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To make a school group booking for this event simply fill out the online booking request form and one of our Group Sales team will contact you to confirm all details.
Overview
QPAC's Out of the Box and Queensland Theatre in association with Imaginary Theatre present
The Lost Lending Library by Punchdrunk Enrichment
Spark awe and wonder in this immersive experience for children
At 314 floors high and with 72 spiral side departments, The Lost Lending Library is the largest collection of books in the world. Books of all sizes and colours are crammed together on its shelves, stories bursting to life from their covers.
The Lost Lending Library leaps from place to place for a very special reason. It only goes where it knows it can find the most precious stories – those written by young people with great imaginations. News of the return of QPAC's Out of the Box has reached The Lost Lending Library, and a leap to Brisbane is planned for this coming June.
Enter The Lost Lending Library to discover a magical world: a celebration of books, stories and the awe-inspiring journeys they take us on. Creative minds are required to enter its doors and contribute to its collection.
This immersive and intimate experience for children aged 5 years and older, their parents, caregivers and teachers is a feast for young imaginations.
The Lost Lending Library is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box.
Presented by QPAC’s Out of the Box and Queensland Theatre in association with Imaginary Theatre
This event is part of the QPAC 40 program, celebrating 40 years of curiosity, inclusion, gathering and stories.
Punchdrunk Enrichment’s The Lost Lending Library was originally produced in Australia for Festival 2018 by Punchdrunk Enrichment and Imaginary Theatre with the support of Circa.
Punchdrunk Enrichment in the UK is supported by Arts Council England.
Gallery
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Morgan Roberts 
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Morgan Roberts 
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Morgan Roberts 
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Hamish Rutherford 
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Mihaela Bodlovic 
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Mihaela Bodlovic 
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The Lost Lending Library Image by Paul Cochrane 
Accessibility
For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through our Call Centre by giving us a call on 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please call QPAC Group Sales on 07 3840 7466 or email groups@qpac.com.au. You can find a full list of accessibility enhanced performances including Audio-Described / Auslan Interpreted / Captioned / Relaxed / Tactile tours here.
Relaxed
Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
Explore our Visual Story, Access and Audio guides to familiarise yourself with our venue before your show and find out more about Accessibility at QPAC here.
- Sat 21 Jun 2025, 10:00 AM
Auslan Interpreted
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
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