Library Newsletter October
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Join us for a variety of programs for all ages throughout October in our libraries.
Local History: Coffee and Conversation
Come along to Local History: Coffee and Conversation where you can share your Redlands Coast stories and photos, and to hear and see the local history items that we have already collected.
Free event. Bookings essential as numbers are limited.
To book phone 3829 8311 or email localhistory@redland.qld.gov.au
This event occurs monthly, on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Managing your money
Topics covered:
• budgeting and saving
• managing debts
• planning for the future
• protecting your assets
Wednesday, 23 October 2019 10 – 11am at Capalaba Library
Free. Bookings essential. Presented by the Financial Information Service (FIS)
Build a Native Bee Hotel 11 – 12pm
Join us for an interactive and hands on workshop where you can make your own bee hive and welcome native sting less bees into your own garden.
Wednesday 2 October at Victoria Point Library
Ages: 6+ years. No bookings required.
Join us to make some creative inventions from a selection of craft materials.
Wednesday 2 October at Victoria Point Library
Ages: 8+ years. No bookings required.
Create your own emergency safety vehicle for a falling egg.
Wednesday 2 October at Capalaba Library
Ages: 5+ years. No bookings required.
Make something for yourself or maybe a gift for someone special at our afternoon beading session.
Thursday 3 October at Capalaba Library
Ages: 8+ years. No bookings required.
A Case of Emergency 10 -11.30am
Fictional case: Help solve the mystery of the missing person using forensic science including UV light to find hidden clues with fingerprinting evidence, digital microscope, scatology – animal poo samples (fake!) and animal tracks.
Thursday 3 October at Capalaba Library
Ages: 8+ years. Bookings essential.
Newspaper Engineering Challenge
10 – 11.30am
Can you create the tallest tower or strongest bridge using newspaper?
Thursday 3 October at Cleveland Library
Ages: 5+ years. No bookings required.
Russell Island Family Fun Day with Story Time 9.30 – 11am
Join us for a fun family day out! We will have craft and story time during the day.
Friday 4 October at Jackson Oval, Russell Island
Ages: 0-8 yrs. No bookings required.
Join Nick Earls, author of the bestselling novels Zigzag Street and Bachelor Kisses, as he talks about his 2015 prize winning work the Wisdom Tree novellas - described as ‘a triumphant and extraordinary piece of fiction’ by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Nick will also share his personal experiences as a writer.
Books will be available for purchase and signing (Cash only).
Thursday 24 October 6pm
at Capalaba Library
Free event. Bookings essential.
Join us for an evening with three published authors who will discuss their three different pathways to publishing their books.
Authors are: Kylie Kaden, Carolyn Martinez and KM Steel.
Presented in partnership with Hawkeye Publishing Pty Ltd.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Thursday 10 October 6pm
at Capalaba Library
Free event. Bookings essential.
Do you have boxes of old prints, slides, negatives or albums that are deteriorating? Organising your printed photo collection can seem like an overwhelming task.
In this workshop you will learn simple strategies to make it easier to take control and gain peace of mind knowing your photos are safe. Discover some important tips on scanning your photo collections too.
Participants to bring:
• a few packets of photos to sort, approx 100 photos or more
• a pair of white cotton gloves
• 5-10 Zip lock bags to put photos into
• Sticky notes (to write info on)
• Pen or Pencil
• Notebook to take notes
Saturday 12 October 9.30 - 11.30am
at Victoria Point Library
Free event. Bookings essential.
Come grab a bargain at our great book sale and meet local authors as they speak about their writing experience and display their books.
All proceeds from the book sale will be donated to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
Books by the local authors will be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday 19 October 9am - 12pm
at Capalaba Place Hall (located behind the library)
Free event. No bookings required.
Cash only. Don’t forget to bring a bag!
Discover the world of robotics in this fun learning environment that encourages problem solving, teamwork and programming. This is an eight week program.
Robotics Club 3.45 – 4.45pm
From Tuesday 15 October at Victoria Point Library
From Wednesday 16 October at Capalaba Library
Intermediate Robotics Club 3.45 – 5.15pm
From Thursday 17 October at Cleveland Library
Ages: 10+ years. Bookings are essential.
MBot Mazes 3.45 – 4.45pm
Participants will work to create a maze and then code their robot to complete the maze in the quickest time.
From Tuesday 15 October at Capalaba Library
World of Coding 3.45 – 4.45pm
Discover the world of coding by experimenting with different programs to create games, animations, coding, puzzles, mazes and more.
From Wednesday 16 October at Victoria Point Library
Newspaper Engineering Challenge 3.45 – 4.45pm
Put your engineering skills to the test by creating amazing structures with newspaper.
From Wednesday 16 October at Cleveland Library
Ages: 9+ years. Bookings are essential. This is an eight week program.
Renata Jayne - Look After Your Pets
This show is designed to help children think more deeply about the needs of animals in their home and the importance of being a responsible animal friend.
Saturday 12 October 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Ages: 0 - 8 years. No bookings required.
Pop Up Libraries 9.30-11am
Thursday 24 October at Ron Stark Oval, Dunwich
Friday 25 October at Beth Boyd Park, Thorneside
Ages: 0 - 5 years. Please check Facebook on the day for cancellations due to weather conditions.
After school @ the Library 3.30 - 4.15pm
Join us for a spooky afternoon of craft.
Tuesday 29 October at Cleveland Library
Wednesday 30 October at Victoria Point Library
Thursday 31 October at Capalaba Library
Ages: 6+ years. No bookings required.
Baby Time
Meet other parents and babies for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills.
Capalaba Library
sessions
Cleveland Library sessions
Victoria Point Library sessions
Children's Time
Join us for early literacy programming covering alphabet, counting, colour, singing and discovery through play.
Capalaba Library sessions
Cleveland Library sessions
Victoria Point Library sessions
Story Time
Experience the magic of story time with your child. This interactive session includes stories, songs and activities.
Ages: 0-5 years. No bookings required.
Capalaba Library sessions
Cleveland Library sessions
Victoria Point Library sessions
Toddler Time
A fun morning for parents and toddlers with singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child’s pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills.
Ages: 0-3 years. No bookings required.
Capalaba Library sessions
Cleveland Library sessions
Victoria Point Library sessions
Public Holiday Closure
Redland Libraries will be closed on Monday 7 October for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. After-hours return chutes will be closed during this time.
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