Ipswich Libraries

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Initially established in 1850, the library now delivers services to a population of 219,890 residents – a figure that continues to grow as Ipswich is located in one of the fastest growing corridors in South East Queensland. The library has 6 branches:

Ipswich Central Library
Nicholas Street Precinct
IPSWICH, QLD 4305
(07) 3810 6815

Interim Children's Library
40 South Street
IPSWICH, QLD 4305
(0

7) 3810 6610

Rosewood Library
15 Railway Street Precinct
ROSEWOOD, QLD 4340
(07) 3810 8188

Redbank Plains Library
Moreton Ave
REDBANK PLAINS QLD 4301
(07) 3810 6887

Redbank Plaza Library
Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre
1 Collingwood Drive
REDBANK QLD 4301
(07) 3810 6177

Springfield Central Library
Cnr Main Street & Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central
Springfield 4300
(07) 3810 8144

Don’t miss this exclusive online event tomorrow night 3 June!From the bestselling author of Brooklyn comes a powerful ne...
02/06/2026

Don’t miss this exclusive online event tomorrow night 3 June!

From the bestselling author of Brooklyn comes a powerful new collection of short stories.

Colm Tóibín live and in conversation with BorrowBox’s Natasha Boyd, followed by a Q&A.

Free with Ipswich Libraries membership

More information: https://tinyurl.com/BBCOLM

Growing up isn’t easy… but it makes for unforgettable stories 🎥✨Explore Kanopy’s Coming of Age collection — films that c...
01/06/2026

Growing up isn’t easy… but it makes for unforgettable stories 🎥✨
Explore Kanopy’s Coming of Age collection — films that capture the highs, lows, and everything in between.
🍿 Stream it all free with your library card
📲 Start watching on the kanopy app
https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/ipswichlibraries/Featured

Get Hooked on Books at our special Fort Night event and dive into a splashy world of secret identities, music and a 🦈 sh...
01/06/2026

Get Hooked on Books at our special Fort Night event and dive into a splashy world of secret identities, music and a 🦈 sharktacular adventure. Meet 📖 author R.J. Timmis and read along to Jawsome, where Finley and his mates switch from schoolkids to rock‑star heroes after dark. ⭐🌌

June 4 at Springfield Central Library at 5:30pm! Cosy forts, pizza 🍕, story time and big imagination. The perfect mix for ages 6–17. Parent/carer supervision required for children under 12.

For more information and to register, please visit our Ipswich Libraries website!

Get ready for explosive amounts of FREE fun these June/July school holidays! 🤩Bookings open this Friday 5 June at 9.00 a...
01/06/2026

Get ready for explosive amounts of FREE fun these June/July school holidays! 🤩
Bookings open this Friday 5 June at 9.00 am ⏰
To find out more, visit ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/children/

Bookable programs (bookings required):
📖 Science of Stories – Zine Workshop (Teens)
🚁 Micro Drone Workshop (Teens)
🌊 Science of the Sea - Self Portrait Workshop
🌌 Cosmic Creations Workshop
🧪 Spectacular Science Show
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Drop-in programs (no bookings required):
🪐 Eye Spy: Out of this World
🤖 Road Test a Robot

An Arts Legacy Spanning 50 YearsJoin Arthur Frame AM as he reflects on an extraordinary career spanning five decades acr...
31/05/2026

An Arts Legacy Spanning 50 Years

Join Arthur Frame AM as he reflects on an extraordinary career spanning five decades across theatre, television and radio—beginning with his early years growing up in Ipswich.

With a special focus on his Ipswich connections, Arthur will share personal stories of the people, places and experiences that shaped his journey, from local beginnings to a distinguished career on stage and screen.

From stage to state, discover the moments and milestones behind a lifetime in the performing arts—grounded in the community where it all began.

Chasing Our Past – The Arts Juggler
1 Nicholas St, Ipswich
Tuesday 9 June 2026

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/ydxmuhf8

Image: The Jade Garden and tuff… QTC Roadwork team about to hit the road in 1985. (L-R) Nathy Gaffney, Mark Eckersley, Anthony (Tony) McGill, Tim Jones and Arthur Frame on the running-board of the Ford F250 QAC Arts Ambulance.
Courtesy of Ivan and Gloria Pierce Photography

An evening with one of the world’s most celebrated storytellers. Join award-winning Irish writer Colm Tóibín, author of ...
30/05/2026

An evening with one of the world’s most celebrated storytellers.

Join award-winning Irish writer Colm Tóibín, author of Brooklyn and The Magician, for a special online conversation on 3 June.

Expect thoughtful discussion, rich storytelling and the chance to hear directly from a modern literary great.

More information: https://tinyurl.com/BBCOLM

🎨✨ Learn for Life Teens: Colour Analysis Basics ✨🎨Want to feel more confident in what you wear? Join our interactive wor...
29/05/2026

🎨✨ Learn for Life Teens: Colour Analysis Basics ✨🎨

Want to feel more confident in what you wear?
Join our interactive workshop designed just for teens (12–17 years), where you’ll learn the fundamentals of colour analysis with a professional stylist. 🌈

👗 What you’ll gain:
• Understand which colours suit you best
• Save time when shopping
• Build confidence in your style

👩‍🏫 Presenter:
Ana Silva – Certified Stylist & Colour Analysis Expert

📅 Saturday 20 June 2026
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Springfield Central Library

🔎Limited places available – don’t miss out!
ipswichlibraries.com.au/whats-on/teens/

Can you crack the code? 👀🔎
28/05/2026

Can you crack the code? 👀🔎

Get Hooked on Books at our special Fort Night event and dive into a splashy world of secret identities, music and a 🦈 sh...
27/05/2026

Get Hooked on Books at our special Fort Night event and dive into a splashy world of secret identities, music and a 🦈 sharktacular adventure. Meet 📖 author R.J. Timmis and read along to Jawsome, where Finley and his mates switch from schoolkids to rock‑star heroes after dark. ⭐🌌

Cosy forts, pizza 🍕, story time and big imagination. The perfect mix for ages 6–17. Parent/carer supervision required for children under 12.

For more information and to register, please visit our Ipswich Libraries website!

✨ Thank You for a Paws-itively Wonderful Morning! 🐾✨A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Saturday S...
27/05/2026

✨ Thank You for a Paws-itively Wonderful Morning! 🐾✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Saturday Stories at 1 Nicholas Street, above the Ipswich Children's Library. It was such a joy to see the community come together for a tail-wagging good time full of learning, literacy and fun. 💛

We’re incredibly grateful to our special guests who made the day so paw-some:
📚 Author Annaleise Byrd and her family for sharing her book, 'You Are Not A Pup' and inspiring our young readers to explore the natural world.
🐾 Kimberley, Zoey, and Daisy the Dog from Passion with Paws for bringing plenty of furry fun, pats and smiles all round.
🌿 Ranger Tina from Ipswich City Council - Environment and Sustainability Department for her engaging and informative booth about all the natural wonders Ipswich has to offer.
✨First 5 Forever Team for an imaginative play space we are “fur-getting” that in a hurry!

And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all attendees — your enthusiasm made the event simply un-fur-gettable. We’re so grateful you could come along and be part of our pack! 🐶

Address

Nicholas Street Precinct
Ipswich, QLD
4305

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+61738106815

Website

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