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Free exhibition Until 24 August 2025 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday slq Gallery, level 2

Recommended all ages Are you a keen explorer? Are you a master of puzzles? Then get excited and jump into our scavenger hunt. This interactive onsite experience gets you collecting clues and completing challenges to uncover top secret library spaces, learn remarkable history and culture and explore the incredible artworks unique to our building. Pop into the welcome desk on level 1 to start your adventure. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. No booking required for this free activity. QPAC’s Out of the Box Festival for under 8s returns from 17 – 22 June 2025 Whether your child enjoys music, storytelling, movement, or hands-on creative play, explore the program to discover the best performances, workshops, and free activities. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.

Recommended all ages Learn about the important animals in Kalkadoon Country in this hands-on creative workshop with artist Colleen Sam. Discover how to create animal tracks, tell stories and create your own unique and playful designs using colourful sand. Drop in anytime during the morning to join in the fun! Discover more of Colleen’s story and artworks in The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons exhibition on level 2. Recently announced as a 2025 Queensland Reconciliation Award winner, the exhibition is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal the land and its people. The exhibition includes family friendly labels to support children and families exploring the exhibition together. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. No booking required for this free activity. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.