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We're gearing up for the biggest storytime event of the year! Each year at 11am on 22 May, thousands of children all across Australia join forces for National Simultaneous Storytime. This year's story is the bright and hilarious 'Alpacas with Maracas' by Matt Cosgrove. Come along for a free, fun-filled session of reading and activities. 🙂📚🙃 https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/news-events/events/library-and-information-week

f5f Splash & Sing bookings for June open tomorrow at 9am. Tag in your swimming buddies to make sure you don't miss out! 💧🌈🐳🧜‍♀️

We have a party coming up and you're invited! 🥳

Did you know that you can learn to play the guitar with one of our free online courses? 🎸 Sign up now at: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/eLibrary/eResources/Learn-Online/lynda2.com

Experience the magic of our popular Rhyme Time sessions with your baby at Tobruk Pool. 🧜‍♀️🧚‍♀️🦋🦄💦 It includes stories, rhymes and songs and is ideal for babies 6-12 months. Places are still available for our May sessions. To book go to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/first5forever-splash-sing-babies-tobruk-memorial-pool-registration-58413922615 Our first5forever program is proudly funded and supported by the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland.

Ahoy there, me hearties! Who loves a 'swashbuckling show'? These students from TAS performed in the school's showing of 'The Pirates of Penzance'. This photo was published in the Cairns Post on 17 May 1996. Old copies of the Cairns Post are a treasure trove of stories from the past. Cairns Libraries hold the Cairns Post on microfilm from 1884 to 30 March 2019. #FlashbackFriday #CairnsPost #onthisday

Who is coming along to our National Simultaneous Storytime next Wednesday 22 May? Check out this sneak preview for a Friday giggle 😆 PS - it includes Alpacas!! https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/news-events/events/library-and-information-week

Did you know that your library card gets you FREE movies on demand? Check out more awesome titles like this one on our website today 🐶 https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library/eLibrary/entertainment https://www.facebook.com/beamafilm/videos/647304729072968/?t=79

Let's Celebrate! 🥳 You are invited to morning tea to launch the newly refurbished Manunda Library! Thursday 23 May at 9.30am.

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the cybersafety workshop scheduled to be held at Manunda Library on Tuesday 21 May, will be postponed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

Nothing wrong with that at all! What book is your go to book?

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