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July events
New! Anime x club
Monthly from 3.30pm at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries.
Welcome to the Anime x club – the ultimate gathering for anime enthusiasts! Join us each month for Crunchyroll shows, drawing sessions and lots of fun. Details and locations.
New! Boardgaming
Spread the word – we've got a new boardgaming space for teens! Drop in after school to play Dungeons & Dragons, chess, Magic: The Gathering, Catan, Five Crowns and more! See the full schedule.
STEAM zone
Join us each week for an exciting and interactive afternoon of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities! Ages: 6 – 12 years. Details and locations.
Author talk: Sita Walker
Wednedsay 26 July, 10am at Capalaba Library
Meet Brisbane author Sita Walker as she shares her beautifully lyrical intergenerational memoir, The God of No Good.
Traversing decades and continents, The God of No Good is a beautifully lyrical and funny intergenerational memoir about six women and how their lives intertwine. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Ruth Wilson
Thursday 13 July, 2pm at Cleveland Library
Meet adventurer and expert aviatrix Ruth Wilson as she shares phenomenal stories from her unputdownable memoir, Conquering Clouds.
Conquering Clouds is the story of pivotal moments and experiences throughout Ruth Wilson’s life that led her to pilot a hydrogen balloon over the Swiss Alps at age 75. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Claire Christian
Saturday 29 July, 11am at Victoria Point Library
Meet Brisbane-based writer, theatre-maker and facilitator Claire Christian as she shares her empowering new rom-com, West Side Honey.
Cleo's life is about to change. She can put her own needs first for once — take a dance class, fix up her shop and even think about dating. But how can you work out what you really, really want unless you try a bit of everything? Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Joanna Horton
Saturday 5 August, 10am at Capalaba Library
Meet Brisbane writer and anthropologist Joanna Horton as she shares her coming-of-age novel, Between You and Me.
Between You and Me is a riveting portrayal of female friendship, and the frayed boundary between loyalty and desire. Details and to book your place.
Gardening talk: Soil basics
Wednesday 19 July, 10am at Point Lookout Library
Join gardening expert Rohanne Young from The Delectable Garden, and learn the basics of island soil and soil care. Details and to book your place.
Local history: Cemetery walk
Saturday 15 July, 1.45am at Cleveland Cemetery
Join us for this historical walking tour and discover true local stories from the pioneer era. Details and to book your place.
Superworms with Dr Chris Rinke
Saturday 29 July, 10am at Cleveland Library
Hear Dr Chris Rinke share how an unassuming worm could be our revolutionary key to recycling. Details and to book your place.
Programs for adults
Health chat: Aged and Disability Advocacy
Join Matilda Marsh and Maha Hijazi from Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia to learn about the free support and advocacy services available in the health care system. Details and to book your place.
Book club
Our monthly book clubs are the perfect places to meet wonderful people and chat about diverse literature. Grab a coffee and come along! Details and to book your place.
English conversation circle
Come to our friendly conversation circles! Meet new friends and enjoy chatting with people who are also learning English. Details and to book your place.
Digital know-how
This month we'll cover digital legacies, social media basics and eBook basics in our friendly digital know-how sessions. Details and to book your place.
Create and connect
We've got new create and connect sessions! Try your hand at our trivia challenges and come along to our new book chat sessions. Details and to book your place.
Screening now
Grab your popcorn and watch a film with us! This month we're screening Kangaroo (1987) and Gurrumul (2017). See our full list of movie screenings.
Programs for children
New! Storytime fun
Join us every Friday for a delightful morning as we share stories and pop-up books, explore imaginative play and connect with new friends! Details and to book your place.
School holiday activities – final spots!
Make a Fantastic Mr Fox paper plate and a disgustingly vile Twits beard in our Roald Dahl crafternoon! Details and to book your place.
New! STEAM play
Come to our new STEAM play sessions! With lots of challenges and exciting activities, it's the perfect place for curious young minds. Ages: 0 – 5 years. Details and to book your place.
First 5 Forever
Join our free Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time sessions. Everyone is welcome at these friendly, engaging, language-rich programs. Details and to book your place.
Family movies
Watch a movie in the library! Bring your pillows and snacks and enjoy a range of exciting kids' movies with the whole family. See our upcoming schedule.
Messy play
Get sticky, slimy and covered in paint at our messy play events! Ages: 0 – 5 years. Details and to book your place.
"Where's Wally?" challenge
Wally is hiding in the library – he's very small and very sneaky! If you find Wally or his friends, bring them to the front counter for a sticker prize! Good luck!
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Contact us
We are available over the phone to answer your questions, and to help you access our online services from 8.30am – 4.30pm, 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.
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