Libraries Quarterly – Winter 2023

Libraries Winter 2023

Our locations

Capalaba Library

14 Noeleen Street, Capalaba

Cleveland Library

Corner Bloomfield and Middle Streets, Cleveland

Victoria Point Library

7 – 15 Bunker Road, Victoria Point

Dunwich Library

6 Ballow Road, Dunwich

Point Lookout Library

74 – 84 East Coast Road, Point Lookout

Russell Island Library

22 High Street, Russell Island

Mobile Library

For times and locations view the Mobile Library calendar online at redland.qld.gov.au/MobileLibrary

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Acknowledgement of Country on Redlands Coast

In accordance with cultural protocols, we acknowledge the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas where we live. We acknowledge their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our community.

Mayor’s welcome

There is nothing like curling up in winter with a cosy blanket and good book, or eBook.

Our Redland City Council libraries have all your winter needs covered, from exceptional new releases to engaging programs – all for free.

This season in libraries, you will hear riveting guest authors and speakers, discover how to grow vibrant veggies in gardening workshops, enjoy sensory, messy play and dress up with our library staff for Book Week!

If you are not a library member yet, why not join now? Sign up online, or visit your local library, where our friendly staff can help you.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our library community.

4 Author talks

7 Writers’ workshops

8 Local history

9 Feature talks

12 Create and connect

14 Digital know-how

22 NAIDOC Week (2 – 9 July)

23 School holiday activities

28 Kids’ corner

29 STEAM

31 Boardgaming

32 Children’s programs

Foracompletelistofthelatestevents,visit redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOnandfollow us onFacebookat/redlandlibraries

Events may require a booking.

How to book

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Mayor Karen Williams

Author talks

Talk all things literature with guest authors and their new releases.

One Punch

Saturday 10 June 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Meet former journalist Julie Fison as she shares her gripping and thought-provoking new novel, One Punch.

Two families suffer the shockwaves of one catastrophic night and a punch that changes everything. Inspired by real events.

Bookings required.

All the Rage

Tuesday 20 June 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Meet Australian rock legend, activist and music journalist Paulie Stewart OAM, as he shares his incredible memoir, All the Rage.

In this tell-all, highly entertaining memoir, read how Paulie channelled his anger from the murder of his brother, one of the Balibo Five, into the infamous Painters & Dockers band that put the Australian music scene on notice.

Bookings required.

Conquering Clouds

Thursday 13 July 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Meet adventurer and aviatrix Ruth Wilson as she shares phenomenal stories from her memoir, Conquering Clouds.

Conquering Clouds is the story of pivotal moments in Ruth’s life which led her to become the first female pilot-in-command to cross the Swiss Alps in a hydrogen balloon – at 75 years of age!

Bookings required.

Book

Julie Fison

Paulie Stewart

Ruth Wilson

Sita Walker

The God of No Good

Wednesday 26 July 10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Meet Brisbane author Sita Walker, as she shares her deeply moving debut novel, The God of No Good Traversing decades and continents, The God of No Good is a beautifully lyrical and funny intergenerational memoir about six women and the tapestry of how their lives intertwine.

Bookings required.

Joanna Horton

Between You and Me

Saturday 5 August 10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Meet Brisbane writer and anthropologist Joanna Horton as she shares her coming-of-age novel, Between You and Me.

Between You and Me is a riveting portrayal of female friendship and the frayed boundary between loyalty and desire.

Bookings required.

Lamisse and Hazem Hamouda The Shape of Dust

Thursday 10 August 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Meet Lamisse Hamouda, Egyptian-Australian writer, theatre artist and youth worker, and her father Hazem Hamouda, Egyptian-Australian IT worker, as they share their remarkable true story, The Shape of Dust.

A tale of overcoming injustice told with exquisite intimacy by Lamisse with contributions from Hazem, The Shape of Dust is a haunting appraisal of the treatment of Australian citizens at home and abroad.

Bookings required.

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Winter releases

The hottest new releases — from us to you.

Killing Moon

Jo Nesbo

The Whispers

Ashley Audrain

The Fall Between Darcy Tindale

Where I Slept

Libby Angel

Home: The Way We Live Now

The Remarkable

Mrs Reibey

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Writers’ workshops

Improve your writing skills with inside tips and tricks from industry professionals.

Authentic crime fiction with Jack Roney

Saturday 3 June

9.30am – 1pm at Victoria Point Library

Join us for an exclusive workshop with former detective Jack Roney and learn how to write gripping, authentic crime narratives. Gain valuable insight into the world of Australian law enforcement including police jurisdictions, protocols and cliches, and learn the art of creating realistic suspect interviews, characters and themes.

Jack Roney is a former detective and author known for his works The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon and The Angels Wept.

True Crime

He draws on his 33 years’ experience as a police officer to immerse his readers in fast-paced, gritty crime thrillers and mysteries. BYO pen and paper. Workshop for adults. Bookings required.

Amnesia Road Luke Stegemann

The Boy in the Dress Jonathan Butler

Murder on Easey Street Helen Thomas

Local history

Uncover the fascinating history of Redlands Coast.

Queensland State Archives

Tuesday 20 June

10 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Unlock the treasures of Queensland’s rich history with ArchiveSearch by Queensland State Archives (QSA). Join our free presentation by an expert QSA archivist and learn how ArchiveSearch can transform your local, family and community research. From setting up your account to viewing original records, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get you started on your research journey.

Bookings required.

Family history for beginners

Saturday 19 August 1 – 2.30pm at Cleveland Library

Take the first step in climbing your family tree! Join us for a free beginner’s session with the Redland Genealogical Society and learn how to explore your family history.

Bookings required.

Cemetery walk

Saturday 15 July

10.30am – 12pm at Cleveland Cemetery, 53-71 Wellington St, Cleveland

The oldest grave in the Cleveland Cemetery is thought to belong to Louisa Ware (1828 – 1870) – but who was she? Join us for this historical walking tour of Cleveland Cemetery and discover fascinating local stories from the pioneer era.

Bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Feature talks

Discover the fascinating world around us.

Environment: Humpbacks, dugongs and dolphins

Saturday 17 June

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Join Sarah McCulloch, President of Humpbacks & High-Rises, and Holly Summers, Education Officer, for an informative talk on our local marine life. Discover simple ways to care for our waterways and learn about exciting citizen science projects happening on Redlands Coast.

Bookings required.

Environment: Superworms

Saturday 29 July

10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered the common Zophobas morio ‘superworm’ can eat through polystyrene! Hear Dr Chris Rinke, Australian Research Council Future Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the Australian Centre for Ecogenomics, share how this unassuming worm could be our revolutionary key to recycling.

Bookings required.

Environment: The dark side of the universe

Saturday 26 August

10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Did you know that 95% of the universe consists of dark energy and dark matter? Join astrophysicist and dark energy specialist Professor Tamara Davis (PhD, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow) to hear the latest updates in modern cosmology as we explore 20 years’ research into the dark side of the universe.

Bookings required.

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Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Stingless bees

9.30am Saturday at Cleveland Library

Feature talks

Gardening: Soil basics and simple solutions

Wednesday 19 July 10 – 11am at Point Lookout Library

Health chat: Aged and disability advocacy

Wednesday 21 June 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 5 July 10 – 11am at Russell Island Library

Wednesday 30 August 10 – 11am at Point Lookout Library

Join Matilda Marsh (Community Development Officer) and Maha Hijazi (Aged Care Financial Advocate) from Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia for a short presentation and chat about the free support, advocacy services and resources available in the health care system.

Bookings required.

Do you have trouble with your soil? Gardening expert Rohanne Young (Director of The Delectable Garden) has all the answers! In this session we’ll examine the basics of island soil types, discuss the importance of pH testing and share simple solutions to make your garden thrive. BYO soil sample for pH testing.

Bookings required.

Gardening: Vibrant veggies

Saturday12August 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Howdoyouknowwhattoplantandwhen?

Rohanne Young (The Delectable Garden – Director) isheretotellusthebestplantingtimeson RedlandsCoast,soyoutoocangrowgorgeous, healthyandvibrantveggies!

Bookings required.

Create and connect

Learn

Seed-paper cards

Tuesday 6 June

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Thursday 24 August

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Make an organic card from recycled paper in this eco-friendly workshop. Embed real seeds from seasonal flowers in hand-made paper and create sustainable cards that will grow in your garden!

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Paint by numbers

Thursday 22 June

10 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 17 August

10 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Paint a colourful picture with the guidance of numbers in this peaceful art activity. Bring a coffee and a friend and enjoy this calming morning together. All materials provided.

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Watercolour bookmarks

Thursday 15 June

10 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Create a stunning hand-painted bookmark in this introductory watercolour class. No experience needed. All materials supplied.

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

new skills and meet a friend or two in these creative workshops.

Stop motion animation for seniors

Tuesday 4 July

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Unleash your creativity and learn the basics of stop motion animation in this engaging beginner’s workshop. Become the director and animator of your own short film (like Wallace and Gromit!) and discover the magic of this endlessly creative medium. No experience required – all you need is your imagination!

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Macramé plant hanger

Thursday 27 July

10 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

Bring a piece of the 70’s to life by weaving a suspended plant hanger in our macramé workshop. No experience required, simply come along and learn a new skill with us!

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Nature collage

Tuesday 1 August

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Use natural materials from the world around us to create a stunning nature collage in this free-form art workshop.

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Paper quilling – Beginner’s session

Thursday 20 July 10 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Make a quilled paper flower with us! We’ll show you how to roll (quill) long strips of coloured paper and glue them in decorative designs to create a unique artwork in this friendly beginner’s workshop. All materials provided.

Activity for adults. Bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Digital know-how

Technology and digital resource workshops for all ages and skill levels.

Smart devices

Wednesday 14 June – Seniors’ program 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Tuesday 22 August 10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Join Keir Tierney (NBN Community Ambassador) to learn about smart devices. From smart speakers to voice controlled lights, we’ll cover all the basics in this friendly introductory session.

Transparent Language Online

Thursday 15 June 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Wednesday 9 August 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Learn a language for free with Transparent Language Online! Join our friendly staff in this information session and get started on your language-learning journey. BYO device and library card.

Digital legacies

Wednesday 12 July 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Do you know what happens to your email, social media and online assets when you pass away? Join Keir Tierney (NBN Community Ambassador) and learn how to proactively manage your digital legacy for you and your loved ones.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Beamafilm

Thursday 20 July

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Enjoy hours of entertainment for free with Beamafilm. Learn how to stream movies, documentaries and TV shows anytime online – all you need is a library card! BYO device and library card and make the most of this amazing resource.

LinkedIn Learning

Tuesday 25 July

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Explore a vast world of knowledge with LinkedIn Learning’s extensive collection of online resources. From digital skills to creative industries, you’ll find a free, expert-led course on anything you can imagine. Bring your device and library card and start learning with us!

eBook basics

Tuesday 27 June

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Browse the digital library with Borrowbox! Join us for this information session as we guide you through downloading the app, browsing the collection and finding amazing eBooks and eAudiobooks. BYO device and library card.

eMagazine basics

Thursday 17 August

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Learn how to read digital magazines for free! We’ll walk you through installing the app, browsing the collection and borrow all your favourite magazines. BYO device and library card. Bookings required for all sessions.

Redland Reads Book Club

Read the book, join the conversation.

Meet with fellow literature enthusiasts to discuss the book of the month at our Redland Reads Book Clubs. Enjoy great conversation with intriguing talking points, and become a part of our book club community. Bookings required.

The Echo Chamber

John Boyne

Crossroads

Jonathan Franzen

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

Educated

Tara Westover Girl, Woman, Other Bernadine Evaristo

Capalaba Library book club

10 – 11.30am

Tuesday 13 June

Girl, Woman, Other

Bernardine Evaristo

Tuesday 11 July

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus

Tuesday 8 August

Still Life

Sarah Winman

Cleveland Library book club

10 – 11.30am

Friday 30 June

Still Life

Sarah Winman

Friday 28 July

The Echo Chamber

John Boyne

Friday 25 August

Educated

Tara Westover

Still Life

Sarah Winman

Victoria Point Library book club

12.30 – 2pm

Monday 26 June

Educated

Tara Westover

Monday 31 July

Crossroads

Jonathan Franzen

Monday 28 August

Girl, Woman, Other

Bernardine Evaristo

Pride Month

Best

Language and literacy

English conversation circle

Come to our friendly conversation circles and practise speaking English with other learners! Make new friends and improve your language skills in these welcoming beginner sessions. Bookings required.

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Wednesday 14 June

Wednesday 12 July

Wednesday 26 July

Wednesday 9 August

Wednesday 23 August

Community languages

Our libraries don’t just stock books in English. We have a ready-to-borrow collection entirely dedicated to other languages.

Enjoy fiction, large print, picture books and DVDs from countries around the world. Visit our libraires to browse through an ever-changing range of international resources.

Transparent Language Online

Learn a new language for free with Transparent Language Online! Boasting multiple levels and more than 100 languages, it’s the perfect platform for language learners of all skills.

Find it today through the library catalogue under ‘Language Learning’.

Mobile Library

Bringing the library to you.

Have you ever tried our Mobile Library? With a curated collection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and more, the Mobile Library is the perfect way to keep in touch throughout the community.

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library@redland.qld.gov.au

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Victoria Point 9am – 11am

Alexandra Hills 12 – 2pm

Thornlands

1.30 – 4.30pm

Alexandra Hills

Mount Cotton 2.30 – 4.30pm

Redland Bay 9am – 12pm

Wellington Point 9am – 3pm*

*Closed 12 – 12.30pm

Thorneside 1.30 – 4.30pm

Alexandra Hills Community Hall, 131 – 135 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hills

Mount Cotton Mount Cotton Park, Bohemia Court, Mt Cotton

Redland Bay Stradbroke Street, Redland Bay

Thorneside Beth Boyd Park, 224 – 236 Queens Esplanade, Thorneside

Thornlands Thornlands Community Park, 270 – 282 Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands

Victoria Point WH Yeo Park, 2 – 30 Eagle Street, Victoria Point

Wellington Point Village Green, Main Road, Wellington Point

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Screening now

Watch a movie with us!

Enjoy the best in classic and iconic cinema at the library. Bring your popcorn, snacks and pillows! No bookings required.

Matinee movies

To Kill a Mockingbird

Saturday 3 June 1pm at Cleveland Library

Family movies

Miffy the Movie

Saturday 10 June 10.30am at Victoria Point Library

Documentaries

Salvage

Friday 2 June 10am at Capalaba Library

Kangaroo

Saturday 1 July 1pm at Cleveland Library

Little Foot

Saturday 8 July 10.30am at Victoria Point Library

Gurrumul

Friday 7 July 10am at Capalaba Library

The Bookshop

Saturday 5 August 1pm at Cleveland Library

Top Cat Begins

Saturday 12 August 10.30am at Victoria Point Library

The Last Goldfish

Friday 4 August 10am at Capalaba Library

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Must read books by Indigenous Australians

Check out this newly re-released series, First Nations Classics.

Blood

Tony Birch

Heat and Light

Ellen Van Neerven

Holocaust Island

Graeme Dixon

Purple Threads

Jeanine Leane

Follow the RabbitProof Fence

Nugi Garimara

Request your copy at redland.qld.gov.au/Library

Unbranded

Herb Wharton

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Hands up, hands down. We’re on Quandamooka ground.

acknowledge the Aboriginal People and the land we meet on today.

The NAIDOC Show with Renata Jayne

Tuesday 27 June

9.30 – 10.15am at Cleveland Library

Let’s celebrate NAIDOC week (2 – 9 July) with musical storytelling! Come along for an interactive morning with Renata Jayne as she shares songs and dances about caring for Country. Together we’ll learn the history of our First Nations Peoples and cultures, act out stories and dress up as native Australian animals.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

School holiday activities

Bookings open 9am Saturday 27 May 2023

Design your own manga character

Monday 26 June 10 – 11am online workshop

Have you ever wanted to create your own manga character? This workshop is for you! Discover the art of character design as you master drawing faces, clothing and creating backstories that bring your character to life.

Ages: 10+ years. Zoom link provided. Bookings required.

LEGO® bricks challenge

Wednesday 28 June 10.30 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

It’s time to unleash your inner LEGO master! Test your building skills against the clock in a series of fast, creative and extremely fun challenges. Ready, set, build!

Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.

First aid for kids

Thursday 29 June 10 – 11.30am at Capalaba Library

Calling all kids! Do you know what to do in an emergency? Sign up to this introductory session as we cover first aid basics and teach you essential lifesaving skills.

Ages: 10 – 15 years. Bookings required.

Scrunch art

Tuesday 27 June 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 28 June 2 – 3pm at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 29 June 2 – 3pm at Capalaba Library

Use crepe paper to make a scrunch art masterpiece! Choose your favourite design and bring it to life with colour and texture in this hands- on creative workshop.

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

School holiday activities

Clay creations

Tuesday 4 July

10.30 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Thursday 6 July 10.30 – 11.30am at Capalaba Library

Join us for a morning of tactile nature-play! Draw inspiration from nature, switch on your imagination and bring your unique clay creation to life.

Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.

Craft craze

Wednesday 5 July

10.30 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

Let your imagination take over in this free-play craft craze. Create anything your mind can think of in this fun-filled, non-structured discovery zone!

Ages 6+ years. Bookings required.

Sticker by numbers

Wednesday 5 July 2 – 3pm at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 6 July 2 – 3pm at Capalaba Library

Match colourful stickers with numbers and watch as a geometric picture forms before your eyes!

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

RPAC collaborations

Catch these classic picture books in the library, at IndigiScapes and on stage!

FreeRPACfamilypassgiveaways ateachlibrarysession!

Tuesday 27 June at RPAC

Possum Magic story time

Monday 5 June

9.30am at IndigiScapes Centre

Join us in the beautiful IndigiScapes gardens as we read Mem Fox’s classic Australian tale, Possum Magic. Bring your hat and sunscreen!

Ages: 0 – 5 years. Bookings required.

Roald Dahl crafternoon

Tuesday 4 July 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Thursday 6 July at RPAC

Friday 4 atAugust RPAC

Before you see The Twits at RPAC, visit the library for a Roald Dahl themed afternoon of craft, word searches and scavenger hunts!

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

Are We There Yet? story time

Wednesday 28 June

9.30 – 10am at Victoria Point Library

Come along to Story Time at Victoria Point Library as we read Alison Lester’s iconic, Are We There Yet?

Ages: 0 – 5 years. Bookings required.

Onstage at RPAC

Book your stage event tickets at rpac.com.au

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Book Week 2023

Read. Grow. Inspire.

19 – 25 August 2023

Celebrate Book Week with us!

This annual event, run by the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA), is a glorious time to celebrate books, authors and illustrators as a community. We can’t wait to see your Book Week costumes!

Book Week story time with Ally the Story Bee

Tuesday 22 August

9.30 – 10am at Cleveland Library

Join Ally the Story Bee (a.k.a. author Alison McLennan) for a delightfully buzzy singalong and story time. Don’t forget to dress up as your favourite book character!

Free event. Bookings open Monday 14 August.

Book Week story time with

Michelle Worthington

Friday 25 August

12 – 1pm at Victoria Point Library

Celebrate Book Week with local author Michelle Worthington. Join us for a special story time filled with music, movement and magic!

Free event. Bookings open Monday 14 August.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Book Week 2022 at Cleveland Library

Book Week ideas

Here are some books to inspire your Book Week costumes!

Where the Wild Things Are

Maurice Sendak

The Day the Crayons Quit

Oliver Jeffers

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy

Lynley Dodd

Mr Men and Little Miss books Adam Hargreaves

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

Fancy Nancy

Jane O’Connor

Kids’ corner

Big fun for little ones.

Saturday story time

Experience the magic of shared stories and creative craft in our fun, weekend story time sessions. Spend quality time reading, laughing, dancing and learning together.

1st Saturday of the month

9.30 – 10.15am at Victoria Point Library

2nd Saturday of the month

9.30 – 10.15am at Capalaba Library

3rd Saturday of the month

9.30 – 10.15am at Cleveland Library

Ages: 0 – 8 years. No bookings required.

New! Messy play

Are you ready to get messy? Come along to this hands-on sensory learning experience where little ones can explore the world in a fun child-led way. Bring some old clothes and a towel and prepare to get messy!

Monday 12 June

9.30 – 10am at Victoria Point Library

Monday 10 July

9.30 – 10am at Capalaba Library

Ages: 2 – 5 years. Bookings required.

Stay and Play kits

Drop in anytime and use our Stay and Play kits. Choose a box of toys and treasures to explore while you’re in the library.

Ages: 0 – 5 years. No bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

STEAM

Innovation, collaboration, creation.

Origami dragon puppets

Put your skills to the test and create a vibrant, moveable paper dragon! Use paper folding techniques and paddle pop sticks to make your hand-crafted dragon come to life.

Thursday 1 June

3.30 – 4.30pm at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 16 August

3.30 – 4.30pm at Capalaba Library

Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings required.

Scissors, paper, rock, micro:bit!

Play the classic game of ‘Scissors, Paper, Rock’ with micro:bits (pocket-sized computers). Learn simple coding principles and test your chances of winning against the machine!

Wednesday 21 June

3.30 – 4.30pm at Capalaba Library

Tuesday 8 August

3.30 – 4.30pm at Victoria Point Library

Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings required.

Crazy catapults

Create a mean, STEAM, launching machine with popsicle sticks and rubber bands! Test your contraption and compete to be named the crazy catapult champion.

Tuesday 13 June

3.30 – 4.30pm at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 3 August

3.30 – 4.30pm at Cleveland Library

Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

STEAM

Satellites and spy robots

We need your help to make spy gear for an urgent mission! Join us as we build and code a top-secret cooling fan, satellite and spy robot with Lego WeDo kits.

Thursday 6 July

3.30 – 4.30pm at Cleveland Library

Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings required.

Micro:Maqueen robots

Try our new Micro:Maqueen robots! Learn the basics of Scratch coding and program your robot to dance, race and party in the library.

Tuesday 11 July 3.30 – 4.30pm at Victoria Point Library

Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings required.

STEAM zone

Capalaba, Cleveland, Russell Island and Victoria Point Libraries.

Drop in anytime and enjoy DIY challenges with our STEAM tech kits! Each kit contains a STEAM activity designed to inspire, challenge and engage young minds. Explore them today!

Ages: 6 – 12 years. No bookings required.

Living fairy garden

Grow a magical fairy garden in this tactile gardening session. Design and build fairy mushrooms and plant real flower seeds to nurture and grow at home.

Wednesday 19 July

3.30 – 4.30pm at Capalaba Library

Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings required.

Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

New! Boardgaming

Chess | Magic: The Gathering | Dungeons & Dragons | Uno

Looking for somewhere to play chess, D&D or Uno? Visit the library. We’ve got spaces set up with games ready to go – all you need to do is drop in and start playing. Compete against your friends or battle someone new.

Spread the word!

Fortnightly from 3.30pm. Activity space for teens. No bookings required.

us!

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Kanehito Yamada

Solo Leveling Chugong

Request your copy at redland.qld.gov.au/Library

The Apothecary Diaries Natsu Hyuuga

Children’s programs

Baby time Ages: 0 – 1 year

0–1

Meet other parents and babies in this fun-filled session of simple rhymes, songs, actions and books. These engaging sessions are designed to nurture your baby’s pre-literacy, language, communication and social skills.

Toddler time Ages: 0 – 3 years

0–3

Join us for a fun and energetic morning as we talk, sing, read, dance and move together. Learn action rhymes and songs to develop your toddler’s pre-literacy, language, communication and social skills.

Story time Ages: 3 – 5 years

3–5

Share stories with your little one in these engaging and interactive sessions. Have fun with movement, action rhymes, songs and stories, and develop a life-long love of reading together.

Pop up Libraries Ages: 0 – 5 years

0–5

Come along to these bright outdoor sessions in our Redlands Coast parks. Make new friends, discover new stories and enjoy sharing rhymes and activities together. Bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle and picnic rug.

Please note: Parents/guardians must remain with children for the duration of all activities.

Activity schedule

Times may vary during school holidays.

Pop up Libraries

Read outside the box

If you love singing, dancing and reading in the park, you’ll love our Pop up Libraries. With plenty of room for curious minds, energetic bubs and wriggly readers, our Pop up Libraries have something for everyone to enjoy.

Ages: 0 – 5 years. Bookings required.

Pop up Library schedule

Mondays 9.30 – 10.30am

5 June IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba

19 June Mount Cotton Community Park, 51 – 100 Valley Way, Mount Cotton

3 July – NAIDOC Event IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba

17 July Mount Cotton Community Park, 51 – 100 Valley Way, Mount Cotton

7 August IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba

21 August

Mount Cotton Community Park, 51 – 100 Valley Way, Mount Cotton

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First 5 Forever at the library

It’s never too early to enjoy reading with your little one!

The first few years of a baby’s life are a phenomenal time of growth and learning. It’s the perfect time to explore the world as you read, play and sing together.

If you have a little one, come along to our First 5 Forever story times!

Whether it’s in a library or a Pop up Library at one of our beautiful parks, all First 5 Forever sessions are family-friendly, free and lots of fun!

First 5 Forever tip: Choosing books

Let your little one choose the library books. Exploring different books is part of fostering a love of reading. If they’re not very interesting, just return them and borrow more!

Pick up helpful literacy tips, share fun activities to try at home, and enjoy time with your little one as we create a community that loves reading and learning together.

We look forward to seeing you soon. All events are listed online at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Highlights

June

Saturday 10 Author talk: Julie Fison

Thursday 15 Watercolour bookmarks

10 – 11am Cleveland Library

10 – 11.30am Cleveland Library

Saturday 17 Humpbacks, dugongs and dolphins 10 – 11am Victoria Point Library

Tuesday 20 Author talk: Paulie Stewart

Local history: Archive talk

10 – 11am Victoria Point Library

10 – 11:30am Cleveland Library

Tuesday 27 Renata Jayne’s NAIDOC Show 9.30 – 10.15am Cleveland Library

26 – 30 June School holiday activities

Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries

July 1 – 8 July School holiday activities

Thursday 13 Author talk: Ruth Wilson

August

Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries

2 – 3pm Cleveland Library

Saturday 15 Local history: Cemetery walk 10.30am – 12pm Cleveland Cemetery

Wednesday 19 Gardening: Soil basics

Thursday 20 Paper quilling

Wednesday 26 Author talk: Sita Walker

10 – 11am Point Lookout Library

10 – 11.30am Cleveland Library

10 – 11am Capalaba Library

Saturday 29 Superworms 10 – 11am

Saturday 5 Author talk: Joanna Horton

Thursday 10 Author talk: Lamisse and Hazem Hamouda

Saturday 12 Gardening: Vibrant veggies

Library

10 – 11am Capalaba Library

10 – 11am Victoria Point Library

2 – 3pm

Library

Monday 14 Ekka Public Holiday Closure All libraries

Wednesday 16 STEAM: Origami dragons

Saturday 19 Local history: Family history workshop

19 – 25 August Book Week

3.30 – 4.30pm Capalaba Library

1 – 2.30pm Cleveland Library

All libraries

Saturday 26 Universe talk with Professor Tamara Davis 10 – 11am Cleveland Library

Libraries closed School holiday activities

All sessions require a booking. Visit redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn to book your place.