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Welcome to your quarterly What’s On

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This newsletter is your guide to the latest events, exhibitions, theatre, workshops and programs presented

by Townsville City Council.

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What’s On Townsville includes information about what’s on at the following major council venues >>

As well as a range of events and programs presented by Townsville City Council.

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Townsville City Council acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Townsville, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples.

s tay co n n e c te d www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au What’s On Townsville @TCC_news E-Newsletter Keep up-to-date with the latest entertainment presented by Townsville City Council. Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter. www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au Phone 1300 878 001

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more information For more information on the events listed in this publication visit: www.whatsontownsville.qld.gov.au and search for the name of the event.

booking activities You can book activities listed in this publication online. Simply go to www.whatsontownsville.qld.gov.au and search for the event listing and click on the booking icon. Alternatively bookings can be made over the phone direct with the venue (see page 52 for contact details).

Dates and times listed in this booklet correct at time of printing.

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Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the school term, 3.30pm – 5pm perc tucker regional gallery Join Gallery Services for a variety of workshops covering a range of activities including painting, printing, and collage. Participants choose either Tuesday or Wednesday. Cost is $150 for all ten weeks of Term 4.

Bookings required.

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Murri Family History Research Every second Friday of the month, 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Want to know who you are? Search your Murri family history through resources accessed by CityLibraries. This is your opportunity to connect to your mob.

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imagine p l ay create Christmas Decorations Every day in December all citylibraries branches

Join Santa’s workshop and create your own Christmas decorations to adorn your tree.

Heroes and Villains Tuesday 3 January – Sunday 22 January all citylibraries branches Are you a larger than life, courageous, powerful superhero doing great deeds or a wicked, scheming villain who challenges heroes in the fight against good and evil? Discover, engage and create your hero or villain character at the library.

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One on One Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am – 10am

Computer Help your Library If you would like to learn more about using computers and mobile devices, to explore apps, programs, social media, online learning, email and internet searching – find a session that’s right for you.

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Wednesdays, 1pm – 1.45pm, 2pm – 2.45pm citylibraries aitkenvale

Fridays, 10am – 11am citylibraries flinders street Get personalised help with a range of computer queries; learn how to troubleshoot problems with portable devices, create an email account and search the internet.

Bookings required.

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walk in tuesdays Tuesdays, 1pm – 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central Join us every Tuesday afternoon for personalised help with a range of digital technology queries: mobile devices, social media, emails, photos, online learning, eBooks, apps and more.

Bookings required.

Monday 7 November, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 21 November, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 5 December, 10.30am - 11.30am Monday 9 January, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 23 January, 10.30am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central This session is for people who have never really used a computer before and might find them a little bit scary.

Bookings required.

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Family fun day

First and Third Tuesday of every month, 10am – 11am

Third Sunday of every month, 10am – 12pm perc tucker regional gallery Drop into the Gallery for five minutes or two hours and take part in free family art activities.

pinnacles gallery Come and explore Pinnacles Gallery, learn about art, meet new friends and have fun!

This program is designed for under 5’s, mums, dads and carers.

Bookings required for groups.

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Sundays at Riverway Every Sunday, 1pm – 4pm pinnacles gallery Have a fun afternoon at Pinnacles Gallery with free workshops every Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. Join us in the Gallery for an ever changing mix of workshops.

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Percivals Life Drawing Every Tuesday, 6.30pm – 9.30pm perc tucker regional gallery Join in to develop drawing skills and network with other artists; no experience necessary but participants should bring their own materials. No bookings necessary. Please note that there will be no teacher present.

Luke EDE, Untitled 2016, Pencil and digital, 40 x 30 cm

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Babies and children love sharing stories.

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO TALK, READ AND TELL STORIES WITH YOUR CHILD.

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Storytime Tuesdays, 10am – 11am

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Rhyme Time

Wednesdays, 10am – 11am

Mondays, 10am – 11am

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Fridays, 10am – 11am

Thursdays, 10am – 11am

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

Storytime will be taking a break over Christmas, and will conclude week ending 16 December, 2016 and return week beginning 9 January, 2017.

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Set your singing voice free and explore nursery rhymes. Develop your child’s pre-emergent literacy skills and connect with other parents and bubs. Baby Rhyme Time will take a break over the Christmas holidays. It will finish on the week ending 9 December at Thuringowa and Aitkenvale and commence back again week beginning 9 January at Thuringowa and Aitkenvale.

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Storytime Storytime with LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS First Wednesday of the month, (During School Term), 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Join Jonathon from La Luna Youth Arts as he brings stories alive through story reading, drama and play.

Third Friday of every month (during the school term), 10am – 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Come and listen to stories and songs in English and a different language at our multicultural storytime sessions.

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N ewborn e Fa mily Drop in Service

Messy Play Wednesdays, 9am – 9.45am and 10.30am – 11.15am

Tuesdays, 9am – 2pm Saturdays, 9am – 12pm

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Unleash the mess! Increase your child’s confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play. Messy Play will take a break over the Christmas holidays. It will finish on the week ending 9 December and commence in the week beginning 23 January.

A Child Health Nurse is available to weigh, measure and answer any questions about children’s health, growth and development.

The Newborn and Family Drop In Service will finish for the Christmas holidays on Saturday 17 December and commence on Tuesday 10 January.

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Messy Play in the park

Tuesdays, 10am – 11am citylibraries thuringowa central

Thursdays, 10am – 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Ready to move on from Baby Rhyme Time? Not quite ready for Storytime? Come and join Toddler Time!

Develop your toddler’s concentration and early literacy skills with fun songs, dance and a story.

Toddler Time will take a break over the Christmas holidays, finishing the week ending 9 December, 2016 and commence again week beginning 9 January, 2017.

Last Wednesday of November, 9.30am – 11am contact citylibraries for park details Messy Play will take a break over Summer and will return in March 2017. Contact CityLibraries for park details.

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Digital Literacy Classes Do you want to improve your digital literacy and technology skills to connect with family, friends and the broader community?

The program offers basic to intermediate digital literacy training in things like using tablets and smartphones/iPhones, using the internet, how to shop and bank online and cyber safety.

Participants can register for a group session that is topic specific or a one-on-one session where you can bring along a device and ask questions.

All Tech Savvy Seniors sessions are at Citylibraries Thuringowa in the Learn Space.

PLEASE NOTE >> Bookings are required for all classes.

One on One

Introduction to Smartphones

Get personalised help with a range of computer queries; learn how to troubleshoot problems with portable devices, create an email account and search the internet.

Learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. Learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and change the volume.

Wednesday 2 and 9 November, 11am – 12pm Wednesday 16, 23 and 30 November, 9am – 10am Friday 4, 11, 18 and 25 November, 11am – 12pm Friday 2 and 9 December, 11am – 12pm Wednesday 7 December, 11am – 12pm

Wednesday 2 November, 9am – 10.30am Friday 25 November, 9am – 10.30am

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Introduction to Tablets (Android) This session focuses on Android tablets - it's for people who want to find out what they can do.

Thursday 3 November, 9am – 10.30am and 11am – 12.30pm Wednesday 7 December, 9am – 10.30am

Introduction to Computers This session is for people who have never really used a computer before and might find them a little bit scary.

Thursday 24 November, 9am – 10.30am and 11am – 12.30pm citylibraries thuringowa central

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Introduction to the Internet

Introduction to Tablets (iPads)

Learn how to navigate the web much easier and find out what the web has to offer including videos and music; also includes tips for staying safe online.

This session focuses on iPads - it's for people who want to find out what they can do.

Friday 4 November, 9am – 10.30am Friday 2 December, 9am – 10.30am citylibraries thuringowa central

Introduction to Social Media This session will guide you through the internet's most popular social media applications; you will gain an understanding of what social media is, the services you can use and when.

Friday 11 and 18 November, 9am – 10.30am Thursday 8 December, 9am – 10.30am and 11am – 12.30pm citylibraries thuringowa central

Introduction to Email This session covers the basics to help you keep in touch with family and friends using email. You will learn to set up an email account, send and reply to an email.

Thursday 17 November, 9am – 10.30am and 11am – 12.30pm

Wednesday 9 November, 9am – 10.30am citylibraries thuringowa central

Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking Learn how easy and convenient it is to shop and bank online, discuss why online banking is safe and secure, and how you can save time when you pay bills online.

Thursday 10 November, 9am – 10.30am and 11am – 12.30pm Thursday 1 December, 9am – 10.30am and 11am – 12.30pm citylibraries thuringowa central

Sharing Photos and Other Attachments Online This session looks at how to share photos and other attachments online.

Friday 9 December, 9am – 10.30am citylibraries thuringowa central

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This project has received financial assistance from Telstra and the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland

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contents >> november 2016 Date

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Event

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Mondays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Mondays, Tuesdays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Tuesdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop in Service

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Tuesdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Tuesdays

1pm

Walk in Tuesdays

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Tuesdays

6.30pm

Percivals Life Drawing

perc tucker regional gallery

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Tuesdays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries flinders street

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Tuesdays, Wednesdays

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term)

perc tucker regional gallery

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Wednesdays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Thursdays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time*

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4

Wednesdays

9am, 10.30am

Messy Play

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Wednesdays

1pm, 2pm

One on One

citylibraries aitkenvale

2

Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Fridays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

Fridays

10am

One on One

citylibraries flinders street

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Saturdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop in Service

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Sundays

1pm

Sundays at Riverway

pinnacles gallery

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Until 2

Artist-In-Schools Ryan Catholic College with Artist Sylvia Ditchburn

perc tucker regional gallery

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Until 6

Isa Through my Eyes A collection of artworks by local Artist Peter Minon

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Until 13

Momentum James Cook University New Media Arts Exhibition

perc tucker regional gallery

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SALT The Salt Series 2016 Murray Fredericks

perc tucker regional gallery

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10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

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2

10am

Researching titles in Townsville with Ted Brandi A session for researchers

citylibraries flinders street

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2

10am

Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts

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2

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

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2

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to smart phones

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9am, 11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Tablets (Android)

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Art-In-A-Suitcase With Artist Cassie Roberts

perc tucker regional gallery

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11am

Tech Savvy Seniors - One on One

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4

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Tablets (iPads)

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7.30pm for 8pm

An Evening with Groucho: Riverway Sessions

riverway arts centre

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5

9am

Free Guided Tour of the West End Cemetery

west end cemetery, west end, townsville

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9am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Social Media

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4 November 8 December 4

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9.30am

Morning Tea with a Classic

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9am

Cyclone Sunday

strand park, the strand

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7

10.30am

Computer Basics

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9.30am

Parent Information Session - Calm Before Birth and Beyond

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to the Internet

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9

10am

Computer Training - PowerPoint

upper ross community centre

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9

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

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8.30am

Community Groups Built to Last - 2016 Annual Forum

kith and kin, 123 ingham rd, townsville

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9am, 11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Online Shopping & Banking

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10am

Murri Family History Research

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11

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Social Media

citylibraries thuringowa central

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11

10.30am

Remembrance Day - Townsville Remembers (City Service)

anzac park, the strand

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11

10.45am

Remembrance Day - Townsville Remembers (Thuringowa Central Service)

thuringowa central cenotaph

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11am

Tech Savvy Seniors - One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Murri Rainbow Bookclub

colours café, west end

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13 November 12 February

Da Vinci Machines

pinnacles gallery

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13 November 12 February

Da Vinci Machines Competition

the galleria, riverway arts centre

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10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

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15

7.30pm

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Passion and Romance

townsville civic theatre

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16

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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17

9am, 11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Email

citylibraries thuringowa central

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18

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Social Media

citylibraries thuringowa central

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18

10am

Multicultural Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

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10.30am

Protect Yourself from Scams - Seminar Series

citylibraries thuringowa central

18

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors - One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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6pm

Riverway Movie Night - Avengers: Age of Ultron

tony ireland stadium

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20

10am

Family Fun Day

perc tucker regional gallery

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21

10.30am

Computer Basics

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22 November 23 November

11am

The Ultimate Tribute to Shirley Bassey Featuring Brunie Riley: Morning Melodies

townsville civic theatre

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22 November 23 November

1.30pm

T150 Yarn Series: 150 Years of Stage and Screen

townsville civic theatre

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23

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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23

10.30am

Protect Yourself from Scams - Seminar Series

citylibraries thuringowa central

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24

9am, 11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Computers

citylibraries thuringowa central

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25

10am

Australian South-Sea Islander Information Session with Emelda Davis

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25

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors - One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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25

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to smart phones

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25

9am

Heroes and Villains Writing Workshop with Deborah Abela

citylibraries thuringowa central

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26

10am

Pokémon Club

citylibraries thuringowa central

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26

9.30am

Sheffield Shield Cricket Match

tony ireland stadium

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29

7pm

JCU T150 Lecture Series: Magnetic Island - Past, Present and Future

citylibraries thuringowa central

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30

9.30am

Messy Play in the park

freemason park, cape pallerenda

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30

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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30

10.30am

Protect Yourself from Scams - Seminar Series

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Isa Through my Eyes

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Ryan Catholic College with artist Sylvia Ditchburn

A collection of artworks by local artist Peter Minon

Until Wednesday 2 November

Until Sunday 6 November yourspace, citylibraries thuringowa central Along with industrial infrastructure and mining - scenery, dining and socialising are all a part of the charm of Mount Isa, which inspired the collection of artworks in this exhibition.

Peter MINON, View over Isa [detail] 2015

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James Cook University New Media Arts Exhibition Until Sunday 13 November

perc tucker regional gallery Having explored creative art-making within a rigorous and supportive learning and teaching environment, this annual exhibition showcases the defining work of final year students, displaying a diverse range of disciplines.

Paul JEON, Visual Voyage #1 2015, Mixed media projection. Music by Christoffer Svalheim, 2 minutes, 2015 Bachelor of New Media Arts Graduate Exhibition

the stairwell gallery, perc tucker regional gallery Sylvia Ditchburn conducted workshops with Ryan Catholic College Year 11 students where the students were encouraged to experiment with watercolours and shown new techniques involving colour, blending, saturation and balance.

William LOVEDAY, Year 11, Ryan Catholic College, Scape 2016, acrylic on canvas, 90 x 60 cm

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The Salt Series 2016 Murray Fredericks Until Sunday 27 November perc tucker regional gallery SALT is a collection of landscape works from Murray Fredericks' solo journeys to Lake Eyre. The works present a unique view of the awe-inspiring location, which Fredericks captured in solitudinous stints of up to five weeks. The SALT series has been featured in multiple solo and group exhibitions, and collected in multiple international art collections.

Murray FREDERICKS, Muybridge (SALT 500) [detail] 2015, Digital print on cotton rag, 140 x 186 cm

Researching Titles in Townsville with Ted Brandi

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A session for researchers and family historians Wednesday 2 November, 10am – 12pm citylibraries flinders street Ted Brandi, Research officer with the Heritage Urban Planning unit will explain the process of property/title searching.

Bookings required.

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With artist Cassie Roberts Friday 4 November - Thursday 8 December the stairwell gallery, perc tucker regional gallery Throughout Terms 3 and 4 of 2016, Cassie Roberts delivered an art workshop to Townsville primary schools providing the opportunity to view artworks from the City of Townsville Art Collection.

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us, Are you a larger than life, courageo s? powerful superhero doing great deed ing leng chal in villa ming Or a wicked, sche evil? and good nst agai t figh the in es hero

register online from 1 december – 25 january 2017

To register visit lle.qld.gov.au/facilities nsvi www.tow -and-recreation/libraries and follow the prompts to the Summer Reading Club page.

Collect your FREE Summer Reading Club Pack from any CityLibraries Townsville branch.

There’s heaps of cool prizes to be won, just for reading! ils.

Visit council’s website for full deta

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An Evening with Groucho

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Riverway Sessions

Friday 4 November, 7.30pm for an 8pm start riverway arts centre Award-winning actor Frank Ferrante recreates his PBS, New York and London acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx. The two-act comedy consists of the best Groucho oneliners, anecdotes and songs. Tickets include Tapas served to the table before the show.

Adult Price : $55 VIP Member Discount available

Free Guided Tour of the West End Heritage Cemetery

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Led by Ted Brandi, Heritage Officer with the Townsville City Council Saturday 5 November, 9am - 12pm

west end cemetery, west end, townsville Learn about some of the most interesting past residents of Townsville from one of the City's heritage professionals.

This tour presented by Heritage Researcher, Ted Brandi from Townsville City Council will also feature information on the cemetery. Please meet at the West End Cemetery main gate, Ingham Road.

Bookings required.

Cyclone Sunday

get ready now, because later’s too late.

Sunday 6 November, 9am – 12pm, strand park Free community event For more information visit www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Morning Tea with a Classic

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Saturday 5 November, 9.30am - 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Everyone loves to discuss a classic! Join us for a literary morning tea to discuss Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.

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Sunday 6 November, 9am - 12pm strand park , the strand Cyclone Sunday returns again to Strand Park on Sunday 6th November, from 9am to 12pm. Come along to learn how to prepare for the upcoming cyclone season!

$5 per person.

Bookings required.

Parent Information a Session

Computer Training a - PowerPoint

Calm Before Birth and Beyond

Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville

Tuesday 8 November, 9.30am – 10.30am

Wednesday 9 November, 10am – 12pm

citylibraries aitkenvale

upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen

Calmbirth empowers and encourages couples to embrace and surrender to their approaching birth experience with a new understanding, increased confidence and with a sense of fearlessness.

Come along to learn the basics of PowerPoint in this relaxed and friendly class. For more information and bookings, contact the Upper Ross Community Centre.

Bookings required: via the Upper Ross Community Centre, 4774 0144

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loc al writer

Pheobe Evans “Her eyes are startling. They are always changing; one day a placid sea green, the next a stormy grey. Like the ocean tides, always changing, never stopping.”

Phoebe Evans is the winner in the young adult category for the 2016 CityLibraries Townsville Short Story Competition, sponsored by the Queensland Writers Centre and Townsville Writers and Publishers Centre. Phoebe wrote Bleached, the story of a young woman’s life long relationship with a fish.

Phoebe has been an avid reader from a young age. Her early years were spent on a small rural property outside the hamlet of Hoskinstown NSW, 30 kilometres east of Canberra.

As a 5 year old she amused herself writing and illustrating her own short books on folded and stapled A4 pages. In 2012 at age 8, Phoebe's family relocated 2,000 kilometres north to Townsville.

While she missed her friends back south she adapted well to her new environment and quickly settled in at Belgian Gardens State School. In her first term at the school she won a Principal’s Special Award for some prose she wrote about the country life she left behind in NSW. BGSS continued building her passion for reading, writing and music. Her growing skill on clarinet was rewarded with a place in Pimlico High Junior Symphony while in her final year at primary school.

She started her first high school year in 2016 at Townsville Grammar which she is enjoying very much. An insatiable reader, she invariably has a pile of 10 or more books on her bedside table with several on the go at once.

Recently she has become a fan of feature articles in The Australian's weekend magazine.

You can read Phoebe’s short story and other winning stories on the Townsville City Council website: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilitiesand-recreation/libraries/programs-andactivities/short-story-competition-2016

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a Community Groups Built to Last 2016 Annual Forum

Inspiration: Reflection: Connection Thursday 10 November, 8.30am - 2.30pm

Remembrance Day a Townsville remembers

Friday 11 November Townsville City Service – 10.30am anzac park, the strand

Thuringowa Central Service – 10.45am

kith and kin, 123 ingham road, townsville A series of talks and workshops which includes presentations from successful local and national Social Enterprise ventures, a Crowdfunding provider and a workshop on Design thinking for community led innovation.

thuringowa central cenotaph A memorial service to commemorate the official end of hostilities in World War I and to pay respects to those who have served of our country during the past 100 years.

Presented by Townsville City Council and the Thuringowa and Townsville RSL Sub Branches.

Bookings required.

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Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 11.30am colours café, stagpole street, west end To end 2016, Murri Rainbow Bookclub will be sharing discussions of their favorite book titles over coffee at a local rainbow café ‘Colors’ in Stagpole Street. This is your opportunity to meet with like-minded people.

online nominations are now open

Australia Day Awards 2017 NOMINATE NOW www.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Da Vinci Machines

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Sunday 13 November 2016 - Sunday 12 February 2017 pinnacles gallery This award-winning interactive exhibition invites everyone to delve into the mind of artist, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and showcases many of his iconic inventions. On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, the sixty interactive machines are created from original da Vinci drawings and highlights include the bicycle, the scuba suit, spring powered car, as well as flying machines.

Leonardo DA VINCI, Mona Lisa [detail] between 1503 and 1505, oil on poplar wood, 77 x 53 cm, Louvre Museum, Department of Paintings

Da Vinci Machines Competition

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Drop off entries at Pinnacles Gallery

by Sunday 6 November Sunday 13 November 2016 – Sunday 12 February 2017 the galleria, riverway arts centre Create your own 3D Leonardo da Vinci machine, draw a Leonardo da Vinci-inspired illustration or create your own invention for display in The Galleria, Riverway Arts Centre and be a part of this amazing Da Vinci Machines exhibition coming to Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville! There are four sections you can enter and prizes will be awarded for each section according to age group.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Passion and Romance

Tuesday 15 November, 7.30pm townsville civic theatre Witness the power and emotion of Queensland Symphony Orchestra, live in concert, for one night only. Queensland's largest orchestra will set your heart racing with a program featuring famous works of passion and romance! You will hear orchestral masterpieces by some of the world's greatest composers including Smetana, DvorĂĄk and Chopin. Immerse yourself in this evening of music that was inspired by the dramatic landscapes and diverse cultures of the composers' Slavonic homeland.

Adult price: $45. VIP Member Discount Available

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Protect Yourself from Scams - Seminar Series

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This series of seminars is presented by the Office of Fair Trading.

Wednesday 16 November, 10.30am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Don't be a scam victim. Learn how to avoid scams and protect yourself. These seminars will assist you to better understand your rights and responsibilities.

Bookings required.

Riverway Movie Night

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

Friday 18 November, 6pm – 8.30pm tony ireland stadium Kick back and enjoy this star-studded super hero sequel.

In Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Avengers fight Ultron, an artificial intelligence obsessed with causing human extinction.

The Avengers (featuring a cast of Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans) will light up Tony Ireland Stadium’s big screen!

The Ultimate Tribute to Shirley Bassey

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$

Featuring Brunie Riley

Tuesday 22 November, 11am Wednesday 23 November, 11am townsville civic theatre Brunie has a voice of outstanding range and power, caressing the lyrics of a song as only she can. Brunie’s interpretation of Dame Shirley Bassey’s music is second only to the great lady herself. So if you love Bassey, you will love this show! Stay on for the final T150 Yarn Series: 150 Years of Stage and Screen at 1.30pm (including light lunch at 12.30pm, bookings essential).

Adult Price : $14 VIP Member Discount available

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T150 Yarns Series

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150 Years of Stage and Screen 22 - 23 November, 1.30pm - 2.30pm townsville civic theatre Do you love listening to stories? Experience Townsville Yarns, a series of engaging story-telling events presented by ABC North Queensland. Come along and join in as part of our audience.

This Yarn will uncover some of Townsville’s wonderful performers and performances held around the city. These Yarns will be held after Morning Melodies, a light lunch will be provided at 12.30pm.

Bookings required. platinum sponsors

gold sponsors

Protect Yourself from Scams - Seminar Series

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This series of seminars is presented by the Office of Fair Trading.

Wednesday 23 November, 10.30am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Don't be a scam victim. Learn how to avoid scams and protect yourself. These seminars will assist you to better understand your rights and responsibilities.

Bookings required.

COMMUNITY GROUPS BUILT TO LAST

>> Build your organisation’s structure >> Develop your vision, strategy and attitude >> Acquire skills, abilities and resources >> Fundraising and financial planning

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

• Build your organisation’s structure • Develop your vision,

>> Realise your goals!

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a Australian South-Sea Islander Information Session

Heroes and Villains Writing Workshop

Friday 25 November, 10am - 2pm

Saturday 26 November, 9am - 11am

citylibraries thuringowa central

citylibraries thuringowa central

In Celebration of 150 years of Australian South-Sea Islanders first arrival since 2013, CityLibraries has invited Emelda Davis from NSW to present an information session on Australian South-Sea Islanders.

Children’s author Deborah Abela, author of the popular series Max Remy Superspy, will lead children through a series of fun activities to help them become better writers.

Bookings required.

Bookings required.

With Emelda Davis

with Deborah Abela

Image: Deborah Abela

club Pokémon Club

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Saturday 26 November, 10am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central A club for children 8 and over to come together to trade battle cards, play video games and share their love for all things Pokemon.

Sheffield Shield Cricket Match

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Saturday 26 November – Tuesday 29 November tony ireland stadium Townsville will become the second regional Queensland city in two years to host a Sheffield Shield match when the my FootDR Queensland Bulls take on the Western Australia Warriors at Tony Ireland Stadium in November. Day One commences on Saturday 26 November with gates opening at 9.30am with the first ball at 10am. For more information contact the venue on 4773 8885.

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JCU T150 Lecture Series

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Magnetic Island - Past, Present and Future Tuesday 29 November, 7pm - 8pm citylibraries thuringowa central Learn about the history of Magnetic Island and the concerns to achieve balance between its natural beauty and recreational popularity.

Bookings required.

Messy Play in the Park

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Wednesday 30 November, 9.30am – 11am freemason park, cape pallarenda road, pallarenda Unleash the mess! Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative. Messy Play in the Park will be taking a break over Summer and will return in March 2017.

Protect Yourself from Scams - Seminar Series

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This series of seminars is presented by the Office of Fair Trading.

Wednesday 30 November, 10.30am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Don't be a scam victim. Learn how to avoid scams and protect yourself. These seminars will assist you to better understand your rights and responsibilities.

Bookings required.

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DEC EMB ER

contents >> december 2016 Date

Time

Event

Venue

Pg

Mondays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time*

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

Mondays, Tuesdays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop in Service*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Tuesdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

5

Tuesdays

1pm

Walk in Tuesdays

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

6.30pm

Percivals Life Drawing (excluding 27 December)

perc tucker regional gallery

3

Tuesdays

10am

Storytime*

citylibraries flinders street

4

Tuesdays, Wednesdays

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term)

perc tucker regional gallery

1

Wednesdays

10am

Storytime*

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Thursdays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time*

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

Wednesdays

9am, 10.30am

Messy Play*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Wednesdays

1pm, 2pm

One on One

citylibraries aitkenvale

2

Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Fridays

10am

Storytime*

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

Fridays

10am

One on One

citylibraries flinders street

5

Saturdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop in Service*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Sundays

1pm

Sundays at Riverway (excluding 25 December)

pinnacles gallery

3

Until 8 December

Art-In-A-Suitcase With Artist Cassie Roberts

perc tucker regional gallery

28

Until 12 February

Da Vinci Machines

pinnacles gallery

28

Until 12 February

Da Vinci Machines Competition

the galleria, riverway arts centre

28

1

9am, 11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Online Shopping & Banking

citylibraries thuringowa central

7

1

2pm

Christmas Origami Earrings

citylibraries thuringowa central

29

2

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

6

2

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Tablets (iPads)

citylibraries thuringowa central

7

2

10am

National Disability Insurance Scheme - Information Session

citylibraries thuringowa central

30

2 December 22 February

Picturing Townsville

perc tucker regional gallery

29

2 Deember 20 December

Artist-In-Schools Bluewater State School with Artist perc tucker regional gallery Fiona Banner

29

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Time

Event

Venue

Pg

4

5pm

Carols by Candlelight presented by Townsville City Council

reid park

30

5

10.30am

Computer Basics

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

6

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

3

7

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Tablets (Android)

citylibraries thuringowa central

7

7

10am

Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

7

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors - One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

6

8

9am, 11am Tech Savvy Seniors – Introduction to Social Media

citylibraries thuringowa central

7

9

9am

Tech Savvy Seniors - Sharing Photos and Other Attachments Online

citylibraries thuringowa central

7

9

10am

Murri Family History Research*

citylibraries thuringowa central

1

9

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

6

Art-In-A-Suitcase With Artist Cath Meharry

perc tucker regional gallery

31

10 December 26 January 11

9am

Free Swim Day

all council operated pools

31

12

All day

Summer Reading Club Launch Party

citylibraries thuringowa central

31

12

9am, 11am Christmas Card Making

citylibraries thuringowa central

31

12

7pm

Open for Business: Influential business families of Townsville's past

citylibraries thuringowa central

32

13

10am

Morning Movie: Peter Pan

citylibraries thuringowa central

33

14

10am

Real Life Heroes: Qld Fire and Emergency Services

citylibraries thuringowa central

33

15

9am, 11am Create Natural Body Products

citylibraries aitkenvale

33

15

10am

Heroes Vs Villains Summer Reading Club Members Party

citylibraries thuringowa central

33

16

7.15pm

Riverway Movie Night: The Good Dinosaur

riverway lagoons

34

Free and Foreign Subjectivity Jordan Grant

perc tucker regional gallery

34

16 December 5 February 18

10am

Family Fun Day

perc tucker regional gallery

3

20

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

3

Artist-In-Schools William Ross State High School with Artist Fiona Banner

perc tucker regional gallery

35

New Year's Eve Celebrations presented by Townsville City Council

strand park, the strand

35

22 December 22 January 31

7pm

*Christmas Closure period applies, please refer to Christmas Closures information on page 32 and program shut down information on pages specified.

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Art-In-A-Suitcase

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With artist Cassie Roberts Until Thursday 8 December the stairwell gallery, perc tucker regional gallery Throughout Terms 3 and 4 of 2016, Cassie Roberts delivered an art workshop to Townsville primary schools providing the opportunity to view artworks from the City of Townsville Art Collection.

Da Vinci Machines Competition

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Until Sunday 12 February 2017 the galleria, riverway arts centre Come to the Galleria, Riverway Arts Centre to see the wonderfully imaginative machines, illustrations and inventions created by the people of Townsville!

Da Vinci Machines

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Until Sunday 12 February 2017 pinnacles gallery This award-winning interactive exhibition invites everyone to delve into the mind of artist, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and showcases many of his iconic inventions. On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, the sixty interactive machines are created from original da Vinci drawings and highlights include the bicycle, the scuba suit, spring powered car, as well as flying machines.

Leonardo DA VINCI, Mona Lisa [detail] between 1503 and 1505, oil on poplar wood, 77 x 53 cm, Louvre Museum, Department of Paintings

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Christmas Origami Earrings

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Thursday 1 December, 2pm - 3.30pm citylibraries thuringowa central Interested in crafts? Come along and join us to create your special origami earrings for yourself or for your loved one.

Bookings required.

Picturing Townsville

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Friday 2 December, 2016 - Sunday 22 January, 2017 perc tucker regional gallery As Townsville’s 150 th anniversary celebrations draw to a close, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery presents an exhibition that reflects on the city’s past, and also glances to its future possibilities.

Artist-In-Schools

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Bluewater State School with artist Fiona Banner Friday 2 December - Tuesday 20 December showcase, perc tucker regional gallery In Term 2, 2016, local artist Fiona Banner worked with students at Bluewater State School to deliver a mosaic making workshop.

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Carols By Candlelight

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Presented by Townsville City Council Sunday 4 December, 5pm reid park Celebrate the Christmas spirit with the 2016 Carols by Candlelight! With a stellar cast made up of incredible homegrown talent, the fabulous 1RAR band and our special guests Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde joined of course by our special guest Santa, the night will be one to remember.

National Disability Insurance a Scheme - Information Session Presented by National Disability Insurance Agency staff

Friday 2 December, 10am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa Join us to learn about accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the type of supports available for people with a disability, families and carers.

Bookings required.

want to receive learn discover connect by email?

Subscribe to Learn Discover Connect 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 enter ‘e-news’ into the search bar. Follow the prompts to sign up.

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Art-In-A-Suitcase a With artist Cath Meharry

Saturday 10 December, 2016 Thursday 26 January, 2017 the stairwell gallery, perc tucker regional gallery Throughout Term 3 and 4 of 2016, Cath Meharry delivered an art workshop to Townsville primary schools providing the opportunity to view artworks from the City of Townsville Art Collection.

e p y Summer Reading Club Launch Party Monday 12 December, All Day citylibraries thuringowa central Dress up as your favourite hero or villain - join the fun and register for the Summer Reading Club.

Free Swim Day

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Sunday 11 December, 9am – 3pm all council pools Cool off and enjoy free entry to Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, Tobruk Memorial Baths, Kokoda and Long Tan Memorial Pools! Do some laps, take the kids along to the aquatic playground, ride the slides and get information on Pool Passes and classes! Visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au to find out more about Townsville’s Pools.

Christmas Card Making

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Monday 12 December, 9am - 10am Monday 12 December, 11am – 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Get into the Christmas spirit this December.

Drop into the library to design and make your own Christmas cards. All materials will be provided. Two sessions are available – pick the time that suits you.

Bookings required.

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Open for Business

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Influential business families of Townsville's past Monday 12 December, 7pm - 8pm citylibraries thuringowa central Join us for the launch and viewing of 3 videos produced by the library. The videos document early Townsville businesses and have been produced featuring descendants of some early business families. Join us for the launch to celebrate and view the videos Bookings required.

Christmas Closures please note the following closure periods for townsville city council venues, facilities and services: CityLibraries All CityLibraries branches (Aitkenvale, Flinders Street and Thuringowa Central) will close operations at 3pm on Friday 23 December 2016 and re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2017.

Gallery Services Perc Tucker Regional Art Gallery will close operations at 3pm on Friday 23 December 2016 and re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2017.

Pinnacles Gallery will be open as per normal hours excluding Saturday 24 December – 27 December inclusive, and excluding Saturday 31 December 2016 – Monday 2 January 2017, re-opening Tuesday 3 January 2017.

TicketShop Townsville Civic Theatre will close operations at 3pm on Friday 23 December 2016 and re-open at 9am on Wednesday 28 December 2016. It will also be closed Sunday 1 January and Monday 2 January, re-opening on Tuesday 3 January at 9am.

Riverway Arts Centre will close operations at 3pm on Friday 23 December, 2016 and re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2017.

Customer Service Centre Customer Service Centres at 103 Walker Street and CityLibraries branches (Aitkenvale and Thuringowa Central) will close operations at 3pm on Friday 23 December 2016 and re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2017.

Customer Service Call Centre (telephone and click-to-chat service) will close at 3pm on Friday 23 December 2016 and re-open on Wednesday 28 December 2016.

Customer Service Call Centre (telephone and click-to-chat service) will be closed all public holidays during the Christmas and New Year’s Period.

Maggie Towns

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Morning Movie

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Peter Pan

Tuesday 13 December, 10am - 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central Wendy and her brothers are visited by Peter Pan who magically never ages. Watch their adventures in Neverland in this classic family movie.

Bookings required.

Real Life Heroes

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Qld Fire and Emergency Services Wednesday 14 December, 10am - 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Come and meet some of our real life heroes from the Qld Fire and Emergency Services.

Hear the fire team talk about fire fighting and explore the fire engines.

Bookings required.

Heroes vs Villains p Summer Reading Club Members Party Thursday 15 December, 10am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Dress up as your favourite Hero or Villain and compete in a series of action packed games and challenges. Who will reign supreme - Heroes or Villains?

Bookings required.

Create Natural Body Products

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Thursday 15 December, 9am – 10am Thursday 15 December, 11am – 12pm citylibraries aitkenvale Treat yourself or your loved ones with a Christmas gift. Learn how to make masks and scrubs from natural products and take what you make home with you. Two sessions are available – pick the time that suits you.

Bookings required.

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Riverway Movie Night

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The Good Dinosaur

Friday 16 December, 7.15pm – 9pm riverway lagoons From the creators of Finding Nemo and Inside Out, this Disney Pixar animation transports you to a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side. Arlo the Apatosaurus and a cave kid become unlikely friends, and share the ups and downs of prehistoric life.

Free and Foreign Subjectivity a Jordan Grant

Friday 16 December 2016 - Sunday 5 February 2017 perc tucker regional gallery Free and Foreign Subjectivity is the first major solo exhibition

by Jordan Grant, and marks the artist’s return to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery after completing his studies through RMIT. In this exhibition, Grant presents “an assembly of paintings unified not by aesthetic homogeneity, but rather by a consistency of methodology.” The artist draws on varied sources for inspiration, including the text Painting Beside Itself by David Joselit, which proved a formative text in shaping the direction of his practice.

Jordan Grant, Painting For Cascade [detail] 2015, Oil on linen, 147 x 127 cm

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Artist-In-Schools a

with William Ross State High School and artist Fiona Banner Thursday 22 December, 2016 Sunday 22 January, 2017 showcase, perc tucker regional gallery In Term 2, 2016, local artist Fiona Banner worked with students at William Ross State High School to deliver a ceramics workshop.

New Years Eve Celebrations

Presented by Townsville City Council Saturday 31 December, 7pm – 12.30am strand park, the strand Come along to Townsville's biggest New Year's Eve Celebrations in Strand Park from 7pm on Saturday 31 December for a movie on the big screen and an exciting fireworks display to close out the year!

Townsville City Council would like to thank all of the T150 sponsors for their support of this year’s celebrations.

platinum sponsors

gold sponsors

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JAN UA RY

contents >> january 2017 Date

Time

Event

Venue

Pg

Mondays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time*

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

Mondays, Tuesdays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop in Service*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Tuesdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

5

Tuesdays

1pm

Walk in Tuesdays

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

6.30pm

Percivals Life Drawing (excluding 27 December)

perc tucker regional gallery

3

Tuesdays

10am

Storytime*

citylibraries flinders street

4

Tuesdays, Wednesdays

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term)

perc tucker regional gallery

1

Wednesdays

10am

Storytime*

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Thursdays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time*

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

Wednesdays

9am, 10.30am

Messy Play*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Wednesdays

1pm, 2pm

One on One

citylibraries aitkenvale

2

Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Fridays

10am

Storytime*

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

Fridays

10am

One on One

citylibraries flinders street

5

Saturdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop in Service*

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Sundays

1pm

Sundays at Riverway

pinnacles gallery

3

Until 22 January

Picturing Townsville

perc tucker regional gallery

40

Until 22 January

Artist-In-Schools with William Ross State School and artist Fiona Banner

perc tucker regional gallery

40

Until 26 January

Art-In-A-Suitcase With Artist Cath Meharry

perc tucker regional gallery

40

Until 5 February

Free and Foreign Subjectivity Jordan Grant

perc tucker regional gallery

41

Until 12 February

Da Vinci Machines

pinnacles gallery

41

Until 12 February

Da Vinci Machines Competition

riverway arts centre

41 3

3

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

4

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries thuringowa central

42

4

2pm

Chinese Calligraphy

citylibraries aitkenvale

42

4

9.30am, 11am Origami

citylibraries aitkenvale

42

5

9.30am

citylibraries aitkenvale

43

Middle Eastern Games

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Time

Event

Venue

Pg

5

11am

Congolese Spider Webs

citylibraries aitkenvale

42

6

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

43

9

11am

Tech Savvy Seniors – One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

10

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries flinders street

43

10

10.30am, 11am

Origami

citylibraries aitkenvale

43

11

11am

Origami

citylibraries thuringowa central

43

11

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries thuringowa central

44

11

6pm

Girls' Night In

citylibraries thuringowa central

44

11

9.30am

Chinese Calligraphy

citylibraries thuringowa central

44

12

1pm

Afternoon Movie: The Avengers

citylibraries thuringowa central

44

13

10am

Murri Family History Research

citylibraries thuringowa central

1

6

13

9am

3D Superhero Comic

citylibraries thuringowa central

45

13

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

45

17

9am

3D Superhero Comic

citylibraries aitkenvale

46

17

9.30am, 11am Origami

citylibraries flinders street

46

17

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

17

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries flinders street

46

18

9.30am

Chinese Calligraphy

citylibraries flinders street

46

18

10am

Fishing Workshop Facilitated by Sunfish North Queensland

citylibraries aitkenvale

47

18

10am

Townsville Tours and Trails Launch: Pubs on Palmer - a pub crawl with a difference

citylibraries flinders street

46

18

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries thuringowa central

46

18

10am

Family Fun Day

perc tucker regional gallery

3

19

9am

3D Superhero Comic: Create your own 3D comic

citylibraries flinders street

47

20

10am

Heroes and Villains Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

47

20

7.15pm

Riverway Movie Night: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip

riverway lagoons

47

21

10am

PokĂŠmon Club

citylibraries thuringowa central

48

22

10am

Get Active Expo

townsville stadium

48

23

10.30am

Computer Basics

citylibraries thuringowa central

Australia Day Celebrations presented by Townsville City Council

jezzine barracks

26

3

2 49

*Christmas Closure period applies, please refer to Christmas Closures information on page 32 and program shut down information on pages specified.

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Artist-In-Schools

a

with William Ross State High School and artist Fiona Banner Until Sunday 22 January, 2017 showcase, perc tucker regional gallery In Term 2, 2016, local artist Fiona Banner worked with students at William Ross State High School to deliver a ceramics workshop.

Picturing Townsville

a

Until Sunday 22 January 2017 perc tucker regional gallery As Townsville’s 150 th anniversary celebrations draw to a close, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery presents an exhibition that reflects on the city’s past, and also glances to its future possibilities.

Art-In-A-Suitcase

a

With artist Cath Meharry

Until Thursday 26 January 2017 the stairwell gallery, perc tucker regional gallery Throughout Term 3 and 4 of 2016, Cath Meharry delivered an art workshop to Townsville primary schools providing the opportunity to view works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.

page 41

Free and Foreign Subjectivity a Jordan Grant

Until Sunday 5 February 2017 perc tucker regional gallery Free and Foreign Subjectivity is the first major solo exhibition

by Jordan Grant, and marks the artist’s return to Perc Tucker Regional Gallery after completing his studies through RMIT. In this exhibition, Grant presents “an assembly of paintings unified not by aesthetic homogeneity, but rather by a consistency of methodology.” The artist draws on varied sources for inspiration, including the text Painting Beside Itself by David Joselit, which proved a formative text in shaping the direction of his practice.

Jordan Grant, Painting For Cascade [detail] 2015, Oil on linen, 147 x 127 cm

Da Vinci Machines Competition

a

Until Sunday 12 February 2017 the galleria, riverway arts centre Come to the Galleria, Riverway Arts Centre to see the wonderfully imaginative machines, illustrations and inventions created by the people of Townsville!

Da Vinci Machines

a

Until Sunday 12 February 2017 pinnacles gallery This award-winning interactive exhibition invites everyone to delve into the mind of artist, scientist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci and showcases many of his iconic inventions. On loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, the sixty interactive machines are created from original da Vinci drawings and highlights include the bicycle, the scuba suit, spring powered car, as well as flying machines.

Leonardo DA VINCI, Mona Lisa [detail] between 1503 and 1505, oil on poplar wood, 77 x 53 cm, Louvre Museum, Department of Paintings

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e Heroes and Villains Storytime

Chinese Calligraphy

Wednesday 4 January, 10am -11am

Wednesday 4 January, 2pm - 3pm

citylibraries thuringowa central

citylibraries aitkenvale

Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

Chinese calligraphy occupies a distinguished position in the field of traditional art. It is a means of communication and self-expression.

Discover the history and techniques of this art form.

a

Bookings required.

Origami

a

Wednesday 4 January, 9.30am - 10.30am and 11am - 12pm citylibraries aitkenvale Learn the ancient art of Origami with Sarah Pace as you create various pieces to take home.

Bookings required.

Congolese Spider Webs

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Thursday 5 January, 11am - 12pm citylibraries aitkenvale The Congo is one of the most remarkable and exceptional artistic centres in Africa with creative artists found in abundance.

Join Maria Kapindula and create a Congolese spider web.

Bookings required.

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Middle Eastern Games

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Thursday 5 January, 9.30am - 10.30am citylibraries aitkenvale Play and learn a diverse range of traditional Middle Eastern games. Sessions lead

by Najat Abbas and supported by the Townsville Multicultural Support Group.

e Heroes and Villains Storytime Friday 6 January, 10am - 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

Bookings required.

a

e Heroes and Villains Storytime

Origami

Tuesday 10 January, 10am - 11am

citylibraries aitkenvale

citylibraries flinders street

Wednesday 11 January, 11am - 12pm

Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

citylibraries thuringowa central

Tuesday 10 January, 9.30am - 10.30am and 11am - 12pm

Learn the ancient art of Origami with Sarah Pace as you create various pieces to take home.

Bookings required.

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e Heroes and Villains Storytime Wednesday 11 January, 10am -11am citylibraries thuringowa central Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

Chinese Calligraphy

a

Girls' Night In

y

Wednesday 11 January, 6pm - 8pm citylibraries thuringowa central Get together with your girlfriends or come and meet new friends. Enjoy a night at the library talking, dancing, eating, creating and relaxing.

Bookings required.

Afternoon movie

y

The Avengers

Wednesday 11 January, 9.30am - 10.30am

Thursday 12 January, 1pm - 3pm

citylibraries thuringowa central

Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye – the superhero dream team recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D. to defeat a threat to Earth. Pizza and popcorn, relax and watch.

Chinese calligraphy occupies a distinguished position in the field of traditional art. It is a means of communication and self-expression.

Discover the history and techniques of this art form.

Bookings required.

citylibraries thuringowa central

Bookings required.

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3D Superhero Comic

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Create your own 3D Comic Friday 13 January, 9am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Make your own 3D superhero comic – create the setting, story, characters in a 3D model to share with your family and friends.

e Heroes and Villains Storytime Friday 13 January, 10am - 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

Bookings required.

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Origami

Tuesday 17 January, 10am - 11am

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citylibraries flinders street Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

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Tuesday 17 January, 9.30am – 10.30am and 11am - 12pm Learn the ancient art of Origami with Sarah Pace as you create various pieces to take home.

Bookings required.

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3D Superhero Comic

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Tuesday 17 January, 9am - 12pm citylibraries aitkenvale Make your own 3D superhero comic – create the setting, story, characters in a 3D model to share with your family and friends.

citylibraries thuringowa central Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

Bookings required.

Chinese Calligraphy

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Wednesday 18 January, 9.30am - 10.30am citylibraries flinders street Chinese calligraphy occupies a distinguished position in the field of traditional art. It is a means of communication and self-expression.

Discover the history and techniques of this art form.

Bookings required.

a Townsville Tours & Trails Launch Pubs on Palmer - a pub crawl with a difference Wednesday 18 January, 10am – 12pm citylibraries flinders street Join us for the launch of the third in this series of local history trails. Stay after to take the guided tour - bring your smart device.

Bookings required.

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Fishing Workshop a Facilitated by Sunfish North Queensland

Wednesday 18 January, 10am - 11am citylibraries aitkenvale Learn the basic rules of fishing and where to fish in Townsville to get started. Hands on demonstration on measuring fish, fish identification and use of a spinning rod.

Bookings required.

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Bookings required.

Riverway Movie Night

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Friday 20 January, 10am - 11am

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip

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Friday 20 January, 7.15pm – 8.30pm

Celebrate the Summer Reading Club and dress up as your favourite hero or villain for a morning of power packed stories, songs and craft.

riverway lagoons Cool off in Riverway Lagoons and enjoy the hilarious antics of the Alvin, Simon and Theodore as they venture on a fast and furry-ous road chip to Miami! The chipmunks cute and quirky antics will have the whole family laughing and singing along to Alvin’s tunes.

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Pokémon Club Saturday 21 January, 10am - 12pm

Get Active Expo

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Sunday 22 January, 10am – 2pm

citylibraries thuringowa central A club for children 8 and over to come together to trade battle cards, play video games and share their love for all things Pokémon.

townsville stadium New year, new you. If you’re looking for some fresh ideas and inspiration to get active in the new year the Get Active Expo will get you moving! Try sports and activities, sign up to clubs and classes and check out over 100 active exhibitors! Entry is free, the first 100 people receive a Get Active prize pack and there’ll be giveaways throughout the day.

Tropical energy saver Toolkits

what’s in the toolkit? >> Appliance Meter >> Infrared thermometer >> Fridge/Freezer Thermometer

>> Compass >> Stopwatch >> Guide

SAVE MONEY ON

Borrow a Tropical Energy Saver Toolkit (TEST) from CityLibraries Townsville, test your home today and start saving money.

This project is proudly supported by the Ergon Energy Community Fund.

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Australia Day

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Townsville Celebrates Thursday 26 January, 6am jezzine barracks Australia Day Celebrations will be held at Townsville’s beautiful Jezzine Barracks.

Events throughout the day include the Townsville RSL Aussie Day Fun Run and Breakfast, Australian Citizenship Ceremony, Australia Day Award Ceremony. Townsville will also host the State Flag Raising Ceremony and Military Gun Salute. Plus free kids amusements and live entertainment!

Ask your local councillors

Ask your local councillors about things that matter to you and your community by meeting them at either the Aitkenvale or Thuringowa branches of CityLibraries, or the Mobile Library Kurt Rehbein – Division 7

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Weekly, Monday, 9am – 3pm Verena Coombe – Division 6

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Fortnightly, Wednesdays 9am – 1pm, from 3 August.

Mark Molachino – Division 4

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Fortnightly, Fridays 9am – 12.30 pm, from 12 August

Colleen Doyle – Division 9 Maurie Soars – Division 8 citylibraries aitkenvale

4th Friday of every month, 9am – 12 noon Margie Ryder – Division 1

mobile library – rollingstone community centre

Fortnightly, Wednesday 11.30am – 1pm, from 3 August

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Les Walker – Division 10 Ann-Maree Greaney – Division 3 Paul Jacob – Division 2

Fortnightly, Fridays 9am – 1pm, from 5 August

can be contacted to arrange meetings, visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Russ Cook – Division 5

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New Books

Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hell's Angels, and the inside story of Rock's darkest day joel selvin In this breathtaking cultural history filled with exclusive, never-before-revealed details, celebrated rock journalist Joel Selvin tells the definitive story of the Rolling Stones’ infamous Altamont concert in San Francisco, the disastrous historic event that marked the end of the idealistic 1960s.

(Goodreads.com)

Anything is Possible

The Art of Cycling

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cadel evans

Cosentino is Australia's premier illusionist - a magician to his fingertips, a man who constantly challenges our notions of what is possible.

This is his thrilling and inspiring story.

This is an autobiography of a cycling legend that will become a much-loved classic.

(Goodreads.com)

“COSENTINO'S STORY WILL PROVIDE INSPIRATION FOR BOTH ADULTS AND TEENAGERS, IN FACT, FOR ANYONE WHO WIS HES TO SUCCEED, TO PERSEVERE AGAINST THE ODDS, AND TO OVERCOME PERIODS OF SELF-DOUBT.” – HarperCollins

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New Books

Bear Grylls Extreme Planet

Beginner's Guide to Wealth

Working Class Boy

bear grylls

noel whittaker

A whirlwind tour of the globe, seeking out the highest, deepest, wildest, thinnest, coolest, hottest, scariest, and smelliest things on the planet.

(Booktopia).

Noel and James help you discover the three essential skills that you can apply to daily life, work, and financial planning that will give all Australians the essential road map to personal and financial wealth. (Peter Pal overview)

A powerful reflection on a traumatic and violent childhood, which fuelled the excess and recklessness that would define, but almost destroy, the rock'n'roll legend. (Booktopia.com.au)

“WORKING CLASS BOY. VISCERAL, BRAVE, HONEST: IT IS LIKE ANGELA'S ASHES MEETS TRAINSPOTTING ONLY MORE BRUTAL.” – Magda Szubanski

jimmy barnes

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pinnacles gallery

CityLibraries aitkenvale – 07 4727 8310 petunia st

Galleries

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Mon, Fri: 9am–5pm Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9am–6pm, Sat: 9am–3pm

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

Tues–Sun: 10am–5pm (Closed Mondays and Public Holidays)

perc tucker regional gallery

denham st

flinders – 07 4727 9666 bus exchange

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Riverway Arts Centre 20 Village Boulevard Thuringowa Central

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Level 1 Northtown 280 Flinders Street, Townsville opening hours >>

Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm Sat: 9am–12pm, Sun: 9am–1pm

hudson st

thuringowa – 07 4773 8811 kirwan high school

ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4727 9011 Perc tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville opening hours >>

Mon–Fri : 10am – 5pm Sat–Sun: 10am–2pm Closed Public Holidays

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86 Thuringowa Drive Thuringowa Central opening hours >>

Mon, Fri: 9am–5pm, Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9am–6pm, Sat: 9am–3pm, Sun: 9am–1pm library@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries CityLibraries Townsville

For Christmas Closure information, see page 32

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Get social with CityLibraries library@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities/libraries CityLibraries Townsville TownsvilleLib Free wifi: MiTownsville – 500mb daily limit per device. >> CityLibraries also has a mobile library serving customers across Townsville and Magnetic Island – enquire at the library.

CityLibraries Borrowing allowances >> Up to 25 items at any time (Includes a maximum of 10 DVDs) >> Plus 10 eBooks and eAudiobooks

Loan period

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

>> 4 weeks – Books and CDs

Reservations for library items

>> 2 weeks – Magazines, DVDs, eBooks

>> Members can reserve items in the online catalogue through your My Library account, by phone, or in person.

and eAudiobooks

Sunday 4 December 5pm–9pm Under the big top Reid Park Featuring

Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde