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July 2021
Library news and events
COVID-19 Update
We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Saturday 3 July at 9am. Libraries will be opening with restrictions as directed by Queensland Health, so plan your visit and remember to bring your mask. All Libraries are operating with COVID safe practices and contact tracing.
For more information about mask wearing and other restrictions please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
Heal Country with Uncle Norm and MMEIC
12pm, Wednesday 7 July at Cleveland Library
Redland City Council Libraries invites you to meet Uncle Norm from Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders-in-Council (MMEIC) as he talks passionately about their award-winning work at the Terra Bulla Leumeah Conservation Reserve.
Ages: 12+ years. Book your place.
Musical Stories! with Lucas Proudfoot
9.30am, Tuesday 6 July at Cleveland Library
Join musician and author, Lucas Proudfoot, in this dynamic dance, song and storytelling experience.
Ages: 3 - 5 years. Book your place.
Your Words! Your Story! with Lucas Proudfoot
10.30am, Tuesday 6 July at Cleveland Library
Come along to this highly interactive session to learn about the beautiful aspects of music, story and culture.
Ages: 5 - 10 years. Book your place.
Events for Adults
1pm, Saturday 24 July at Capalaba Library
Learn how to create authentic, three-dimensional characters with Claire Christian. Using careful creation, context and voice, you'll learn how to craft characters your readers will fall in love with. Book your place here.
Redland Reads Book Club
Read the book, join the conversation. Meetings are held monthly in our branches, or online. More information and to book your place.
Book Club Sets
Make reading easier - borrow a book club set with 10 copies of your book ready to go! See our new collection.
Join an incredible range of Australian authors as they share their latest books, and provide an exclusive glimpse into their creative process. Limited seating available.
Hugh Breakey, The Beautiful Fall
2pm, Wednesday 14 July at Capalaba Library. Limited seats available. Book your place.
Karen Thurecht, Murder at the Dunwich Asylum
11am, Thursday 29 July at Wellington Point Village Green (Wellington Point Mobile Library stop). Limited seats available. Book your place.
Charlotte Nash, On a Starlit Ocean
2pm, Friday 30 July at Cleveland Library. Limited seats available. Book your place.
Saturday Matinee Movies
1pm, Saturday 3 July at Cleveland Library
Join us at Cleveland Library for screenings of the best in classic and iconic cinema. New film each month. Book your place today.
Photography Workshops
1pm, Saturday 10 July at Victoria Point Library
Improve your photography skills in these hands-on workshops. This month's topic: Developing Camera Techniques. More information and to book your place.
Local History Coffee and Conversation
10am, Wednesday 28 July at Cleveland Library
Share your memories, pictures and stories of the Redlands around a cup of coffee. Book your place.
English Conversation Circle
10am, Wednesday 21 July at Capalaba Library
Practise speaking English in an open and friendly environment. Meet new friends and improve your language skills in this fortnightly group. More information and to book.
Movie Screening: 2040
10am, Thursday 15 July at Cleveland Library
To celebrate Plastic Free July, Cleveland Library is hosting a special screening of the film, 2040. Book your place.
Beeswax Wrap Workshop
10am, Thursday 29 July at Victoria Point Library
Create a beautiful, natural alternative to single use plastic covers, and make your own beeswax wrap in this educational and hands-on Sustainable Living Workshop. Book your place.
Children and Teens
School Holiday Activity: Stained Glass Window Scratch Art
Create a unique stained glass window using rainbow scratch art and coloured cellophane. Ages: 8+ years. Book your place.
Held on the second Saturday of the month at Cleveland Library from 1 - 3pm. Ages: 12+ years. Booking essential.
STEAM Saturdays
Use your critical thinking, creative design and engineering skills at our STEAM Saturday afternoons. Bookings essential.
9.30am, Saturday 24 July at Cleveland Library
Come to the library and read a story with us! Our monthly Saturday storytelling sessions feature creative thinking, narrative skills and lots of interactive story fun. Book your place.
Story Dogs
10am, Tuesday 6 July at Victoria Point Library
Reading can be tricky sometimes. Let your shy reader gain confidence by reading to a trained Story Dog.
Ages: 6 - 8 years. Book your place.
Family Movies in the Library
10.30am, Saturday 31 July at Cleveland Library
Enjoy the magic of the cinema on our library big screen TV! BYO snacks and refreshments.
All ages welcome. Book your place.
Pop Up Libraries
Join us at our Friday morning Pop Up Libraries in popular parks around the Redlands.
Monthly Pop Up Libraries are also held at Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, and regular Story Time sessions are held at Russell Island Library.
Visit redland.qld.gov.au/LibraryWhatsOn for dates, times and to book your place.
We often don’t give adjectives (describing words) much thought when chatting with adults, but we should! They are the wonderful, exciting, expressive and crucial tools children use to express thoughts and feelings, and are essential for developing communication skills.
Try out these adjective-filled picture books at home:
• The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
• The Little mouse, the Red Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don Wood
Check out the Miles Franklin shortlist. Make your next great read an award-winning, nationally acclaimed book. View the whole list.
New! Xbox Series X
Did you know that Redland City Council Libraries stock video games? New Xbox X and PS5 games coming soon. All titles available to request online. Browse our collection.
Need assistance with our digital resources? Contact us!
We are available over the phone during business hours to answer your questions, and to help you access our online services.
9am – 5pm Monday to Friday Ph: 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.
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 meet today. We acknowledge the Elders, past and present, and extent that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in attendance.
