a world of new
Wednesday 19 May at 11am
books, games and technology. Ideal for primary
school kids. 1 hr. as we blast off into space!
Burpengary 1st Thu of month 3.30pm
Ask at your local library for details or visit
Caboolture 1st Wed of month 3.30pm
moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Redcliffe 2nd Wed of month 3.30pm
Woodford 1st Wed of month 3.30pm
All events are FREE!
Meeting times for regular kids and teen Places are limited. Bookings are
activities may vary during school holidays. essential unless indicated.
Check with your local library.
19Chess Club
Learn to play or master your moves with others
who share your interest in chess. Ages 9-17. 1 hr.
North Lakes 4th Fri of month 4pm
HYPE
Hang out and talk books, movies and more. Get
creative with craft and experiment with gadgets.
Ages 11-17. 1 hr. No bookings required.
Bribie Island 4th Tue of month 3.30pm
Burpengary 3rd Thu of month 3.30pm
LOUD @ the Library
The library stays open late for you to explore our
collections, play computer games, hang out with
teen space friends and listen to music. Ages 12-17. 2 hrs.
Caboolture 4th Fri of month 6pm
Libraries are a space for you to North Lakes 3rd Fri of month 6pm
hang out with friends, have quiet Redcliffe 4th Wed of month 6pm
study time, find books and graphic Strathpine 1st Wed of month 6pm
novels, and use our free Wi-Fi.
Teens are welcome anytime!
Young Writers Group
Meet up with other aspiring young writers to
Study Room discuss ideas, share your writing and learn from
Looking for somewhere to complete your each another. Ideal for ages 14-17. 1 hour. No
school assignments, access Wi-Fi, get free bookings required.
access to computers, books and research
assistance? Work individually or with friends Arana Hills 2nd & 4th Sat 11.30am
to complete projects and homework after
school. No bookings required.
North Lakes Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 3.30pm
All events are FREE!
Places are limited. Bookings are
essential unless indicated.
20Free 3 Day Creative Writing Workshop
Love to write? We’re looking for 20 passionate young people
aged 15-17 who are interested in pursuing a career in writing
You can apply for your chance to join about the publishing process with visits
Young Writers Camp. Led by professional from industry experts, plus gain hands-on
writers Tina Clark and Claire Christian, plus experience producing a zine of the group’s
zine maestro Jeremy Staples, the three day writing. We’ll also help identify opportunities
camp will help you to develop your skills to get your writing out into the world and
and expand your creativity. You’ll learn more possible pathways to future study.
BURPENGARY COMMUNITY HALL
7 - 9 April 9am-5pm
FREE! APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 MARCH & CLOSE 19 MARCH
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HOLIDAY
PROGRAM
Queensland Youth Week School Holiday Program
Queensland Youth Week is an annual Bookings for our April school holiday activities
celebration of young people aged 12 to 25 open Thursday 25 March, 11am. We’re
and the positive contributions they make to celebrating the 60th anniversary of Roald
Queensland communities. Find out what’s Dahl’s classic, James and the Giant Peach
happening for young people in our region and more! Find our free school holiday events
moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Events/Queensland- moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Youth-Week
top teen reads ...
The Left-handed The Knife of This is How We The Magpie
Booksellers of Never Letting Go Change the Ending Society
London Award-winning book Aussie story of a Modern gothic thriller
A quest with magical that the Chaos rebellious teen series from YouTube
fighting booksellers Walking movie is overcoming violent sensation Zoe Sugg
based upon family circumstances and Amy McCullough
22book review
All Our Shimmering Skies
All Our Shimmering Skies is Trent Dalton’s highly
anticipated follow up to Boy Swallows Universe.
Set in Darwin during the second World War, All
Our Shimmering Skies follows the twisted, hard,
dangerous quest for truth of a young grave digger
girl, Molly Hook. Molly, and her shovel Burt,
experience things that no 12-year-old girl should
endure, but they don’t have to do it alone. Along
rest assured that once you reach the other side
the way unlikely friendships and relationships
of the emotional roller coaster it will have been
are forged in an actress called Greta and a
well worth it.
Japanese fighter pilot called Yukio.
Any review of All Our Shimmering Skies would
As with Boy Swallows Universe, Trent Dalton yet
not be complete without a nod to Darren Holt,
again transports readers into the novel through
the mastermind behind the cover art of Trent’s
his incredible ability to create a palpable sense
two novels. A cacophony of colour masks the
of place. Once there, Trent presents darkness
hidden detail. Look closely to uncover signs to
alongside light, despair alongside hope and a
all the central themes in All Our Shimmering
sprinkling of humour woven throughout.
Skies.
All Our Shimmering Skies is a book of lies and
If this one isn’t on your list then update your list,
secrets as well as kindness and freedom. This
because All Our Shimmering Skies is not one to
juxtaposition of the themes demands readers
be missed.
return for more and I couldn’t get enough.
Of course, in true Trent fashion, only a few pages Reserve a copy moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries
in and he has you reaching for the tissues butlocations
Albany Creek Deception Bay
16 Ferguson St, 9 Bayview Tce,
Albany Creek QLD 4035 Deception Bay QLD 4508
Phone 3264 5267 Phone 3203 1094
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Caboolture Woodford
The Caboolture Hub 1 Elizabeth St,
4 Hasking St, Woodford QLD 4514
Caboolture QLD 4510 Phone 5496 1136
Phone 5433 2000
Mobile Library 0409 613 662
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