Libraries Monthly: April 2025

The Mail Train Murders feature talk

The author of the book about the grisly killings is also the murderer's descendant! 2 April.

Air rocket launch

Join astrophysicist and author of 50 Ways to Die in Space to make and launch rockets. 16 April.

Youth Week (6 – 12 April)

Join us for a week of activities for youth, ages 12 and up, from music workshops to Makerspace crafts.

A call to arms: The Redlands at war

Just in time for Anzac Day, join the Local History team for a look at the war effort. 23 April.

Acknowledgement of Country

Redland City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas of Redlands Coast and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our community. /redland_librari es 3829 8999 /redlandlibraries

School holidays

Capalaba Library

Don't miss!

Children and Teens April highlights Adult

Thursday 10 Sea creatures with Ocean Life  9.30am Ages 5–12

Thursday 10 Shark discovery with Ocean Life  10.45am Ages 5–12

Thursday 10 Intelino smart trains  2pm Ages 5–12

Thursday 10 Teens: Imagine Music  2pm Ages 12–17

Friday 11 Craft craze ▲ 9.30am and 2pm Ages 6+

Wednesday 16 50 Ways to Die in Space Air Rocket Launch  1.30pm Ages 5–12

Thursday 17 Easter sock bunny  10.30am Ages 5–12

Thursday 17 Teens: Makerspace custom stickers  2pm Ages 12–14

Thursday 17 GOMA Gallery on Tour  2pm Ages 5–12

Thursday 17 Teens: Makerspace custom stickers  3pm Ages 15–17

Cleveland Library

Tuesday 8 GOMA Gallery on tour  10.30am Ages 5–12

Tuesday 8 The world of David Walliams  2pm Ages 8+

Tuesday 8 Teens: Makerspace tote bags  2pm Ages 12–14

Tuesday 8 Teens: Makerspace tote bags  3pm Ages 15–17

Friday 11 Craft craze ▲ 9.30am and 3.30pm Ages 6+

Tuesday 15 Make+Meld wooden robots  9.30am Ages 5–12

Tuesday 15 Make+Meld fidget cubes  11am Ages 8–12

Tuesday 15 Smart trains & Tovertafel  2pm Ages 5–12

Tuesday 15 Teens: Imagine Music  2pm Ages 12–17

Victoria Point Library

Wednesday 9 Intelino smart trains  10.30am Ages 5–12

Wednesday 9 Drum Sing Dance  2pm Ages 5–12

Wednesday 9 Teens: Makerspace bottle bling  2pm Ages 12–14

Wednesday 9 Teens: Makerspace bottle bling  3pm Ages 15–17

Friday 11 Craft craze ▲ 9.30am and 2.30pm Ages 6+

Wednesday 16 Easter sock bunny  10.30am Ages 5–12

Wednesday 16 GOMA Gallery on Tour  2pm Ages 5–12

Wednesday 16 Imagine Music  2pm Ages 12–17

Russell Island Library

Wednesday 16 50 Ways to Die in Space Air Rocket Launch  10.30am Ages 5–12

IndigiScapes

Monday 7 Family pop up library with Wildlife Unleashed  9.30am Ages 0–10

Libraries will be CLOSED 18, 19, 21 and 25 April for public holidays.

Weekly

First 5 Forever schedule

Times vary during school holidays. Please check the activity calendar online. ▲ No bookings required.

TUESDAY

Cleveland Library

9.30am: Toddler time (0–3 years)

10.15am: Story time (3–5 years)

11.00am: Baby time (0–1 year)

WEDNESDAY

Victoria Point Library

9.30am: Toddler time (0–3 years)

10.15am: Story time (3–5 years)

11.00am: Baby time (0–1 year)

THURSDAY

Capalaba Library

9.30am: Toddler time (0–3 years)

10.15am: Story time (3–5 years)

11.00am: Baby time (0–1 year)

FRI DAY

Capalaba Library

Cleveland Library

Victoria Point Library

9.30am: Friday Story time fun!

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Library

Tuesday 1 Create and connect: Kokedama balls  9.30am and 11.30am

Wednesday 2 English conversation circle  10am

Friday 4 Create and connect: Mindful flower jars  1pm

Tuesday 8 Redland Reads Book Club  10am

Wednesday 9 English conversation circle  10am

Wednesday 9 Feature talk: Bat Appreciation Day  10am

Wednesday 16 English conversation circle  10am

Tuesday 22 Create and connect: Photo embroidery  9.30am and 11.30am

Wednesday 23 English conversation circle  10am

Wednesday 30 English conversation circle  10am

Cleveland Library

Wednesday 2 Feature talk: The Mail Train Murders  10am

Wednesday 2 Connecting mums-to-be  3pm

Friday 4 Author talk: Joanna Jenkins  10am

Monday 7 Create and connect: English paper piecing  9.30am and 11.30am

Wednesday 9 Health chat: Advance care planning  10am

Saturday 12 Create and connect: Croc couture  2pm

Wednesday 23 A call to arms: The Redlands at war  10.30am

Wednesday 30 Create and connect: Gel press prints  9.30am and 11.30am

Victoria Point Library

Monday 7 English conversation circle  10am

Monday 14 English conversation circle  10am

Tuesday 15 Digital know-how: Introduction to Canva  10am

Thursday 17 Create and connect: Pinecone birds  9.30am and 11.30am

Thursday 24 Create and connect: Anzac Day crochet poppies  9.30am and 11.30am

Monday 28 English conversation circle  10am

Monday 28 Redland Reads Book Club  10am

Island Libraries

Tuesday 1 at Dunwich Library Create and connect: Paper quilled earrings  1.30pm

Friday 4 at Russell Island Hall Create and connect: Picture frame art  10am

Wednesday 30 at Pt Lookout Library Redland Reads Book Club  1.30pm

View our full activity calendar at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

 Book online or at your closest branch

▲ No bookings required

Capalaba