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lack&write!
Entries are now open for the 2012 kuril dhagun Indigenous Writing
Fellowships, as part of State Library’s black&write! Indigenous Writing
and Editing Project. This nationwide competition is open to published or
unpublished authors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, in
adult or young adult fi ction, poetry and children’s books. There are two
prizes on offer, each worth $10,000. All entries will receive feedback.
Entries close 31 Jan 2012
Free entry, enquiries 3842 9484 www.slq.qld.gov.au/comps
Conservation Clinic
Do you have a rare book, document, work on paper, family heirloom,
treasured object, textile, or photograph that you want to know how to
care for correctly at home? The professional conservation staff from State
Library and Queensland Museum join forces for one-on-one consultations
to look at your personal treasures and offer advice on how to maximise
their longevity. 15 minute consultations.
Thu 3 Nov, 1pm | Meeting Room 1A, level 1
Free, bookings 3842 9069 | Enquiries 3840 7779
The Library Shop
Indulge in your love of books at The Library Shop, voted Queensland
Specialist Bookseller of the Year 2011 in the Australian Book Industry Awards.
Explore the extensive range of books, gifts and merchandise for all ages.
(07) 3840 7576
The Library Café
Offering a delicious range of dishes using the freshest ingredients, The
Library Café brings a unique fl avour and style to its menus while promoting
a combination of seasonal local and Australian produce.
Licensed Venue. Available for full functions and catering.
(07) 3840 7546
Opening hours
Infozone, level 1 and State Reference Library, levels 2 and 3
Mon to Thu 10am–8pm
Fri to Sun 10am–5pm
Heritage Collections, exhibitions and kuril dhagun
Open daily 10am–5pm
The Edge
Tue to Sat 12noon–8pm
Sun 12noon–6pm
Closed Monday
The Library Shop
Mon to Fri 8am–6pm
Sat & Sun 9.30am–5pm
The Library Café
Open daily 8am–6pm
Need more information?
State Library enquiries 3840 7666 Email info@slq.qld.gov.au
www.slq.qld.gov.au
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Parking
information
Parking is available at Cultural Centre car parks, South Bank parklands,
and Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (fees apply).
Public Transport
The State Library is an easy walk from the South Brisbane train station,
Cultural Centre busway and South Bank CityCat stop. The GoMA bus stop
is directly outside.
Please note, South Brisbane train station will temporarily close from
31 October to 9 December. During this time shuttle buses will run between
South Bank and South Brisbane stations. For details visit translink.com.au
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Looking @2.0
Register before 30 October for a chance to win a 32GB iPad2 and more!
Looking @2.0 is a free, online course designed to help you navigate
through the world of online technologies. Keep up with your kids, fi nd new
resources and discover a whole world online.
www.slq.qld.gov.au/learning
conservation
How to make archival storage enclosures
Learn how to make a range of archival storage enclosures to protect your
precious items from your family history collection. Bring along a book,
photograph or archival document to make a custom enclosure.
Workshop spaces limited to 8 people.
Sat 12 Nov, 10am–4pm | slq Conservation Lab, level 5
$150, bookings qtix.com.au 136 246 | Enquiries 3840 7770
Queensland Library Foundation
The Queensland Library Foundation seeks funding on behalf of State
Library of Queensland to maintain, enhance and expand its collections,
facilities and services. In particular, the Foundation raises funds to preserve
Queensland’s cultural heritage and to acquire signifi cant collections of rare
books, photographs, oral histories, maps, artworks and music.
If you would like to support the important work of the Foundation to collect,
preserve and share Queensland Memory, please call 07 3840 7865 or visit
www.slq.qld.gov.au/about/qlf for more information or to make a donation.
You can also write to Queensland Library Foundation, PO Box 3488, South
Brisbane BC QLD 4101.
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IMAGES Cover: Tessa Leon hosts the 2010 Queensland Poetry Slam fi nals. Strait Home Image Luke Wenitong Politics & Persuasion at SLQ Phantoad cartoon by Matt Mawson Flash Women
Juliette Knox in her Uluru dress, image: Sam Walker Out of the Port Courtesy Department of Environment and Resource Management. Poetry Slam Brett Michael Walsh Nielson Design Lecture
Bruce Mau, image: Dave Gillespie Write here Sue McPherson and Ali Cobby Eckerman SLiQ Flicks Psycho; The Shining; The Notebook Voices for the Light Choir Maria Bera, Luke Captain,
Ruth Ghee, Eddie Ghee, Jozena Stephens and Sarah Wapau
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