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January 2024
Library news and events
Summer Reading Challenge: Our Place
The Summer Reading Challenge continues through January!
Don't forget to ask a library staff member for a prize entry form after you've completed each set of five challenges. That way you can go in the weekly prize draw. All entries will also be in the running for the final grand prize draw.
January school holidays at our libraries
Messy play
Monday 8 January, 9.30am and 10.30am at Capalaba Library
Sensory play is the focus at this popular monthly program.
Ages: 2–5 years
Minecraft pixel art
Wednesday 10 January, 2pm at Victoria Point Library
Thursday 11 January, 2pm at Capalaba Library
Perfect for young builders.
Ages: 8+ years
Trolls craft time
Thursday 11 January, 10.30am at Capalaba Library
We will be rocking and trolls-ing.
Ages: 6+
Craft craze
Friday 12 January, 9.30am and 2pm
Friday 19 January, 9.30am and 2pm
Drop in to these fun craft sessions held at multiple branches.
Ages: 6+ years
Watercolour painting for teens - extra session added!
Thursday 11 January, 1pm at Capalaba Library
Paint Japanese kawaii-style characters.
Ages: 12–17 years
Lunar lanterns
Tuesday 16 January, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with this fun crafting workshop.
Ages: 5+ years
Sand art, Aussie style!
Tuesday 16 January, 2pm at Cleveland Library
Wednesday 17 January, 2pm at Victoria Point Library
Thursday 18 January, 2pm at Capalaba Library
A special sand art workshop.
Ages: 8+ years
Stomp, sing and dance with Aunty Sharron
Wednesday 17 January, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Aunty Sharron mirii Bell's fun live show with song, dance, culture and storytelling.
Ages: 0–8 years
LEGO challenge
Wednesday 17 January, 10.30am at Victoria Point Library
Put your Lego-building skills to the test in a series of fast, creative and extremely fun challenges.
Ages: 6+ years
Big messy play morning
Thursday 18 January, 9.30am at Capalaba Library
Our popular sensory play program heads outside with even more messy fun.
Ages: 2–5 years
Fascinating feature talks
Slow fashion and upcycling with Jane Milburn
Saturday 13 January, 10am at Cleveland Library
Learn from the author of "Slow clothing" how to assemble a conscious wardrobe and keep it in service for longer.
The truth about snakes
Saturday 27 January, 10am at Cleveland Library
Australian Reptile Academy's Dr. Christina Zdenek hosts an interactive discussion about snakes. Note: Live snakes! Adults only, please.
Meditation for resilience
Tuesday 30 January, 3pm at Mt. Cotton Community Park
Buddhist nun and teacher Gen Ani demonstrates how meditation can improve resilience, concentration and wellbeing.
Hot new releases
Create and connect sessions
Canvas embroidery painting
Wednesday 10 January, 10am at Russell Island Library
Thursday 18 January, 10am at Cleveland
Thursday 25 January, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Learn a simple but beautiful new painting technique incorporating stitching.
Book chat
Saturday 13 January, 2pm at Cleveland Library
Calling all book enthusiasts! Love talking all-things literature? Come to our community book chats. No bookings required.
Book bouquet sculptures
Thursday 18 January, 9.30am at Dunwich Library
Thursday 18 January, 1pm at Point Lookout Library
Transform book pages into stunning, everlasting floral bouquets!
Watercolour gift tags
Thursday 18 January, 10am at Victoria Point Library
During the workshop, you will create your own beautiful gift tags perfect for any occasion.
Trivia morning
Saturday 20 January, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Gather friends and family members to form a team or join a group on the day. Whether a seasoned trivia aficionado or a curious beginner, we've got a spot for you!
Macrame hanging shelf
Tuesday 23 January, 10am at Capalaba Library
Use the basic skills you will acquire during this macrame workshop to create your own beautiful hanging shelf.
Raffia crochet coasters
Friday 2 February, 1pm at Capalaba Library
Learn how to crochet using raffia, a type of crafting straw. You can start your own set of drink coasters!
Connecting Mums-to-be
A new First 5 Forever program starting in February!
Meeting four times a month, mums at any stage in their pregnancy will have a place to share joys, concerns and questions.
Session 1:
Tuesday 6 February, 10am – 11.30am at Cleveland Library
Weekly and monthly First 5 Forever programs
(Times may vary during holidays)
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.
Pop up library
Twice a month, we set up at a community park or at IndigiScapes for a morning of reading and crafts.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Our STEAM play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities that will leave your little ones inspired!
Ages: 0–5 years
Need help with your New Year's resolutions?
Make that career change
Your library membership grants you free access to learning modules on LinkedIn and to career and training resources via MyCareerMatch.
Improve your language skills
Library members receive access to a number of language learning and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) resources. Discover Transparent Language Online's lessons in more than 110 languages and Cloud Library, a collection of LOTE eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Hot new non-fiction
Upcoming Redland Reads Book Club picks
Got Valentine's Day plans?
Meet best-selling romance novelist Rachael Johns on 14 February!
The Other Bridget
Wednesday 14 February, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Rachael Johns is back to share her latest feel-good romantic comedy.
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.
