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Thursday, January 19, 2017, 11:30am – 1pm
During this wonderfully creative session, award-winning children’s author Aleesah Darlison will show children how she developed her characters and built the world of Avamay in her exciting fantasy adventure series, Unicorn Riders. Children will draw mythical creatures, build brave new worlds, create maps and have the chance to use these creations as inspiration to start writing their own fantasy stories.Ideal for children aged 7-12

Thursday, January 19, 2017, 1:30 – 2:30pm
During this workshop, participants will work in pairs to create a simple program for an Ozobot miniature robot to navigate a maze and get to the treasure. Ideal for children aged 9-12 years. Bookings essential.A BNEtechkids workshop.
Venue: Banyo LibraryVenue address: Banyo Library, 284 St Vincents Road, BanyoAge range: KidsBookings: Bookings required. Phone Banyo Libraryon 07 3403 2200to reserve your place.Cost: 

Thursday, January 19, 2017, 9:30 – 11:30am
Drop in and create unique, and ecofriendly back to school stationery! See the different textures, colours and patterns nature has to offer & have fun making weird and wonderful back-to-school treasures using recycled materials.All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event type: Free, GreenAge range: KidsCost: FreeVenue: Downfall Creek Bushland CentreVenue address: Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, 81

Thursday, January 19, 2017, 9:30 – 11am
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the official opening of Brisbane Square Library with Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and a performance by local musicians, Not a Lemur. 
Venue: Brisbane Square LibraryVenue address: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, BrisbaneAge range: Infants and toddlers, Preschool kids, Kids, Teens, Young adults, Adults (30+), SeniorsBookings: Not required.Cost: Free.Event type: Conce