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September 2023
Library news and events
New Weekly Story Times!
September's updated schedule
Starting on Tuesday 5 September, our beloved First 5 Forever weekly programs will follow this schedule on their regular days and locations:
9:30-10am — Toddler Time
10:15-10:45am — Story Time
11-11:30am — Baby Time
Thrilling new releases
Upcoming Author Chats
Kris Kneen, Fat Girl Dancing
Wednesday 6 September, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet Kris Kneen, award-winning Australian memoirist. Kris is all-around fascinating speaker and unique literary voice. Not to be missed!
Vicki Bennett, 100 Keys to Love
Friday 15 September, 10am at Capalaba Library
Looking for a lasting love? Vicki Bennett presents her latest book, 100 Keys To Love. Prepare to learn how to manifest healthy romantic relationships!
Stacey McEwan, The Glacian Trilogy
Saturday 23 September, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet BookTok influencer Stacey McEwan, who was urged by her TikTok fans to start her own dark romance fantasy trilogy.
Judy Nunn, Black Sheep
Wednesday 11 October, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet bestselling author Judy Nunn, known for her epic novels featuring regional Australia. Her latest novel Black Sheep is set in the Southern Tablelands.
Chris Hammer, The Seven
Thursday 26 October, 12pm at Cleveland Library
Meet the leading author of Australian "bush noir" crime fiction as he regales us with insight into his fabulously successful career and latest novel The Seven.
Fascinating new non-fiction
New! Financial Masterclasses
What's Your Money Personality?
Saturday 9 September at 10am at Cleveland Library
Identify your money personality and discover how it influences your financial decisions and emotions. Learn more.
Decode Your Financial Patterns
Saturday 30 September at 10am at Capalaba Library
Understand your natural internal fears and tendencies preventing you from achieving your goals. Learn more.
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month
Free language learning for library members
Access free language tutorials online! Transparent Language provides an engaging and fun experience for all levels in over 100 languages including English. LOTE4Kids is a library eResource that allows kids to learn a language, and AMES Australia offers a range of English language courses. See the language resources.
Free music streaming app
With your library membership you can now access Freegal Music. Check out the playlists!
Free library app
Download the free library app from Google Play or Apple App Store. Use it to join the library, browse, reserve and renew books.
Free career advice
Through free access to MyCareerMatch, update your resume, upskill in tech or review potential job matches.
Teen-Friendly Spaces
Anime X Club
Know an anime or manga fan? Drop in each month at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries. We organise unique activities, craft and screenings. Ages 13 – 17.
After-school gaming
Calling all gamers, from D&D and chess to Fortnite and MineCraft. Drop in fortnightly at Capalaba, Cleveland or Victoria Point Library for a new and improved version of our gaming space. Ages 13 – 17.
New DVDs Now Available
Fresh First 5 Forever Videos Every Week
Did you know that you and your child can join our Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time team any time? Each Monday morning, our First 5 Forever programs facilitators offer fresh songs and tips to encourage literacy. Follow us on Facebook for new videos!
Join the conversation!
Grab a coffee from the in-library cafes at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries and get to know your neighbours. Between the monthly book chats, book clubs and English conversation circles, there are so many opportunities to connect in meaningful ways.
English Conversation Circle - monthly at Capalaba Library. Learn more.
Redland Reads Book Clubs - once a month at four locations. Learn more.
Create and connect: Book chat - monthly at Cleveland Library. Learn more.
Acknowledgement of Country on Redlands Coast
We acknowledge the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas where we live. We acknowledge their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 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.
