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Love online
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Whether you're planning a special day trip, or a 'staycation', these ebooks are perfect for you – no packing required! See the full list of digital romances on Borrowbox.
Light-hearted love
All you need is a love story. Add these heart-warming page turners to your book stack this month. Find them on our catalogue.
Covid-19 programming update
To ensure the wellness and safety of our community, all in-branch programs have been temporarily suspended.
See our Facebook page for regular Story Time Online sessions, the Redland Reads Online Book Club and fun activity ideas to do at home.
We will continue to run outdoor Story Time sessions for families and little ones at our Pop up Libraries. See the What's On Calendar for details and to book.
New library catalogue! Coming 8 February 2022
Note: limited online catalogue access 3 – 8 February
Our fresh, new library catalogue is due to go live on Tuesday 8 February 2022!
Look forward to modern and intuitive search functions, and tailored features including personalised recommendations and access to your digital loan history.
During the changeover, the current catalogue will remain available, but some features will be limited. Between 3 – 8 February you will be able to search the catalogue, but not place reservations. The Library App will also be unavailable in this short period.
You will still be able to borrow and return items in person during this time, and enjoy full access to our Digital Library.
New to ebooks? Have a look at our great range on Libby and Borrowbox.
Thank you and well done to everyone who entered The Great Summer Reading Challenge.
We loaned over 48,000 books and received over 600 completed reading challenges!
Library Lovers' Day is coming! This year we're sharing the love by collecting the best literature love quotes of all time.
Have your favourite quote ready for our Facebook post on Monday 14 February.
"If music be the food of love, play on." – Shakespeare
Author talk: Tara Hegerty with Dawn Warrior
10am, Thursday 10 February at the Wellington Point Mobile Library Stop.
Join marketing specialist, wellness consultant and meditation teacher Tara Hegerty as she launches her new book, Dawn Warrior: The modern Mama's guide to harnessing your power and creating a life you love. Book your place.
Pop up libraries
If you love singing, dancing and reading in the park, try our family-friendly Pop up Libraries.
Enjoy our outdoor First 5 Forever sessions in beautiful locations including Thornlands Community Park, Mount Cotton Community Park, Wellington Point Reserve and Council's IndigiScapes Centre.
Perfect for ages 0 – 5 years who love being outside! Details and to book your place.
First 5 Forever online
Enjoy all your favourite First 5 Forever programs online! While in-branch programs are temporarily suspended, we're posting great online content for kids Monday – Friday. Tune into our Facebook page for regular programs and to find fun activities to do at home. See the full playlist.
Book Club
Read the book, join the conversation.
February's title: Love & Virtue
"Diana Reid will be called the new Sally Rooney – you're certain of it by the end of page one. By the end of this real, raw and startling novel, you know Reid is the talent to whom every smart young novelist who follows her will be compared – or hope to be." – Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and Bliss
Online Book Club: Redland Reads Book Club on Facebook
Library Book Clubs: Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point
Social media
In case you missed it, here's the best online content from January. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date with the latest news and events.
The library is at your fingertips! See our catalogue for information on the app's best features, installation instructions and helpful video tutorials.
We are available over the phone to answer your questions, and to help you access our online services from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday on 3829 8999.
Alternatively, you can email us at library@redland.qld.gov.au, complete our Ask a Librarian online form or message us on Facebook.
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.
