Grantlee Kieza, Michael Robotham and our iconic hotels!
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July 2024
Library news and events
Author talks in July
Grantlee Kieza
Saturday 20 July, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet acclaimed author Grantlee Kieza! He is presenting his latest historical portrait, Sister Viv, the astonishing story of an Australian nursing hero.
Michael Robotham
Thursday 25 July, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet best-selling author Michael Robotham. The award-winning, internationally recognised writer will be presenting his latest thriller Storm Child.
New 24-7 Library Lockers
The Cleveland Library Lockers are perfect for people who need to pick up reserved library items after hours and weekends!
When you reserve items online, simply select Cleveland Lockers as the Pickup location.
More free adult programs
New! Puzzle Swap
Friday 5 July, 1pm at Capalaba Library
Join us for a new Create and connect session: Puzzle swap! Strike up a conversation with fellow enthusiasts and work on a puzzle together.
Tech help Q&As
Wednesday 10 July, 10am and Thursday 11 July, 1pm at multiple locations
Our free tech help sessions are an amazing opportunity to get tech advice and learn some new tricks and skills. BYO device and questions!
Iconic hotels of Redlands Coast
Saturday 13 July, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
Join the Local History team for a look at the many iconic and much-loved hotels of Redlands Coast, from the Pier Hotel to the Grand View.
Crafting circle
Thursday 18 July, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Our monthly crafting circle welcomes all types of handmade arts, from knitting to pottery. Bring your current project, share your techniques, and be inspired!
Always available eBooks and eAudiobooks
Looking for something to read straight away? Check out our lists of eBooks and eAudiobooks that are always available and ready for you to download right now.
Stella Prize nominees
Free programs for children and teens
School holiday programs
Through Friday 5 July at multiple locations
Our free school holiday activities in July include GOMA on Tour's Castle of Tarragindi and a teen fashion workshop.
Pop up libraries
Monday 1 July, 9.30am at IndigiScapes
Monday 15 July, 9.30am at Mt. Cotton Park
Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding! If it rains, we'll let you know the alternate indoors location!
Messy play
Monday 8 July, 9.30 and 10.30am at Capalaba Library
Join us for monthly sessions that encourage sensory exploration!
Bookings open at 9am Monday before.
STEAM play
Monday 22 July, 9.30am at Cleveland Library and Victoria Point Library
Our STEAM play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities that will leave your little ones inspired!
First 5 Forever Literacy time!
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.
Friday Story time fun!
Fridays, 9.30am at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Library
Join us every Friday for a delightful morning together as we share stories and pop-up books!
Saturday story time
Saturday 6, 13 and 20 July, 9.30am at multiple branches
Read a story with us! Come to the library for a fun-filled morning of storytelling and craft.
New cookbooks
Free parenting guidance
With ParentTV, First 5 Forever and State Library Queensland have made exceptional resources available for free to all parents. Watch heaps of short, informational videos from a range of parenting experts.
After school programs
STEAM zone
Weekly at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries
Join us each week for an exciting and interactive afternoon of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities!
Ages: 6-12 years
Anime x club
Thursday 18 July at Victoria Point Library
Thursday 25 July at Cleveland Library
Friday 26 July at Capalaba Library
Know a fan of cosplay, anime, manga and the like? This is the club for them! High school students only.
Boardgames and gaming
Multiple dates and 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 teens to relax. High school students only.
Discover a new passion
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.
