Declutter with Feng shui, learn first aid for pups and more! No images? Click here January 2025Library news and eventsUpcoming talksFeature talk: First aid for dogsSaturday 11 January, 10am at Cleveland Library Em"bark" on a journey into first aid for dogs. Learn what to do if your dog is injured or has a medical emergency. Perfect for beginners. Health chat: Advance care planningMonday 20 January, 10am at Cleveland Library Feel empowered to make decisions about your health care directives in the present and for the future. Feature talk: Decluttering with Feng ShuiSaturday 25 January, 10am at Capalaba Library Accredited Feng Shui Master Dee Burgess leads an enlightening session on the art of decluttering! School holiday programsFree school holiday programs for children and teens continue through January! Exciting workshops include stop motion animation, movie sound effects and a SPFX for teens. Join Aunty Sharron on Wednesday 22 January or sign up for a Pokemon tournament. Don't miss out on the new events, Dog Man Afternoon and Fairytale Morning! Summer Reading ChallengeThis summer's challenge has special activity sheets for younger and older children. Click below to download the activity sheets at home! Hot new readsMakerspace newsWednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 16, 18, 22, 25, 29 and 30 January, 9.30am and 2pm We now offer 30-minute general safety inductions! If you have already taken an equipment-specific induction, you do not need to take a safety induction. We have created a video tutorial for that purpose. If you have any questions, please ask at Cleveland Library. As the Makerspace is unstaffed, we launched the Makerspace Resource Centre to support your DIY journey! Discover free video tutorials, online manuals, eLearning courses and more. More free adult programsCreate and connectThis month, you'll be making cross-stitch bookmarks and learning faux calligraphy to a make a personalised journal. There will also be a new macrame project: knotted pantry bags. Each month there is also the crafting circle which welcomes all hobbyists. Join at your local libraryOur facilitated book clubs are welcoming new members at the Capalaba, Cleveland, Victoria Point and Point Lookout library branches. Upcoming picks include The Work and The Things That Matter Most! English Conversation CircleWhether you are a new English speaker or would like to brush up on your language skills, our Conversation Circles are a great way to practise speaking in an open and friendly environment. The circles meet weekly at Victoria Point Library and Capalaba Library. New Junior and YA booksPop-up libraryMonday 6 January, 9.30am at IndigiScapes Monday 20 January, 9.30am at Thornlands Community Park Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding! If it rains, we'll let you know the alternate indoor location. Messy playMonday 13 January, 9.30am and 10.30am at Capalaba Library Ready to get messy? The sessions are fun-filled and action-packed sensory learning experiences. Ages: 2–5 years StoryBox Library resources for kidsStory Box Library is a fantastic free resource for parents to encourage reading and discovering new books. Each video features a contemporary picture book being read by a notable Australian. Log in with your library membership for unlimited access! Afternoon programs for children and teensAnime x clubThursday 16 January, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library Thursday 23 January, 3.30pm at Cleveland Library Friday 24 January, 3.30pm at Capalaba Library Love anime? Join our Anime x club and its vibrant community for some after-school fun. Grades 7–12. Boardgames and gamingFortnightly, 3.30pm Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point libraries. Stop by for a selection of video games and board games perfect for teens. Grades 7–12. STEAM ZoneTuesday 28 January, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library Wednesday 29 January, 3.30pm at Capalaba Library Thursday 30 January, 3.30pm at Cleveland Library Weekly STEAM zone will pick up again after the school holidays. More at the library...Quiet spaceMondays 2pm at Capalaba Library Fridays 1pm at Victoria Point Library Fridays 2pm at Cleveland Library Enjoy a dedicated quiet time with the aim to make the library experience easier for people with hypersensitivity to noise. New! TovertafelSpecially designed for people with cognitive and physical challenges, the Cleveland Library Tovertafel is an interactive activity table. You can now reserve it for free on Bookable. Acknowledgement of CountryRedland City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas of Redlands Coast and pays respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. We extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in our community. |