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October 2021
Library news and events
Celebrate Seniors Month
Celebrate life-long learning and discover exciting new skills in our free, interactive Seniors Month workshops. View the full details on our What's On calendar.
Sumobots
10am, Wednesday 6 October at Cleveland Library. Book your place.
Stop Motion Animation
10am, Tuesday 19 October at Capalaba Library. Book your place.
Social Media Explained
10am, Thursday 14 October at Victoria Point Library. Book your place.
Green Screen Holiday
10am, Thursday 28 October at Victoria Point Library. Book your place.
Music in the Library: Black Square String Duo
2.30pm, Monday 11 October at Victoria Point Library
Enjoy the elegance of a beautiful string duo while browsing your favourite books. No bookings required.
Join an incredible range of Australian authors, as they share their latest books and reveal exclusive glimpses into their creative process. Limited seating available.
Sara El Sayed, Muddy People: A Memoir
10am, Wednesday 13 October at Cleveland Library. Book your place.
Jane Smith, Ship of Death
10am, Friday 22 October at Point Lookout Library, North Stradbroke Island. Book your place.
Pantsing, plotting and everything in between with Joanne Anderton
1pm, Saturday 23 October at Capalaba Library
No matter your chosen genre, having an idea of where your story is going is vital to the process of writing - and completing - a novel. Limited seats available. Book your place.
RADF Grant Writing Workshop
5.30pm, Tuesday 5 October at RPAC Concert Hall Foyer
Learn how to draft a proposal to fund your creative projects with the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) project grants. Check the eligibility criteria online. Register your interest through RPAC at rpacboxoffice@redland.qld.gov.au. Submit your registration by close of business Friday 1 October.
Book Club
Read the book, join the conversation. Monthly meetings held in our branches or online. Book your place.
Book Club Sets
Make reading together easier - borrow a book club set with 10 copies of your book ready to go. See our latest collection.
Saturday Matinee Movies
Join us at Cleveland Library for screenings of the best in classic and iconic films. New movie each month. Book your place.
Photography Workshops
Improve your photography skills in these hands-on workshops. This month's topic: portraits. Details and to book your place.
New! Oral History Project
Share your lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic in this exciting historical project. For more information and to register your interest, email localhistory@redland.qld.gov.au
Coffee and Conversation
Bring your memories, pictures and coffee, and share your history of Redlands Coast. Enjoy great conversation around a friendly coffee. Book your place.
Family Movie - Paddington (2014)
10.30am, Saturday 30 October at Cleveland Library
Enjoy the magic of movies in the library! Fun for all the family. Book your place.
STEAM Saturdays
Test your critical thinking skills with new and creative STEAM challenges each month. Ages: 6+ years. Book your place.
Dungeons & Dragons
Held on the second Saturday of the month at Cleveland Library from 1–3pm. Ages: 12+ years. Book your place.
Story Dogs
Reading can be tricky sometimes. Let your shy reader gain confidence by reading to a trained Story Dog. Limited seats available. Book your place.
Saturday Storytelling
Spend your Saturday morning with us! Enjoy monthly story sessions with all your favourite songs, dances and rhymes. Book your place.
First 5 Forever Sessions
Join the fun with free Children's Time, Toddler Time and Baby Time sessions.
Enjoy learning new nursery rhymes to sing with your little one, or discovering fun and engaging stories to share.
Our sessions are designed especially for children 0–5 years. If your baby is a bit noisy or your toddler won’t sit still, we don't mind - you’ll be joining families and library staff who completely understand!
Everyone is welcome. Book your place.
Knock knock | Who's there?
Dozen | Dozen who?
Dozen anyone want to let me in!?
Did you know telling 'knock, knock' jokes can be educational? Being playful with words is a really fun way to learn about language, and have your little one laughing with you. Here's some joke books to get you started!
Pop up Libraries
If you love singing, dancing and reading in the park, then try our Pop up Libraries.
Spend your Friday mornings with us at popular parks around Redland City. We even make visits to our beautiful Redland Coast Southern Moreton Bay Island parks.
Perfect for ages 0–5 years who love being outside!
Best Crime Fiction 2021
See why these titles have been voted the best in crime fiction. Request your copy of these newly-named award winners today! Find them on our catalogue.
New! Choice eMagazines
Choice and Computer Choice are now online. It's easy to get started:
1. Download Flipster from our library catalogue.
2. Search 'Redland City Council Libraries' and log in with your library card number.
3. Enjoy reading Choice and Computer Choice online.
Exclusive to eBooks
"A big-hearted, captivating, modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice."
Available in both ebook and eaudiobook formats through our online catalogue.
Redland City Council Libraries App
The library is at your fingertips! See our catalogue for information on the app's best features, installation instructions and helpful video tutorials.
We are available over the phone 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.
September's most-loved posts
Here's what you loved the most on social media last month. We love sharing our world with you. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the best in new and creative content.
Acknowledgement of Country on Redlands Coast
We acknowledge the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas where we work. We acknowledge their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our community.
Redland City Council Libraries receive funding from the Queensland Government through State Library Queensland.
