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April 2021
Library news and events
Redland City Council Libraries and COVID-19
The State Government’s Greater Brisbane COVID-19 lockdown at the end of March saw Libraries open after the Easter long weekend with mandatory masks and continuing with contact tracing. These new Queensland Health restrictions mean some changes for our customers when visiting our branches, and the Library team would like to thank you for your understanding and support, especially with checking in, and helping to protect everyone’s health and safety. The mask mandate is currently in place until 15 April 2021, so please continue to check social media for any updates or changes.
Join Little Miss Organised for a series of workshops designed to motivate and inspire you to create a more organised life, providing practical advice and bite sized steps to help you declutter your lives and thrive. Bookings essential.
Wednesday 28 April, 1 - 2pm at Capalaba Library
Join Tabitha Bird, author of A Lifetime of Impossible Days (winner of the Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award) as she speaks about her latest novel, The Emporium of Imagination, a beautiful and uplifting story that will make you laugh and make you cry. Book your place today.
Redland Reads Book Club
Read the book, join the conversation. Meetings are held monthly at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries or online via: facebook.com/groups/redlandreadsbookclub
April title: Luster by Raven Leilani
Victoria Point Library meets Monday 19 April from 12.30 - 2pm. Book in today.
Cleveland Library meets Friday 30 April from 10 - 11.30am. Book in today.
New event calendar out now!
Pick up a copy of our April - June event calendar next time you visit the library.
Planning to visit the library?
We'd love to see you in the library! Download the new Check In Qld app for a quick and easy contract tracing sign in process.
If you don't have a smart phone or need some assistance when you arrive our staff are on hand to help
Saturday Matinee Movies
Join us at Cleveland Library on the first Saturday of each month to view classic films. Book your place today.
English Conversation Circle
Practice speaking English in an open and friendly environment every second Wednesday, 10am at Capalaba Library. For more information and to book in.
Local History news and events
19th Century People: Our Movers and Shakers
Wednesday 21 April, 2 – 3pm at Cleveland Library
Hear about our pioneers who helped shape what we now know as Redlands Coast. Bookings essential.
Coffee and Conversation
Wednesday 28 April, 10am - 12pm at Cleveland Library
Wednesday 5 May, 10am - 12pm at Victoria Point Library
Grab your coffee from one of the local cafes and enjoy it during the session as we share our stories of Redland's past with you. Bookings essential.
Your next great read
Children and Teens @ the Library
In person programs are back and we'd love to see you! Bookings are essential as limited numbers for COVID safe practices are in place. Click onto the events below for more information and to book in.
School Holiday Activities
Bookings are now open! Come along for fun free activities during the Easter school holidays. Sessions include creating Pom Chickens, Chicken Threading, Story Dogs, Cool Kids First Aid, Minecraft Craft and Dream Catchers. Go to our What's On page for all the details and to book your place.
STEAM Saturdays
Join us for activities that alternate between technology and storytelling on Saturday mornings. Bookings essential.
Talk to our panel about specifics of being a dungeon master and explore the different aspects of running the game.
Held on the second Saturday of the month at Cleveland Library from 1 - 3pm for ages 12 and over. Booking essential.
Join us for Baby Time, Toddler Time and Children's Time at our regular in-library sessions or while we are out and about at our Pop up Libraries.
Limited numbers for COVID safe practises are in place. Book via What's on at your library
Larrikin Puppets Story Time
9.30 – 10am & 10.30 – 11am, Tuesday 13 April at Cleveland Library
Join us for this colourful and exciting puppet show featuring zany muppet-style characters performing songs, skits, jokes, games and live interaction with the audience.
Ages: 0 - 5 years. Bookings required.
Multicultural Storytelling
9.30 – 10am & 10.15 – 10.45am, Wednesday 14 April at Victoria Point Library
Join Renata for multicultural stories and songs with the help of dress ups, puppets and the guitar!
Ages: 0 - 5 years. Bookings required.
Digital Library Open 24/7
Discover thousands of eBooks, eMagazines, music 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.
Holiday Closures
Redland Libraries will be closed from Friday 2 April - Tuesday 6 April for the Easter Public Holidays and Monday 26 April for the ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
Have your say and help shape the future
Redlands Coast has a once-in-a generation opportunity to transform more than 62 hectares of community land at Birkdale into a world-class precinct; and Council is calling for your ideas to help shape the vision for this impressive site on Old Cleveland Road East.
Imagine a place where families and individuals could come to play, swim, cycle and connect with others – a place for water play, adventure sports, walking and cycling trails, picnic areas, perhaps even paddock-to-plate dining or other ventures.
To add your ideas, go to the Birkdale Community Precinct page where you will find concepts from five of the country’s top urban design teams; a virtual tour of the precinct; details about community open days on April 16 and 17; and an official survey.
Go to: yoursay.redland.qld.gov.au
