Richard Glover - 'How to ruin a child'

The journalist and author talks through his new book on decades of odd, contradictory and sometimes cruel parenting advice, with humour and his own 20 tips. You can bring a copy to be signed.

A free event at Chermside Library. Part of Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series. Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.

The short version

One date only: Tue 13 Oct (today), 1pm to 2pm. It runs for an hour. It's free. Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors. It's part of Lord Mayor's Writers in Residence series.

When: Tue 13 Oct, 1pm
Cost: Free
Booking: Check with the organiser ↗
Suits: Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors
Setting: At the venue
Type: Community

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'Poised on the Pointe of Pain'

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Author Kathie Elliot-Scott joins a panel of writers and advocates to talk about living with invisible illness and chronic pain, and how telling stories can help people feel understood. Bring your copy to be signed.

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Garth Nix - 'Massif'

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Novelist Garth Nix talks with John Birmingham about Massif, his first science fiction book for adults. Copies will be on sale, or bring your own to get signed.

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Sisters in Crime: Queensland's 2026 Crime Writing Showcase

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A panel of Queensland crime writers talks about setting murder mysteries everywhere from beaches to country towns. There's also afternoon tea, book signings and a chance to meet the authors.

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Introduction to memoir and life writing

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Author Tess Rowley runs this Seniors Month session from the Queensland Writers Centre on memoir: how to turn real people, places and memories into a story worth reading, for family or a wider audience.

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Also on in Chermside this week

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10amTue 13 Oct

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Free

Parents and babies under one sing, clap and move together in a rhyme session, learning action songs and rhymes that support early speech and social development.

Chermside Library

6:30pmTue 13 Oct

Chermside Library book club

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A book group that reads a varied selection and gets together to discuss and argue over each one. Newcomers are welcome to join.

Chermside Library

10amWed 14 Oct

First 5 Forever toddler time

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Toddlers aged 1 to 2 and their parents sing, clap and move to rhymes and songs with actions, building early skills in talking, reading and mixing with others.

Chermside Library

2pmThu 15 Oct

Introduction to the media conversion station

Free

Learn to use the library's media conversion station to turn old photos, slides, negatives, cassettes, floppy discs and videos into digital files. Covers the gear, some hands-on practice and booking your own session.

Chermside Library