1. art and entertainment
2. visual art and design
3. art museums and galleries

Learn
Discover
Connect
>> Learn with council
>> Discover our workshops and programs
>> Connect with your community
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
what’s on
Jun >> Jul >> Aug
early childhood (o-5 yrs)
primary school (6-12 yrs)
youth (12-18 yrs)
adults
senior
all
Discover the Internet
step-by-step
Discover the Internet step-bystep for free at CityLibraries.
Group classes in computer basics,
internet, email, Skype, Facebook,
internet shopping, eReaders and tablets
are now available at Aitkenvale and
Thuringowa CityLibraries.
These are funded by the Australian
Government under the Digital Hubs
Program.
Review this publication for a full list
of events.
internetbasics.gov.au
nbn.gov.au
more information
on workshops and
programs
Storytime
More information on the events listed in this
publication can be found online at
www.townsville.qld.gov.au. Click on the
‘Experience it Live What’s On’ button on
the front page, then click on ‘Programs/
workshops’, or phone council’s customer
service centre on 1300 878 001.
Feed your child’s appetite for stories and
learning by connecting with great children’s
books, songs and rhymes.
booking activities
You can book CityLibraries activities online.
Simply go to www.townsville.qld.gov.au, follow
the links to CityLibraries. Bookings for the
galleries and other facilities can be made by
contacting them directly or visiting council’s
website for more information.
when >>
where >>
Tuesdays, 10am – 11am,
during the school term
CityLibraries Flinders Street
when >>
where >>
Wednesdays, 10am – 11am
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
when >>
where >>
Fridays, 10am – 11am,
during the school term
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>
Free
Storytime with
La Luna
Youth Arts
Join Jonathon from La Luna Youth Arts as he
brings stories alive through drama and play.
when >>
where >>
cost >>
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Joining the ‘Learn Discover Connect’ email list:
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links to the E-news page.
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BRaby
hyme Time
Do you know the muffin man? If you
do, come and sing along with us and
others at Baby Rhyme Time.
when >>
where >>
when >>
where >>
cost >>
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regular events
audience key
Mondays (not public
holidays),
10am and 11am
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
Thursdays, 10am and
11am, during the school
term
CityLibraries
Thuringowa Central
Free
First Wednesday of the month,
10am–11am
CityLibraries
Thuringowa Central
Free
Multicultural
Storytime
Come and listen to stories and songs told in
English and then in a different language at
our Special Storytime sessions designed to
connect cultures.
when >>
where >>
cost >>
Every third Friday of the month
(during State School terms)
10am – 11am
CityLibraries
Aitkenvale
Free
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regular events
Your Tutor
Information
Session
Having trouble with your homework?
Get one-on-one help online with YourTutor at
CityLibraries Townsville.
All you need is a library card.
PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS
Now available on Sundays!
Connect with your community and attend
a free information session once a month
for parents on a range of topics including
nutrition, behaviours, sleep and more.
when >>
where >>
cost >>
Sunday–Friday, 4pm–8pm
Online at CityLibraries Townsville
Free
when >>
First Tuesday of the month,
9.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
EARLY YEARS
INFORMATION SERVICE
NEWBORN AND
FAMILY DROPIN SERVICE
A child health nurse is available every
Tuesday and Saturday to weigh, measure
and answer any questions about children’s
health. No appointment required.
I N F
Messy Play
Parents and carers come join us for fun filled
messy play adventures. Creative messy play
helps develop fine motor skills and increases
confidence in children.
ask us!
We can help you find the
information you need!
Discover more in your library
when >>
where >>
when >>
Wednesdays, 9am and 10.30am
City Libraries Aitkenvale
Last Wednesday of the month,
9am and 10.30am
where >> Local Park
booking >> Required
GET SOCIAL
WITH COUNCIL
when >>
Tuesdays,
9am-2pm
Saturdays,
9am-12pm
where >>CityLibraries
Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
LIKE US!
Maggie Towns
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Townsville City Council
Townsville TicketShop
Townsville City Council Events
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville
Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville
Townsville Disaster Information
CityLibraries Townsville
FOLLOW US!
@TCC_News
@TownsvilleLib
@TCC_PercTucker
@TCC_Pinnacles
@townsvilleshine
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Study: Sorted!
Stuck on assignments? Needing help
learning English or just looking for
more information?
Search ‘Your Tutor’, ‘IELTS’ and World Book
Encyclopaedia on the CityLibraries Webpage and gain
free access.
2014 Children’s
Theatre Program
The 13 Storey Treehouse, 11-12 June, Townsville Civic Theatre
Still Awake Still! 26 August, Riverway Arts Centre
Wombat Stew, 4-5 September, Townsville Civic Theatre
Circus Oz , 8-9 October, Townsville Civic Theatre
Single Tickets: $15
Group 10+ $12
see page numbers for more information and bookings
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time
9.30am
Writer in Residence - Chris Silvini
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
10.30am
11.30am
10am
6.30pm
9.30am
10am
1pm
1pm
5.30pm
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Pinnacles Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
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Sun 8 June
Tue 10 June
Wed 11 June
Wed 11 June
Wed 11 June
Thu 12 June
Sat 14 June
10.30am
11.30am
6.30pm
10am
1pm
1pm
3.30pm
10.30am
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
art-box: art activities for under 5s
Percival's Life Drawing
Thinglink: Tag our Local History
Computer Basics A
Internet Basics A
Walk in Wednesday
French for Travellers (Beginners)
Six-part Series
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
Percival's Life Drawing
Computer Basics B
Internet Basics B
Walk in Wednesday
Loud Lounge >> Hula Hooping
Photographic Portraiture Workshop Series: The
Art of Black and White
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
Pinnacles Gallery
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Sat 14 June
Sun 15 June
Sun 15 June
Sun 15 June
Sun 15 June
Mon 16 June
Tue 17 June
Tue 17 June
Tue 17 June
9.30am
8.30am
9am
10.30am
11.30am
10am
6.30pm
10am
11am
Introduction to Acrylics Workshop 1
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
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Wed 18 June
Wed 18 June
Wed 18 June
Wed 18 June
Wed 18 June
Thu 19 June
Fri 20 June
10am
1pm
3pm
6pm
1pm
10am
10.30am
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
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Sat 21 June
Sun 22 June
Sun 22 June
Tue 24 June
Wed 25 June
Thu 26 June
Thu 26 June
Thu 26 June
Thu 26 June
Sat 28 June
Sat 28 June
9am
10.30am
11.30am
6.30pm
1pm
9am
10am
1pm
6pm
9.30am
10.30am
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Pinnacles Gallery
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Sat 28 June
10.30am
Sat 28 June
Sun 29 June
Sun 29 June
Mon 30 June
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12pm
10.30am
11.30am
10.30am
activity name
Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Crafts Precinct
Family Fun Day
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
Celebrate Refugee Week
Percival's Life Drawing
art-box: art activities for under 5s
Virtual tour of the National Museum of Australia
via a Robot - Gallery of the First Australians
Tablet Basics-iPads
iPad - Taking and Editing Photos.
Loud Lounge >> Hula Hooping
Murri Bookclub
Walk in Wednesday
The life of Mrs. Mabo
"Book Launch: Tall Stories and True - The
Adventures of a Nature Lover
ABC Open - Writing and Photography Workshop
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
Percival's Life Drawing
Walk in Wednesday
Internet Shopping
3D Printer Workshop
Windows Movie Maker
Reducing Your Mortgage Seminar
Introduction to Acrylics Workshop 2
Photographic Portraiture Workshop Series:
Capturing the Creative
A Family History Researchers Event by Judy Webster
Townsville Artist Market
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
Art Escape - Creatures at a Pinch with Mary Parkes
venue
Mayoral Reception room, Council
Administration Building, Walker
Street
Riverway Arts Centre
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
june. july. august.
date
Mon & Wed
10 May
Sun 1 June
Sun 1 June
Tue 3 June
Tue 3 June
Wed 4 June
Wed 4 June
Wed 4 June
Wed 4 June
Thu 5 June
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Writer in Residence Chris Silvini
Chris Silvini is taking up residence at Café Isabella,
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central for the Townsville
Writers and Publishers Centre’s Write Café program.
Drop in for a chat!
when >>
10 May–15 June, Mondays and
Wednesdays, 9.30am–12.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art
Workshop
Join us at the Gallery on Sundays during the Glencore
Percival Portrait Prize for a free children’s workshop
making collage portraits.
when >>
Sunday, 1 June, 10.30am–11.15am
when >>
Sunday, 8 June, 10.30am–11.15am
when >>
Sunday, 15 June, 10.30am–11.15am
when >>
Sunday, 22 June, 10.30am–11.15am
when >>
Sunday, 29 June, 10.30am–11.15am
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
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Photo: L McConochie
13
Reading Matters!
>> Great Winter Reads
>> The Reading Hour
>> Children’s Book Week
14
>> Guest author Anita Heiss
14
>> Afternoon tea with a classic
14
9
10
14
see page numbers for more information and bookings
>> Murri Bookclub
>> Reading for Reconciliation
See this book or
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
for more information.
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june. july. august.
Computer Basics B
What is the internet? Learn how to browse and search
the World Wide Web in this two part course. Must
also attend Internet Basics B.
Continuing from Computer Basics A, students will
find out about basic keys on different areas of the
keyboard and then use advanced techniques to
combine some keys together.
when >>
Wednesday, 4 June, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Let’s Face It: Portrait Drawing
Workshop
Come along to the Gallery on Sundays during the
Glenore Percival Portrait Prize for a series of ten free
drawing workshops exploring portraiture.
when >>
Sunday, 1 June, 11.30am–12.30pm
when >>
Sunday, 8 June, 11.30am–12.30pm
when >>
Sunday, 15 June, 11.30am–12.30pm
when >>
Sunday, 22 June, 11.30am–12.30pm
when >>
Sunday, 29 June, 11.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Percival’s Life Drawing
Everyone’s welcome, no experience necessary but
participants should bring drawing materials and
paper. Please note this isn’t a workshop.
when >>
Tuesday, 3 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 10 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when>>
Tuesday, 17 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 24 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>$15
Walk in Wednesday
Support is available every Wednesday afternoon
for individual, collaborative or training sessions.
Includes 3D printing, photography, green screen,
MacBooks, tablets and other technology tools.
when >>
Wednesday, 4 June, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 11 June, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 18 June, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 25 June, 1pm–4pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
when >>
Wednesday, 11 June, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Internet Basics B
Gain more WWW experience following Internet
Basics A. Explore online learning sites, view maps,
find your house, and check out Google Translate.
when >>
Wednesday, 11 June, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Loud Lounge >> Hula Hooping
Get active, have fun and learn the moves from Hoop
Dancing Australia’s instructor Belinda Baynes.
when >>
Thursday, 12 June, 3.30pm–5pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
Thinglink: Tag our Local
History
art-box: art activities for
under 5s
Discover how to use Thinglink to add links, videos,
comments and facts to a historical image from the
library collection.
Come and explore the galleries, learn about art, meet
new friends and have fun! This program is designed
for under 5s, mums, dads and carers.
when >>
Wednesday, 4 June, 9.30am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
when >>
where >>
when >>
where >>
cost >>
Tuesday, 3 June, 10am–11am
Pinnacles Gallery
Tuesday, 17 June, 10am–11am
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Gold coin donation
Computer Basics A
Gain beginner skills in using computers and master
the mouse. This two part course includes Computer
Basics B.
when >>
Wednesday, 4 June, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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French for Travellers
(Beginners) Six-part Series
These sessions will prepare you to learn and use
simple, conversational French effectively in common
travel situations such as meeting people, finding
accommodation and dining out.
when >>
where >>
cost >>
booking >>
Thursdays, 5 June–10 July, 5.30pm–7pm
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
$35 (Covers all 6 sessions)
Bookings through Community
Information Centre, telephone
4771 4230
Introduction to
Acrylics Workshop 1
This is a beginner’s workshop where you will explore
colour mixing, tonal values, composition and brush
techniques.
when >>
Saturday, 14 June, 9.30am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>$25
booking >>Required
Photographic Portraiture
Workshop Series: The
Art of Black and White
Discover the art of portrait photography with Regina
Lovic whilst guided through a series of hands-on
sessions.
when >>
Saturday, 14 June, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$30
booking >>Required
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Internet Basics A
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june. july. august.
Murri Bookclub
The book for this month is ‘Grace Beside Me’ by Sue
McPherson, so come along and discuss the book.
when >>
Wednesday, 18 June, 6pm–7pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Cotters Market Handmade
Arts and Crafts Precinct
Come down to the Cotters Markets on the third
Sunday of each month and enjoy the handmade arts
and crafts stalls outside the gallery.
when >>
Sunday, 15 June, 8.30am–12pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
Virtual Tour of the National Museum
of Australia via a Robot - Gallery of
the First Australians
Join us on a virtual tour of the Gallery of First
Australians. We will look at Indigenous Sky
Knowledge (astronomy), tools, weapons and crafts.
The life of Mrs. Mabo
when >>
Thursday, 19 June, 10am–12.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
This monthly workshop invites you to write a short
non-fiction story and have it published on the ABC.
Afternoon session covers photography.
when >>
Tuesday, 17 June, 11am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Find out information about your rights and secure
shopping online. What are some good sites for
shopping? Free hands-on shopping exercise
included.
Learn the basics of using the touch screen. Connect to
wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a free app.
Family Fun Day
Drop in to the Gallery for five minutes or two hours
and take part in free family art activities.
when >>
Sunday, 15 June, 9am–11am
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
Celebrate Refugee Week
Join us for a free morning tea to celebrate Refugee
Week. Raise awareness and learn the positive
contributions refugees make to Australian society.
when >>
Monday, 16 June, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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iPad - Taking and Editing Photos
Learn the basics of the iPad camera. Look at basic
editing techniques, then give it amazing effects with
the help of an app.
when >>
Wednesday, 18 June, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Loud Lounge >> Hula Hooping
Get active, have fun and learn new moves from Hoop
Dancing Australia’s instructor Belinda Baynes.
when >>
Wednesday, 18 June, 3pm–4.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
when >>
Saturday, 21 June, 9am–3pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Internet Shopping
Tablet Basics-iPads
when >>
Wednesday, 18 June, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
ABC Open - Writing and
Photography Workshop
Join us for morning tea and meet Mrs Bonita Mabo AO
as she reminisces on significant events in her life.
Book Launch: Tall Stories and True - The Adventures of a Nature Lover
Brian Furby chronicles 20 years of travel around
Australia in pursuit of nature, and birds in particular,
with a 4WD misadventure on the way.
when >>
Friday, 20 June, 10.30am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
when >>
Thursday, 26 June, 9am–11.15am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
3D Printer Workshop
A hands-on maker session for those who want an
introduction to 3D printing and scanners. A facilitator
can help with the use of the equipment.
when >>
Thursday, 26 June, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
Windows Movie Maker
Transform your videos into a movie using Windows
Movie Maker! Add narration, photos, effects and cut
and trim any embarrassing footage from the video.
when >>
Thursday, 26 June, 1pm–4pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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june.
Discover the art of portrait photography with Regina
Lovic whilst guided through a series of hands-on
sessions.
Reducing Your Mortgage Seminar
when >>
Saturday, 28 June, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$30
booking >>Required
Topics covered: Financing options and different
strategies. Is now the best time to reduce your
mortgage? Maintaining a balance and other options.
when >>
Thursday, 26 June, 6pm–7pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
A Family History Researchers Event by Judy Webster
Judy will present two family history research talks at
this event. Researching archival records for data on
interstate and overseas folk, and court records for
family and local history.
when >>
Saturday, 28 June, 10.30am–12.30am
where >>
Mayoral Reception room, Council
Administration Building, Walker Street
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Townsville Artist Market
The market features a wide range of stalls by
dedicated artists and crafts people from the region;
from small wares to feature paintings.
when >>
Saturday, 28 June, 12pm–3pm
where >>
Riverway Arts Centre
cost >>Free
Introduction to
Acrylics Workshop 2
Following on from Workshop 1, you will be using
the techniques you learned in the first workshop to
create a completed painting.
when >>
Saturday, 28 June, 9.30am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>$25
booking >>Required
Art Escape - Creatures at a
Pinch with Mary Parkes
Learn how to create a truly unique creature out of
polymer clay using a pinch pot method.
when >>
Monday, 30 June, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>$15
booking >>Required
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date
time
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Tue 1 July
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Thu 3 July
Thu 3 July
Thu 3 July
Fri 4 July
Fri 4 July
Sun 6 July
Sun 6 July
Mon 7 July
Mon 7 July
Mon 7 July
Tue 8 July
Tue 8 July
Tue 8 July
Tue 8 July
Wed 9 July
Wed 9 July
Wed 9 July
Wed 9 July
Wed 9 July
Wed 9 July
Thu 10 July
Thu 10 July
Thu 10 July
Thu 10 July
Fri 11 July
Fri 11 July
Sat 12 July
Sat 12 July
9.30am
10am
10am
10.30am
11am
6.30pm
10am
10am
10am
10.30am
1pm
1pm
6pm
9.30am
10.30am
11.30am
10am
10.30am
10.30am
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10am
10am
10.30am
9.30am
10.30am
11am
6.30pm
10am
10am
10am
10.30am
1pm
1pm
9.30am
10am
10.30am
11.30am
10am
10.30am
10.30am
10.30am
Sun 13 July
Sun 13 July
Tue 15 July
Tue 15 July
Tue 15 July
10.30am
11.30am
10am
6.30pm
7pm
Wed 16 July
Wed 16 July
Wed 16 July
Wed 16 July
Wed 16 July
Wed 16 July
Thu 17 July
10am
10am
1pm
1pm
3pm
6pm
1pm
Sat 19 July
Sun 20 July
Sun 20 July
Tue 22 July
Wed 23 July
Wed 23 July
9am
8.30am
9am
6.30pm
10am
10am
activity name
LegoRama
Great Winter Reads
Pokemon Party
3D Printer Workshop
art-box: art activities for under 5s
Art Escape - Screen it with John Bradshaw
Pokemon Party
Percival's Life Drawing
Computer Basics A
Storytime
Just Jewellery
Art Escape - Wired! With Nicole Potgieter
Internet Basics A
Walk in Wednesday
Girls Night In >> Handmade Jewellery
Play Pokemon
Art Escape - Origami Bouquets with Rhiannon Mitchard
Play Pokemon
Baby Rhyme Time
Art Escape - Little Muses with Angeline Ignatius
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
Indigenous Author Talk
Baby Rhyme Time
Art Escape - Creatures at a Pinch with Mary Parkes
Pokemon Party
Art Escape - Screen it with John Bradshaw
Pokemon Party
Percival's Life Drawing
Computer Basics B
Storytime
Just Jewellery
Art Escape - Wired! With Nicole Potgieter
Internet Basics B
Walk in Wednesday
Play Pokemon
3D Printer Workshop
Art Escape - Origami Bouquets with Rhiannon Mitchard
Play Pokemon
Baby Rhyme Time
Art Escape - Little Muses with Angeline Ignatius
Basic Resume Writing Workshop
Photographic Portraiture Workshop Series: Never
Work with Children or Animals
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art Workshop
Let's Face It: Portrait Drawing Workshop
art-box: art activities for under 5s
Percival's Life Drawing
Townsville@War: WWII Military locations in and
around Townsville
3D Printer Workshop
Email Basics A
Walk in Wednesday
Android Tablet Basics
Loud Lounge >> Trivial Trivia
Readers for Reconciliation
Virtual tour of the National Museum of Australia
via a Robot - Lunchbox Session
ABC Open - Writing and Photography Workshop
Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Crafts Precinct
Family Fun Day
Percival's Life Drawing
Copying Photos and Creating Folders
Email Basics B
see page numbers for more information and bookings
venue
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CityLibraries Online
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
Pinnacles Gallery
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
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Photographic Portraiture
Workshop Series:
Capturing the Creative
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Wed 30 July
Wed 30 July
Wed 30 July
Wed 30 July
Wed 30 July
Wed 30 July
Thu 31 July
Thu 31 July
6.30pm
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1pm
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activity name
venue
Skype - Video Chat over the Internet.
Walk in Wednesday
3D Printer Workshop
Queensland Writers Centre Workshop Understanding Story Structure
Percival's Life Drawing
3D Printer Workshop
Storytime >> Reading about Recycling
iPads- Tablet Basics
iPad - Taking and Editing Photos.
Walk in Wednesday
How to Connect and Celebrate a Lifestyle with your Dog
Screening DVD of 'Lousy Little Sixpence'
Smart TV Workshop
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Storytime
Feed your child’s appetite for stories and learning by
connecting with great children’s books, songs and
rhymes.
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 10am–11am
when >>
Wednesday, 9 July, 10am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
art-box: art activities for
under 5s
Come and explore the galleries, learn about art, meet
new friends and have fun! This program is designed
for under 5s, mums, dads and carers.
when >>
Tuesday, 1 July, 10am–11am
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
when >>
Tuesday, 15 July, 10am–11am
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>
Gold coin donation
LegoRama
Build with Lego to your heart’s content. Stay for as
long, or as little as you like. Holiday Care Groups
please call to book.
when >>
1 July–13 July, Library Opening Hours
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
Just Jewellery
Join us in the jewellery room and get creative. Bring
your fun loom too and share what you’ve made.
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Wednesday, 9 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Flinders Street
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Percival’s Life Drawing
Everyone’s welcome, no experience necessary but
participants should bring drawing materials and
paper. Please note this isn’t a workshop.
Great Winter Reads
Discover your CityLibraries staff’s favourite Great
Winter Reads online at GoodReads
bit.ly/tsvgoodreads, and tell us yours.
when >>
1 July–31 August
where >>
CityLibraries Online
cost >>Free
Pokemon Party
Dive into the world of Pokemon with craft, trivia and
more. Prizes to be won.
when >>
Tuesday, 1 July, 9.30am–10.30am
when >>
Tuesday, 1 July, 11am–12pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Tuesday, 8 July, 9.30am–10.30am
when >>
Tuesday, 8 July, 11am–12pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
page 16
when >>
Tuesday, 1 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 8 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 15 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 22 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 29 July, 6.30pm–9.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>$15
3D Printer Workshop
A hands-on maker session for those who want an
introduction to 3D printing and scanners. A facilitator
can help with the use of the equipment.
when >>
Tuesday, 1 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Thursday, 10 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
Thuringowa Library
when >>
Wednesday, 16 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Thursday, 24 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
when >>
Wednesday, 30 July, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
Art Escape - Screen it with
John Bradshaw
Learn the basics of screen printing to create your own
design. Print your design on a flag or t-shirt and be
the envy of all your friends!
when >>
Tuesday, 1 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
when >>
Tuesday, 8 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$15
booking >>Required
Art Escape - Wired! With
Nicole Potgieter
Using soft wire, create an insect out of beads and
other exciting bits and pieces. Find your new talent in
wire sculpture!
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
when >>
Wednesday, 9 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$15
booking >>Required
Computer Basics A
Gain beginner skills in using computers and master
the mouse. This two part course includes Computer
Basics B.
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
page 17
july. august.
june.
june.
date
Wed 23 July
Wed 23 July
Thu 24 July
Sat 26 July
july. august.
Baby Rhyme Time
What is the internet? Learn how to browse and search
the World Wide Web in this two part course. Must
also attend Internet Basics B.
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Walk in Wednesday
Support is available every Wednesday afternoon
for individual, collaborative or training sessions,
includes 3D printing, photography, green screen,
MacBooks, tablets and other technology tools.
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 9 July, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 16 July, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 23 July, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 30 July, 1pm–4pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
Art Escape - Origami Bouquets
with Rhiannon Mitchard
Learn how to create a truly unique creature out of
polymer clay using a pinch pot method.
when >>
Monday, 7 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$15
booking >>Required
Join us at the Gallery on Sundays during the Glencore
Percival Portrait Prize for a free children’s workshop
making collage portraits.
when >>
Sunday, 6 July, 10.30am–11.15am
when >>
Sunday, 13 July, 10.30am–11.15am
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost>>Free
Art Escape - Little Muses with
Angeline Ignatius
Learn how to create and colour your own character
muse and create a Steampunk-inspired cardboard
frame for your design.
when >>
Friday, 4 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
when >>
Friday, 11 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$15
booking >>Required
Indigenous Author Talk
Celebrate NAIDOC 2014 with Indigenous author Dr
Anita Heiss. Come and be inspired and informed
about her latest novel ‘Tiddas’.
when >>
Monday, 7 July, 10am–12.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Computer Basics B
Let’s Face It: Portrait Drawing
Workshop
Come along to the Gallery on Sundays during the
Glenore Percival Portrait Prize for a series of ten free
drawing workshops exploring portraiture.
when >>
Sunday, 6 July, 11.30am–12.30pm
when >>
Sunday, 13 July, 11.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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Art Escape - Creatures at a
Pinch with Mary Parkes
Funny Faces: Kids Portrait Art
Workshop
Make your own jewellery from crochet necklaces to
felt hair accessories. Light refreshments included.
when >>
Wednesday, 2 July, 6pm–8pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Do you like Pokemon? Come and join the fun. Bring
your own cards and games, or not! Heaps of fun to
be had.
when >>
Thursday, 3 July, 9.30am–11am
when >>
Thursday, 3 July, 11.30am–1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
when >>
Thursday, 10 July, 9.30am–11am
when >>
Thursday, 10 July, 11.30am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Do you know the muffin man? If you do, come and
sing along with us and others at Baby Rhyme Time.
when >>
Friday, 4 July, 10am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Flinders Street
when >>
Monday, 7 July, 10am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Friday, 11 July, 10am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Flinders Street
cost >>Free
Master the classic art of origami and impress mum
and dad with a lovely bouquet of origami art!
when >>
Thursday, 3 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
when >>
Thursday, 10 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$15
booking >>Required
Girls Night In >>
Handmade Jewellery
Play Pokemon
july. august.
june.
june.
Internet Basics A
Continuing from Computer Basics A, students will
find out about the basic keys on the different areas of
the keyboard and then use advanced techniques to
combine some keys together.
when >>
Wednesday, 9 July, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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Email Basics A
Gain more WWW experience following Internet
Basics A. Explore online learning sites, view maps,
find your house, check out Google Translate.
when >>
Wednesday, 9 July, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Learn about email and secure passwords. Set up a
free email address and password, send an email,
login and logout. Two-part course.
Basic Resume
Writing Workshop
Do you need help in writing a resume. Come along
to this basic resume writing workshop and get hints
and tips on how to create a resume.
when >>
Saturday, 12 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
when >>
Wednesday, 16 July, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Android Tablet Basics
Learn the basics of using the touch screen. Connect to
wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a free app.
when >>
Wednesday, 16 July, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Photographic Portraiture
Workshop Series: Never
Work with Children or Animals
Discover the art of portrait photography with Regina
Lovic whilst guided through a series of hands-on
sessions.
when >>
Saturday, 12 July, 10.30am–12.30pm
where >>
Pinnacles Gallery
cost >>$30
booking >>Required
Loud Lounge >> Trivial Trivia
Peter Dunn’s talk will include camps, airfields,
hospitals, bunkers, anti-aircraft gun stations,
military cemeteries and more.
when >>
Tuesday, 15 July, 7pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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ABC Open - Writing and
Photography Workshop
This monthly workshop invites you to write a short
non-fiction story and have it published on the ABC.
Afternoon session covers photography.
when >>
Saturday, 19 July, 9am–3pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Family Fun Day
Drop in to the Gallery for five minutes or two hours
and take part in free family art activities.
when >>
Sunday, 20 July, 9am–11am
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
Skype - Video Chat
over the Internet
Just like the Jetsons! Create a free Skype username,
add contacts, check privacy settings, make
free video calls and experience group chatting.
Prerequisite: Email address.
when >>
Wednesday, 23 July, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
when >>
Wednesday, 16 July, 3pm–4.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
Readers for Reconciliation
Come and discuss the book ‘Am I Black Enough For
You?’ by Anita Heiss.
Townsville@War: WWII
Military locations in and
around Townsville
Join your friends for an afternoon of fun trivia and
prizes.
when >>
Wednesday, 16 July, 6pm–7pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
july. august.
june.
june.
Internet Basics B
Virtual tour of the National
Museum of Australia via
a Robot - Lunchbox Session
Cotters Market Handmade
Arts and Crafts Precinct
Come down to the Cotters Markets on the third
Sunday of each month and enjoy the handmade arts
and crafts stalls outside the gallery.
when >>
Sunday, 20 July, 8.30am–12pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
Bring your lunchbox and enjoy a visit of the National
Museum of Australia.
Copying Photos and Creating
Folders
when >>
Thursday, 17 July, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Flinders Street
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Copy digital photos from your camera to your
computer/USB drive and organise them into folders.
Bring fully charged digital camera, cables, USB drive.
when >>
Wednesday, 23 July, 10am–12pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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july. august.
june.
when >>
Wednesday, 23 July, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Queensland Writers Centre
Workshop - Understanding
Story Structure
Building a novel is like building a house; it’s about
constructing the building blocks and the skeleton of
the whole. Presented by Laurel Cohn.
when >>
Saturday, 26 July, 9am–3pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>
QWC Members - Free
Non-Members - $30
booking >> Required (through www.qwc.asn.au)
Storytime >> Reading
about Recycling
Bring your children along to learn how easy it is to
recycle at home.
when >>
Wednesday, 30 July, 10am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
iPads- Tablet Basics
Learn the basics of using the touch screen. Connect to
wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a free App.
when >>
Wednesday, 30 July, 10am–12pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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time
Sat 2 Aug
2.30pm
Afternoon Tea with a Classic
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Mon 4 Aug
3.30pm
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Children's Day
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Tue 5 Aug
10am
art-box: art activities for under 5s
Pinnacles Gallery
24
Tue 5 Aug
6.30pm
Percival's Life Drawing
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
24
Wed 6 Aug
10am
Computer Basics A
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
24
Wed 6 Aug
10am
3D Printer Workshop
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
24
Wed 6 Aug
1pm
Internet Basics A
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Wed 6 Aug
1pm
Walk in Wednesday
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Sat 9 Aug
10am
Parents and Bubs First Aid Awareness
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
25
Tue 12 Aug
9am
Windows Movie Maker
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
25
Wed 13 Aug
10am
Computer Basics B
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Wed 13 Aug
1pm
Internet Basics B
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Wed 13 Aug
1pm
Walk in Wednesday
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Wed 13 Aug
6.30pm
Percival's Life Drawing
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
24
Thu 14 Aug
10am
3D Printer Workshop
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
24
Thu 14 Aug
3.30pm
Loud Lounge >> Comic Creations
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Sat 16 Aug
9am
ABC Open - Writing and Photography Workshop
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
25
How to Connect and Celebrate
a Lifestyle with your Dog
Sun 17 Aug
8.30am
Cotters Market Handmade Arts and Crafts Precinct
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
26
Sun 17 Aug
9am
Family Fun Day
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
26
Presented by ‘The Dogfather’, Michael Burling,
whose focus is to educate pet owners that a dog’s
behaviour is a direct reflection of its lifestyle.
Tue 19 Aug
9am
Cloud Computing
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
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Tue 19 Aug
10am
art-box: art activities for under 5s
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
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Learn the basics of using the touch screen. Connect to
wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a free App.
when >>
Wednesday, 30 July, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
activity name
venue
Children's Book Week >> Connect to Reading
Mon 18 Aug
pg
24
24
26
Tue 19 Aug
11am
The Reading Hour - Find Your Favourite
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
when >>
Wednesday, 30 July, 6.30pm–7.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Tue 19 Aug
1pm
Virtual Tour of the National Museum of Australia
via a Robot - Lunchbox Session
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Tue 19 Aug
6.30pm
Percival's Life Drawing
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Tue 19 Aug
7pm
The Deserted Towns of Cape River, Ravenswood
and Charters Towers
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Screening DVD of
‘Lousy Little Sixpence’
Wed 20 Aug
10am
Storytime >> Children's Book Week Parade
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
27
Wed 20 Aug
1pm
Android Tablet Basics
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
27
Wed 20 Aug
1pm
Windows 8 Basics Using Online Learning
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
27
Relationship Australia representative Faye Gee-Hoy
will be coming to CityLibraries to give an introduction
to the film Lousy Little Sixpence. Come and be
culturally informed.
Wed 20 Aug
1pm
Walk in Wednesday
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Wed 20 Aug
3pm
Loud Lounge >> Comic Creations
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
25
Wed 20 Aug
6pm
Indigenous Murri & Readers for Reconciliation
Book club
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
when >>
Thursday, 31 July, 10am–12.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Thu 21 Aug
10am
3D Printer Workshop
CityLibraries Flinders Street
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Smart TV Workshop
Discover our Smart TV, which is connected to the
NBN and features apps like Skype and ABC iView.
You can book it for use during Library hours.
when >>
Thursday, 31 July, 2pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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Connections: Cancer Wellness
CityLibraries Online
Tue 26 Aug
2pm
Smart TV Workshop
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
27
Tue 26 Aug
10am
3D Printer Workshop
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
24
Tue 26 Aug
6.30pm
Percival's Life Drawing
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
24
Wed 27 Aug
10am
Tablet Basics-iPads
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
27
Wed 27 Aug
1pm
iPad - Taking and Editing Photos.
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
28
Wed 27 Aug
1pm
Walk in Wednesday
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
25
Sat 30 Aug
12pm
Townsville Artist Market
Riverway Arts Centre
28
Fri 22 Aug
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august.
Log back into email. Learn about forwarding and
replying to emails and if you should use BCC and CC.
Save and edit contacts.
iPad - Taking and
Editing Photos
june. july.
Email Basics B
august.
june. july.
What is the internet? Learn how to browse and search
the World Wide Web in this two part course. Must
also attend Internet Basics B.
Continuing from Computer Basics A, students will
find out about the basic keys on the different areas of
the keyboard and then use advanced techniques to
combine some keys together.
Everyone loves to discuss a classic! Join us for a
literary high tea to review the classic book Pride and
Prejudice.
when >>
Saturday, 2 August, 2.30pm
Where:
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>$5
booking >>Required
National Aboriginal
and Torres Strait
Islander Children’s Day
Come and enjoy board games alongside live unplugged
music with local singing artist Luke Thomas.
when >>
Monday, 4 August, 3.30pm–4.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
Percival’s Life Drawing
Everyone’s welcome, no experience necessary but
participants should bring drawing materials and
paper. Please note this isn’t a workshop.
when >>
Tuesday, 5 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Wednesday, 13 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 19 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm
when >>
Tuesday, 26 August, 6.30pm–9.30pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>$15
Come and explore the galleries, learn about art, meet
new friends and have fun! This program is designed
for under 5s, mums, dads and carers.
when >>
where >>
when >>
where >>
cost >>
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Tuesday, 5 August, 10am–11am
Pinnacles Gallery
Tuesday, 19 August, 10am–11am
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Gold coin donation
when >>
Wednesday, 6 August, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 13 August, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 20 August, 1pm–4pm
when >>
Wednesday, 27 August, 1pm–4pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
Internet Basics B
Gain more WWW experience following Internet
Basics A. Explore online learning sites, view maps,
find your house, check out Google Translate.
when >>
Wednesday, 13 August, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Loud Lounge >>
Comic Creations
Gain beginner skills in using computers and master
the mouse. This two part course includes Computer
Basics B.
Celebrate all things comic from graphic novels,
manga, anime and more. Create your own comic
using apps or discover the art of manga inspired
paper toys.
when >>
Thursday, 14 August, 3.30pm–5.00pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Wednesday, 20 August, 3pm–4.30pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
when >>
Wednesday, 6 August, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
A hands-on maker session for those who want an
introduction to 3D printing and scanners. A facilitator
can help with the use of the equipment.
art-box: art activities for
under 5s
Support is available every Wednesday afternoon
for individual, collaborative or training sessions.
Includes 3D printing, photography, green screen,
MacBooks, tablets and other technology tools.
Computer Basics A
3D Printer Workshop
Walk in Wednesday
when >>
Wednesday, 13 August, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
when >>
Wednesday, 6 August, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
when >>
Thursday, 14 August, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
when >>
Thursday, 21 August, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Flinders Street
when >>
Tuesday, 26 August, 10am–11.30am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
Parents and Bubs First Aid
Awareness
This course is non-accredited training aimed at
providing parents, grandparents and carers of babies
and young children with basic first aid skills.
when >>
Saturday, 9 August, 10am–1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>$10
booking >>Required
Windows Movie Maker
Transform your videos into a movie using Windows
Movie Maker! Add narration, photos, effects and cut
and trim any embarrassing footage from the video.
when >>
Tuesday, 12 August, 9am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
ABC Open - Writing and
Photography Workshop
This monthly workshop invites you to write a short
non-fiction story and have it published on the ABC.
Afternoon session covers photography.
when >>
Saturday, 16 August, 9am–3pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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august.
Computer Basics B
when >>
Wednesday, 6 August, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Afternoon Tea with a Classic
june. july.
Internet Basics A
august.
june. july.
Cotters Market Handmade
Arts and Crafts Precinct
The Reading Hour - Find Your
Favourite
Come down to the Cotters Markets on the third
Sunday of each month and enjoy the handmade arts
and crafts stalls outside the gallery.
Do you always read books within the same genre?
Join us for The Reading Hour to discover books you
have never tried before.
when >>
Sunday, 17 August, 8.30am–12pm
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
when >>
Tuesday, 19 August, 11am–1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
Virtual Tour of the National
Museum of Australia via a
Robot - Lunchbox Session
Bring your lunchbox and enjoy a visit of the National
Museum of Australia.
when >>
Tuesday, 19 August, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
NORTH QUEENSLAND DESERTED TOWNS
CHARTERS TOWERS –
RAVENSWOOD – CAPE RIVER
Colin Hooper
Family Fun Day
Drop in to the Gallery for five minutes or two hours
and take part in free family art activities.
when >>
Sunday, 17 August, 9am–11am
where >>
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
cost >>Free
Children’s Book Week >>
Connect to Reading
We want to help you connect your children with
reading during Book Week. Contact us to find
out how.
when >>
18 August–29 August
booking >>Required
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The Deserted Towns of Cape
River, Ravenswood and
Charters Towers
An author presentation by Col Hooper. His book,
the seventh in a series on deserted towns of North
Queensland, covers the districts of Cape River,
Ravenswood, and Charters Towers and is filled with
essays, maps and photographs.
when >>
Tuesday, 19 August, 7pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Storytime >>
Children’s Book Week Parade
Come dressed as your favourite character to our
annual Children’s Book Week parade.
when >>
Wednesday, 20 August, 10am–11am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
Android Tablet Basics
Learn the basics of using the touch screen. Connect
to wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a
free app.
when >>
Wednesday, 20 August, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Windows 8 Basics Using
Online Learning
Bring your own Windows 8 computer and learn
the basics following an online learning site with a
facilitator to help you get started.
when >>
Wednesday, 20 August, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Indigenous Murri & Readers
for Reconciliation Book club
Come along and join either bookclubs and discuss
the latest book of the month.
when >>
Wednesday, 20 August, 6pm–7pm
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >> Booking required
Connections: Cancer Wellness
Discover cancer wellness information at your
library with this handy resource to be launched on
Daffodil Day.
when >>
Friday, 22 August
where >>
CityLibraries Online
cost >>Free
Smart TV Workshop
Discover our Smart TV. Connected to the NBN and
featuring Apps like Skype and ABC iView. You can
book it for use during Library hours.
when >>
Tuesday, 26 August, 2pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Tablet Basics-iPads
Learn the basics of using the touch screen. Connect
to wi-fi, visit a website and find and download a free
app.
when >>
Wednesday, 27 August, 10am
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
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Introducing some free cloud services available on
the internet that allow you to share information
between different devices and people. Includes Find
My iPhone demonstration.
when >>
Tuesday, 19 August, 9am
where >>
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
june. july.
Cloud Computing
Learn the basics of the iPad camera. Look at basic
editing techniques, then give it amazing effects with
the help of an app.
when >>
Wednesday, 27 August, 1pm
where >>
CityLibraries Aitkenvale
cost >>Free
booking >>Required
Townsville Artist Market
The market features a wide range of stalls by
dedicated artists and crafts people from the region;
from small wares to feature paintings.
when >>
Saturday, 30 August, 12pm–3pm
where >>
Riverway Arts Centre
cost >>Free
watch
th
spacise!
New
Creative
Workshops
National Tree Day
Community Planting
fre e
native
pl ants
sunday 27 july, 8.30am–11am
ross river at murray skate park
(the river bank behind the skate park)
>> Free sausage sizzle >> Refreshments
>> Face Painting >> Ranger Dan
Every registration on the day goes into the draw to win a
Family Pass to the Cowboys vs Sea Eagles home game.
Please join us for this fun and educational event and
support a sustainable future for our community.
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
New and exciting workshops
to come involving all different
types of creative technologies.
The library has many
exciting resources such
as a 3D printers, tablets,
apps, MacBook Pros, media
equipment including cameras,
videos, green screen, lighting
and microphones. All of which
will be involved in different
workshops over June, July and
August.
Keep an eye on Facebook,
Twitter and the What’s On
page on our website for more
information.
The Learning
Townsville Directory
The Learning Townsville Directory aims to connect people with both formal and
informal learning opportunities in Townsville via an online portal.
The Directory provides greater access to learning opportunities for people of all
ages as well as providing a platform for
increased partnerships and networks
between learning providers.
To be included in the Directory or for more
information contact the
Community Information Centre
4771 4230
cic@townsville.qld.gov.au
www.facebook.com/CICTownsville
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august.
august.
june. july.
june. july.
iPad - Taking and Editing Photos.
chinese whispers
by Ben Chu
socialite evenings
by Shobhaa De
afterworld
by Lois Walden
charlotte’s creek
by Therese Creed
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charlotte st
ross river rd
Level 1, Northtown Building
Flinders Street, Townsville City.
Council have established an Inclusive
Community Advisory Committee. Various
special interest groups are represented and
the group advocates for equity of access and
advises council
on current and
emerging issues.
For more
information and
how you can get
involved visit
www.townsville.
qld.gov.au.
flinders street – 07 4727 9666
pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
07 4773 8871
Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville
perc
tucker
gallery
denham st
Inclusive
Community
Advisory
Committee
Riverway Arts Centre
20 Village Boulevard
Thuringowa Central
flinders st
Opening Hours >>
Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm
(Closed Mondays and Public Holidays)
l
mon–fri
9am–5pm
sat
9am–12pm
sun
9am–1pm
t
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
07 4727 9680
petunia st
l
mon, fri
9am–5pm
tue, wed,
thurs
9am–6pm
sat
9am–3pm
dea n s
by Matthew Ricketson
The Community Development section assists to
build the community’s capacity by encouraging,
supporting and delivering community services,
raising awareness for health and wellbeing
and connecting others through community
partnerships.
ogden st
perc tucker regional gallery
n
thuringowa central – 07 4773 8811
thuringowa drive
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 >>
Mon – Fri : 10am - 5pm
Sat – Sun: 10am – 2pm
Closed Public Holidays
kirwan
high
school
l
hinchinbrook dr
telling true stories:
navigating the
challenges of writing
narrative non-fiction
aitkenvale
park
n
Edited by Anne Crawford
aitkenvale – 07 4727 8310
United voices building better
connected communities.
bus exchange
calling the
shots: aboriginal
photographies
pinnacles gallery
citylibraries
stokes st
by Anne Crawford
galleries
hudson st
women of spirit:
true life stories of
inspiring country
women
community
development
n
new books
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
@TownsvilleLib
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Heat up your
winter holidays
Hot Pocket
winter school
holiday guide
Sponsored by the Depart
ment
of Communities
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
townsville city council
hot pocket guide
This year’s Winter Hot Pocket will promote a
variety of fun, safe, low cost/ no cost recreation and
leisure opportunities for young people
(12- 25 years) in and around Townsville. Download
from council’s website or grab a copy from one
of our customer service centres from 13 June.
Download a copy at: www.townsville.qld.gov.au
MiTownsville WiFi will see
high speed public access
WiFi, powered by the NBN
being delivered as part of the
MiTownsville initiative.
borrowing allowance
This will initially be rolled out
through the council libraries and
subsequently implemented across
other council run community
facilities (stadiums, galleries,
Riverway, Soundshell).
>> 4 weeks – Books and CDs
>> 2 weeks – Magazines, DVDs, eBooks and eAudiobooks
The first stage of the MiTownsville
WiFi will be rolled out in August 2013.
reservations for library items
>> Up to 25 items at any time
>> Includes a maximum of 10 DVDs
>> 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.
Members can reserve items in the catalogue by phone, in
person or online through My Library on the catalogue.