AdventureFest comes to the library!
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May 2025
Library news and events
Redlands AdventureFest
Adventures for all ages
16 – 25 May
For families, there's circus school, an event with Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock and the captivating Renata Jayne Australiana Show among other programs.
Adults will enjoy a fascinating talk from Sophie Matterson, survival bracelet making and a special trivia adventure!
This month's talks
Author talk: Fleur McDonald
Thursday 1 May, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
The queen of best-selling rural crime fiction, Australian author Fleur McDonald will have you on the edge of your seat as she discusses her novel The Prospect.
Author talk: Nicole Alexander
Friday 2 May, 10am at Victoria Point Library
If you love rural fiction writers like Fiona Palmer and Rachael Johns, you'll love this talk by bestselling author Nicole Alexander.
Feature talk: Sophie Matterson
Tuesday 20 May, 10am at Capalaba Library
Ready to feel inspired? With echoes of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, Brisbane adventurer Sophie Matterson's book The Crossing is about giving up a conventional life in the pursuit of something more.
Feature talk: Shelley Burr
Thursday 29 May, 10am at Cleveland Library
If you enjoy the novels of Chris Hammer, you'll want to spend a morning with award-winning 'Australian noir' crime writer Shelley Burr. She'll be discussing her latest book Vanish.
Author talk: Dr Karen Thurecht
Saturday 31 May, 10am at Cleveland Library
Fans of crime writer Val McDermid will enjoy this morning of mystery with Dr Karen Thurecht, author of the popular Dr Hamish Hart Mysteries.
Local History
Cemetery walks
Saturday 17 May, 9.30am and 10.45am at Redland Bay Cemetery
Tuesday 20 May, 10.30am at Redland Bay Cemetery
Weave your way through historic graves and worn headstones during this popular historical walking tour.
New releases
Children's programs
Special events
STEAM zone: Bonnie Hancock
Tuesday 20 May, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library
Be captivated by the true story of Bonnie Hancock, the girl who paddled around Australia facing sharks, crocodiles and huge seas along the way.
Ages: 5 – 12
National Simultaneous Storytime
Wedneday 21 May, at Victoria Point and Russell Island Libraries
Kids across Australia will listen to the tale of The Truck Cat as part of the National Simultaneous Storytime event, followed by a special craft activity.
Weekly story times
Messy play at the park
Monday 12 May, 9.30am at Sel Outridge Park
Get those old clothes out of the cupboard and prepare to get messy with this hands-on and fun learning experience for kids!
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop up library
Monday 19 May, 9.30am at Wellington Point Recreation Reserve
Encourage your littlies to get out in the fresh air while discovering new stories, rhymes and activities with this imaginative session.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 26 May, 9.30am at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries
Calling all explorers in the making! Youngsters will feel inspired, challenged and hungry for more after taking part in this interactive learning program.
Ages: 0–5 years
Good Reading for teens and young adults
Good Reading magazine online is FREE for library members. Its special edition for young adults includes age-appropriate book recommendations, stories, author interviews and more.
Log in with your membership info.
New junior and YA books
More free adult programs
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.
Connecting Mums-to-be
Wednesday 7 May, 3pm at Cleveland Library
A supportive space where mums at any stage in their pregnancy can socialise with others who are expecting and share joys, concerns and questions.
Health chat: Evolved eczema care
Wednesday 14 May, 10am at Cleveland Library
Living with eczema is challenging but new treatments offer hope. Angelika Thew, CEO of the Eczema Association of Australia, answers your questions.
Haiku writing workshop for adults
Saturday 24 May, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Learn how to capture the essence of a moment in time in minimalist poetic form with this interactive workshop led by local author and poet Dannika Patterson.
Create and connect sessions
Put your knowledge to the test with a trivia adventure – a quiz filled with daring destinations, explorers, challenges and more. If craft is your thing, learn how to make layered earrings out of textured paper, a leaf imprint clay dish and a survival bracelet for Redlands AdventureFest.
Teen-friendly spaces
Anime x club
Monthly, 3.30pm at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Libraries
The ultimate gathering for anime enthusiasts! This vibrant community is where like-minded individuals come together.
Grades 7–12
Board games and gaming
Fortnightly, 3.30pm at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Libraries
Looking for somewhere to play chess or try out a new video game? This drop-in session is the place for teens to relax.
Grades 7–12
Reading beyond English
Between CloudLibrary and LOTE 4 Kids, Redland City libraries have thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks in languages other than English.
Whether it is a picture book in Portuguese or a crime thriller in Korean, access to a world of LOTE books is available for all library members.
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.
