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How you can experience a world of opportunity

Want to find your rhythm in a West African Drumming workshop, learn a new language with tips for using translation apps or join a conversation circle?

Well, it’s time to travel the world with Sunshine Coast Libraries.

Multicultural Queensland Month takes place in August each year and focusses on creating a more inclusive multicultural Queensland through learning, action and celebration.

Here’s how to enjoy the event locally with a range of free or low-cost activities.

Beat to your own drum workshop 

21-28 August

3 sessions

Find your rhythm and enjoy the musical hums of the djembe drums as you immerse yourself in this West African Drumming workshop. Explore the beats and create a song with Rhythm Culture, as you learn the three essential chords to form the ensemble. Exercise your body, mind and soul as you coordinate the taps on your drum. Walk away with a taste of this unique cultural experience and a beat in your step. $10 per person, registration is essential. For ages 16 and over.

LocationDate and Time Registration
Coolum LibraryWednesday, August 21, 2-3pmRegister online
Beerwah Community HallMonday, August 26, 10-11amRegister online
Maroochydore LibraryWednesday, August 28, 10-11amRegister online

Translate Languages Workshop 

13 August to 28 August

7 sessions

Travelling overseas? Want to learn a new language? Explore the world around you in hundreds of languages by turning your electronic device into a useful translator. Get started discovering language translating apps and programs such as Duolingo, Memrise, Google Translate and more. Join library staff in this group activity where you can follow along on your device. Registration is free, but essential.

LibraryDate and timeRegistration
KawanaTuesday, August 13, 10-11.30amRegister
CoolumWednesday, August 14, 2-3.30pmRegister
BeerwahTuesday, August 20, 10-11.30amRegister
MaroochydoreWednesday, August 21, 10-11.30amRegister
NambourThursday, August 22, 10-11.30amRegister
CaloundraWednesday, August 28, 10-11.30amRegister
MalenyWednesday, August 28, 10-11.30am    Register

Conversation Circles

Conversation circles are informal, fun gatherings of people from non-English speaking backgrounds that aims to improve English conversation skills. By conversing in a friendly setting participants help each other develop understanding and skills.

A trained teacher is on hand to support you to build confidence and relationships within the local community.

Join a free Conversation Circle today.

Read and Write for Life

Libraries offers free and confidential help to adults who want to improve their general literacy skills. This includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, maths and basic computer skills. Sessions are held across all library locations and can be one-on-one or in small groups.

The Read and Write for Life program has been running for more than 33 years and has assisted thousands of people to apply for work, read to their children and improve their confidence.

To find out how you or someone you know could benefit. Learn more about on Sunshine Coast Libraries website, and search Read and Write for Life.

Books in different languages

Borrow books in more than 50 different languages including books for children. Explore the Library’s eBook collection which is available in 25 different languages through the cloudLibrary app.

Our friendly library team will be able to assist you at your nearest library. Remember Sunshine Coast Libraries are free to join and use!