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Bands in Parks: Anzac Swing
Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Take a look at the Freedom Wall memorial and head down to the bandstand lawn for an Anzac tribute concert. Grab your picnic rug and basket, and join BSB Swing as they journey back through the swing era with classic jazz from Armstrong to the Andrew Sisters.
One-on-one tech help
Contact New Farm Library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence. A Brisbane Libraries Tech Connect workshop.
West End Markets
A weekly community event featuring music with fresh produce and healthy fast food, fashion and gifts under a canopy of glorious giant fig trees. Davies Park Market West End has a wide array of products and produce that you won’t find anywhere else in Brisbane.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Yoga and meditation
*** This event has been cancelled. *** Enjoy stretching, strengthening and breathing techniques combined with relaxation and meditation. No previous yoga experience required.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Mookin-Bah Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Mookin-Bah Bushcare Group meets the second and last Saturday of each month 7-9am in the warmer months, 7.30-9.30am in the cooler months.
Kundalini yoga
This session aims to incorporate ancient yogic practices; yoga posture, breath, mantra, mudra and meditation into one class. When five components are combined, it produces the complete and immensely powerful practice of Kundalini Yoga to uplift your energy, clarify your mind, cultivate your joy and happiness and improve your health and well-being.
Yoga and meditation
Bookings essential. A yoga and meditation therapy based session connecting with nature. This will help you to move towards healthy habits and wellbeing. Helping to reduce stress and anxiety, strengthening body and mind.
Yoga
*** This event has been cancelled ***. Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Group boxing
Bookings essential. Our group boxing is family friendly and suitable from around 10 years old to seniors. This is ideal for your cardio fitness, strength, coordination and will offer some great self-defence tips.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Benarrawa Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Benarrawa Bushcare Group meet the last Saturday of each month 8-10am. Venue: Benarrawa Reserve, 68 Gray Avenue, Corinda
Dance cardio in the park
Bookings essential. This dance fitness class is 100% low-impact, all standing, no equipment, and suitable for all fitness levels. The choreographies are simple and easy to follow, designed for beginners, active seniors, and everyone who wants a fun cardio workout that is moderate intensity and gentle on their joints.
Yoga
Enjoy yoga in the park. Stretching and breathing exercises relax the mind and body. Suitable for all abilities.
Zumba®
Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and spicy tracks. The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Join the party.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Mount Gravatt Environment Group (MEG), Gertrude Petty Place
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Mount Gravatt Environment Group (MEG), Gertrude Petty Place meet the last Saturday of the month, 8.30- 10.30am. Venue: 3 Suncroft Street, Mount Gravatt
Mitchelton gardeners working bee
Visit the Mitchelton Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.
Zumba®
Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves. The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Come join the party.
Southside community craft circle
Join a craft group that makes items to support children going into foster care and the homeless. Please call 0411 435 824 or 0412 761 529 for more information.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Little Cabbage Tree Creek Bushcare
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Little Cabbage Tree Creek Bushcare groups meets on the fourth Saturday of the month from 9am.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Men of the Trees (Paten Park Bushcare Group)
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Men of the Trees (Paten Park Bushcare Group) meet weekly, every Saturday 9am-12.30pm. Venue: Paten Park, Grenoble Street, The Gap
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. The First 5 Forever initiative is funded by the Queensland Government.
Chair yoga
Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body both seated and standing poses. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
First 5 Forever Jarjum stories
Share in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, songs, rhymes and interactive play activities. Ideal for children aged five years and younger. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Introduction to the media conversion station
Are you interested in converting your photographs, videos, cassettes, film negatives, slides or floppy disks into digital files? Join this session to find out more about Carindale Library's media conversion station, including an overview of the equipment, some opportunities for hands-on learning and information about how to book a self-service session to begin your digitisation project. Start converting your precious memories into digital files, ready for viewing and sharing! The media conversion station is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland.
Make and create for kids
Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-11 years and their carers.