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October 2020
Library news and events
October Author Talks
Join us for these live, in-person author talks. Limited numbers for COVID safe practises are in place. Click onto the events below for more information and to book in.
Join author Monica McInerney Thursday 8 October at 7.30pm on Redland Libraries Facebook page to hear about her new book The Godmothers. South East Queensland Libraries have partnered with Penguin Books Australia for a fabulous night in on the lounge with a storytelling legend.
Set in Australia, Scotland, Ireland and England, The Godmothers is a great big hug of a book that will fill your heart to bursting. It is a moving and perceptive story about love, lies, hope and sorrow, about the families we are born into and the families we make for ourselves.
Eliza Miller grew up in Australia as the only daughter of a troubled young mother, but with the support of two watchful godmothers, Olivia and Maxie. Despite her tricky childhood, she always felt loved and secure. Until, just before her 18th birthday, a tragic event changed her life. Thirteen years on, Eliza is deliberately living as safely as possible, avoiding close relationships and devoting herself to her job.
Monica McInerney is one of the stars of Australian fiction. She is the author of the internationally bestselling novels A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out, Spin the Bottle, The Alphabet Sisters, Family Baggage, Those Faraday Girls, At Home with the Templetons, Lola’s Secret, The House of Memories, The Trip of a Lifetime and a short story collection, All Together Now. Those Faraday Girls was the winner of the General Fiction Book of the Year prize at the 2008 Australian Book Industry Awards.
Adult programs and events
Live and in-person events are back on at our libraries! Limited numbers for COVID safe practises are in place. Click onto the events below for more information and to book in.
Book Week dress up: Children's Time - Wednesday 21 October
Join Meagan and Dom from our Young People's team for this special Children's Time during Book Week. Come dressed up as your favourite book characters. Bookings essential. Book your place today via What's on at your library
Q & A with author Paula Weston coming soon!
To celebrate Children's Book Week 2020 we have interviewed Paula Weston, author of the popular The Rephaim series and her stand alone young adult novel, The Undercurrent.
The Undercurrent was longlisted for Book of the Year: Older Readers, CBCA, 2018, shortlisted for the Aurealis Awards, Best Young Adult Novel, 2017 and longlisted for Sisters in Crime Australia’s 18th Davitt Awards, Young Adult Crime Novel, 2018.
Visit our Facebook page during Children's Book Week for this special Q & A with Paula and find out more about her writing and publishing experience.
Borrow one of Paula's books today: https://bit.ly/3cmcahw
First 5 Forever in October
Our First 5 Forever program for 0-5 year olds is back! Limited numbers for COVID safe practises are in place. Book via What's on at your library.
Baby Time: 0-1 years
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of books, singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills.
Toddler Time: 0-3 years
A fun morning for parents and toddlers for a session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills.
Children's Time: 3-5 years
Join us for this early literacy program. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children.
Hot Reads eBook shelf
Pick a title from our new Hot Reads eBook shelf to borrow simultaneously and avoid the hold queues.
Access your Digital Library for FREE, at your convenience, on your device. Discover 1000's of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eFilms, eMusic and more!
Need assistance with our digital resources? Contact us!
We are available over the phone during business hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, to answer your questions and to help you access our online services. Phone: 3829 8999.
Alternatively, you can email us at library@redland.qld.gov.au, complete our Ask a Librarian online form or message us on Facebook.
Redland City Council wants your feedback on its draft Our Future Redlands - A Corporate Plan to 2026 and Beyond document that will guide the future of Redlands Coast.
Help Council decide its priorities for the city over the coming five years.
Take the online survey or pick up a DIY Consultation Guide from one of Council’s Customer Service Centres and complete the survey with your group.
Read the FAQs, fact sheets and draft plan and have your say today! Consultation closes 11 November 2020. Competition terms and conditions apply
