Arana Hills Library

Best Start @ Arana Hills

In addition to our regular Baby Rhyme Time and Storytime sessions you can choose from a range of fun and informative Best Start activities at the library and help your child develop early literacy skills. Best Start programs offer language development and literacy experiences for children 0 -5 years and support parents/carers as their child’s first teacher.

Best Start Storytime Time – every Thursday 11-11:30am No bookings required

Introduce your child to books and encourage a love of reading at Storytimes. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child in the library. For parents and children 2- 5 years. Best Start Playtime – every Friday 10:30-11:15am Limited spaces Bookings essential

Playtime is a fully resourced opportunity for parents and children 0 - 5 years to play, pick up early literacy tips, network with other parents and make new friends. Introduce your child to the wonderful world of free play. Have fun playing and talking with your child, making up stories together and sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries.

Look out for other special Best Start events!

National Simultaneous Storytime

Join the fun at National Simultaneous Storytime. Popular picture book The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey is being read at your local library and across Australia on Wednesday 27 May at 11.00am. This special storytelling event will follow on from our regular Storytime. Join us for this National event.
Wednesday. 27 May 10:30-11:15am
Discover and Learn: The importance of art in décor Rescheduled!

Due to the severe weather this session has been rescheduled so if you couldn’t come last time, here is your second chance. Do you desire a unique Wow! factor for your corporate or residential space? Discover how the rules of interior decorating and ‘tailored art’ guarantee a beautiful and meaningful result. Bring an image of your space and workshop it with Tailored Artworks Master Art Stylist, Sharron Tancred.

Wednesday 27 May 2-3pm

Meet the Author: Julia Eggles

Meet author and occupational therapist Julia Eggles and discover why play is the best way to learn.  Discover how to get the most out of your child’s playtime and choose the best toys to boost your child’s development in this informative talk by author of The Smart Parent’s Guide To Choosing The Best Toys For Bright Kids.

Friday 22 May 10:00am

Discover and Learn: Journeys on the Silk Route in India

Journey with traveller and tour guide Rob Leach and follow the Silk Route which lies between China and Europe through India. Hear Rob’s stories and see photographs of his travels through the cities of Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur then onto Agra, before finishing in Delhi. The country side is full of colour, history, people have beautiful smiling faces and there is the most amazing architecture in the spectacular forts and palaces of the Mogul Empire.

Friday 26 May 2-3pm

Learning about Technology

Computers For Beginners – Learn basic computer and keyboard skills, word processing, email and internet searching. Small class sizes take the stress out of learning. Sign up for this 4-week course that’s starts the first Tuesday of every month.

Tuesdays 1-3pm OR 6-8pm

Toddler Apps – Find out ways to interact with your child and encourage early literacy skills while exploring and playing with apps together.  Toddler Apps is a hands-on information sharing session for parents with children aged one year and older.  Discover great iPad apps and help your child learn through play in a relaxed library environment. (iPads are provided)

Monday 1 June 9:30-10am

iPads for beginners– You’ve bought an iPad, but now what? This session will help you get the most out of it.

Thursday 4 June 1-2pm

Intermediate iPads –

Thursday 21 May1-2pm

Thursday 18 June 1-2pm

Discovering the eLibrary: An introduction to eBooks–Discover the MBRC eLibrary. Learn to download and read books on your device like a pro.

Thursday 11 June 1-2pm

Discovering the eLibrary: An introduction to eAudioBooks–Discover the MBRC eLibrary. Learn to download and listen to books on your device like a pro.

Please enquire about a special date if you are interested in learning about eAudioBooks

Introducing eMagazines – Learn how to browse, download and read magazines on your mobile device or PC.

Thursday 28 May 1-2pm

Thursday 25 June 1-2pm

Kids! Need help with your homework? - StudyOn!

Join StudyOn and get research assistance, find information and access online resources (free!)

for your assignments. BYO homework, snack and drink.

Every Tuesday during school term from 3pm. Check in at the desk, pick up your lanyard and find our special StudyOn Librarian.

Bookclubs for Kids and Teens

Booklets – For under 8’s Listen to stories, share great reads and have fun exploring books. Parents/carers required to attend.

Wednesday 3 June 4:15-4:45pm

Readiculous – For ages up to12 years. Talk books, meet new friends, get free reservations and a chance to win great prizes.

Wednesday 3 June 4-5pm

Hype! – Ages 13-17 years. Hang out, talk about books and do fun stuff. Free reservations and prize draws for members.

Friday 5 June 4-5pm

Join one of our regular groups

·       Writers Group – First Wednesday 10am - noon

·       Family History –  First Thursday 6:30-8pm

·       Craft Group – every Friday 10:30am-12:30pm

·       Knitting for the Needy – every Thursday 10-11am

·       Digital Photography – Second Thursday 6-8pm

Check the website for more information and find out about our next author visit and other special events by subscribing to our monthly eNewsletter. http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries click on What’s on at the library and you will find instruction on how to subscribe to the newsletter as well as a list of all the library branches and their events.

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