Learn Discover Connect (Dec - Feb)

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

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

what’s on

Dec >> Jan >> Feb 2015/16

Summer Reading Club, sponsored

by Bluewattle Rasmussen

audience key

early childhood (o-5 yrs)

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

adults

senior

all

C hristmas

C LOSU R E S

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.

CityLibraries Aitkenvale: Closed 3pm Thursday 24 December, reopens 9am-3pm Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 December.

Closed 3pm Thursday 31 December, reopens 9am Monday 4 January.

CityLibraries Flinders Street and Thuringowa Central: Closed 3pm Thursday 24 December, reopens 9am Monday 4 January.

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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

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Rhyme Time

Set your singing voice free and explore nursery rhymes. Develop your child’s pre-emergent literacy skills and connect with other parents and bubs. when >> where >> 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

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 >> cost >>

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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One on One One on one help with computer or tablet basics. when >> Tuesdays, 9am–10am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central when >> Fridays, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street cost >> Free booking>> Required

PATH TO EMPLOYMENT The library is seeking people who are looking for work to participate in a series of workshops that will be divided into two groups, 18-25 years and over 25 years.

The purpose of the workshops is to boost your skills to find work. Over the course of six weeks, you will learn how to write a resume and address selection criteria, look at volunteering as a path to paid employment, health and wellbeing, and gain an insight into what employers are looking for in employees.

If you are interested please email your contact details to library@townsville.qld.gov.au this program is funded through a grant from the state library of queensland.

walk in tuesday walk in wednesday Join Santa’s workshop and create your own Christmas decorations to adorn your tree.

Group bookings, please phone 47738811. when >> where >> cost >>

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13 December 2015 All branches Free

Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons for personal help with information and digital technology: mobile devices, eBooks, apps, photos, online learning and searching, and more. when >> where >>

Tuesdays, 1pm–4pm CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

when >> where >>

Wednesdays, 1pm–4pm CityLibraries Aitkenvale

cost >>

Free

regular events

Parent

INFORMATION 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 Dec– Jan Messy Play is taking a break ov er the scho ol holidays. W e’ll see you for more Messy Play fun at City Libr ar ie s Aitkenva le on Wed 27 Jan.

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december 2015. january 2016. february 2016.

date

time

activity name

venue

pg

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Australian Artists

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Tues 1 Dec

9.30am

Parent Information Session >> Townsville Kids

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

7

Tues 1 Dec

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Tues 1 Dec

10am

art-box

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

7

Wed 2 Dec

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Australian Artists

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Sat 5 Dec

10am

Pokemon Club

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

8

Sun 6 Dec

5pm

Christmas Art Studio

Carols By Candlelight, Reid Park Complex

8

Mon 7 Dec

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

8

Tues 8 Dec

10am

Christmas Storytime

CityLibraries Flinders Street

8

Tues 8 Dec

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Tues 8 Dec

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Australian Artists

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Wed 9 Dec

3.30pm

After School Art Program >> Australian Artists

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Wed 9 Dec

10am

Christmas Storytime

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

8

Fri 11 Dec

10am

Christmas Storytime

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

8

Fri 11 Dec

10am

Internet Shopping

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

8

Sat 12 Dec

10am

Build a Stronger Lawn

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

9

Sat 12 Dec

10.30am

Reef Weekend Workshops Fantastic Plastic with Alison McDonald

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

9

Sat 12 Dec

2pm

Townsville Artist Market

Riverway Arts Centre

8 8

Tues 1 Dec

Sat 12 Dec

2pm

Christmas Art Studio

Townsville Artist Market, Riverway Arts Centre

Sun 13 Dec

10.30am

Reef Weekend Workshops Print the Reef with Jill O'Sullivan

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

9

Mon 14 Dec

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

8

Mon 14 Dec

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Underwater Mobiles Workshop

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

9

Tues 15 Dec

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Paper Plate Portholes

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10

Tues 15 Dec

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

7

Wed 16 Dec

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Recycled Submarines

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10

Thurs 17 Dec

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Ocean in a Bottle

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10

Thurs 17 Dec

6.30pm

Art After Dark: Paul Longley on Piano

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

10

Fri 18 Dec

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Creatures of the Deep

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

11

Fri 18 – Sun 20 Dec

5.30pm

Christmas Art Studio

Stable On The Strand, Strand Park

8

Sun 20 Dec

10.30am

Free Family Fun Day

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

11

see page numbers for more information and bookings page 6

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

where >> cost >>

Tuesday 1 December, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 2 December, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 8 December, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 9 December, 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

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 1 December, 6.30pm–9.30pm

Tuesday 8 December, 6.30pm–9.30pm

Tuesday 15 December, 6.30pm–9.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $15

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.

Parent Information Session >> Townsville Kids

when >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 1 December, 10am–11.30am Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre Free

Looking for boredom busters? New to Townsville?

Angela from Townsville Kids has all the answers for your school holiday activities. when >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 1 December, 9.30am–10am CityLibraries Aitkenvale Free

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After School Art Program >> Australian Artists

december 2015. january 2016. february 2016.

Pokemon Club A club for children 8 and over to come together and trade battle cards, play video games and share their love of all things Pokemon. when >> Saturday 5 December, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Christmas Storytime A very special guest is coming to town. Hear those sleigh bells jingling at a special Christmas Storytime. when >> Tuesday 8 December, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> Wednesday 9 December, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central when >> Friday 11 December, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

Internet Shopping Learn about shopping online safely, just in time for Christmas. Includes payment methods, your rights, online shops and more. Work through a grocery shopping exercise.

Christmas Art Studio These workshops will pop up over the city to share Christmas spirit through exciting and FREE art activities for all ages.

when >> Friday 11 December, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

when >> Sunday 6 December, 5pm–8pm where >> Carols By Candlelight, Reid Park Complex when >> Saturday 12 December, 2pm–5pm where >> Townsville Artist Market, Riverway when >> Friday 18 December, 5.30pm–8.30pm

Saturday 19 December, 5.30pm–8.30pm

Sunday 20 December, 5.30pm–8.30pm where >> Stable On The Strand, Strand Park cost >> Free

Monday Morning Art Group Social painting sessions creating art in oils, acrylic, pastels and watercolours. when >> where >> cost >>

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Monday 7 December, 9am–3pm Monday 14 December, 9am–3pm Pinnacles Gallery Free to join but you must be a member of U3A to participate ($20 per year)

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 12 December, 2pm–5pm where >> Riverway Arts Centre cost >> Free

Try monotype printmaking and create your own reefinspired image with master printmaker Jill O’Sullivan.

Reef Weekend Workshops Fantastic Plastic with Alison McDonald

when >> Sunday 13 December, 10.30am–1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 booking >> Bookings required

Learn how to cut, fold and manipulate old water bottles and recycled plastic into cool, colourful jewellery that makes a bold fashion statement. when >> Saturday 12 December, 10.30am–1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 booking >> Bookings required

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Underwater Mobiles Workshop Create your very own suspended mobile and be immersed in beautiful seaweed, fish and coral. when >>

Build a Stronger Lawn With Townsville water restrictions in full swing, now is the perfect time to understand how to train a strong and healthy lawn to use less water. Join the Water Cycle team from the Integrated Sustainability Services to learn all the tips and tricks needed to build a strong lawn in Townsville. Bring in your old inefficient sprinkler and we will give you a new wobble-t sprinkler for free! when >> Saturday 12 December, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Monday 14 December, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $20 or $15 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Bookings required

MURRI FAMILY

HISTORY when >>

Every second Friday of the month, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

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Reef Weekend Workshops Print the Reef with Jill O’Sullivan

december 2015. january 2016. february 2016.

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Paper Plate Portholes Decorate and layer paper plates to transform them into miniature portholes to secret underwaters worlds. when >>

Tuesday 15 December, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $20 or $15 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Bookings required

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Ocean in a Bottle Learn how to craft your own unique pint-sized marine ecosystem. Use recycled water bottles with all sorts of nautical and aquatic bits that swim with the tide when shaken. when >> where >> cost >>

Thursday 17 December, 10.30am–12.30pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $20 or $15 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Bookings required

Art After Dark: Paul Longley on Piano Enjoy a Blues-infused evening with multiinstrumentalist singer, song writer Paul Longley. when >> Thursday 17 December, 6.30pm–8.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Recycled Submarines Make a ship, submarine or underwater robot ready to explore the depths of the ocean. when >>

Wednesday 16 December, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $20 or $15 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Bookings required

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Using old socks and discarded fabric, strings and beads, create your own own reef dwelling creature, a Sock-topus. when >> where >> cost >>

Friday 18 December, 10.30am–12.30pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $20 or $15 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Bookings 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 20 December, 10.30am–12.30am where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

LOST WORLDS ADVENTURE TRAIL Discover mysterious worlds within the walls of your local library. Follow the clues in this selfguided discovery trail and collect your prize.

when >> 4 January – 24 January where >> All branches cost >> Free booking>> Not required

GROUP BOOKINGS, PLEASE PHONE 4773 8811.

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december 2015. january 2016. february 2016.

Art Escape School Holiday Program >> Creatures of the Deep

2016. february 2016.

december 2015. january

date

time

activity name

venue

pg

Tues 5 Jan

10am

art-box

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

13

Wed 6 Jan

9.30am

Origami

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

13

Wed 6 Jan

11am

Origami

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

13

Thurs 7 Jan

9.30am

Middle Eastern Games

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

13

Thurs 7 Jan

11am

Indonesian Dancing, Games and Songs

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

Fri 8 Jan

4pm

Summer Reading Club Members Only Party CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

14

Fri 8 Jan

6pm

Summer Reading Club Members Only Party CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

14

Fri 8 Jan

10am

Walk-In (Murri Family History Research)

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

14

Mon 11 Jan

10am

Pokemon Cup

CityLibraries Flinders Street

14

Tues 12 Jan

9.30am

Middle Eastern Games

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

13

Tues 12 Jan

10am

Silly Socks, Sleepy Socks Story Time Session with Ian McIntosh

CityLibraries Flinders Street

15

Tues 12 Jan

11am

Indonesian Dancing, Games and Songs

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

13

Tues 12 Jan

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

14

Wed 13 Jan

10am

Silly Socks, Sleepy Socks Story Time Session with Ian McIntosh

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

15

Thurs 14 Jan

9.30am

Origami

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

13

Thurs 14 Jan

11am

Origami

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

13

10am

Silly Socks, Sleepy Socks Story Time Session with Ian McIntosh

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

15

Sat 16 Jan

10.30am

Reef Weekend Workshops Bead the Reef with Anat Azulay

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

15

Sat 16 Jan

2.30pm

Afteroon Tea with a Classic

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

15

Sun 17 Jan

10.30am

Free Family Fun Day

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

15

Sun 17 Jan

10.30am

Reef Weekend Workshops Sew the Reef with Lisa Vickery

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

16

Mon 18 Jan

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Pinnacles Gallery

16

Mon 18 Jan

1pm

Shop n Play

Willows Shopping Centre

16

Mon 18 Jan

9am

Fun Computer Coding and Animation

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

16

Mon 18 Jan

1pm

Fun Computer Coding and Animation

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

16

Tues 19 Jan

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

14

Tues 19 Jan

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Pinnacles Gallery

16

Tues 19 Jan

9am

Fun Computer Coding and Animation

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

16

Tues 19 Jan

1pm

Shop n Play

Willows Shopping Centre

16

Tues 19 Jan

1pm

Fun Computer Coding and Animation

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

16

Wed 20 Jan

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Pinnacles Gallery

16

Wed 20 Jan

9am

Fun Computer Coding and Animation

CityLibraries Flinders Street

16

Wed 20 Jan

1pm

Fun Computer Coding and Animation

CityLibraries Flinders Street

16

Wed 20 Jan

1pm

Shop n Play

Willows Shopping Centre

16

Thurs 21 Jan

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Pinnacles Gallery

16

Thurs 21 Jan

10am

Pokemon Cup

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

14

Thurs 21 Jan

1pm

Shop n Play

Willows Shopping Centre

16

Fri 22 Jan

10.30am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

Pinnacles Gallery

16

Fri 22 Jan

1pm

Shop n Play

Willows Shopping Centre

16

Mon 25 Jan

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

17

Fri 29 Jan

10am

Computer Basics

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

17

Sat 30 Jan

10am

Energy Saving Workshop

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

17

Fri 15 Jan

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13

time

activity name

venue

pg

Sat 30 Jan

10.30am

Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Peter Lawson

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

17

Sat 30 Jan

10am

Pokemon Club

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

17

10.30am

Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Peter Lawson

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

17

Sun 31 Jan

december 2015. january

date

2016. february 2016.

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 >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 5 January, 10am–11.30am Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre Free

Middle Eastern Games Play and enjoy a diverse range of Middle Eastern Games. when >> Thursday 7 January, 9.30am–10.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale when >> Tuesday 12 January, 9.30am–10.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Origami Learn the ancient art of Origami with Sarah Pace. when >>

Wednesday 6 January, 9.30am–10.30am and 11am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale when >> Thursday 14 January, 9.30am–12pm and 11am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Indonesian Dancing, Games and Songs Come and enjoy the rich culture of Indonesia through dance, games and song. when >> Thursday 7 January, 11am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale when >> Tuesday 12 January, 11am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

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2016. february 2016.

december 2015. january

Summer Reading Club Members Only Party Enter the world of magic with JoJo’s Magic for Kids at this exclusive party. when >>

Friday 8 January, 4pm–5pm and 6pm–8pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Pokemon Cup Compete in the library’s inaugural Pokemon tournament to become the ultimate Pokemon champion. when >> Monday 11 January, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> Thursday 21 January, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Walk-In (Murri Family History Research) Connect to Murri family history queries through resources accessed by the library. This opportunity to find your Murri connections is available now! No bookings required. when >> Friday 8 January, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

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 >>

where >> cost >>

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Tuesday 12 January, 6.30pm–9.30pm Tuesday 19 January, 6.30pm–9.30pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $15

december 2015. january

Get silly at this interactive storytime with local author Ian McIntosh as he reads his new book Silly Socks, Sleepy Socks. when >> Tuesday 12 January, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street when >> Wednesday 13 January, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central when >> Friday 15 January, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Afternoon Tea with a Classic Everyone loves to discuss a classic! Join us for a literary afternoon tea to review F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. when >> Saturday 16 January, 2.30pm–4pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> $5 booking >> Bookings 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.

Reef Weekend Workshops Bead the Reef with Anat Azulay

when >> Sunday 17 January, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

Use Polymer clay to create a colourful reef-inspired jewellery box. when >> Saturday 16 January, 10.30am–1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 booking >> Bookings required

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2016. february 2016.

Silly Socks, Sleepy Socks Story Time Session with Ian McIntosh

2016. february 2016.

december 2015. january

Reef Weekend Workshops Sew the Reef with Lisa Vickery Try your hand at sewing the reef and make some coral or polyps. when >> Sunday 17 January, 10.30am–1pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $30 booking >> Bookings required

Art Escape School Holiday Program Art Escape is the Galleries’ school holiday workshop program with art workshops led by local artists for children. when >>

where >> cost >>

Monday 18 January, 10.30am–12.30pm Tuesday 19 January, 10.30am–12.30pm Wednesday 20 January, 10.30am–12.30pm Thursday 21 January, 10.30am–12.30pm Friday 22 January, 10.30am–12.30pm Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre $20 or $15 Friends of the Galleries discount booking >> Bookings required

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Shop n Play Free art activities at Willows Shopping Centre. when >>

Monday 18 January–Friday 22 January, 1pm–4pm where >> Willows Shopping Centre cost >> Free

Fun Computer Coding and Animation Invent and create your own interactive story using code.

Take home your story and free coding application. when >>

Monday 18 January, 9am–11.30am and 1pm–3.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central when >> Tuesday 19 January, 9am–11.30am and 1pm–3.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale when >> Wednesday 20 January, 9am–11.30am and 1pm–3.30pm where >> CityLibraries Flinders Street cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Social painting sessions creating art in oils, acrylic, pastels and watercolours. when >> where >> cost >>

Monday 25 January, 9am–3pm Pinnacles Gallery Free to join but you must be a member of U3A to participate ($20 per year)

Pokemon Club A club for children 8 and over to come together and trade battle cards, play video games and share their love of all things Pokemon when >> Saturday 30 January, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

2016. february 2016.

Computer Basics Gain beginner skills in using computers. Learn how to turn a computer on and off and keyboard and mouse basics. when >> Friday 29 January, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Energy Saving Workshop Join the Carbon Cycle team from Integrated Sustainability Services to learn how to reduce your energy usage and save on bills. when >> Saturday 30 January, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Peter Lawson Colour Course. Develop knowledge of the colour palette and refine pallette knife techniques for painting quickly outdoors. when >>

where >> cost >> booking >>

Saturday 30 January, 10.30am–1.30pm Sunday 31 January, 10.30am–1.30pm Perc Tucker Regional Gallery $150 for series of three workshops Bookings required

december 2015. january

Monday Morning Art Group

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december 2015.september. january 2016. october. february 2016. november.

date

time

activity name

venue

pg

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

Tues 2 Feb

9.30am

Parent Information Session >> Mums and Bubs Pilates and Physio

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

19

Tues 2 Feb

10am

art-box

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

20

Tues 2 Feb

10am

Author Talk with Annemarie De Seriere

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

19

Tues 2 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

19

Tues 2 Feb

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

20

Wed 3 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

19

Fri 5 Feb

10am

Computer Basics

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

20

Sat 6 Feb

1pm

Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Peter Lawson

Queens Gardens

20

Mon 8 Feb

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

19

Tues 9 Feb

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

20

Tues 9 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

19

Tues 9 Feb

10am

Card Making Workshop

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

20

Wed 10 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

19

Fri 12 Feb

10.30am

Murri Rainbow Bookclub

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

20

Sat 13 Feb

10am

Walk-In (Murri Family History Research)

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

21

Mon 15 Feb

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

19

Tues 16 Feb

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

20

Tues 16 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

19

Wed 17 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

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Wed 17 Feb

3pm

Loud Lounge Ping Pong Tournament

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

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Thurs 18 Feb

6pm

Getting Started in Family History

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

21

Fri 19 Feb

10am

3D Printing - Introduction Session

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

21

Sat 20 Feb

10am

Author Talk with Annemarie De Seriere

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

21

Sat 20 Feb

1pm

The Study and Tradition of Numerology

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

22

Sun 21 Feb

10.30am

Free Family Fun Day

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

22

Mon 22 Feb

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

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Tues 23 Feb

6.30pm

Percival's Life Drawing

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

20

Tues 23 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

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Wed 24 Feb

3.30pm

After School Art Program

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

19

Wed 24 Feb

6.30pm

An Introduction to Toastmasters

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

22

Fri 26 Feb

10am

3D Printing - Intermediate Session

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

22

Sat 27 Feb

9.30am

Queensland Writers Centre. Short Story Workshop with Laurie Steed

CityLibraries Aitkenvale

23

Sat 27 Feb

10am

Pokemon Club

CityLibraries Thuringowa Central

23

Mon 29 Feb

9am

Monday Morning Art Group

Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre

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Mon 1 Feb

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Monday 1 February, 9am–3pm Monday 8 February, 9am–3pm Monday 15 February, 9am–3pm Monday 22 February, 9am–3pm Monday 29 February, 9am–3pm Pinnacles Gallery Free to join but you must be a member of U3A to participate ($20 per year)

Parent Information Session >> Mums and Bubs Pilates and Physio

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Tuesday 2 February, 9.30am–10am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale 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 >>

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Tuesday 2 February, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 3 February, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 9 February, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 10 February, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 16 February, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 17 February, 3.30pm–5pm Tuesday 23 February, 3.30pm–5pm Wednesday 24 February, 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 >> Bookings required

Author Talk with Annemarie De Seriere De Seriere wrote the spiritually based Peace, Power and YOU which is packed with tips and anecdotes to help overcome stress, anxiety, depression and pain. when >> Tuesday 2 February, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

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2016.

Discover useful hints and tips on physio and pilates that can be used on bubs and yourself from A & I Physio Rehab Clinic.

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Monday Morning Art Group Social painting sessions creating art in oils, acrylic, pastels and watercolours.

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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 2 February, 6.30pm–9.30pm

Tuesday 9 February, 6.30pm–9.30pm

Tuesday 16 February, 6.30pm–9.30pm

Tuesday 23 February, 6.30pm–9.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> $15

Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Peter Lawson Iconic Townsville. Learn how to paint en plein air under differing light conditions in Townsville’s Queens Gardens. when >> where >> cost >> booking >>

Saturday 6 February, 1pm–4pm Queens Gardens $150 for series of three workshops Bookings required

Card Making Workshop Love is in air. Create a beatiful hand-made Valentine’s Day card for that special someone in your life at our free card making workshop. when >> Tuesday 9 February, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

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 >> where >> cost >>

Tuesday 2 February, 10am–11.30am Pinnacles Gallery, Riverway Arts Centre Free

Computer Basics Gain beginner skills in using computers. Learn how to turn a computer on and off and keyboard and mouse basics when >> Friday 5 February, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

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Murri Rainbow Bookclub Discover your local Murri Bookclub and be inspired by discussions on a variety of Indigenous books and themes. when >> Saturday 12 February, 10.30am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

when >> Saturday 13 February, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free

3D Printing Introduction Session Information session for those who want an introduction to 3D printing. Part one of a two part workshop.

2016.

Connect to Murri family history queries through resources accessed by the library. Take this opportunity to find your Murri connections now! No bookings required.

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Walk-In (Murri Family History Research)

when >> Friday 19 February, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Loud Lounge Ping Pong Tournament

Author Talk with Annemarie De Seriere

Challenge your mates and find out who will reign suprement in the library’s first ping pong tournament.

De Seriere wrote the spiritually based Peace, Power and YOU which is packed with tips and anecdotes to help overcome stress, anxiety, depression and pain.

when >> where >> cost >>

when >> Saturday 20 February, 10am–11.30am where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Wednesday 17 February, 3pm–4.30pm CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Free

Getting Started in Family History Learn how to start researching your family history project using resources available in your local area and online. when >> Thursday 18 February, 6pm–8.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

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december 2015.september. january 2016. october. february 2016. november.

The Study and Tradition of Numerology Numerology addresses the relationships between the philosophical and esoteric meaning of numbers.

Are you interested in learning the meaning and role of numbers in your life? when >> Saturday 20 February, 1pm–2.30pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free booking >> Bookings 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 21 February, 10.30am–12.30pm where >> Perc Tucker Regional Gallery cost >> Free

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An Introduction to Toastmasters Do you want to gain confidence and improve your speaking and leadership skills? Toastmasters will show you how at this introductory session. when >> Wednesday 24 February, 6.30pm–8.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

3D Printing Intermediate Session Hands on session where a facilitator will show you the basics of how to use the 3D printer. Part two of a two part workshop. when >> Friday 26 February, 10am–11am where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

when >> Saturday 27 February, 9.30am–3.30pm where >> CityLibraries Aitkenvale cost >> Free booking >> Bookings required

Pokemon Club

You can now pay your rates, register a dog and enjoy the full array of educational programs, activities and borrowing services at CityLibraries Aitkenvale.

All electronic funds transfer (EFT) processes will be available, but the service won’t be able to take cash payments for security reasons.

A club for children 8 and over to come together and trade battle cards, play video games and share their love of all things Pokemon. when >> Saturday 27 February, 10am–12pm where >> CityLibraries Thuringowa Central cost >> Free

Children’s Theatre Season 2016 The 52 Storey Treehouse CDP Theatre Producers

6–7 June, townsville civic theatre

The Moon’s a Balloon

Patch Theatre 12–13 July, townsville civic theatre

The Peasant Prince

Monkey Baa Theatre Company 25–26 July, riverway arts centre page 23

2016.

Unlock your creativity and writing potential with award winning author Laurie Steed in this inspirational and informative workhsop.

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Short Story Workshop with Laurie Steed

Library becomes one stop shop

In February 2016, Townsville city will kick start a year-long celebration, marking 150 years since being declared a municipality and we want you to join us.

During the year-long salute, Townsville will host a variety of community-led festivals, events, concerts, exhibitions and activities to explore our community’s rich heritage and celebrate the evolution of our vibrant and colourful culture.

Whether you’re a fifth generation local, have just moved here, or breeze through every winter to make the most of our ideal location, we want you to get involved.

T150 Event Highlights Include:

T150 Variety Concert

T150 Yarn Series 30 March, 15 May, 19 July, 23 August,28 September, 22 and 23 November, Venues TBC

Experience Townsville Yarns, a series of engaging story-telling events held around the city, told live by a panel of local and visiting identities. Stay tuned for the exciting line-up of presenters.

2 April 2016, Townsville Civic Theatre

A night of entertainment showcasing and celebrating the arts and cultural life of the city over 150 years. Headline artist: David Campbell.

As the official date approaches, keep an eye out for more great T150 events by visiting www.townsville150.com.au and follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Townsville City Council Events @TCC_news

www.townsville150.com.au

T150 Pacific Festival Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June 2016, The Strand and Jezzine Barracks

A re-creation of the city’s annual traditional festival which ran for over 21 years.

Image: Pacific Festival parade, Flinders Street East, August 1987.

Photo: CityLibraries.

T150 Gala Dinner Under the Stars 10 September 2016, The Strand

Join us for the black tie gala event of the year. This momentous occasion will pay tribute to one of the biggest gala outdoor events ever staged in the city, the Longest Dinner on the Strand, which was conducted to officially open the Strand in 1999. Further details on the event including ticketing and times will be announced in the coming months.

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T150 Defence Force Air Show and Sky Show 15 October 2016

Council in conjunction with the RAAF will stage a major air show along The Strand on Saturday 15 October 2016. The event will be followed by fireworks and live/simulcast music.

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NEW BOOKS

community development United voices building better connected communities.

modern christmas Australian Womens Weekly

holiday crafts: 50 projects for year-round family fun

The Community Development section assists to build the community’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

Linda Reece

cyclone tracy Alan Tucker

the allergy-free family cookbook Fiona Heggie

clearing clutter Alexandra Chauran

the dirty game: uncovering the scandal at fifa Andrew Jennings page 26

Inclusive Community Advisory Committee 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.

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

pinnacles gallery

citylibraries aitkenvale – 07 4727 8310

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perc tucker gallery

denham st

flinders street – 07 4727 9666

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

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Summer Holidays are in.

Hot Pocket is out. >> The super-sized summer edition featuring pages of holiday events, workshops and activities. >> Check out the coupons in the back for some super savings. >> Grab a copy from council’s Customer Service Centres or download from council’s website or the QR code.

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

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 learning providers.

>> 4 weeks – Books and CDs >> 2 weeks – Magazines, DVDs, eBooks and eAudiobooks

To be included in the Directory or for more information contact the Community Information Centre –4771 4230 –cic@townsville.qld.gov.au www.facebook.com/CICTownsville

loan period

renewals Physical items can be renewed for up to two additional loan periods unless the items have been reserved by another member.

reservations for library items Members can reserve items in the catalogue by phone, in person or online through My Library on the catalogue.