Calligraphy, famous authors, free music, birdwatching and more!
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October 2023
Library news and events
October is Seniors Month!
It's going to be a Connect Fest
Check out Council's Seniors Month What’s On calendar to start planning your activities.
Dementia Awareness
Tuesday 10 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
Stephanie Newman from Dementia Australia discusses ways to understand this condition and access support and services that are available.
Advanced Care Planning
Thursday 12 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
Learn from Redland Hospital’s Shae Miller about key elements of advance care planning, including health directives.
Better Hearing Health
Wednesday 25 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library
Audiologist and founder of A Better Ear presents hearing-loss topics such as how to manage potential hearing loss while maintaining an active lifestyle.
Hot new releases
Lessons from experts — always free!
Financial masterclasses
Work with a personal finance guru to identify your money challenges and become a budgeting boss.
Southern Queensland birds
Join Rodney Appleby of BirdLife Southern Queensland for a talk on how to look after our local birds and their environment.
Local History chat: Hospitals, treatments and tonics
From benevolent asylums to hop tonics, we look at the history of Redlands Coast healthcare and the establishment of local medical facilities.
Good bugs and bad bugs
The Delectable Garden pros will show you about how to get the good bugs and the bad bugs working together for a healthy garden.
New! Free streaming music for library members
Your library membership has a new perk attached to it. Freegal Music is the latest addition to the heaps of free digital subscriptions you can access. Stream via your computer, smart TV or mobile app to start listening to the massive, continuously updated library of music.
Celebrating a star-studded month
Don't miss the literary stars and bright minds coming this month!
Dr. James Kirby, Choose Compassion
Wednesday 4 October 2023, 11am – 12pm at Cleveland Library
Meet the University of Queensland senior lecturer and hear the latest research on compassion and happiness.
Debbie Terranova, The Bootmaker of Berlin
Tuesday 17 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Capalaba Library
Brisbane historical fiction novelist, Debbie Terranova, presents her latest WWII-era novel, The Bootmaker of Berlin.
Chris Hammer, The Seven
Thursday 26 October 2023, 12 – 1pm at Cleveland Library
Meet the acclaimed bestselling author of Australian crime fiction, Chris Hammer, as he regales us with insight into his hugely successful latest novel The Seven.
Rachael Johns, Talk to the Heart
Saturday 28 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
Connect with best-selling, award-winning author Rachael Johns as she presents her latest contemporary romance, Talk to the Heart.
Spooky, supernatural Young Adult reads
Seriously fun Saturday story times
Three times a month we bring our beloved morning story time series to the weekend crowd for ages 0-8 years. Weekday working parents don’t have to miss out on the fun storytelling and craft sessions anymore!
No bookings required! Learn more.
Special events for under 5's
Our popular weekly First Five Forever programs include Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story time.
Free events. Bookings open 9am the week before the event.
Got after-school plans?
Homework time
Our libraries have cafe seating, comfy chairs and group tables (and air con!) to make getting schoolwork done simpler.
Children 12 years of age and under are to be actively supervised by the parent/carer at all times.
Locations and hours.
STEAM Zone
Weekly from 3.30pm
From catapults to paper planes, enjoy activities related to science, tech, engineering, arts and maths.
Ages: 6 - 12 years. Bookings suggested.
Teens' Boardgames and gaming drop-in
Fortnightly from 3.30pm
Play some chess, a round of Uno or load up a video game on the console.
Ages: 13 - 17 years. No booking required.
Create and connect
Beginner Calligraphy
Wednesday 4 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Russell Island Library
Learn the stunning art of calligraphy in this guided beginner’s session.
Crochet Granny Squares
Thursday, 26 October 2023, 10 – 11.30am at Dunwich Public Hall
Join our beginner’s workshop and learn how to create a classic crochet motif.
Trivia Challenge
Saturday 21 October 2023, 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library
Come to the library for a morning of thrilling questions. There’s a chance for everyone to shine.
1-7 October is Banned Book Week
Check out these challenged classics
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.
