Libraries Quarterly – Summer 2022–2023

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

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

The weather is warming, the days are getting longer and your next summer page-turner is waiting!

This holiday season, browse the hottest new books and explore the free programs at Redland City Council’s Libraries. Join the great Summer Reading Challenge, connect over creative workshops and get lost in a sea of must-read literature – all within the library doors.

Off on an exciting holiday? Take our libraries with you with our wealth of online resources.

We wish you a safe and happy festive season and look forward to sharing another jam-packed library program in 2023.

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Author talks

Writers’ workshops

Local history

English conversation circle

Redland Reads Book Club

Create and connect

Digital know-how

Movies – screening now

School holiday activities

Kids’ corner

Summer Reading Challenge

Children’s programs

Mobile Library 27 Calendar

Events may require a booking.

How to book redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn Visit your local library 3829 8999

Mayor Karen Williams

Author talks

Talk all things literature with guest authors and their new releases

Jack Roney

The Ghost Train & the Scarlet Moon

Friday 9 December 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Join us to celebrate the launch of The Ghost Train & the Scarlet Moon by Brisbane author Jack Roney, a former detective with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience to inspire his writing.

Left behind and searching for answers, Toby McIntyre sets out to uncover the truth behind the disappearances of his two best friends – exactly 35 years apart to the day. An unlikely link to the past holds the only key. Bookings required.

Bryn Smith

Magnus Nights: Leviathan

Tuesday 24 January 10 – 11.30am at Capalaba Library

It’s been two years since the Helios Incident. Detective-Sergeant Craddock and Detective-Constable Beaumont of the newly established Magcon Special Operations Branch are among those hunting Leviathan, the criminal syndicate responsible for Helios. But someone wants revenge.

Join award-winning sci-fi noir author Bryn Smith as he shares his highly anticipated sequel in the explosive series, Magnus Nights Bookings required.

Stella Quinn

A Town Like Clarence

Friday 10 February

2 – 3pm at Cleveland

Library

We’re thrilled to welcome master of sweeping outback romances, Stella Quinn! Join us as she shares her latest page-turner, A Town Like Clarence. A romantically tragic home-grown hero, a lost and transient outsider and a town committee with only one item on the agenda: matchmaking. What could possibly go wrong? A witty and warm rural romance perfect for readers of Rachael Johns and Alissa Callen.

Bookings required.

Natalie Kile

Just Nat: Life in the Fast Lane with Nat Lowndes

Monday 13 February

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Author, Natalie Kile, presents the life of Nat Lowndes through a mix of interviews with Nat herself, photographs, researched narrative, and interviews with people close to Nat – including Bev Brock, Helen Lowndes (Craig Lowndes’ Mum), Flav (Nat’s best friend) and more.

Join us for this fascinating biographical presentation with Natalie Kile. Bookings required.

Grantlee Kieza

Hudson Fysh

Saturday 25 February

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

This is the fascinating, lively and thoroughly researched portrait of a modest, resolute family man, Hudson Fysh – Aussie war hero and innovator. Travel in his footsteps and see how his courage and grit transformed a little bush airline into a globe-trotting giant, Qantas.

Presented by iconic award-winning journalist Grantlee Kieza OAM. Bookings required.

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

Writers’ workshops

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

Meet Donna Cameron

Saturday 14 January 1 – 3.15pm at Cleveland

Library

Donna, who publishes under D.M. Cameron, will share the heartbreaking and funny stories of her seven-year journey towards publication for her debut novel Beneath the Mother Tree. Find out who is who in the industry, learn from her mistakes and leave with some wonderful resources to set you on your own successful pathway towards publication.

For those who have written a book but don’t know what to do with it, or how to sell it, join Donna to understand the process of building an author platform, and finding the right agent and publisher for your book.

Make sure to book a place in her highly informative workshop this season!

Bookings required.

Writing workshop for kids

Monday 16 January 10 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Sssh! The secret is out! Donna is joining us to share and break down her secret, fail-proof template for writing an effective story, covering topics such as – character, setting, sense, tone, tense, imagery, idea, metaphor and point of view.

Make sure to book a place in her exclusive writing workshop this season!

Ages: 10+ years. Bookings required.

These workshops are supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Redland City Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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

Kitty Wilson

Loathe to Love You Ali Hazelwood

Mary Jayne Baker

Local history

Uncover the fascinating history of Redlands Coast Maritime memories: sharks, shipwrecks and other tales from the bay

Coffee and conversation

Join us in sharing the memories, pictures and stories that make up our unique Redlands Coast history. Come to any session and enjoy new and interesting conversations. Bring your coffee and stories – we look forward to sharing our past with you.

Thursday 1 December – Lighthouses

10.30am – 12pm at Victoria Point

All ages welcome. Booking required.

Join us at Cleveland Library as we deep dive into the rich maritime history of Redlands Coast. Whether it’s shipwrecks, shark attacks, convicts or leprosy – Moreton Bay has seen it all! Come along to hear the long-forgotten tales of the bay.

Saturday 4 February 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Remains of the Toondah at Cassim Island. Redland City Council Libraries: Local History Collection Book your place at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

Language and literacy

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 branches to browse through an ever-changing range of international resources.

English conversation circle

Our English conversation circles provide a safe space for residents who speak English as a second language (ESL) to practice conversational English. English conversation circles are informal, private, non-threatening, and relaxed environments with dedicated ESL volunteers.

New members are always welcome.

10 – 11.30am at Capalaba Library

Wednesday 14 December

Wednesday 25 January Wednesday 8 February Wednesday 22 February

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online provides an engaging and fun experience for learners of all levels who want to build skills in over 100 languages including English.

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

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

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 Fish Lloyd Jones

The Kitchen Front Jennifer Ryan The Two Lives of Lydia Bird Josie Silver

Capalaba Library Book Club

10 – 11.30am

Tuesday 13 December

A Room Made of Leaves, by Kate Grenville

Tuesday 10 January

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, by Josie Silver

Tuesday 14 February

Take My Hand, by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Cleveland Library Book Club

10 – 11.30am

Friday 27 January

The Fish, by Lloyd Jones

Friday 24 February Bila Yurrudhanggalangdhuray, by Anita Heiss

Take My Hand Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Victoria Point Library Book Club 12.30 – 2pm

Monday 30 January

The Kitchen Front, by Jennifer Ryan

Monday 27 February

A Room Made of Leaves, by Kate Grenville

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

Create and connect

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

Christmas craft

Join us as we paint and decorate wooden Christmas ornaments to gift to your loved ones or hang on your own tree!

Tuesday 6 December

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Thursday 15 December 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Thursday 22 December

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Bookings required.

All abilities Christmas craft

Join us in an inclusive environment for people with all ability ranges to complete Christmas craft with their carers.

Wednesday 7 December

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library Bookings required.

Macrame wall hanging

Join us for a beginner’s macrame workshop and learn a variety of macrame knots to create an amazing wall hanging. No skills required.

Thursday 19 January

10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Tuesday 7 February

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Thursday 23 February 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library Bookings required.

Library lovers’ bingo

Calling all bingo lovers! Join us for a fun morning with friends playing library lovers’ bingo.

Thursday 16 February 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library Bookings required.

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

Digital know-how

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

eBook basics

Get started with eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Libby app. Learn how to browse the digital collection, instantly borrow titles and start reading or listening for free with a library card.

BYO smartphone or tablet.

Wednesday 14 December

10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Thursday 15 December

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Wednesday 11 January

10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Thursday 19 January

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Tuesday 28 February

10 – 11am at Capalaba Library

Read digital magazines

Wednesday 8 February

10 – 11am at Cleveland Library

Thursday 16 February

10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library

Bookings required.

Tech help

Do you have a new device that you just can’t handle, or do you want to know more about our eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines? Book a free 30-minute tech help session with us!

Free sessions. Bookings required.

Cleveland: 3829 8576 Capalaba: 3843 8012 Victoria Point: 3884 4000

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

Daisy Darker Alice Feeney

Screening now

Matinee movies

Enjoy the best in classic and iconic cinema at our monthly matinee screenings. Bring your popcorn and snacks and enjoy a new cinematic masterpiece each month.

Bookings required.

It’s a Wonderful Life

Saturday 3 December

1 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

The Last Time I Saw Paris

Saturday 7 January

1 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Road to Utopia

Saturday 4 February

1 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Family movies

Enjoy all the classic family favourites in our Saturday morning movie screenings! With welcoming spaces and an array of classic kids’ flicks, it’s the perfect outing. BYO snacks.

Film title announced in branch

Saturday 10 December

10.30am – 12.00pm at Victoria Point Library

Khumba

Saturday 14 January

10.30am – 12.00pm at Victoria Point Library

Justin and the Knights of Valour

Saturday 11 February

10.30am – 12.00pm at Victoria Point Library

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

Must-read Y A fic t ion

Bring on the hottest young adult books of the season

Mister Miracle: The Great Escape Varian Johnson

Blade Breaker

Victoria Aveyard

Full Flight Ashley Schumacher

The First to Die at the End Adam Silvera

Heartstopper

Alice Oseman

Spy Family Tatsuya Endo

Connect, protect, respect

Connect, protect, respect with the Quandamooka Chef Kieron Anderson

Connect, protect and respect with your senses in this special family friendly workshop hosted by First Nations caretaker and chef Kieron Anderson (Quandamooka, Kullilli).

Immerse yourself in sacred cultural knowledge as we learn to walk together as caretakers of this mother earth, all responsible for protecting the precious natural resources. Kieron will guide younger audiences on a sensory exploration of the sights, sounds, smells, feelings and flavours of nature’s beautiful forms.

Thursday 12 January

10.30 – 11.30am at Capalaba Library Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.

Yura

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

Hands up, hands down. We’re on Quandamooka ground. I acknowledge the Aboriginal People and the land we meet on today.

Somebody’s Land Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing Wraith Shane and Alex Smithers

Patty Hits the Court Patty Mills Dropbear Evelyn Araluen

School holiday activities

Big fun for little ones

Minions fun

If you love the Minions as much as we do, come along as we spend a morning celebrating these loveable, gibberishspeaking characters with fun craft and activities!

Tuesday 13 December

10.30 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 14 December

10.30 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

Ages: 5+ years. Bookings required.

Zombie SPFX workshop

Be immersed in the world of special effects (SPFX) with this three-hour workshop by a trained industry professional from Laughing Goat Productions. Learn the basics of special effects makeup and the art of creating ‘Zombie’ looks for the camera. Greenscreen your character into a horror background to complete the look!

Thursday 15 December

12 – 3pm at Capalaba Library

Age 8+ years. Bookings required.

Renata Jayne’s Christmas show

Do you know where and why the Christmas tree originated? Have you got thoughtful surprises ready for all the people that you love? In this fun show, the children are the participants by dressing up to act out a traditional German Christmas story about the spirit of giving.

Thursday 15 December

9.30 – 10.30am at Capalaba Library Ages: 0 – 8 years. Bookings required.

Felt gnomes

Create a cute and funky santa gnome to give as a present or use as a doorstop or table decoration!

Tuesday 13 December 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 14 December 2 – 3pm at Victoria Point Library

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

Christmas wind chimes

Create your own colourful Christmas wind chime and hang to hear the music created by nature!

Tuesday 20 December 10.30 – 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.

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

Christmas craft craze

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!

Wednesday 21 December

10.30 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 22 December 10.30 – 11.30am at Capalaba Library Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.

Star toppers

Use your origami skills to create a festive 3D folded star tree topper and make your Christmas tree stand out from the rest.

Tuesday 20 December 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 21 December 2 – 3pm at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 22 December 2 – 3pm at Capalaba Library

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

Animal puppets

Become a puppeteer for the day as you create and operate your very own colourful marionette animal puppet.

Tuesday 10 January

10.30 11.30am at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 11 January

10.30 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library

Ages: 5+ years. Bookings required.

Stained glass scratch art

Create your own unique stained glass window using scratch art and coloured cellophane.

Tuesday 10 January 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 11 January 2 – 3pm at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 12 January 2 – 3pm at Capalaba Library

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

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

School holiday activities

Big fun for little ones

Snake Boss

We are thrilled to welcome back our good friend Julia Baker, snake catcher extraordinaire and star of the Discovery and Amazon Prime hit series Snake Boss

Julia will be bringing along her reptile friends for what promises to be one entertaining and informative show!

Tuesday 17 January

9.30 – 10.30am at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 18 January 9.30 – 10.30am at Victoria Point Library Ages: 3+ years. Bookings required.

Funky sand art bottles

Create a funky bottle artwork with sand layers in this bright and tactile workshop!

Tuesday 17 January 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library

Wednesday 18 January 2 – 3pm at Victoria Point

Thursday 19 January 2 – 3pm at Capalaba Library

Ages: 8+ years. Bookings required.

Make your own nature journal

Join award-winning illustrator Ingrid Bartkowiak as she reads Naturopolis – the beautiful naturethemed book featuring her stunning artwork. Make your very own nature journal and be inspired by the things you may find right on your doorstep!

Thursday 19 January

10.15 – 11.45am at Capalaba Library

Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.

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

Kids’ corner

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. Bookings required.

Stay and Play kits

Drop in anytime and enjoy our Stay and Play kits. Explore a resource-rich box of quality treasures and toys to promote free-form, open-ended play between you and your little one.

Ages: 0 – 5 years. No bookings required.

STEAM zone

Introducing STEAM zone! Enjoy afternoons of DIY challenges with our new tech kits. Each kit contains a STEAM activity designed to inspire, challenge, and captivate young minds.

Tuesday afternoons

Victoria Point Library 3 – 5pm

Wednesday afternoons

Capalaba Library 3 – 5pm

Thursday afternoons

Cleveland Library 3 – 5pm

Age 6+ years. No bookings required.

STEAM zone workshop: Paper cup telephones

Dial up the educational fun as you create and decorate a working telephone out of paper cups and string! Learn about sound waves and how they travel through not just air but solid materials too. Who you gonna call?

Thursday 2 February

3 – 5pm at Cleveland Library

Tuesday 14 February

3 – 5pm at Victoria Point Library

Wednesday 15 February

3 – 5pm at Capalaba Library

Bookings required.

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

Summer Reading Challenge

Join the annual great Summer Reading Challenge!

Keep your kids reading these school holidays with the Summer Reading Challenge. This fun, free program is a great way to inspire young readers to fall in love with literature and swap screens for books for good.

Who can join the challenge?

If you’re 17-years-old or younger then this challenge is for you!

When does it happen?

1 December – 31 January 2023

What do you have to do?

Read, read and read some more!

The more you read, the more often you can enter our competition prize draws. Make sure you enter our grand prize draw at the end of the challenge.

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

3–5

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

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.

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.

Perfect for anyone who loves being outside.

Ages: 0 – 5 years. Bookings required.

Mondays 9.30 – 10.30am

12 December

16 January

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

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

6 February IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba

20 February

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

For the latest wet weather changes, follow us at facebook.com/redlandlibraries

First 5 Forever at the library

The first few years of a baby’s life are a wonderful time for growth, development and learning.

At Redland City Council Libraries, we know it’s never too early to enjoy reading with your baby. With more than a million new neural connections forming each second, your little one is always ready to learn1

Our First 5 Forever program creates experiences and opportunities that build strong emergent literacy foundations and life-long learning capabilities in all young children. We firmly believe that parents, caregivers and families are children’s first and most important educators.

Our programs strive to support and equip families with helpful key messages and fun tips,

First 5 Forever tip: Rhymes shmimes!

Make up silly or nonsense words that rhyme – for example, dolphin/molphin. Playing with words and manipulating sounds is a foundation of reading and writing. So have fun!

creating a community that loves reading and learning together. Whether it’s in a library or in a beautiful park Pop up Library, all First 5 Forever sessions encourage listening, singing, imagination and meaningful social connections. We look forward to seeing you soon.

All events are listed online at redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn

1. Centre on the Developing Child, Harvard Univeristy (2016). From Best Practises to Breakthrough Impacts.

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 a great way to keep in touch throughout the community.

The Mobile Library makes scheduled visits around Redlands Coast, stopping at nursing homes, community events and a variety of local parks.

For specific times and locations visit redland.qld.gov.au/MobileLibrary

Would you like the Mobile Library to visit your location? Contact us now. 3829 8999 library@redland.qld.gov.au

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Victoria Point 9am – 11pm Redland Bay 9am – 12pm Wellington Point 9am – 3pm

Alexandra Hills 12 – 2pm

Thornlands 1.30 – 4.30pm Mount Cotton 2.30 – 4.30pm Thorneside 1.30 – 4.30pm

Alexandra Hills 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

Check our Facebook page on the day of the event for the updates or cancellations.

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

Highlights

December

Friday 9

Author talk: Jack Roney 10 – 11am Victoria Point Library

Tuesday 13 –Thursday 22 School holiday activities

Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries

Thursday 15 Renata Jayne’s Christmas Show 9.30 – 10.30am Capalaba Library

Monday 26 –Monday 2 Christmas/New Years Shut Down All libraries

January

Tuesday 10 –Saturday 21

February

School holiday activities

Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries

Thursday 12 Connect, protect and respect with Kieron Anderson 10.30 – 11.30am Capalaba Library

Saturday 14 Writers’ workshop with Donna Cameron 1 – 3.15pm Cleveland Library

Monday 16 Writing workshop for kids 10 – 11.30am Cleveland Library

Tuesday 24 Author talk: Bryn Smith 10 – 11.30am Capalaba Library

Thursday 26 Australia Day Public Holiday All libraries

Saturday 4 Maritime memories 10 – 11am Cleveland Library

Friday 10

Author talk: Stella Quinn 2 – 3pm Cleveland Library

Monday 13 Author talk: Natalie Kile 10 – 11am Capalaba Library

Saturday 25 Author talk: Grantlee Kieza 10 – 11am Victoria Point Library

Libraries closed School holiday activity