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May 2021
Library news and events
New! Redland Writes Writers' Workshops
Redland Writes is a FREE monthly series of workshops for aspiring writers. Develop your skills and learn tips and tricks, in a variety of genres, from industry professionals every month at Capalaba Library.
May Workshop: The Narrative Toolkit with Nick Earls
1pm Saturday 22 May at Capalaba Library.
Nick Earls takes what he has learned over a 27-book career and turns it into a kit of practical writing tools.
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
Local History Coffee and Conversation
- Wednesday 5 May at Victoria Point Library
- Wednesday 26 May at Cleveland Library
Sustainable Living: Zero Waste Starts at Home
Tuesday 18 May at Capalaba Library
Ask our local expert what goes where and how your waste is processed. Book here.
Simple and Intentional Living Workshops
Busy is not better: Find a healthy work/life balance
- Saturday 15 May at Capalaba Library
The downsizing journey: The hunt for treasure
- Tuesday 25 May at Victoria Point Library
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.
National Reconciliation Week 2021
Quandamooka Story Time at the Pop Up Library
9.30am Friday 28 May at Wellington Point Recreational Reserve
Join Aunty Merle for Quandamooka stories at the First 5 Forever pop up library in the park. Book your place.
Brett Nutley in conversation with Margie Kennedy
12pm Wednesday 2 June at Cleveland Library
Discussing this years theme of More Than a Word and what reconciliation means for indigenous Australians is Margie Kennedy of COOEE Indigenous Family and Community Education Centre with Redland City Council's Indigenous Partnerships and Programs Coordinator, Brett Nutley. For more information and to book your place.
Quandamooka Dance with Matt Burns
9.30am Thursday 3 June at Capalaba Library
Come along with your little ones for cultural dancing and music with Quandamooka man, Matt Burns. For more information and to book your place.
Josephine Moon recommends...
To celebrate the release of her new book The Jam Queens we invited Josephine Moon to takeover this month’s recommended reading list... See the list here.
Place your hold for The Jam Queens or other great Josephine Moon titles here.
#Humans of Redland Libraries
Have you seen our #humansofredlandlibraries posts on facebook? Meet the people that make our wonderful library community like John and Narelle who have been visiting us for over 35 years! See the post here and for more like this, like and follow us on facebook.
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.
Story Dogs
Tuesday 4 May from 3.15pm at Victoria Point Library Children can practice their reading and gain confidence by reading to a trained Story Dog. 20 minute sessions available. Bookings required.
STEAM Saturdays
Join us for activities that alternate between technology and storytelling on Saturday mornings. Bookings essential.
Held on the second Saturday of the month at Cleveland Library from 1 - 3pm for ages 12 and over. Booking essential.
Join us at one of our Pop Up Libraries on Friday mornings at popular parks in the Redlands.
Monthly Pop Up Libraries are also held at Dunwich on North Stradbrook 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.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Join us at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries at 11am on Wednesday 19 May to read this year's book, Give Me Some Space. Bookings essential.
Planning to visit the library?
From 1 May 2021, all Queensland hospitality businesses must use the Check In Qld app when signing in patrons to their premises. Before you visit, 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.
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.
