Mick 'The Camp Oven Cook,' Maritime misadventures and more!
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May 2026
Library news and events
Redlands Coast AdventureFest Returns
AdventureFest programs for all ages
15 – 24 May
Adults can join our AdventureFest-themed activities including a feature talk with Mick 'The Camp Oven Cook' Viller, Beach magnets and Trail rocks.
Families will love adventure-themed Friday storytime fun sessions and special STEAM zone activities like Jungle creatures and Stop motion.
This month's talks
Feature talk: Everyday savings ideas
Tuesday 12 May, 10am at Victoria Point Library
During this free information session, learn practical tips to help manage your money and explore simple ways to save on everyday expenses.
Local history: Maritime misadventures
Saturday 16 May, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join the local history team as we delve into some of the region’s most gripping and unexpected maritime misadventures.
AdventureFest feature talk: Mick the Camp Oven Cook
Tuesday 19 May, 10am at Capalaba Library
Explore the rich tradition of camp oven cooking with Mick Viller.
Author talk: Frances Whiting
Friday 29 May, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Discover the incredible storytelling of award-winning journalist and author Frances White as she discusses her latest novel, The Nocturnals.
New releases
Programs for teens and children
Messy play in the park
Monday 11 May, 9.30am at Sel Outridge Park
Sensory enrichment for toddlers with different stations and activities.
Bring a hat, sunscreen and water!
Ages: 2–5 years
AdventureFest Pop-up library
Monday 18 May, 9.30am at Wellington Point Reserve
Just in time for AdventureFest, we head to the park for an exciting outdoor story, then set off on a toddler‑friendly obstacle‑course quest inspired by the tale.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM zone after-school programs
Each week, kids aged 5–12 years engage in creative science, technology, engineering, arts and maths projects that engage creative thinking. This month's projects include Quiver masks, Finger knitting and Lego WeDo.
STEAM play
Monday 25 May, 9.30am at Capalaba Library
This program introduces science, tech, engineering, arts and maths to babies and toddlers in fun, imaginative ways.
Ages: 0–5 years
National Simultaneous Storytime
Wednesday 27 May, 10.15am at Victoria Point Library
Join us for a reading of Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller. This heartwarming story follows Luna as she leads her football team in a thrilling match, teaching her about courage, determination and trusting her teammates.
Teen after-school programs
Teen art club at Capalaba Library meets twice a month, Teen Makerspace takeover meets monthly at Cleveland Library, and anime enthusiasts come together once a month at both Capalaba and Cleveland libraries.
Weekly story times
Every week our beloved First 5 Forever team delivers Toddler time, Story time and Baby time at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point libraries. They also put on special monthly story times at Point Lookout Library and Russell Island Library.
New junior and young adult reads
Libby Reads online book club
Each month Libby organises an online book club led by writer Ben Hobson.
Sign up for the next live Zoom author Q&A on 26 May.
More free adult programs
English conversation circles
Mondays, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Wednesdays, 10am at Capalaba Library
Learning English as a second language? Come and practice your conversational skills in a safe, supportive space.
Redland Reads Book Clubs
Monthly at multiple locations
Our popular monthly book clubs are always open to new members!
Starting May, Redland Reads at Victoria Point Library will be held on the final Tuesday of each month. Join us at our next book club on Tuesday 26 May at 10am.
Makerspace inductions
Weekly at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a 30-minute safety induction and start using the FREE Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects!
Willards Farm Historical Tours
Take a walking tour of the recently restored Willards Farm and learn about the restoration and the social history of the time.
Create and connect sessions
This month, we have several creative sessions including Poetry and paint with local author Dannika Patterson, Woven knowledge with Quandamooka artists Sonja and Leecee Carmichael as well as AdventureFest programs like Nature printed picnic boards.
The current trending romance sub-genre
If you're looking to discover a new romance sub-genre, we've got the perfect cowboy romance list ready for you to devour now on Libby!
Acknowledgement of Country
Redland City Council acknowledges the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas of Redlands Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People in our community.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
