School holiday programs for kids and teens! 😊
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July 2025
Library news and events
Activate the school holiday fun!
Free workshops and activities
Tuesday 1 July – Saturday 12 July
From beading to bearded dragons, we're positively bursting with mid-year magic these school holidays! Kids can dive into graphic novel adventures and gasp at real live reptiles!
Meanwhile, teens can flex their funny bones in theatre sports, get arty or battle it out in epic boardgame and video game sessions. Click below to unleash the fun!
New releases
July author and feature talks
Author talk: Meg Bignell
Monday 7 July, 10am at Cleveland Library
Get ready for laughs, scandal and literary mischief as bestselling author Meg Bignell returns with The Good Losers - a sharp, heartfelt tale of parenting, privilege and rowing club absurdity.
Author talk: Maya Linnell
Tuesday 15 July, 10am at Capalaba Library
Maya Linnell is BACK! Meet the bestselling rural romance author as she presents her latest, Cockatoo Cove, a heartfelt story of resilience, connection and life on the land.
Author talk: Renae Black
Saturday 19 July, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Keen for a new rural romance? Join Queensland author Renae Black for a look at her gritty, flirty and uplifting new novel, Second Chance Station.
Author talk: Matt Rogers
Wednesday 23 July, 10am at Cleveland Library
It will be a morning of intrigue when Matt Rogers visits Cleveland Library! The internationally bestselling author of the Dante Jacoby series presents his latest, Forsaken.
Author talk: Adam Courtenay
Friday 25 July, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet author Adam Courtenay – the son of Australia's best-loved storyteller Bryce Courtenay – as he reveals a story close to his heart in My Father Bryce.
Feature talk: EmergencyRedi™ with the Red Cross
Thursday 24 July, 10am at Capalaba Library
Gain essential skills and knowledge to prepare for emergencies and learn about your local risks.
Feature talk: Let's talk body donation
Tuesday 29 July, 2pm at Capalaba Library
During this fascinating presentation by Danielle McGoldrick, you’ll learn how bodies are used in teaching and medical research.
Teen-friendly spaces
Anime x club
Monthly, 3.30pm at multiple locations
The ultimate gathering for anime enthusiasts! Enjoy everything from show screenings to anime artistry at this fun session.
Grades 7–12
Board games and gaming
Fortnightly, 3.30pm at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Libraries
Update: New Friday afternoon timeslot at Victoria Point Library!
Keen to arrange a chess match or try out a new video game? This drop-in session is the place for teens to relax.
Grades 7–12
Craft with your kids!
Keep the kids busy during school holidays with crafting videos on Creativebug. Get started on friendship bracelets, download unique colouring in pages or learn new origami skills.
New Junior and YA fiction
More free adult programs
Connecting Mums-to-be
Wednesday 2 July, 3pm at Cleveland Library
Expecting a baby? Connect with others on the same journey. Join other expecting mums to hear from local experts and share experiences that will help ease the exciting transition to motherhood.
Writer's workshop: Writing winning flash fiction
Saturday 26 July, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Keen to submit to writing competitions and improve your writing skills? Join Jo Skinner in this one-hour flash fiction short course!
Digital know-how: ID Care - Community Care
Wednesday 16 July, 10.30am at Point Lookout Hall
Wednesday 16 July, 2pm at Cleveland Library
Friday 18 July, 10am at Russell Island Community Hall
Saturday 19 July, 2pm at Capalaba Library
Join us for a free session where you can learn how to protect yourself from scams and cybercrime.
Makerspace inductions
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a free 30-minute safety induction and start using the Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects! Times may vary during the school holidays.
Always available digital reads
Want something to read RIGHT NOW? Browse our lists of always available eBooks and eAudiobooks. Find old favourites as well as newer releases!
Create and connect sessions
Upcoming Create and connect craft sessions include creative DIY gift wrapping, macramé feather charms, gel press prints, brainteasers and beaded botanicals.
Children's programs
Weekly story times
Messy play at the park
Monday 14 July, 9.30am at Apex Park
Dress the kids in old clothes and bring a towel to this hands-on, sensory learning experience that youngsters will love.
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop-up library
Monday 21 July, 9.30am at Mount Cotton Park
Enjoy the great outdoors while your little one discovers new stories, rhymes and activities to spark their imagination.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 28 July, 9.30am at Victoria Point and Cleveland libraries
Children can enjoy a morning of captivating storytelling combined with exciting hands-on activities at this fun, interactive session.
Ages: 0–5 years
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.
