Record-breaker Bonnie Hancock, Messy play, bats and more! 🛶🎨🦇
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April 2024
Library news and events
School holiday programs
Check to see which school holiday programs are still available!
Drop in to the Friday Craft Craze at three different libraries.
Fascinating Feature talks in April
Bonsai for beginners
Monday 15 April, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Karen Freeland, the President of the Redlands Bonsai Society, will demystify the bonsai journey, offering valuable information for aspiring gardeners.
Bat Appreciation Day
Wednesday 17 April, 10am at Capalaba Library
On Bat Appreciation Day, join Louella Hartley of Bat Conservation and Rescue QLD. Learn all about different types of bats and meet a bat rescue!
Thinking with UFOs
Saturday 27 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join us for a presentation on the latest UFO research from Dr Adam Dodd, a University of Queensland tutor and researcher.
Discover the GraphicAudio experience!
Have you listened to a GraphicAudio book yet? It's "A Movie In Your Mind" and includes a full cast of actors, narration, sound effects and cinematic music! We've got new GraphicAudio eAudiobooks from Sarah J. Maas and Drew Hayes!
Gripping new thrillers
Upcoming author talks
Bonnie Hancock
Saturday 13 April, 1pm at Victoria Point Library
Meet record-breaker Bonnie Hancock! Her new biography The Girl Who Touched the Stars will fascinate you.
Candice Fox
Wednesday 17 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet Candice Fox, author of ten internationally bestselling and award-winning crime novels!
Amanda Hampson
Saturday 20 April, 11am at Cleveland Library
Meet Amanda Hampson, author of The Tea Ladies, a runaway hit cosy mystery series.
Lisa Curry and Jeff Butterworth
Wednesday 1 May, 10am at Cleveland Library
Get inspired by triple Olympian Lisa Curry, who will be presenting her newly released book Happy Healthy You with co-author and naturopath Jeff Butterworth.
Free monthly children's events
Pop up library
Monday 15 April, 9.30am at Wellington Point Reserve
Enjoy this early literacy program covering stories, singing and discovery through interactive play in beautiful outdoor surroundings.
And don't worry if it's rainy -- we'll let you know the alternate indoors location!
Messy play sessions
Monday 8 April, 9.30 and 10.30 at Victoria Point Library
Join us for monthly sessions that encourage sensory exploration!
STEAM play
Monday 22 April, 9.30 at Cleveland and Capalaba Library.
Our STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts and maths) play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities.
Weekday programs for high school students
Anime x club
Thursday 18 April at Victoria Point Library and Friday 26 April at Capalaba Library
Know a high school-aged fan of cosplay, anime, manga and the like? This is the club for them!
Boardgames and gaming
3, 4, 9, 17, 18 and 23 April, multiple branches
Looking for a place to play chess or try out a new video game? Head to the library after school for a space just for young adults to relax.
Sizzling new cookbooks
Free streaming music on Freegal
Listen to brand-new music for free on Freegal, the streaming music platform for all library members.
Simply login with your library membership and listen to new hits from Justin Timberlake and Beyonce to Vampire Weekend and Mall Girl.
Free programs for adults
New location added! English conversation circle
Mondays at Victoria Point Library (starting 15 April) and Wednesdays at Capalaba Library
Our English Conversation Circles are a great way to practice speaking in an open and friendly environment.
Health chat: Carers matter
Wednesday 10 April, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
A course facilitated by Brisbane South Recovery College for family members supporting loved ones experiencing mental health or addiction challenges.
Local history chat: How to find the soldier in your family
Thursday 11 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
The Local History team will show you how to access historical military service records and other information.
Weekly First 5 Forever sessions
Toddler time
Weekly from 9.30am
Learn action rhymes and songs to develop your toddler’s pre-literacy.
Story time
Weekly from 10.15am
Have fun with movement, action rhymes, songs and stories.
Baby time
Weekly from 11am
Meet other parents and babies in this fun-filled session.
Check out the Mobile Library!
Bring a friend, or even a pet, to our weekly Mobile Library stops in Thornlands, Victoria Point, Alexandra Hills, Mt. Cotton, Redland Bay, Thorneside and Wellington Point.
Enjoy curated collections of new and popular titles and free Wi-Fi. You can even pick up the library materials you've reserved.
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.
