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January 2025

Library news and events

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Upcoming talks  

Feature talk: First aid for dogs 

Saturday 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. 

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Health chat: Advance care planning

Monday 20 January, 10am at Cleveland Library

Feel empowered to make decisions about your health care directives in the present and for the future. 

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Feature talk: Decluttering with Feng Shui

Saturday 25 January, 10am at Capalaba Library

Accredited Feng Shui Master Dee Burgess leads an enlightening session on the art of decluttering! 

Book in now
 

School holiday programs 

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Free 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!

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Summer Reading Challenge 

This summer's challenge has special activity sheets for younger and older children. 

Click below to download the activity sheets at home!

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Please note: The Mobile Library will not be operational from Monday 13 January through Friday 17 January due to scheduled maintenance. It will resume its regular schedule on Monday 20 January.  

 
 

Hot new reads 

 
 
 

Makerspace news 

Wednesdays, 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. 

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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. 

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More free adult programs

Create and connect 

This 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. 

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Join at your local library 

Our 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!

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English Conversation Circle 

Whether 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. 

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New Junior and YA books

 
 
 
 

Pop-up library  

Monday 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. 

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Messy play 

Monday 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

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StoryBox Library resources for kids 

 

Story 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! 

Free story time videos
 
 

Afternoon programs for children and teens 

Anime x club 

Thursday 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. 

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Boardgames and gaming  

Fortnightly, 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.

Learn more

STEAM Zone 

Tuesday 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.

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More at the library... 

Quiet space

Mondays 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.

Learn more

New! Tovertafel 

Specially 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.

Learn more
 
 

Acknowledgement of Country

Redland 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.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

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