Libraries Monthly: May 2025

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Redlands AdventureFest 16–25 May

Meet adventurers at the library!

Sophie Matterson with a special talk for adults and a kids' show-and-tell with Bonnie Hancock.

Hush Little Baby story time

Enjoy this beloved music program at Point Lookout Library on North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah on 7 May.

The celebrated author of 'The Bark

comes to Victoria Point Library to discuss her twelfth novel. 2 May.

Join us for a special storytime and craft at Victoria Point Library and Russell Island Library on 21 May.

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

Author talk: Nicole Alexander
Cutters'

Don't miss!

Children and Teens May highlights May highlights Adult

Library

Wednesday 7 STEAM zone: Stick bombs ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Saturday 10 Saturday story time ▲ 10am Ages 0–5

Wednesday 14 STEAM zone: Number fun ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Wednesday 21 STEAM zone: Nature journals  3.30pm Ages 5–12

Friday 23 Anime x club ▲ 3.30pm Ages 12–17

Saturday 24 Renata Jayne: Australiana Show  9.30am Ages 0–5

Wednesday 28 STEAM zone: Just Makedo! ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Cleveland Library

Thursday 1 STEAM zone: Smart trains ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Thursday 8 STEAM zone: The claw ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Thursday 15 STEAM zone: Foil printing ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Saturday 17 Saturday story time

Thursday 22 Anime x club

▲ 9.30am Ages 0–5

▲ 3.30pm Ages 12–17

Thursday 22 STEAM zone: Circus school  3.30pm Ages 5–12

Monday 26 STEAM play

▲ 9.30am Ages 0–5

Thursday 29 STEAM zone: Box Island ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Victoria Point Library

Saturday 3 Saturday story time

▲ 9.30am Ages 0–5

Tuesday 6 STEAM zone: Just Makedo! ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Saturday 10 Saturday family movie

▲ 10.30am All ages

Tuesday 13 STEAM zone: Smart trains ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Thursday 15 Anime x club

▲ 3.30pm Ages 12–17

Tuesday 20 STEAM zone: Bonnie Hancock ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

Wednesday 21 National Simultaneous Storytime ▲ 10.15am All ages

Friday 23 'The Party' by Catbird Theatre Company  9.30am Ages 0–5

Monday 26 STEAM play

▲ 9.30am Ages 0–5

Tuesday 27 STEAM zone: Sand challenge ▲ 3.30pm Ages 5–12

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!

Capalaba Library

Friday 2 Create and connect: Yarn art

1pm

Friday 2 Documentary film ▲ 10am

Tuesday 6 Create and connect: Latch hook craft

9.30 and 11.30am

Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 English conversation circle  10am

Tuesday 13 Redland Reads Book Club  10am

Tuesday 20 Feature talk: Sophie Matterson  10am

Tuesday 27 Create and connect: Squeegee art  9.30 and 11.30am

Cleveland Library

Thursday 1 Author talk: Fleur McDonald  10.30am

Saturday 3 Saturday matinee movie ▲ 1pm

Wednesday 7 Connecting Mums-to-be  3pm

Saturday 10 Create and connect: Mother's Day frames  2pm

Wednesday 14 Health Chat: Evolved eczema care  10am

Wednesday 21 Create and connect: Macrame feather keychains  9.30 and 11.30am

Thursday 29 Author talk: Shelley Burr  10am

Friday 30 Redland Reads Book Club  10am

Saturday 31 Author talk: Karen Thurecht  10am

Victoria Point Library

Friday 2 Author talk: Nicole Alexander  10am

Mondays 12, 19 and 26 English conversation circle  10am

Thursday 15 Create and connect: Layered earrings  9.30 and 11.30am

Saturday 17 Create and connect: Trivia adventure  11am

Thursday 22 Create and connect: Paracord survival bracelet  9.30 and 11.30am

Saturday 24 Haiku writing workshop for adults  10am

Monday 26 Redland Reads Book Club  10am

Islands

Tuesday 6 at Dunwich Library Create and connect: Leaf imprint clay dish  1.30pm

Friday 9 at Russell Island Hall Create and connect: Paper quilling earrings  10am

Tuesday 13 at Dunwich Hall Feature talk: Aerated castings tea  10.30am

Wednesday 7 Hush Little Baby story time at Point Lookout Library

Wednesday 21 National Simultaneous Storytime at Russell Island Library ▲ 12pm All ages Islands

▲ 9.30am Ages 0 – 5

Wednesday 21 Story time at Russell Island Library ▲ 9.30am Ages 0 – 5

In the community

Monday 12 Messy play at Sel Outridge Park ▲ 9.30am Ages 2 – 5

Monday 19 Pop up at Wellington Point Reserve ▲ 9.30am Ages 0 – 5

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

Friday 23 at Point Lookout Library Create and connect: Hand sewing  10.30am

Wednesday 28 at Point Lookout Library Redland Reads Book Club  1.30pm

In the community

Saturday 17 Redland Bay Cemetery Local History Walk  9.30 and 10.45am

Tuesday 20 Redland Bay Cemetery Local History Walk  10.30am

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

 Book online or at your closest branch

▲ No bookings required

Capalaba
Photo: Anna Hill

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