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First 5 Forever toddler time
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10 - 10:30am

First 5 Forever toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10 - 10:30am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever children's storytime
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10 - 10:30am

First 5 Forever children's storytime

Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Clock Tower Tour
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:15am - 4:45pm

Clock Tower Tour

Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.

Children's Week Storytime
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

Children's Week Storytime

Children's Week storytime. Celebrate Children's Week with a First 5 Forever children's storytime featuring I Am Me singalong picture book. Ideal for children aged 3-5 years.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Children's storytime (Korean)
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

Children's storytime (Korean)

Experience the magic of storytime in Korean with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever toddler time
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

First 5 Forever toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever chatter play
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

First 5 Forever chatter play

This is a fun, play-based session offering a range of creative resources for children that support language and literacy development. Ideal for children aged 5 years and younger.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 10:45 - 11:15am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11 - 11:30am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11 - 11:30am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever baby, books and rhymes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:30am - 12pm

First 5 Forever baby, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever Toddler time
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2 - 2:30pm

First 5 Forever Toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2 - 2:30pm

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Create it
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 3:30 - 4pm

Create it

Drop in to Wynnum Library to spark your child's imagination through learning by making. Participate in hands-on activities that explore science, technology, reading and art.Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:15 - 9:45am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 - 10am

Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum

Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 - 10am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever toddler time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 - 10am

First 5 Forever toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs that will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 - 10am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever toddler time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 - 10am

First 5 Forever toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs that will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Little Artist's Eye Spy
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10am - 5pm

Little Artist's Eye Spy

Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.

Blankets and bubs
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10am - 12pm

Blankets and bubs

Blankets and Bubs is a free community meet-up connecting local mums and bubs aged 0-3 years. Located at Calamvale District Park and set up on soft blankets and rugs near the little green playground and public toilets, mothers and babies can enjoy socialising in the sunshine and beautiful park surrounds.Whether you are a first time mother or have had a baby before, this is a great opportunity to foster friendships in a welcoming low-stakes environment.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10 - 10:30am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Clock Tower Tour
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:15am - 4:45pm

Clock Tower Tour

Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.

Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum

Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever toddler time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:30 - 11am

First 5 Forever toddler time

Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 11 - 11:30am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.