Author Talk: Judith McNeil (Tea with a Twist)
Join us to meet Judith McNeil, the author of “The Girl with the Cardboard Port” and it's prequel “No One's Child”. The books recount her life growing up as a “railway brat” in harsh conditions in remote areas of Far North Queensland.
Where: Logan Central Library
Administration Centre
150 Wembley Road
Logan Central
When: Thursday 8 October 2009
Time: 10.30 am – noon
Bookings essential
Ph: 3412 4100
Morning tea provided
Author Talk: Susanna de Vries
Join our special guest Susanna de Vries, award winning international author and member of the Order of Australia for services to literature, as she speaks about her life as an author and introduces her latest publication 'Females on the Fatal Shore'.
Where: Logan North Library
Cnr Sports Dr & Springwood Rd
Underwood
When: Thursday, 15 October 2009
Time: 6 pm - 7.45 pm
Bookings are essential
Ph: 3412 4140
Light refreshments will be served
Author Talk: Estelle Pinney
Meet and hear Estelle Pinney talk about the inspirations for her novels. This Queensland author (wife of the late travel author, Peter Pinney) will also reminisce about her eventful life including her time as an ambulance driver for the US army during WWII.
Where: Logan Hyperdome Library
When: Saturday 10 October 2009
Time: 10.30 am – noon
Bookings essential
Ph: 3412 4120
Where Beenleigh Library
When: Thursday 19 November 2009
Time: 10.30 am – noon
Bookings essential Ph: 3807 5511
The Facts on Forensics (Over The Teacups)
Forensic Pathologist, Deborah Whelan, reveals the day-to-day of real life CSI and talks about the work of the John Tonge Forensic & Scientific Services Centre. Find out how she uncovers the cause of death in cases referred by the State Coroner.
Where: Logan North Library
Cnr Sports Dr & Springwood Rd
Underwood
When: Thursday 29 October 2009
Time: 6.30 pm – 7.45 pm
Bookings essential
Ph: 3412 4140
Light refreshments served
Wood Crafting (Coffee Been Time) Presented by Logan Make And Do
Logan MAD will present a free demonstration on scrolling and wood turning. Come along and explore the art of wood crafting.
Where: Beenleigh Library
Crete Street,
Beenleigh
When: Thursday 8 October 2009
Time: 6 pm – 7.30 pm
Bookings essential Ph: 3807 5511
Light refreshments served –
RSVP by Monday 5 October
Topical Tea at Logan Hyperdome Library - All you need to know about Cake Decorating
Local Daisy Hill cake maker Jackie Thompson of Contemporary Cakes (Cake Design finalist in the 2008 ABIA Awards) will show you how to decorate a cake.
Visit Jackie’s website at www.contemporarycakes.com.au.
Where: Logan Hyperdome Library,
66-70 Mandew Street,
Shailer Park
When: Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
Bookings essential
Ph: 3412 4120
Tea and coffee provided
Free Centrelink Financial Seminar (Talk n Tea)
Centrelink’s Financial Information Service presents a free seminar to help you manage in times of financial stress.
Where: Marsden Library
35 Chambers Flat Road
Marsden
When: Thursday 1 October 2009
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Bookings essential
Ph: 3412 4180
Light refreshments provided
Reflexology (Coffee Been time at Beenleigh Library)
Do you suffer from stress or tension? Learn how reflexology can assist you through the soles of your feet.
Where: Beenleigh Library
Crete Street
Beenleigh
When: Thursday 29 October 2009
Time: 10.30 am – noon
Morning tea provided
Bookings essential
Ph: 3807 5511
RSVP: Monday 26 October
Science Space Show: Hands-on fun with Mr Joe (September / October School Holidays
Exercise your grey matter and discover the mystery of science. Includes show and hands-on activities. For primary school aged children. Bookings are essential.
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Marsden Library,
11.00 am – 12 noon,
ph: 3412 4180
Logan Central Library
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Ph: 3412 4100
Thursday 1 October 2009
Logan North Library
10.00 am – 11.00 am
Ph: 3412 4140
Logan Hyperdome Library
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Ph: 3412 4120
Beenleigh Library
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Ph: 3807 5511
Friday 2 October 2009
Jimboomba Library
11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Ph: 5540 5463
Logan West Library
2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Ph: 3412 4160
171 Club Circling the globe in Logan - Philippines Barrio Fiesta
Enjoy dancing, singing and traditional Filipino food at our Barrio Fiesta. Brought to you by Beenleigh Library and Acces Services Inc.
Where: Beenleigh Library,
Crete Street,
Beenleigh
When: Thursday, 1 October 2009
(first Thursday of each month)
Time: 10.30 am – noon
Bookings essential
Ph: 3807 5511
Light refreshments will be served
171 Club Circling the Globe in Logan
Scotland – 3 September 2009
Philippines – 1 October 2009
Sudan – 5 November 2009
Holiday Festival – 3 December 2009
Join Beenleigh Library and Acces Services Inc as they showcase the cultures of Logan.
171 Club Circling the Globe in Logan
(Holiday Festival will be held at the Beenleigh Events centre)
Where: Beenleigh Library,
Crete Street,
Beenleigh
When: First Thursday of each month
Time: 10.30 am – noon
Bookings essential
Ph: 3807 5511
Light refreshments will be served
Community Garden (Coffee Corner at Logan West Library)
The Community Garden at Acacia Ridge gives residents an opportunity to grow vegetables and other plants and learn about sustainable organic growing methods. Join Deanna Herbst as she tells you about this fantastic garden, as well as the government’s ‘Green Loans Program’ which helps householders save water and energy.
Where: Logan West Library
69 Grand Plaza Drive
Browns Plains
When: Friday 16 October 2009
Time: 10 am – 11.30 am
Bookings essential
Ph: 3412 4160
Light refreshments provided
Volunteers in Policing
Volunteers in Policing will be available in Beenleigh Library for consultation and information sessions on a range of community issues. This is an ongoing event for 3 months, with sessions held on the second Thursday of the month starting on 8 October.
When: Thursday, 8 October 2009, 10:30am
Where: Beenleigh Library
Bookings not required
All Enquiries: Beenleigh Library, ph 3807 5511
Silk Painting Demonstration
Need a new Hobby? Want to personalise gifts or jazz up your wardrobe? Susan Clarke will demonstrate the art of painting a gorgeous silk scarf.
When: Monday, 19 October 2009, 10:30 AM
Where: Logan North Library
Bookings essential, ph: 3412 4140.
Beenleigh Library Art Grop
Have you ever wanted to draw or paint? Join Beenleigh Library Art Group and discover your hidden artistic talents. Fortnightly workshops conducted by Terry O'Connor, an artist with 30 years of artistic experience including teaching.
When: Thursday, 22 October 2009, 6pm
Other dates: November 12, November 26, December 10
Where: Beenleigh Library
Tea and coffee provided.
Bookings Essential
ph: 3807 5511
Guitar Hero Challenge - Young Adults
When: Last Tuesday of the month (29 September, 27 October, 24 November), 3.15 – 4.00pm
Where: Logan Hyperdome Library,
66-70 Mandew Street,
Shailer Park
Bookings essential
ph: 3412 4120
Set up your: Christmas Lights
Learn from a city-wide prize winner how to set up your Christmas lights and enter the Christmas lights competition.
Where: Marsden Library,
35 Chambers Flat Road,
Marsden
When: Thursday 5 November
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Bookings essential
ph: 3412 4180
Light refreshments provided