What's On Newsletter May - July 2017

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Proudly presented by Townsville City Council

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

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booking activities You can book some activities listed in this publication online. Simply go to www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au and search for the event listing and click on the booking icon. Some events can be booked direct by calling the venue, in which case it is noted on the event listing.

Saturday 13 May, Saturday 10 June, Saturday 8 July 10am – 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central A club for children 8 and over to come together and trade battle cards, play video games and share their love of all things Pokémon.

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

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

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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

Murri Family History Research

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Murri rainbow book club

The second Friday of every month, 10am - 11am

The second Saturday of every month, 10.30am – 11.30am

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Which Way? Did you know that every second Friday of the month is a walk-in Murri Family History research where no appointments are required. It’s time to connect to your mob before it’s too late.

Which Way! Did you know that every second Saturday of the month CityLibraries host a Murri Rainbow Bookclub for our mob. Let's yarn and share stories which can relate to the selected books.

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regular events >> at citylibraries

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One on One Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am – 10am citylibraries thuringowa central

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

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.

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, search the internet and more.

Bookings required Thuringowa – 4773 8811 Aitkenvale – 4727 8310 Flinders Street – 4727 9666 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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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, emails, photos, online learning, eBooks, apps and more.

art -box

Family fun day

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

Every third Sunday of the month, 10am – 12pm

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.

perc tucker regional gallery Drop into the gallery for five minutes or two hours and take part in free family art activities.

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Every second Monday of the month, 10.30am - 11.30am

Tuesdays, 3.30pm – 5pm Wednesdays, 3.30pm – 5pm (During the school term)

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The Tech Savvy Basics sessions are for people who are just beginning their technology journey. These sessions are introductor y level and would suit people who find technology and computers a bit scar y.

Join the Galleries for a variety of workshops covering a range of activities including painting, printing, and collage. Participants increase their knowledge and understanding of the visual arts and gain confidence to express themselves creatively.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Cost >> $120 Bookings required 4727 9011

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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.

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Rhyme Time

Mondays, 10am – 10.30am 11am – 11.30am Thursdays, 10am – 10.30am 11am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central Set your singing voice free and explore nursery rhymes. Develop your child's preemergent literacy skills and connect with other parents and bubs.

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Storytime with DANCENORTH

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Friday 12 May, Friday 14 July, 10am – 11am

Wednesdays, 10am – 11am

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Fridays, 10am – 11am

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

Join Dancenorth for a creative, imaginative and playful dance activity inspired by the Storytime theme. Check out www.dancenorth.com.au for more information about your local dance company!

Messy Play citylibraries aitkenvale Unleash the mess! Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.

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

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Wednesdays, 9am – 9.45am, 10.30am – 11.15am

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Tuesdays, 10am – 11am

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Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Messy Play in the park

Tuesdays, 10am – 10.30am citylibraries thuringowa central

Thursdays, 10am – 10.30am

Last Wednesday of the month, 9.30am – 11am

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contact citylibraries for details

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.

Unleash the mess! Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.

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TECH SAVVY

BASICS

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

Introduction to Computers

These classes offer basic to intermediate digital literacy training in things like using computers, tablets and smartphones/iPhones, using the internet, how to shop and bank online and cyber safety.

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

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

All Tech Savvy Basics sessions are at CityLibraries Thuringowa Central in the Learn Space.

PLEASE NOTE >> Bookings are required for all classes.

Monday 15 May, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 12 June, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 10 July, 10.30am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central

Introduction to the Internet Monday 29 May, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 26 June, 10.30am – 11.30am Monday 24 July, 10.30am – 11.30am citylibraries thuringowa central 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.

Phone 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Date

Time

Event

Venue

Mondays

9am

One on One

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Mondays

10am, 11am

Baby Rhyme Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Mondays

1pm, 2pm

One on One

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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

Storytime

citylibraries flinders street

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Tuesdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Tuesdays

1pm - 4pm

Walk in Tuesdays

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Tuesdays

3.30pm

After School Art

perc tucker regional gallery

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Wednesdays

9am, 10.30am Messy Play

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Wednesdays

10am

Storytime

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Wednesdays

3.30pm

After School Art

perc tucker regional gallery

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Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Thursdays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time

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Fridays

10am

One on One

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Fridays

10am

Storytime

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Saturdays

9am 6am

citylibraries aitkenvale anzac park, battle of the coral sea memorial, the strand citylibraries thuringowa central

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1 May

Newborn Family Drop In Services 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea: Dawn Service Queensland Picture Books Exhibition

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2 May

10am

art -box

pinnacles gallery

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3 May

10am

Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts

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Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing

perc tucker regional gallery

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5 - 2 July 5 - 7 May

Various

The 25th Annual NQ Festival of One Act Plays

riverway arts centre

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5 May

6.30pm

Movie Night on the Strand: Babe

burke st headland, the strand

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9 May

9.30am

Parent Information Session with Queensland Health

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10 May

10am

Make the most of your iPad

12 May

10am

Storytime with Dancenorth

citylibraries aitkenvale upper ross community centre, rasmussen citylibraries aitkenvale

12 May

10am

Murri Family History Research

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13 May

10.30am

Murri Rainbow Book Club

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13 May

10am

Pokémon Club

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a 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea Dawn Service Monday 1 May, 6am – 7am anzac park, battle of the coral sea memorial, the strand A dawn service to reflect and remember the sacrifices made in the Battle of the Coral Sea. This year marks the 75th anniversary, with surviving veterans attending.

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A travelling exhibition from the State Library of Queensland Tuesday 2 May citylibraries thuringowa central

Once upon a time, not very far away, In a place called The Corner children came to play, The pages of books were coming alive, Unleashing a world where wild things thrive. So don’t delay come gather around, In the pages of picture books is where we’ll be found.

Bookings required for groups 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

13 May

7.30pm

Riverway Sessions: Warmwaters

riverway arts centre

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14 May

9am

Mother's Day Workshop

perc tucker regional gallery

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15 May

10.30am

Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to Computers

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15 May

2.30pm

Loud Lounge: Book Face

citylibraries thuringowa central

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16 May

10am

art -box

pinnacles gallery

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16 - 17 May

11am

Morning Melodies

townsville civic theatre

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17 May

9am

Australian Hearing Screening

citylibraries thuringowa central

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19 May

9am

Australian Hearing Screening

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Friday 5 May - Sunday 2 July

19 May

10am

Local Indigenous Author Talk

citylibraries thuringowa central

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perc tucker regional gallery

19 May

Multicultural Storytime

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The Witches presented by Griffin Theatre

riverway arts centre

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21 May

10am 12.30pm, 6.30pm 10am

Heritage Day

west end park, west end

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21 May

10am - 12pm

Family Fun Day

perc tucker regional gallery

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This exhibition features Shaun's exquisite original drawings and working sketches alongside exclusive footage of the animators and sound artists demonstrating how the drawings were brought to life on screen with movement, sound effects, music and narration.

24 May

9am

Conservation Workshop: Storing your collections

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Film still from The Lost Thing (2010), Courtesy: Passion Pictures Australia

24 May

9am

Australian Hearing Screening

citylibraries flinders street

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19 May

24 May

10am

National Simultaneous Storytime

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25 - 28 May

Various

Savannah: Townsville's Festival of Stories

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26 May

10am

Storytime with Qld Ambulance Service

citylibraries aitkenvale

29 May

10.30am

Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to the Internet

citylibraries thuringowa central

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29 May

2.30pm

Loud Lounge: Trivial Food Trivia

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31 May

9.30am

Messy Play in the Park

sheriff park, mundingburra

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Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing

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The 2017 North Queensland Festival of One Act Plays

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Now in its 25th year

Friday 5 May - Sunday 7 May, Various times riverway arts centre The North Queensland Festival of One Act Plays provides amateur actors and directors an opportunity to produce a quality theatre for the enjoyment of live audiences, and to receive feedback from industry professionals through the adjudication process.

Bookings required Cost >> Multiple Ticket types available VIP Member Discount available

a Movie Night on the Strand - Babe

Presented by CityLibraries Townsville as part of Savannah: Townsville's Festival of Stories

Photography by Chrissy Maguire

Friday 5 May, 6.30pm - 8pm burke street headland, the strand Come along from 5pm and mingle with some of your favourite book characters before sitting back to enjoy an outdoor screening of Babe, a family favourite, starting at 6.30pm.

the city’s biggest book club

One Title One Townsville reckoning

by magda szubanski This year, CityLibraries Townsville has chosen Reckoning for One Title One Townsville. We aim to engage as many readers as possible to read the one book and to encourage meaningful discussion and conversation. Readers will have the opportunity to meet Magda at the Savannah Festival of Stories in May and participate in a big book club style event where Magda will talk about her book, answer questions and sign copies. It’s all very exciting.

Multiple copies of Reckoning are available to borrow now at your favourite CityLibraries Townsville branch.

If you would like to listen to Magda read her own story, the eAudiobook is available via the BorrowBox App or also on Audio CD – reserve your copy now!

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Make the Most of Your iPad

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Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville Wednesday 10 May, 10am - 12pm upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen Bring your own iPad and learn how to make the most it in this introductory and friendly session. For more information and bookings, contact the Upper Ross Community Centre.

Bookings required 4774 0144 or book online at www. whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Parent Information a Session with QLD Health Independent Eating and Fussy Eating

Tuesday 9 May, 9.30am – 10.30am citylibraries aitkenvale Discover how to support your toddler to eat independently, use a spoon, sit at a table and eat a variety of foods. Please bring your Medicare card for QLD Health.

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Warmwaters

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Riverway Sessions

A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire

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Morning Melodies

Saturday 13 May 7.30pm riverway arts centre

Tuesday 16 May, 11am and Wednesday 17 May, 11am

If you love folk music, you will love this show. If you hate folk music, you’ll love it even more. Everyone enjoys good roots, and Warmwaters stand ready to folk you right up with their songs of romance and other issues. They’ve got a lot of issues.

Cost >> $55 including Tapas served at 7.45pm VIP Member Discount available Bookings required

townsville civic theatre A Fine Romance: The Magic of Fred Astaire is an all singing, all dancing tribute to the man who went on to become the most famous dancer of all times. Audiences will love the costumes, the songs, the glitz, the extraordinary dancing and of course, the music.

Bookings required Cost >> $14 VIP Member Discount available Presented by JTM Productions

Mother’s Day Workshop

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Australian Hearing Screening a Wednesday 17 May, 9am - 12pm

Sunday 14 May, 9am - 11am

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perc tucker regional gallery Join us for a special Mother’s Day workshop. Drop-in with mum and use a variety of papers to create oversized flowers to bring home. All materials are provided.

Donations to the National Breast Cancer Foundation accepted

Friday 19 May, 9am - 12pm citylibraries aitkenvale

Wednesday 24 May, 9am - 12pm citylibraries flinders street

Australian Hearing will visit the library to provide a quick basic test to determine if there is a hearing loss. Discuss your options in your 15 minute one-on-one session.

Bookings required Citylibraries Thuringowa Central – 4773 8811 Citylibraries Aitkenvale – 4727 8310 Citylibraries Flinders Street – 4727 9666

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Monday 15 May, 2.30pm - 4pm

by Roald Dahl, adapted for the stage by David Wood and re-imagined by Lucas Jervies

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Friday 19 May, 12.30pm and 6.30pm

Book Face

Ever dreamt of transporting yourself into your favourite book?

Have fun and become your favourite character by joining the book face craze.

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riverway arts centre

When one little boy unwittingly stumbles into the annual meeting of witches, he hears their nasty plan to get rid of all the children in the world – by turning them into mice! Brave boys and girls, rat-racers and retirees are in for a wicked and wonderful time. For ages 6+ Cost >> $15 per person. VIP Member Discount available

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Bookings required

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Heritage Day

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Celebrate Townsville's Heritage with a free family fun day!

Sunday 21 May, 10am - 2pm west end park

Multicultural e Storytime

Local Indigenous a Author Talk

Friday 19 May, 10am - 11am Friday 16 June, 10am - 11am Friday 21 July, 10am - 11am

Friday 19 May, 10am – 11am

Celebrating Townsville's Heritage. Free family entertainment, amusements, cultural food tasting and displays. Food stalls, pony rides, cemetery tours, horse and carriage rides. Free shuttle bus to National Trust Houses.

What happened over at Palm Island in 1957?

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citylibraries thuringowa central

It's time to celebrate. Come and explore stories, songs and rhymes in English and other languages to celebrate Townsville's rich multicultural diversity.

Torres Strait Islander Elder, Aunty Dulcie remembers at the age of sixteen how her family was affected by the Strike. Her memories live on... today.

Aunty Dulcie and Dallas

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson. townsville.qld.gov.au

National Simultaneous Storytime

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Wednesday 24 May, 10am - 11am citylibraries thuringowa central Join us, along with all of Australia, for National Simultaneous Story time as we share the story The Cow Tripped Over the Moon

by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood.

unleash the writer in you!

Short Story Competition >> Great prizes >> Free entry >> Categories: Children (8-12 years) – Maximum 500 words Young Adult (13-17 years) –Maximum 1000 words Adults (18 years+) –Maximum 2500 words Entries open >> Sunday 28 May 2017 Entries close >> Monday 31 July 2017, 5pm Download the entry form and read more information at www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Conservation Workshop: Storing your Collections

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with Sue Vallis, Conservator at the Museum of Tropical Queensland Wednesday 24 May, 9am - 11am citylibraries thuringowa central

In the first of 3 talks to be held at the library in 2017, Sue Vallis, Conservator with the Museum of Tropical Queensland will present expert advice on the safe storage of your collections.

This free presentation is available to the public.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Some of the festival highlights include…

MOVIE NIGHT ON THE STRAND Friday 5 May, 6pm – 8pm The Strand - Burke Street Headland (Surf Life Saving Club) You’ve got to love a free outdoor movie during a beautiful evening on the Strand. Bring the family, chairs, snacks and a blanket and enjoy the classic feel good Australian family film, Babe.

ALL AGES / FREE

MEM FOX – AUTHOR TALK Thursday 25 May, 5pm – 9pm Mercure Townsville - Ballroom This is your chance to come and meet the award winning author Mem Fox as she discusses how reading to your child from earliest infancy has benefits that will last a lifetime.

Mem will talk about her life and work as a best-selling writer over the last 34 years. Bookings required ADULTS / PAID Tickets: $20 TicketShop: 4727 9797 CityLibraries: 4727 8310

MAGDA SZUBANSKI: Q&A AND BOOK SIGNING Saturday 27 May, 1:15pm – 2:30pm Mercure Townsville - Ballroom Have you ever wanted the opportunity to discuss a book with the author? Well now’s your chance! Magda Szubanski, author of the award winning book, Reckoning, will take part in this book club style event to discuss CityLibraries Townsville’s One Title One Townsville book for 2017. This is your opportunity to chat with Magda about her book and how you related with the themes. Bookings required ALL AGES / FREE TicketShop: 4727 9797 CityLibraries: 4727 8310

ROLLER SKATING DISCO AUTHOR TALK Saturday May 27, 7pm – 9pm Sk8way, 72-88 Hervey Range Rd, Condon Why can’t we get over the eighties? Professor Frank Bongiorno, the author of The Eighties: The Decade That Transformed Australia, will remind us of some of the popular culture of the decade – the music, film and television – as well as that most popular 1980s ritual, the roller disco. So get your skates on as we relive many of the songs we like to recall, as well as a few we might wish to forget.

ALL AGES / FREE

BUSH TUCKER TASTING WITH DALE CHAPMAN Sunday 28 May, 1pm – 2pm Mercure Townsville – Eacham room This workshop reflects Dale’s desire to celebrate our unique Australian Bush Foods. We will learn traditional methods and processes of bush tucker and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, who have survived by thoughtful management and harvesting throughout the millennia. Dale’s book, Coo-ee Cuisine – Bush Food Kitchen, is a collection of tried and tested family recipes that will teach you how to absorb traditional Aboriginal flavours into your cooking - an absolute must have in every kitchen. Bookings required ADULTS / PAID Tickets: $25 TicketShop: 4727 9797 CityLibraries: 4727 8310

CONVERSATIONS WITH FAY GEE-HOY Saturday 27 May, 12pm – 1pm Mercure Townsville - Ballroom Come and meet Cherbourg born, Townsville based, author Fay Gee-Hoy, as she shares the story of how her book Over the Back Fence was created from a childhood memory and the strong message it has for parents. The book’s original illustrations, by Jaquanna Elliott, will also be on display. Over the Back Fence will be available for purchase and signing by Fay Gee-Hoy during this session. Bookings required ADULTS / FREE TicketShop: 4727 9797 CityLibraries: 4727 8310

BOOK LAUNCH: MISS LILY'S LOVELY LADIES AND MILLIE LOVES ANTS With author Jackie French Saturday 27 May, 11.15am – 12pm Mercure Townsville – Ballroom A story of espionage, love and extraordinary heroism, Miss Lily’s Lovely Ladies introduces a new series for adults and young adults. Millie Loves Ants is the (almost) true story of an echidna and her ants, written by a former professional echidna milker.

Mary Who? Bookstore will be attending the event for you to purchase a selection of books written by Jackie French.

For more information including the full line up of writers, events and workshops, visit whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Trivial Food Trivia

Friday 26 May, 10am - 11am

Monday 29 May, 2.30pm - 4pm

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Would your child know what to do in a medical emergency? Bring them along so they can learn from Qld Ambulance staff and listen to great stories and songs.

What does the K of KFC stand for? Know your brand names? Test your knowledge at CityLibraries Thuringowa's afternoon of trivial food trivia.

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Wednesday 31 May, 9.30am - 11am sherriff park, mundingburra Unleash the mess! Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative Messy Play.

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Mondays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

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11am

Morning Melodies: 1RAR Band in Concert

townsville civic theatre

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Mondays

10am, 11am

Baby Rhyme Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

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20 June 21 June

Mondays

1pm, 2pm

One on One

citylibraries aitkenvale

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21 June

9am

Messy Play in the Park

alma bay park, magnetic island

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24 June

1pm

Editing Short Stories

citylibraries thuringowa central

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25 June

9am

Welcoming Babies Ceremony

townsville stadium

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26 June

9.30am

Adult Origami

citylibraries flinders street

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26 June

10am

Queensland Picture Books Creation Station

citylibraries thuringowa central

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26 June 30 June

10am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

perc tucker regional gallery

27

Tuesdays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop In Service

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Tuesdays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries flinders street

4

Tuesdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

5

Tuesdays

1pm - 4pm

Walk in Tuesdays

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term only)

perc tucker regional gallery

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26 June

10.30am

Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to the Internet

citylibraries thuringowa central

Wednesdays

9am, 10.30am

Messy Play

citylibraries aitkenvale

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26 June

11am

Origami for Children

citylibraries flinders street

27

Wednesdays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

26 June

1pm

Chinese Calligraphy

citylibraries flinders street

27

Wednesdays

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term only)

perc tucker regional gallery

3

26 June

3pm

Middle Eastern Games

citylibraries flinders street

27

Thursdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

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27 June

2pm

Chinese Paper Lanterns

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Thursdays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

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27 June

3.30pm

Middle Eastern Games

citylibraries thuringowa central

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Fridays

10am

One on One

citylibraries flinders street

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28 June

9.30am

Messy Play in the Park with Hands on Wildlife

norman park, jezzine barracks

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Fridays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

28 June

11.30am

Origami for Children

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Saturdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop In Services

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

28 June

1pm

Adult Origami

citylibraries aitkenvale

28

Until 2 July

Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing

perc tucker regional gallery

9

28 June

3pm

Indonesian cultural activities

citylibraries aitkenvale

28

2 June - 9 July

Strata: Faraway Nearby

perc tucker regional gallery

22

6

29 June

9am

Story Writing with Ian McIntosh

citylibraries aitkenvale

29

4 June

9am

Eco Fiesta

queens gardens

22

29 June

11.30am

Origami for Children

citylibraries flinders street

27

6 June

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

3

29 June

1pm

Origami for Children

citylibraries flinders street

27

7 June

10am

Meet your local author: Marc Lindsay

citylibraries thuringowa central

23

29 June

3pm

Chinese Paper Lanterns

citylibraries flinders street

28

7 June

10am

Storytime with La Luna Youth Arts

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

9 June

10am

Murri Family History Research

citylibraries thuringowa central

1

10 June

10.30am

Murri Rainbow Book Club

citylibraries aitkenvale

1

10 June

10am

PokĂŠmon Club

citylibraries thuringowa central

1

12 June

10.30am

Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to Computers

citylibraries thuringowa central

13 June

9.30am

Parent Information Session with QLD Health

citylibraries aitkenvale

23

13 June

2.30pm

Loud Lounge: 'Unplugged' Reggae

citylibraries thuringowa central

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6

14 June

10am

Introduction to Windows 10

upper ross community centre, rasmussen

14 June

12pm

Meet your local author: Sylvia Kelso

citylibraries aitkenvale

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Australian Exotica

pinnacles gallery

24

16 June 16 July 16 June

10am

Multicultural Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

14

17 June

12.30pm

Townsville Recreational Boat Park is open for business!

townsville recreational boat park

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18 June

10am - 12pm

Family Fun Day

perc tucker regional gallery

3

20 June

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

3

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Strata: Faraway Nearby

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Barbara Cheshire and Deborah Cavanagh Friday 2 June - Sunday 9 July perc tucker regional gallery The collaborative artworks in this exhibition are not simply an illustration of the experiences of place. Rather, the works are a layering of similar and diverse experiences from and of different places and spaces that bring varied parts of both Barbara and Deborah together to work in concert.

Deborah Cavanagh flight [detail] 2016, acrylic on canvas, 153 x 101 cm

Eco Fiesta

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Assisting the community in becoming more environmentally conscious Sunday 4 June, 9am - 3pm queens gardens At this year's Eco Fiesta you can learn how your lawn uses electricity and your lights use water. The event will feature environmentally focused exhibitors/displays/talks & live entertainment throughout the day. There will also be a kids corner, food court, and JCU Education Hub. There’s something for the whole family!

Meet Your Local Author

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Loud Lounge

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Marc Lindsay

‘Unplugged’ Reggae with a flavour of Torres Strait Islander beats

Wednesday 7 June, 10am - 12pm

Monday 12 June, 2.30pm - 4pm

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Come and say G'day to Marc Lindsay, author of the urban fantasy Perigord, and the action adventure Plato Wyngard, and hear about his writing journey and experiences in modern publishing.

Torres Strait Islander Singer/Writer/DancerChris Tapaitau will entertain our young mob, singing reggae with a soft touch of island beats. Compose a deadly song while Christian plays the guitar.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au

Parent Information e Session with QLD Health Toilet Training for Toddlers

Introduction to Windows 10

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Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville

Tuesday 13 June, 9.30am – 10.30am

Wednesday 14 June, 10am - 12pm,

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upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen

Toilet training can seem a big task. Discover some suggestions on how to start toilet training with your toddler. Please bring your Medicare card for QLD Health.

Come along to learn the basics of Windows 10 in this relaxed and friendly class. For more information and bookings, contact the Upper Ross Community Centre.

Bookings required 4774 0144 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Meet Your Local Author

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1RAR Band in Concert

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Morning Melodies

Sylvia Kelso

Tuesday 20 June, 11am Wednesday 21 June, 11am

Wednesday 14 June, 12pm - 2pm citylibraries aitkenvale Hello out there? Local writer Sylvia Kelso talks about her journey through science fiction and fantasy writing and publishing, with a Q&A session to follow.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

townsville civic theatre Come and be entertained as we showcase the many musical talents of Townsville's own 1RAR Band, featuring vocalist Corporal Deb O'Toole. Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band as they perform music selected from musical theatre, the big screen and popular recordings from a range of genres.

Bookings required Cost >> $15 VIP Member Discount available

Australian Exotica

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An MGA travelling exhibition Friday 16 June - Sunday 16 July pinnacles gallery Since the fifteenth century when European cartographers began including Terra Australis Incognita in their maps of the globe, the continent of Australia has been thought of as an exotic place.

For many of the artists in this exhibition, this European vision is something that needs to be subverted and critiqued. For others, the idea of living in an eccentric environment continues to inform a distinctively Australian sense of place.

Magnetic Island Messy Play in the Park

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Alma Bay Park, Magnetic Island Wednesday 21 June, 9am - 11am alma bay park, magnetic island Unleash the mess! Come on a dinosaur adventure on Magnetic Island and develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills through storytelling, song, and messy play!

Peter DOMBROVSKIS Lake Oberon, Western Arthur Range, south-west Tasmania 1988, Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection. Courtesy of the estate of Peter Dombrovskis

The Townsville Recreational a Boating Park is open for business!

So let’s make it official with a seaside celebration Saturday 17 June, 12.30pm – 5pm townsville recreational boating park, south townsville Bring your family and friends to this sprawling South Townsville park for a fun, FREE, family event. You don’t have to be boating enthusiasts to make the most of what the Townsville’s biggest and newest recreational facility has to offer.

For more information visit whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au.

Editing Short Stories

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Saturday 24 June, 1pm - 2.30pm citylibraries thuringowa central Do you want to extend your creative writing skills? This workshop teaches you how to edit short stories in preparation for the Short Story Competition. Join a fun and relaxed workshop led by Dr Ariella Van Luyn, the author of Treading Air, a Lecturer in Writing at James Cook University.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Welcoming Babies Ceremony

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Welcoming Babies

Sunday 25 June, 9am townsville stadium Families who recently welcomed a baby are invited to attend the next Welcoming Babies ceremony to be held at Townsville Stadium. There’s also a Baby expo and lots of information for new mums and bubs.

Art Escape

Bookings required Book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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School Holiday Program Monday 26 June - Friday 30 June, 10am - 12pm perc tucker regional gallery

Queensland Picture Books

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Craft Creation Station

Join us at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery for a week of art workshops! At these free, fun and exciting workshops create artworks to take home that will inspire and delight.

Monday 26 June, 10am - 12pm Friday 30 June, 10am - 12pm Friday 7 July, 10am -12pm

Middle Eastern games

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Monday 26 June, 3pm - 4.30pm citylibraries flinders street Come and join in traditional Iraqi children's games and learn a few basic Arabic words.

(Maximum 15 participants).

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

citylibraries thuringowa central Once upon a time, in a place called The Corner, children came to play. Children aged 3 to 8 years old are invited to join us for a morning of crafting and creating to bring stories to life and play among the pages of our favourite Queensland picture books.

Bookings required for groups 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Chinese calligraphy

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Monday 26 June, 1pm - 2.30pm citylibraries flinders street

Tuesday 27 June, 3.30pm – 5pm citylibraries thuringowa central Come and learn about the history of the ancient Chinese writing system and how to execute basic Chinese characters.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Origami for children

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Monday 26 June, 11am - 12pm citylibraries flinders street

Wednesday 28 June, 11.30am - 12.30pm citylibraries aitkenvale

Thursday 29 June, 11.30am - 12.30pm citylibraries flinders street

Thursday 29 June, 1pm - 2.30pm citylibraries flinders street

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Adult origami

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Monday 26 June, 9.30am - 10.30am citylibraries flinders street

Wednesday 28 June, 1pm - 2.30pm citylibraries aitkenvale For adults who want to learn about the history of the ancient Japanese art of origami. It will also include making an origami creation.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Messy Play in the e Park with Hands on Wildlife Wednesday 28 June, 9.30am - 11am norman park, jezzine barracks Increase your child's confidence and develop their fine and gross motor skills by exploring fun, sensory and creative messy play. Australian animal interaction with Hands on Wildlife at this session.

Chinese paper lanterns

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Tuesday 27 June, 2pm - 3pm

Story planning

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Thursday 29 June, 9am - 12pm

Thursday 29 June, 3pm - 4.30pm

citylibraries aitkenvale

citylibraries flinders street

Get practical tips and advice from Townsville's childrens author, Ian McIntosh, on how to transform an idea into a great story.

Come and learn how to make and decorate colourful Chinese paper lanterns.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

The Community Grants and Sponsorships Scheme aims to contribute towards community wellbeing for the residents of Townsville by providing financial assistance to community organisations and individuals.

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Funding is available for a range of initiatives including but not limited to:

Come and learn about Indonesian culture, the basics of playing the angklung, a traditional Indonesian musical instrument, and some Indonesian traditional games.

>> Sport and Recreational Grants >> Community Grants >> Cultural Grants >> Festivals and Events Grants

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

For more information and to view the full list of grants, visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Wednesday 28 June, 3pm - 5pm

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contents page 32 >> july 2017

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Date

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Event

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Date

Time

Event

Venue

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Mondays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

14 July

10am

Storytime with Dancenorth

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

Mondays

10am, 11am

Baby Rhyme Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

14 July

10am

Murri Family History Research

citylibraries thuringowa central

1

Mondays

1pm, 2pm

One on One

citylibraries aitkenvale

2

14 July

1pm

Creating Paper Baskets

citylibraries aitkenvale

38

Tuesdays

9am

One on One

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

My Country, I Still Call Australia Home

perc tucker regional gallery

Tuesdays

9am

Newborn Family Drop In Service

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

14 July 27 August

38

Tuesdays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries flinders street

4

14 July 20 August

Teeming with Life

perc tucker regional gallery

39

Tuesdays

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

5

Tuesdays

1pm - 4pm

Walk in Tuesdays

citylibraries thuringowa central

2

Tuesdays

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term only)

perc tucker regional gallery

Wednesdays

9am, 10.30am

Messy Play

Wednesdays

10am

Wednesdays Thursdays

14 July

7.30pm

The Marriage of Figaro presented by Opera Australia

townsville civic theatre

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3

15 July

10.30am

Murri Rainbow Book Club

citylibraries aitkenvale

1

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

15 July

7.30pm

townsville civic theatre

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Storytime

4

The Marriage of Figaro presented by Opera Australia

citylibraries thuringowa central

3.30pm

After School Art (during school term only)

3

16 July

10am - 12pm

Family Fun Day

perc tucker regional gallery

perc tucker regional gallery

10am

Toddler Time

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

17 July

1.30pm

Dramatic Reading of Reckoning by TheatreiNQ

citylibraries thuringowa central

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18 July

10am

PokĂŠmon Club

citylibraries thuringowa central

1

18 July

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

3

19 July

10am

Meet your local author: Barry Laver

citylibraries thuringowa central

40

21 July

1pm

Creating Paper Baskets

citylibraries aitkenvale

38

Thursdays

10am

Baby Rhyme Time

citylibraries thuringowa central

4

Fridays

10am

One on One

citylibraries flinders street

2

Fridays

10am

Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

4

3

Newborn Family Drop In Services

citylibraries aitkenvale

5

Until 2 July

Shaun Tan's The Lost Thing

perc tucker regional gallery

9

21 July

7.30pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by Melbourne City Ballet

riverway arts centre

40

Until 9 July

Strata: Faraway Nearby

perc tucker regional gallery

22

21 July

10am - 12pm

Multicultural Storytime

citylibraries aitkenvale

14

Until 16 July

Australian Exotica

pinnacles gallery

24

22 July

12.30pm

Nutrition for Intuition

citylibraries aitkenvale

40

22 July 3 September

Black Mist Burnt Country

pinnacles gallery

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Saturdays

9am

3 July - 7 July

1pm

Shop 'n' Play

willows shopping centre

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4 July

9am

Story Writing with Ian McIntosh

citylibraries aitkenvale

34

4 July

10am

art-box

pinnacles gallery

3

4 July

2.30pm

Adult Origami

citylibraries thuringowa central

34

4 July

1pm

Origami for Children

citylibraries thuringowa central

34

5 July - 7 July

10am

Art Escape School Holiday Program

pinnacles gallery

35

5 July

3pm

Origami for Children

citylibraries aitkenvale

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6 July

9.30am

Middle Eastern Games

citylibraries flinders street

35

6 July

11am

Chinese Calligraphy

citylibraries flinders street

35

6 July

4.30pm

Townsville 400 Superwelcome

riverway practice oval

36

7 July

10am

Morning Movie - Babe: Pig in the City

citylibraries thuringowa central

36

7 July

7.30pm

Landscape with Monsters presented by Circa

riverway arts centre

36

10 July

10.30am

Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to Computers

citylibraries thuringowa central

6

10 July

2.30pm

Loud Lounge: NAIDOC Activities

citylibraries thuringowa central

37

11 July

9.30am

Parent Information Session

citylibraries aitkenvale

37

12 July

10am

Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking

upper ross community centre, rasmussen

37

13 July

9am

A Stroll Along the Strand

anzac park bandstand, the strand

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24 July

10.30am

Tech Savvy Basics: Introduction to the Internet

citylibraries thuringowa central

6

24 July

2.30pm

Loud Lounge: Big Games

citylibraries thuringowa central

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26 July

9.30am

Messy Play in the Park

bushland beach park, bushland beach

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26 July

10am

Caring for First World War Collections: a white gloves experience

citylibraries thuringowa central

41

26 July

10am

Card Making: Thank Your Family

citylibraries aitkenvale

42

27 July - 28 July

9am

Free Workshop for heritage organisations

citylibraries thuringowa central

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28 July

9.30am

Guided tour of the West End Cemetery

west end cemetery, west end

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Strand Ephemera

the strand, townsville

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28 July 6 August 28 July 1 October

9am - 5pm

Brick by Brick LEGO™ Exhibition

citylibraries flinders street

43

29 July

9.30am

Morning Tea with a Modern Day Classic

citylibraries thuringowa central

44

29 July

9am

Strand Ephemera 2017 Artist Talk

meet at the rockpool, the strand

44

30 July

3pm

AFCM Concert

queens gardens

44

31 July

10am

Strand Ephemera Public Art Symposium

dance north school of arts

45

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Shop 'n' Play

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Sizzling Stories

Monday 3 July - Friday 7 July, 1pm - 4pm

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Tuesday 4 July, 2.30pm - 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central

Learn mega awesome creative writing secrets from Townsville's children's author, Ian McIntosh, that will make your story come to life.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Origami for children

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Wednesday 5 July - Friday 7 July, 10am - 12pm

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Join the Galleries during the school holidays for FREE, drop-in art activities at Willows Shopping Centre! Work with a local artist to create your own artwork to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Art Escape

School Holiday Program

Tuesday 4 July, 9am - 12pm

willows shopping centre

Adult origami

Story Writing

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pinnacles gallery A range of art workshops will take place at Pinnacles Gallery during the school holidays! Join us for these cool, hands-on activities and make a unique artwork to take home.

Middle Eastern games

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Tuesday 4 July 1pm - 2pm

Thursday 6 July 9.30am - 10.30am

For adults who want to learn about the history of the ancient Japanese art of origami. The class also includes making an origami creation.

citylibraries thuringowa central

citylibraries flinders street

Wednesday 5 July 3pm - 5pm

Come and join in traditional Iraqi children's games and learn a few basic Arabic words.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Come and choose an origami item you would like to create from drawings and books. Origami specialist, Natasha, will be there to assist everyone.

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Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson. townsville.qld.gov.au

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Chinese calligraphy

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Thursday 6 July, 11am - 12.30pm citylibraries flinders street Come and learn about the history of the ancient Chinese writing system and how to execute basic Chinese characters.

(Maximum 15 participants).

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Townsville 400 Superwelcome a Supercar Driver Meet and Greet Thursday 6 July, 4.30pm - 8.30pm riverway practice oval Celebrating the Supercar races in Townsville. Townsville 400 Superwelcome give the locals the opportunity to meet the drivers of this exciting event.

Enjoy the Dreamworks movie Turbo and grab an autograph from your favourite supercars driver before the official event kicks off on 7 July.

Loud Lounge

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NAIDOC Activities

Monday 10 July, 2.30pm - 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central

Morning Movie

Activities include weaving, making Torres Strait Islander drums, designing of your own CD cases using rice, colored lentils and beans, and also painting on small rocks.

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Pictured: Artwork by Peter Pikous

Babe: Pig in the City

Friday 7 July, 10am - 12pm citylibraries thuringowa central Family Movie Morning. Babe, fresh from the sheepherding contest, returns to Hoggett's farm. Farmer Hoggett is unable to work so Babe goes to the big city to save the farm.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Landscape with Monsters

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by Circa

Friday 7 July, 7.30pm and Saturday 8 July, 12.30pm riverway arts centre Landscape with Monsters is a bold new acrobatic work by one of Australia's most critically-acclaimed circus companies; a physical symphony to the joyous complexity of being human.

Bookings required Cost >> Adult $45, Student/Concession $40, Child $25 VIP Member Discount available Photography by Lisa Tomasetti. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, and the NSW Government through Arts NSW. Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa Ensemble.

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a Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking Facilitated by CityLibraries Townsville Wednesday 12 July, 10am - 12pm, upper ross community centre 1/43 allambie lane, rasmussen Discover the world of online shopping and banking in this introductory and friendly session. For more information and bookings, contact the Upper Ross Community Centre.

Bookings required 4774 0144 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au

Parent Information a Session with QLD Health Language

Tuesday 11 July, 9:30am - 10:30am, citylibraries aitkenvale Parents play an important role in the language development of their children.

Discover tools to help you encourage your toddlers language development. Please bring your Medicare card for QLD Health.

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A Stroll along the Strand

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Teeming with Life

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The Wongaloo Project. Pamela Griffith.

A Townsville Tours and Trails launch Thursday 13 July, 9am - 12pm

Friday 14 July - Sunday 20 August

the bandstand in anzac park, the strand, townsville

perc tucker regional gallery

The Strand is an icon in Townsville's past and present. Be there for the launch of the fourth Local History Trail. Join us for a leisurely stroll along this beautiful promenade. Download the free App and join us on a guided tour.

Townsville is blessed by beautiful wetlands. In 2014 artist Pamela Griffith visited Clevedon/Cromarty protected wetlands 30km south of Townsville. Some of the most extensive waterbird habitat in Australia occurs between Giru and Cleveland Bay. This area, with Wongaloo Regional Park at the core, is seen by many thousands of travellers passing along the Bruce Highway that runs beside the Mt Elliot Range and is the subject of Pamela Griffith's exhibition.

The Queens Hotel, CityLibraries, Local History Collection

Bookings required 4727 9666 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Pamela Griffith, Feather Map for ANSTO

Creating Paper Baskets

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The Marriage of Figaro

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Presented by Opera Australia

Friday 14 July, 1pm - 2.30pm Friday 21 July, 1pm - 2.30pm

Friday 14 July, 7.30pm and Saturday 15 July, 7.30pm

citylibraries aitkenvale

townsville civic theatre

It is easy to make beautiful gift baskets. Come along and we will show you how to make three baskets for you to decorate.

Mozart’s brilliant opera The Marriage of Figaro follows the adventures of a household over one crazy day. Masters are lusting over their servants, servants are outwitting their masters – Figaro is the Downton Abbey of opera – but a whole lot more fun!

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Bookings required Cost >> Adult $45, Student/Concession $40, Child $25 VIP Member Discount available Sung in english, performed with chamber orchestra.

My Country, I Still Call Australia Home

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Dramatic Reading of Reckoning a Facilitated by THEATREiNQ

Contemporary Art from Black Queensland

Monday 17 July, 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Friday 14 July - Sunday 27 August

citylibraries thuringowa central

perc tucker regional gallery QAGOMA's largest exhibition of contemporary art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to date examines the strengths of the Gallery's holdings and explores three central themes presenting Indigenous views of history (My history), responding to contemporary politics and experiences (My life), and illustrating connections to place (My country).

Christian THOMPSON Australia/United Kingdom b.1978 Black Gum 2 (from 'Australian Graffiti' series) 2008 Type C photograph on paper Purchased 2008. The Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Grant Collection: Queensland Art Gallery

Do you like Magda Szubanski and want to find out more about her life? Arminelle from THEATREiNQ will read a chapter from Magda’s autobiography, Reckoning, with an emphasis.

Be entertained by this engaging and thought-provoking performance.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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a Meet your Local Author: An author talk with Barry Laver

Black Mist Burnt Country

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Testing the Bomb. Maralinga and Australian Art

With guest speaker Dr. Ariella Van Luyn

Saturday 22 July - Sunday 3 September pinnacles gallery

Wednesday 19 July, 10 am - 11.30 am citylibraries thuringowa central Join us for what promises to be a memorable morning with two delightful Townsville authors. Dr Ariella Van Luyn, Lecturer, Writing, in the Department of English at James Cook University opens followed by Barry Laver and his daughter Robin sharing the experience of writing and web publishing.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

This national touring exhibition project commemorates the 60th anniversary of the British atomic test series at Maralinga.

The exhibition visits the events and its location through the artworks by Indigenous and non-Indigenous contemporary artists across the mediums of painting, print-making, sculpture, installation, photography, and new media.

PAUL OGIER, One Tree [detail], 2010, carbon pigment on rag paper, 94 x 117 cm, copyright: the artist EDF Visions of Australia

A Midsummer Night's Dream a

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by Melbourne City Ballet

Loud Lounge

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Big Games

Friday 21 July, 7.30pm

Monday 24 July, 2.30pm - 4pm

riverway arts centre

citylibraries thuringowa central

Melbourne City Ballet offers another Shakespearean classic for audiences in 2017, after the huge success of their production of Romeo and Juliet in 2016. This comical tale explores the lives of two couples whose lives are affected by the meddling fairies that live in the enchanted forest.

Battle of the Big Games. Come along and compete with your friends in a game of Giant Chess, Checkers and Twister.

Cost >> Adult $45, Student/Concession $40, Child $25 VIP Member Discount available Bookings required

Nutrition for Intuition

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Presented by Katie St Clair

Saturday 22 July 12.30pm - 2.30pm citylibraries aitkenvale How do our bodies react to food, thoughts and actions?

What fuels our energy systems? This workshop looks at the relationship between the endocrine and digestive system, chakras and intuition.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Caring for First World War Collections: a white gloves experience

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Wednesday 26 July, 10am - 4pm citylibraries thuringowa central State Library of Queensland present two workshops on day one.

First World War Treasures: a white gloves experience and Caring for your First World War collections.

Bookings required 4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Guided Tour of the West End Cemetery

Wednesday 26 July, 10am - 11am

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Friday 28 July, 9.30am - 11.30am

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west end cemetery, ingham road, townsville

In Magda Szubanski’s Reckoning - the 2017 One Title One Townsville book for CityLibraries - she talks fondly of her family and their support. Meet like-minded people in this relaxing and creative workshop made to help you celebrate your family.

Join Ted Brandi, Heritage Officer, in this very popular guided tour of our Historic West End Cemetery. Bring along sturdy shoes, water, a hat and sunscreen and delve into our city's history through the lives and deaths of past residents of Townsville.

Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Ted Brandi,personal collection

Bookings required 4727 9666 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Messy Play in the Park

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Strand Ephemera 2017

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The North's Sculpture Festival

Wednesday 26 July, 9.30am - 11am,

Friday 28 July - Sunday 6 August

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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.

Strand Ephemera is the North's Sculpture Festival. The outdoor exhibition began in 2001 and has since become a biennial event. Strand Ephemera is a much loved and anticipated festival. It has continued to grow over the years to its current standing as an outdoor sculpture exhibition of state and national significance.

Scott Wade, Dirty Car Art – Atlanta Driver 2014

Free workshop for heritage organisations:

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Brick by Brick LEGO™ Exhibition

Promote and share First World War collections online

28 July - 1 October, 9am – 5pm citylibraries flinders street

Thursday 27 July, 9 am - 4 pm Friday 28 July, 9 am - 1 pm

Join the construction crew and build the city of Canberra in Townsville using LEGO™ at the Brick by Brick exhibition! For ages 4+, carers must stay with children at all times.

citylibraries thuringowa central Does your organization want to share local First World War history and stories online? You are invited to participate.

This workshop explores how digitized content is made more discoverable and engaging in the online world.

Bookings required for groups.

4773 8811 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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Build your own capital

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Morning Tea with a Modern Day Classic

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Strand Ephemera Public Art Symposium

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Saturday 29 July, 9.30am - 11am

Monday 31 July, 10am

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Did you enjoy participating in Magda’s author talk in May? Perhaps you missed it but have always wanted to join the discussion? Now is your chance to talk about Reckoning by Magda Szubanski.

Join artists, academics, and local community members for the Strand Ephemera 2017 Public Art Symposium at Dance North, School of Arts.

The Symposium will cover topics of public art, urbanization, and arts education from experienced experts and enthusiasts.

Cost >> $5 Bookings required 4727 8310 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett, CLOUD 2013, 400cm x 230cm x 500 cm.

6,000 light bulbs, pull chain switches, electronics, hand-bent steel, LED light bulbs. Installed at the i light Marina Bay festival, Singapore

Strand Ephemera 2017 Artist Talk

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Saturday 29 July, 9am starts at the rockpool and tours through the strand Join us at for Strand Ephemera2017 Artists' Talks and walk along The Strand to hear about the works. The tour starts at The Rock Pool at 9am and travels from artwork to artwork along The Strand.

Daniel Wallwork, Earth Fish 2009, 250 x 300 x 120 cm, recycled plastic bumpers, marine ply and galvanized steel. Installed at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2010

Bookings required 4727 9011 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

AFCM Concert

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Queens Gardens Concert Sunday 30 July, 3pm - 4.30pm queens gardens Co-presented by Townsville City Council, this hugely popular garden concert has become a firm favourite on the events calendar for locals and visitors alike. Visiting festival artists will be joined by local talent including the Barrier Reef Orchestra and the 1RAR band. The program includes Cheryl Barker and Peter Coleman -Wright performing arias from the operas Carmen and Tosca, and fast becoming a tradition, Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture.

Bring your picnic, some chairs and enjoy a truly delightful afternoon in the park.

Bookings required 4727 9011 or book online at www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au

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New Books

New Books

Being 14 madonna king This is the book that can help you understand how she's feeling, what she's thinking and what you need to do to help her navigate her tricky teens to become a fabulous woman.

Energy lab for Kids: 40 Exciting Experiments to Explore, Creat, Harness and Unleash Energy

The Good Girl Striped Bare: from Bogan to Boned and Beyond

Modern women : 52 pioneers

Operation Relentless

kira cochrane

tracey spicer

emily hawbacker

In this frank and funny 'femoir' - part memoir, part manifesto - Tracey 'sheconstructs' the structural barriers facing women in the workplace and encourages us all to shake off the shackles of the good girl.

A celebration of some of the influential and inspiring women who have changed the world through their lives, work and actions.

The hunt for the richest, deadliest criminal in history arms dealer 'Viktor Bout'.

Energy Lab for Kids offers 40 discovery-filled and thoughtprovoking energy projects by Emily Hawbaker, a science educator from the NEED (National Energy Education Development) project.

damien lewis

“strict rules is a piece of australian history and a view on indigenous issues that is still relevant today” – Booktopia.com.au

Strict Rules : The Iconic Story of the Tour that Shaped Midnight Oil andrew mcmillan This contemporary Australian classic charts not just the development of an eternally popular band but a moment in time when Australian culture changed, because the songs produced by Midnight Oil thereafter became embedded in the nation's minds.

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>> CityLibraries also has a mobile library serving customers across Townsville and Magnetic Island – enquire at the library.

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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)

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

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

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

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

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>> Plus online magazines and streaming movies

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Loan period

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

>> 4 weeks – Books and CDs >> 2 weeks – Magazines, DVDs, eBooks and eAudiobooks >> Unlimited – online magazines and Beamafilm movies

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 online catalogue through your My Library account, by phone, or in person.

2017

THE NORTH’S SCULPTURE FESTIVAL P R O U D LY S U P P O RT E D BY G L E N CO R E

2 8 J U LY - 6 J U LY

Alison McDonald Shimmer 2015 Winner Strand Ephemera 2015 Photograph: Andrew Rankin

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cnr. Denham and Flinders St Townsville QLD 4810

(07) 4727 9011 ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au www.townsville.qld.gov.au