DECEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020

1. DECEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020 Pick up a copy of the November 2019 – January 2020 edition of the What’s on from your local library, Logan Art Gallery or online: loganlibraries.org/whats-on

2. STEAM junior Discover robots, electronics, coding, tablets, gaming and other technology for young children aged 3 – 5. • Wed 22 Jan – 12pm

3. Rolling robot craft Create your own unique robot from craft materials with your parent/carer. Explore STEAM concepts and race your robot. For primary school aged children with their parents/carers assisting. • Wed 8 Jan – 2pm and 3.30pm

5. Make your own mini-comic Learn how to write, pencil, letter and ink comics like the pros. In this workshop with local illustrator and author Cameron Davis, you’ll create your own comics you can share with your friends. • Tue 14 Jan – 2pm to 4pm

6. Your library can come to you

7. Robot playground junior Meet, code and play with robots including Dash, Beebots and Matalab. For parents/carers and their children aged 4 and over to explore together. • Tue 21 Jan – 1.30pm

9. Christmas craft for teens Create your own decorations to take home and share. • Tue 17 Dec – 1.30pm

10. FREEGAL Good news for Freegal Fans! Freegal gives you 5 hours of streaming time per day and 5 song downloads per week that are yours to keep. Play even more of your favourite music all for free! Available now from the eResources page of loganlibraries.org An app is available for iOS and Android.

11. Summer Reading Club celebration Celebrate being part of the Summer Reading Club and join in the craft activities and fun. Make your own magnets, calendar and masks. • Wed 22 Jan – 2pm

13. What’s cooking? Cheese making at home Learn simple ways to make handmade, great tasting cheese in your own home. Find out about the basics of cheese and yoghurt making and how to make your own mozzarella cheese using common kitchen equipment. Presented by Valerie Pearson, author of Home Cheese Making in Australia.  Sat 18 Jan – 9.30am

14. Activity for young children Play & Learn A fun, interactive session of playing, talking and games for families with children aged up to five. 30 minute program.  Wed 11 Dec and Wed 15 Jan - 11am

15. IELTS ENGLISH? Learning IELTS? Taking

16. Bits and bots: robot playground Meet, code and play with robots including Cubelets, Ozobots, Cosmo and EV3. • Tue 21 Jan – 3pm

17. School holiday activities AR and robot playground Meet Sphero R2D2 and Anki Cosmo in this hands-on session as well as play with a range of augmented reality resources for primary and secondary school aged children. • Tue 17 Dec – 3pm

18. FIRST 5 FOREVER

19. Kinetic trinkets and toys Make your own desk toy or trinket that balances or moves from wire and recycled materials. • Wed 15 Jan – 2pm

20. Book Club Greenbank Library Book club The Greenbank Library Book Club meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month - 9am

21. STEAM Tech junk junior with Substation33 STEAM up with Substation33 and recycle electronic waste to explore or create something new. For children aged 4 to 9 years and their parents/carers. • Tue 7 Jan – 3.30pm

23. Call for VOLUNTEERS • MAYES COTTAGE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED • Volunteers assist in the delivery of informative tours for: • Walk-in visitors • Primary schools (visits include interactive activities) • Senior and community groups • Community events • For further information phone 3412 4147 or email: council@logan.qld.gov.au

24. BORROWBOX Titles of the month – Children

25. BORROWBOX Titles of the month – Adults

26. BORROWBOX Recommends

27. Studiosity Know us as ‘YourTutor’? We have a new name and logo, but we’re the exact same people; same quality service. Online free tutoring service for students from Years 3 to 12 who are members of Logan City Council Libraries.loganlibraries.org/homework-help/  Available 24 hours, 7 days a week

29. Family Christmas craft Make your own star wind chime and 3D reindeer to help decorate your home for Christmas. • Wed 18 Dec – 2pm and 3.30pm

30. Mayes Cottage

31. RB digital Audiobooks eAudiobooksOnline Now Download free eAudiobooks to play on your MP3 Player, iPad, iPod or computer from home or anywhere in the world. Check out new eAudiobook titles on RB digital at loganlibraries.orgAll titles always available – no holds, no waiting!

32. STEAM Explore something different every session. Topics include robotics, science, coding, electronics, art and technology. • Wednesdays – 3.45pm

33. Story Time Sessions Becoming a reader is fun with longer stories, favourite rhymes and songs, and an activity for little hands and big minds. 3 to 5 year old children and their parents/ carers welcome. (45 minute session)  Wednesdays - 11.30am

34. Audio Books Have you discovered audio books yet? Ask staff where you can find them Why not listen to a good book while you…

36. Library Closed Visiting the library over Christmas? Please see our staff for our opening hours over the holiday period.

37. Logan Art Gallery Store The Logan Art Gallery Store has a range of unique gifts and collectables – perfect for a special occasion. Designs include textiles, contemporary Indigenous art works, handmade jewellery, carvings, books and cards. The store is located inside the gallery and is open 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Logan Art Gallery Store Cnr Wembley Rd & Jacaranda Ave,Logan CentralPhone: 3412 5519

38. Christmas Story time Santa is visiting Join the library staff and Santa for a very special Christmas themed story time. • Wed 18 Dec – 11.30am

39. Adult literacy tutors Find it hard to read? Or know someone who does? Call 3412 4459.

41. Toddler craft A fun, interactive session of crafts for families with children aged up to five. • Wed 4 Dec and Wed 8 Jan – 12pm

43. Accessibility Centre Did you know?  Libraries offer so much more than books! The Accessibility Centre has computers, equipment and resources to help people with vision, hearing and mobility disabilities and learning differences. Need more information? Contact the Accessibility Centre Logan North Library Phone 3412 4140 Email logannorthlibrary@logan.qld.gov.au

44. Launchpad Launchpad learning tablets are for children aged between 3 and 7 years. These tablets are available for loan from all Logan City Council Libraries Please ask staff for details.