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25.01.2022 Get creative this Christmas and impress your family with your 3D printed decorations. Learn to design and make your own using our 3D printers. This event for adult beginners will be held at Burpengary Library 1:30pm, Thursday, 26 November. Book now https://bit.ly/2GKmpAU

24.01.2022 Share in the school holiday fun at home with our free take-home activity packs for kids aged 2-17. Each library will have a different selection to choose from. Come on down and pick up yours today! https://rb.gy/jibrjh #SchoolHolidays Moreton Bay Region Libraries

24.01.2022 Yay it's Friday! Time to kick off your shoes and relax! What are you watching this weekend? For free movies and docos, check out https://rb.gy/k1wffn

24.01.2022 #JustLanded! Thirty years ago we were introduced to 'The Pillars of the Earth', and now in his masterful prequel, international bestseller #KenFollett takes us on a journey into a rich past in 'The Evening and the Morning'. Set at the end of the Dark Ages, England faces attacks from the Welsh in the west and Viking raids in the east. Chaos, bloodshed and corruption run rampant, and those in power only abuse it for their own gain. Amidst this uncertain world, three people co...me to the fore: a young boat builder, a Norman noblewoman, and a capable monk. How will they navigate these challenging times? Reserve a copy: https://rb.gy/v9dwq0 #TheEveningandtheMorning Moreton Bay Region Libraries

24.01.2022 Has the #pandemic and #socialdistancing given you some cabin fever this year? If yes, hit and share a healthy way that you relax. Whether it's listening to an audiobook while going for a walk, reading in your favourite library nook, watching movies, or taking a bath and chilling to music, we want to hear how you relax! Comment your go-to relaxation method below!

23.01.2022 QR contact tracing codes are available at all our libraries! Just point, scan and enter your details for a seamless check in experience. See you soon! ... #ContactTracing #QRCodes

22.01.2022 Due to forecasted rain, this morning's Bubs and Blankets session at #Redcliffe is cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience. #BubsandBlankets

21.01.2022 You can now check out the ebook and audiobook versions of 'Reverie' by Ryan La Sala, without waiting! This wildly imaginative young adult story about dreams becoming reality is perfect for both teenage and adult readers. If you liked 'Inception' or 'The Magicians', you'll love this book. Borrow now: https://bit.ly/32cCfvv... #RyanLaSala #Reverie

19.01.2022 It's day 2 of our #longweekend "feel good" movie marathon! We're celebrating by sharing some film favourites that you can watch for free with your library card. 'Book Club' is the story of four friends' lives that are turned upside down when their book club tackles the infamous "50 Shades of Grey." From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, they inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter. Watch here: https://rb.gy/rokjzc... Check out the Moreton Bay Region Libraries FB page to see our daily movie suggestions. #BookClub

19.01.2022 Cheers to the #longweekend! We're celebrating by kicking back and sharing a "feel good" movie marathon over the next 3 days. Best of all, you can watch for free with your library card. 'The Cobbler', is a Sandler family classic, where a frustrated shoemaker finds a magical sewing machine that allows him to see the world in a new way by stepping into the lives of his customers. Watch here: https://rb.gy/ugtjkx... Check out the Moreton Bay Region Libraries FB page to see our daily movie suggestions. #TheCobbler

19.01.2022 Our 'Meet the Author' event with Trent Dalton today was a hit! A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who joined us, seats booked out quickly and an amazing time was had by all! Did you miss out? To avoid disappointment, make sure you subscribe to ‘What’s On’ our eNewsletter and follow us on Facebook to get notifications first! You can subscribe to ‘What’s On’ here https://bit.ly/3lxQXVg

18.01.2022 We're moving Storytime and Baby Rhyme Time sessions at Arana Hills indoors this morning due to stormy weather. #AranaHills #MoretonBayRegion

18.01.2022 Do your kids need a holiday boost? More importantly, do you need a break? Our toys are waiting for you! Visit your local library, or check out our collection online: https://bit.ly/3l4CW0s

18.01.2022 How it feels when you are trying to simultaneously read multiple books, listen to several podcasts, watch your favourite TV show, while attempting to lead a functional human existence. Can anyone relate?

17.01.2022 Did you know that a typical 2-year-old knows 200-300 words and grows to over 2000 once they are 5? That's an amazing achievement just for reading stories and chatting! Our #storytime videos are a fun way to boost your child's vocabulary and develop their love for reading. Watch here: https://rb.gy/dijvwv #First5Forever Moreton Bay Region Libraries

17.01.2022 How night owls feel about sleep. Any late nighters out there? #NightOwl #Gandalf

17.01.2022 Read while you fish as we pretend this week in our Pop Up Play Space, now at North Lakes Library! For more https://bit.ly/3eRI0UV #First5Forever First 5 Forever

16.01.2022 Rafting Grounds Swimming Hole, #Caboolture River ca. 1937. The rafting grounds near Short Street were a popular place to hang out and swim in the heat of summer Check out the diving tower which was built by the locals!... For more historical photos https://bit.ly/3kBZQgw

16.01.2022 Bestselling author #TrentDalton's second book, "All Our Shimmering Skies" has just been released today! As the international bestselling author of "Boy Swallows Universe" (which is still in the top 10 fiction list), Trent returns with a glorious novel destined to become another Australian classic. Find out more in the video below. We will be hosting a free in-person event with Trent Dalton on October 13, 2020. To attend the event, book here: https://rb.gy/uf4vys ... #AllOurShimmeringSkies

14.01.2022 Did you attend our 'In conversation' author event with #TrentDalton yesterday? If you're keen to know more about the photo that fascinated Trent, we're happy to share some background info - the year was 1937 and during the winter months at Suttons Beach, Keith Cadwell offered people joy rides in his Cutty Sark VH-UNV amphibious plane for 10/- ($1) a ride! Even though it was very popular along with donkey rides, he was unable to make a profit. Keith sold the Cutty Sark... in late 1937 to Qantas Empire Airways in #Brisbane. For more historical photos https://bit.ly/3jf9k0B

13.01.2022 Have you heard of the Multicultural Connect Line? This is a free Queensland-wide service for people from multicultural backgrounds whose lives have been affected by COVID-19. It is here to ensure no one in the multicultural community gets left behind and everyone receives the support they need. To speak to someone call 1300 079 020. Open 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri.

13.01.2022 In celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the #Hornibrook Bridge which opened on October 4 1935, take a look back at these moments which forever changed the social history on the #Redcliffe Peninsula.

12.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to #Donnybrook. The year was 1963 and the population was 68. Can you see the petrol pump? Fast forward to today and it is now the Donnybrook Post Office, complete with the petrol pump out the front. Click here for more historical photos: https://bit.ly/3jf9k0B

12.01.2022 Meet award-winning author #TrentDalton at our 'In conversation' event, as he launches the most anticipated novel of 2020, "All Our Shimmering Skies". Book to attend our free in-person event with Trent Dalton on Tuesday 13 October, 2020. https://rb.gy/uf4vys Have questions for Trent? Email them to us at [email protected]... Dalton is one of Australia's finest contemporary writers and the international bestselling author of "Boy Swallows Universe", and his latest book is set in the Northern Territory during World War II. It’s filled with his typically acute observations, larger-than-life characters and moments of both pure joy and heartbreaking sadness. #AllOurShimmeringSkies

11.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to 1937 in Caboolture. Located on King Street, the Caboolture & District Co-operative Cash Store was the place to go for all your car needs. Check out the #RACQ service truck and those tyres! For more historical photos https://bit.ly/3kBZQgw

11.01.2022 Moreton Bay Region Libraries are closed today for the Queen’s Birthday Holiday. The Library Channel and eLibrary are still available here https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Home

10.01.2022 Help! My job is killing me. In the past, work wasn't just back-breaking, it was outright dangerous. Our ancestors worked in hazardous conditions, often with toxic chemicals, dangerous machinery and little to no protective equipment. Life was hard. Join us for this special online event on Tuesday, 6 October where we explore horrible jobs in history, and how workers and their families were affected. ... Book your free ticket here: https://rb.gy/hhkga8 #WorkplaceSafety #PPE

09.01.2022 Is fashion the same for everyone? If you want to rock your frock and understand the threads that bind your clothing and identity, join a Q&A panel discussion with USC fashion expert Deborah Fisher at North Lakes Library. Model and writer Lisa Cox - a survivor of a rare infection who now lives with multiple disabilities - and Glitz n Glam drag queens will bring their perspective to the discussion.... Celebrating IDAHOBIT Day (International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia) on Monday 17 May. Book now https://bit.ly/3evXHBh #IDAHOBIT

09.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to 1958 when the old #Strathpine WWII Airstrip was used as a motor racing circuit . Today we know it as Spitfire Avenue. Check out the people watching from their back yards. For more historical photos https://bit.ly/3jf9k0B

08.01.2022 Bubs and Blankets are coming to you this Saturday! By popular demand, we'll be hosting a pop-up Bubs and Blankets at Redcliffe Rotary Park on Saturday 3 October at 10am. So come along and join in for a fun outdoor baby rhyme time special! Stay tuned for more pop-up sessions here: https://bit.ly/3kTdqvy

08.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday to 1930s when #Narangba Railway Station won prizes for its gardens. Norman Rose was the Station Master at this time. For more historical photos https://bit.ly/3kBZQgw

08.01.2022 "'The hidden life of trees' is a wonderful book by a German forestry manager that provides some incredible insights into the complex life of trees, which he argues are part of a vast social and resource sharing network. The book delivers some groundbreaking scientific findings that are sure to inspire you and change the way you fundamentally look at nature. It would have been good if the author had provided a somewhat more granular break down of the ecological processes occurring in the trees though, as this is fascinating in of itself. Nevertheless, this is a great read and it is sure to make your next walk in the bush far more interesting!" - Reviewed by Ray Borrow here: https://rb.gy/tdgpt6 #TheHiddenLifeofTrees

08.01.2022 Join us for some ‘fresh air’ (and genealogy) on 30 October for our Lawnton Cemetery Walking Tour. Spaces are limited. Bookings open now: https://rb.gy/2c8c26 ... #LawntonCemetery #Lawnton

08.01.2022 The books we read as children were an important part of growing up, and some had a big influence on our imagination! What's a childhood book that you loved? #ChildhoodBooks #Nostalgia

08.01.2022 The problem with many "self-help" books is that they throw a lot of advice at you as to how to be more successful, but fail to clearly instruct on how to actually make the desired change. This however, is a delightful exception. Few books I've read deliver as clear breakdown of leadership, management and life principles as 'Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual' by decorated ex US Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink. Just as the title implies, this book is written in a simple a...nd logical way, acting as an uncomplicated guide on how to act, and why it works. With a focus on timeless principles over temporary "quick fixes", there is no doubt in my mind this book will be considered a classic. Read this book and kick 2021 into full gear. Reviewed by Ray Reserve the book here https://bit.ly/37EqvFh #JockoWillink #LeadershipStrategyandTactics

08.01.2022 It’s Queensland Mental Health Week and it’s never been more important for all of us to think about our psychological health and well-being, including teens! Our libraries have an amazing collection of titles on teen mental health, so we decided to create a handy list for you. Check out our list here https://bit.ly/33G2YSm ... #QueenslandMentalHealthWeek #QMHW

08.01.2022 The Library Possum Patrol is appealing for information to help identify a cute possum that has been sneaking around #Caboolture Library with multiple #PossumMagic books. If you have information on any sneaky possums in the region, please let us know in the comments below. - Library Possum Patrol team

08.01.2022 The 6 winners of the 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards have been revealed! Sending a massive congratulations to the winning authors, illustrators and publishers of the #CBCABookWeek Awards. Reserve the winners and shortlisted books here https://bit.ly/3dtQ519 ... #BookWeek

07.01.2022 Just landed! Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that's gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful. Join along for a scientific safari and find out things like why sharpening a pencil in space is a risky business, what makes a sunset red and not blue, and why we're running out of sand! Borrow now https://bit.ly/35Af3cS

05.01.2022 Take a break and chill out to 'Fools & Dreamers: Regenerating a Native Forest'. This 30-minute documentary covers the incredible true story of how a man spent 30 years turning gorse-infested degraded farmland in New Zealand into a massive native forest gushing with life. Watch here https://bit.ly/319uXbw #FoolsandDreamers #NewZealand

04.01.2022 First 5 Forever is a statewide program providing strong early literacy foundations for all Queensland children aged 0-5 years. Visit your local library for fun, free, family-friendly activities and resources to help you make the most of your child’s first 5 years. Meet other families, play, borrow books or toys, and share stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. https://bit.ly/3fLaOgu

03.01.2022 Due to mechanical failure, the Mobile Library service is no longer available at #Dayboro today. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please contact the Strathpine Library on 3480 6698 for any further information.

03.01.2022 It's celebration time. Stay safe out there! If you want to catch up on all the goodies Santa brought to the library catalogue, surf our massive collection https://bit.ly/2KEYNPJ #Christmas2020 #australianchristmas

02.01.2022 It's the final day of our #longweekend "feel good" movie marathon! We're celebrating by sharing some film favourites that you can watch for free with your library card. 'The Noble Family' is about 3 spoiled adult children of a successful construction mogul that are cut off from the family fortune and forced to get jobs. Watch here: https://rb.gy/oiip4c ... #TheNobleFamily

02.01.2022 Join Ula online now for a few favourite nursery rhymes like "Two little eyes" and "Boing boing squeak". Rhymes and action songs help your little one with early language learning. Watch here https://bit.ly/3qUG170... #first5forever #BabyRhymeTime First 5 Forever

02.01.2022 Could this be #NorthLakes? Yes! This estate map for Campbelltown, North Pine, now part of North Lakes, was advertised in 1885. Alexander Campbell, a Humpybong (Redcliffe) police officer selected this land for grazing purposes in 1870. He later sold the land to John Harrop Henzell, a Brisbane real estate agent, who subdivided it into small country lots. A newspaper advertisement described Campbelltown as a... , , 1 . For more historical photos https://bit.ly/3jf9k0B

01.01.2022 Martine Murray beautifully captures Australian childhood in this gorgeous book. Joey escapes the hum-drum of school and home by visiting the hill. It's not much, but it's his space to dream. But then he discovers a strange girl has built a treehouse and taken up residence. Equal parts annoyed and intrigued by her antics, Joey finds himself returning again and again. Who is Marsh, with her strange stories of queens and bitter bread? Reviewed by Dayna. Reserve your copy here https://bit.ly/2ZM6Z5x

01.01.2022 The Local Aboriginal Languages Project presents a series of short films created collaboratively with the Kabi Kabi - Gubbi Gubbi Traditional Owners, Community Elders and working group members, as shared by Lyndon Davies. Watch here https://bit.ly/3ljuScF Artwork featured is a segment of Bulka Yinila by Gene Blow.