School holiday programs, Cleveland Library's new Children's Area and more!
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June 2026
Library news and events
June–July school holidays
Online bookings open on Saturday 13 June at 9am.
In June, we'll welcome Magic Pete to headline a Family Fun Day on Russell Island. We also have drumming, creative wall hangings, squeegee art and more.
Look out for special programs for teens!
This month's talks
Feature talk: Quandamooka culture
Thursday 4 June, 11am at Cleveland Library
Monday 22 June, 10am at Capalaba Library
Join Kieron Anderson as he shares knowledge of Quandamooka culture and the enduring connection to Country.
Author talk: Sita Walker
Saturday 6 June, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Welcome Sita Walker, whose debut novel In a Common Hour follows up her award-winning, much-loved memoir, The God of No Good.
Author talk: Anthea Hodgson
Thursday 11 June, 10am at Victoria Point Library
No one does Australian historical fiction like Anthea Hodgson, author of the highly acclaimed novels The War Nurses and The Drifter.
Digital know-how: Digital legacy
Tuesday 16 June, 10am at Capalaba Library
In this interactive session you’ll learn important information on shaping your digital presence after you pass.
Feature talk: Introduction to budgeting
Friday 19 June, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Kick your 2026 financial goals with advice from Jackie Matjasec, the founder of The Simple Budget.
New releases
Cleveland Library children's area
The fantastic, refurbished area is now open!
Come by for a visit and stay for a play in this charming Redlands Coast-themed space.
Programs for teens and children
Pop up library: IndigiScapes
Monday 1 June, 9.30am
Come and enjoy this beautiful nature space with the First 5 Forever team.
Ages: 0–5 years
Messy play in the park
Monday 8 June, 9.30am at Apex Park
Sensory enrichment for toddlers with different stations and activities. Get ready to be messy!
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop up library: Mount Cotton Community Park
Monday 15 June, 9.30am
Park it with the First 5 Forever team! Storytelling, singing, activities and more.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 22 June, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Kickstart learning with science, tech, engineering, arts and maths activities.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM zone after-school programs
Our after-school program for kids aged 5–12 years highlights science, technology, engineering, arts and maths projects that engage creative thinking. This month's projects include a rainbow craft project, sticker making, Lego and more.
Teen after-school programs
Teen art club at Capalaba Library meets twice a month, Teen Makerspace takeover meets monthly at Cleveland Library, and anime enthusiasts come together once a month at both Capalaba and Cleveland libraries.
Weekly story times
We offer weekly Toddler time, Story time and Baby time programs, plus additional sessions on Fridays and Saturdays, and monthly story times at Point Lookout Library and Russell Island Library.
New junior and young adult reads
BorrowBox live event with David Baldacci
Join this free online event with the multi-million copy bestselling author, David Baldacci!
Baldacci’s latest release, Hope Rises is the sequel to his bestselling Nash Falls.
The live online chat offers an exciting opportunity for you to ask questions, which David will answer live.
More free adult programs
English conversation circles
Mondays, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Wednesdays, 10am at Capalaba Library
Learning English as a second language? Come and practice your conversational skills in a safe, supportive space.
Redland Reads Book Clubs
Monthly at multiple locations
Our popular monthly book clubs are always open to new members!
Be sure to pick up your book once you register for the book club session.
Makerspace inductions
Weekly at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a 30-minute safety induction and start using the FREE Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects!
Create and connect sessions
This month, we have a number of creative workshops including painting trail rocks, floral bookmarks and pom-pom hedgehogs. Sessions have limited spaces, so if you've registered and cannot attend, please cancel your booking.
Willards Farm tours
Join our Local History team for an educational tour about the farm filled with plenty of historical tidbits about the farming days of Redland Shire.
Explore Redlands Coast archives
Digital blasts from the past
The online directory of the Local History Collection has a wide range resources about our local district.
Discover photographs, videos, newspapers and historical council minutes.
Acknowledgement of Country
Redland City Council acknowledges the Quandamooka People, the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas of Redlands Coast. We acknowledge the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People 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.
