State Library of Queensland

14/06/2026

Ever wondered what treasures are tucked away in the State Library’s collections?

Join one of our Curator’s Tours: Extraordinary stories and treasures of the library. These engaging sessions showcase a rotating selection of remarkable items, each revealing fascinating stories from our historical collections.

Currently on display are highlights exploring The Ekka, 4ZZZ, the Paniyiri Greek Festival, and more. Free sessions — bookings essential:

Join us for a tour of level 4. Discover more on level 4 at State Library, home to our rare and remarkable heritage collections. In the Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery you will learn more about the exhibition Extraordinary stories featuring a rotating selection of stories about ordinary Queenslanders w...

12/06/2026

🚗💨 Back by popular demand for NAIDOC Week!
Thursday 9 July 6.30pm - 8.30pm All ages.

Last time we screened Bush Mechanics, tickets disappeared fast and the event sold out. Now is your chance to experience this iconic and hilarious First Nations television series on the big screen.

Following a group of ingenious Warlpiri men from Yuendumu in Central Australia, Bush Mechanics showcases creativity, resilience and humour through unforgettable stories of outback problem-solving and community life. It remains one of the most beloved Indigenous television productions ever made.

The best part? You can't currently stream or watch Bush Mechanics anywhere else – this special screening at State Library of Queensland is a rare opportunity to see it. And it's free!

https://qld.pulse.ly/2w3lgjw82a

Director: David Batty and co-directed by Francis Jupurrurla Kelly

12/06/2026

A wonderful collection of over 100 vintage photographs, showcasing South East Queensland streetscapes, buildings, landmarks, and landscapes from the 1910s to the 1950s, has recently been digitised and is now available to explore online via our One Search catalogue.

The images were taken by Henrietta Duncan Clark, a field naturalist and keen hiker, and carefully compiled into albums. Henrietta was also the wife of renowned botanist Cyril Tenison White.

This collection offers a unique glimpse into South East Queensland during this period, capturing its architecture, streetscapes, and evolving landscapes through Henrietta’s lens.

You can view more photographs from this collection: https://qld.pulse.ly/gvf3zejf2j

12/06/2026

🚀 Outback Tech Labs kick off in Central West Queensland

Tambo, Blackall, and Alpha were the first stops for the Outback Tech Lab this week, with locals getting the chance to learn how to use drones and 3D printers and think about how these tools can fit into everyday life out west.

🚁 Participants were taken through the basics of flying drones and how they’re used in regional areas — from checking water points and fencing to capturing aerial photos for tourism and community events.

Sharynn Brigg from Tambo Library/Information Centre praised State Library Regional Digital Development Officer (RDDO) Daniel Morgan on his workshop delivery:

🗨️ ‘Dan was fantastic—he explained everything in a very clear and easy-to-understand way. He was absolutely inundated with questions but handled them wonderfully. Participants were especially interested in practical details, such as pricing and which drones would be best to purchase for their needs’.

🔧 As locals created their own objects in the 3D printing workshops, they got a feel for how the technology can be useful in making parts and custom tools, or testing ideas for small business or school projects.

Sandra Warren, RDDO for Central West Queensland, said access to emerging technology training in rural and remote areas helps communities respond to their own challenges with local solutions:

🗨️ ‘People can see how these tools apply to their own environment, whether it’s reducing the need to travel for parts and repairs, improving land management practices, or opening up new income streams. These skills have real, everyday value.’

📍 Keen to give it a try? The Outback Tech Lab is visiting these locations:

📆 Jericho 12 June
📆 Aramac 12 & 13 June
📆 Boulia 15 June
📆 Winton 16 & 17 June
📆 Stonehenge 17 & 18 June
📆 Jundah 18 & 19 June
📆 Windorah 19 & 20 June

📲 Workshops are free and open to everyone.
👉 Book via the Digital and You app: https://digitalandyou.pulse.ly/jjs2d36qop
👉 Or Outlook: https://office.pulse.ly/yhz9l2fuyo

Delivered by State Library’s Regional Digital Development project, supported by the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business.



Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Western Queensland Alliance of Councils RAPAD Barcaldine Regional Council Blackall-Tambo Regional Council Longreach Regional Council Barcoo Shire Council Boulia Shire Council Winton Shire Council

11/06/2026

Stories shape who we are. Stories begin early at The Corner, State Library’s dedicated space for children under 8 and their families. Now reimagined, it offers an even more engaging environment and enriched programming so that children can explore, create and grow — building the foundations for lifelong literacy and learning.

Donate today to help The Corner offer even more creative play and learning experiences for families.

Help start a story that lasts for generations:
https://qld.pulse.ly/gnlobu3ykw

Donate before 30 June 2026 and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.

📷 Mother reading to her son, 2026, photo by Joe Ruckli.

10/06/2026

Portugal Day is celebrated on 10 June. Check out our blog highlighting State Library's extensive and varied collection of resources, both online and on-site, through which you can explore Portugal’s rich culture and heritage

Celebrate National Portuguese Day on 10 June and explore some of State Library of Queensland's unique collection highlighting Portugal's rich culture.

09/06/2026

Every year, Brisbane Portrait Prize creates a picture of Brisbane itself. Not just through the faces in the artworks on the wall, but through the stories artists choose to tell. Stories of community, family, resilience, creativity, identity, connection and place.

If you have been working on a portrait that says something about this city and its people, make sure to enter it in Brisbane Portrait Prize.

📅 Entries close 1 July, 6 pm AEST: https://brisbaneportraitprize.pulse.ly/mxyezpt5ex

See the finalists displayed in slq Gallery from 19 September to 8 November.

This is it. You're almost there. Before you commence your entry into the 2026 Brisbane Portrait Prize, we have just a few quick details to note:Entry into the Brisbane Portrait Prize can be made via the buttons on this page.To be eligible for the Next Gen Competition, entrants must be 18 or under as...

09/06/2026

From the pump to the headlines, the global fuel crisis and volatile prices mean oil is dominating our daily conversations. But how much does it actually still control our lives?

Join us on Thursday 18 June at 6:30pm as we answer your questions on the world’s hottest commodity — from how oil is priced, why it sparks global conflict and what the future of energy really looks like.

Secure your tickets today to have your questions about oil answered by our experts, public affairs broadcaster Ellen Fanning and Professor Christoph Nedopil.

09/06/2026

Are you curious to learn more about your digital footprint? Have you considered what happens to your page when you pass? Our lives don't just exist in physical spaces, but also online. Social media profiles, cloud storage, digital photos, subscriptions and shared documents form part of our legacy and digital footprint. When we pass, these digital traces and accounts remain.

Join this practical workshop to learn how to manage your loved one's social media, cloud accounts and digital assets in preparation or response to death.

Book herehttps://qld.pulse.ly/ksx7mwvowg

08/06/2026

Join the livestream for the Yuuingan Dhilla Yari Indigenous Languages Forum online today https://qld.pulse.ly/3yciu7erz4

Returning with the theme Create to Connect: First Languages in Action, the forum showcases how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages are being strengthened, shared and celebrated through community initiatives, education, creativity, digital storytelling, media and cultural practice.

This year, Yuuingan Dhilla Yari returns on Tuesday 9 June as a forum with the…