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The robots are back! Jump online to borrow a Bee-Bot, Ozobot or Sphero from your local Library these holidays. Join author/illustrator Heath McKenzie for a fun-filled hour of character design and a bit of drawing too. Take a look behind the scenes of making a picture book in this hands on workshop with creative duo Megan Forward and Dannika Patterson. The Book was Better! Trivia Night In. Get the family together and test your knowledge of stories that have entertained on paper and on screen. Build a simple mechanical toy from cardboard, paper and glue. Pick up a ‘Grab and Go Kit’ from your local Library branch or use the instructions and templates to DIY at home. Build a simple mechanical toy from cardboard, pipe cleaners and a wooden peg. Pick up a ‘Grab and Go Kit’ from your local Library branch or use the instructions and templates to DIY at home. Build a pinwheel. Pick up a ‘Grab and Go Kit’ from your local Library branch or use the instructions and templates to DIY at home. Collect a Craft Lucky Dip Bag from your local Library branch and craft to your hearts content.
Join us for Virtual Story Time with books, songs, and tips for your child to acquire early literacy, fine motor, and language developmental skills.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes combined with fun yoga moves especially for early years. Presented by Ipswich Libraries and Revive Yoga & Wellness Centre.
Listen as the First 5 Forever team bring some favourite stories to life with the help from some very clever Ipswich kids.
Draw along with Emma as she demonstrates how to draw one of her favourite Australian animals, using materials that you have at home.
Watch as the team demonstrates ways of introducing classic nursery rhymes to your kids.
Join us for traditional stories with a twist, told by the Ipswich Libraries First 5 Forever team from their own backyards.
Join our local Community Champions as they share their favourite stories.
Navigate safely your online resources, platforms, apps and games. Learn the importance of keeping your personal information secure and how to implement a Cyber-safety Plan for your family.
The 18th Ipswich Poetry Feast Poetry Writing Competition is now open.
Enter your poems to win great prizes and showcase your talent.
Closing date: 31 July 2020
Join the Ipswich Libraries Public Programming Team as they share this year’s chosen picture book Chicken Divas by Lucinda Gifford. NSS is an annual program run by the Australian Libraries and Information Association.
Get active with your under five child as we bring interactive library programs that include movement, singing and sharing stories to venues in your community.
Let our First 5 Forever team bring the magic of stories, songs and rhymes to your playgroup or community group.
Discover how Library programs can be tailored to suit your school or group. Organise a visit to one of our libraries or we can come to you.
Discover how Library programs can be tailored to suit your school or group. Organise a visit to one of our libraries or we can come to you.
Build skills to code through fun challenges in Scratch, robotics and more. No coding experience needed.
Claim your space and add your design to our new group build.
Discover how Library programs can be tailored to suit your school or group. Organise a visit to one of our libraries or we can come to you.
Explore, Create and Share with Lego bricks, WeDo 2.0 and Mindstorms EV3
Every month compete in the ultimate Makerspace Challenge to test your skills and win amazing prizes!
Challenges change monthly and can be completed using the technology and software currently available in the Ipswich Libraries Makerspaces.