Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
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.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every week. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Shakespeare's Kings and Queens
Many of Shakespeare's plays deal with monarchs and our perception of their reigns is coloured by his plays. How much is fact and how much is fiction? Join 4MBS Classic FM General Manager Gary Thorpe OAM and our Festival String Quartet for live music and discussion - a regal prelude to the 20th annual 4MBS Brisbane Shakespeare Festival.
English conversation group
Our friendly and informal group meets weekly (except during school holidays). Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels welcome.
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.
Gentle fitness and Tai-chair
Bookings essential. Focus on aerobic fitness, strengthening with light weights, flexibility, coordination and balance followed by relaxation with gentle exercises. The session is performed either seated on a chair or standing while holding onto a chair for stability and support. No floor work.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
50 Plus: Latino Dance Fitness - Argentine Tango for beginners
Tango! It's all about passion, elegance, and dancing your heart out! Whether you're a dancer or a complete newbie, this lesson is perfect for everyone. Don't worry if you've never danced before - we'll be learning the basics together and having an absolute blast.
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
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.
50 Plus: Recorder (intermediate)
It's never too late to learn an instrument and enjoy playing recorder together with others.
Community Immunisation Clinic - Upper Mount Gravatt
Brisbane City Council provides free vaccinations to eligible residents (aged from 6 weeks and above) through our community immunisation clinics. Immunisation helps protect people against diseases such as influenza, measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus.Take a look at Immunisation Schedule Queensland for advice about when you should be vaccinated.Providing a free immunisation service is another way Council is helping deliver Brisbane Vision 2031.
50 Plus: Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold is perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that has the same amazing uplifting music and recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular condition, flexibility, and balance!
Gentle fitness and Tai-chair
Bookings essential. Focus on aerobic fitness, strengthening with light weights, flexibility, coordination and balance followed by relaxation with gentle exercises. The session is performed either seated on a chair or standing while holding onto a chair for stability and support. No floor work.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Aqua yoga
This is a low impact form of exercise that supports the body while still providing function and movement. Many yoga poses that you do in a class can be adapted for the pool, sometimes using the pool walls as if it were the studio floor.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair fitness
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun and effective body conditioning class from the comfort of a chair. Work on improving strength, toning, suppleness, balance and coordination at your own pace.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets at the library every Thursday afternoon (except during school holidays).
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets at the library every second Thursday afternoon.
Retro board games
Board games are a great way to meet new people and have some fun! Even if you haven't played for a while, join in for an afternoon of fun and games. Ideal for adults and seniors.
Aqua aerobics
Experience an excellent, low-impact cross-training workout in the water. Feel the benefits of exercise without the pain. Using minimum-impact movement, participants will develop strength, mobility and movement in a fun environment.
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.
50 Plus: Yoga for seniors
Specifically designed for active individuals over 50, empowering you to maintain your wellbeing.The sessions will include modifications to help gradually explore your expression of sequences and poses. Maintaining strength, flexibility, agility and relaxation.
Be Connected live webinar: Can you spot a scam?
Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $159 million to scammers in 2024*. It serves as a reminder that the internet is a wonderful place to explore and connect with others, but it pays to be savvy. Join us for Seniors Month to discover common scams including the latest Tax and Medicare scams, tips on how to spot them, what to do and what not to do and where to go for help.*Source: Scamwatch, 2024.
Be Connected live webinar: Can you spot a scam?
Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $159 million to scammers in 2024*. It serves as a reminder that the internet is a wonderful place to explore and connect with others, but it pays to be savvy. Join us for Seniors Month to discover common scams including the latest Tax and Medicare scams, tips on how to spot them, what to do and what not to do and where to go for help.*Source: Scamwatch, 2024.
Be Connected live webinar: Can you spot a scam?
Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $159 million to scammers in 2024*. It serves as a reminder that the internet is a wonderful place to explore and connect with others, but it pays to be savvy. Join us for Seniors Month to discover common scams including the latest Tax and Medicare scams, tips on how to spot them, what to do and what not to do and where to go for help.*Source: Scamwatch, 2024.
Be Connected live webinar: Can you spot a scam?
Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $159 million to scammers in 2024*. It serves as a reminder that the internet is a wonderful place to explore and connect with others, but it pays to be savvy. Join us for Seniors Month to discover common scams including the latest Tax and Medicare scams, tips on how to spot them, what to do and what not to do and where to go for help.*Source: Scamwatch, 2024.
One-on-one tech help
Contact Kenmore Library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
One-on-one tech help
Contact the library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
Introduction to Canva
Learn how to get started with Canva. Create fun and engaging designs for logos, flyers, posters, and social media images. Basic computer and internet skills required.