Seniors Month, Star-Studded Spring, new fiction and more!
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October 2025
Library news and events
Star-Studded Spring continues!
The libraries’ October lineup is packed with big names and big stories: Chris Hammer on the 8th, Garry Disher on the 17th, William McInnes on the 25th and Jack Sim wrapping things up on the 30th with a spooky evening of thrills.
Looking ahead at November, we welcome Judy Nunn, Fiona McArthur, Heather Morris and more!
Grab your seat – it’s showtime for readers!
Wisdom, joy and connection: Seniors Month
October is Seniors Month on Redlands Coast, and libraries are joining the community to celebrate our older generation.
Special events include Buying and selling online on the 14th and African drum, sing and dance sessions on the 23rd.
This month's talks
Make your severe weather disaster plan
Friday 10 October, 11am at Capalaba Library
As part of Get Ready Queensland Week, learn expert tips on preparing your home and family for natural disasters.
Buying and selling online for seniors
Tuesday 14 October, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Learn about trusted online retailers and platforms and discover how online shopping can save you time and effort.
Retirement living options
Thursday 30 October, 10.30am at Victoria Point Library
Thinking about downsizing? Explore your retirement living options, from villages to manufactured home parks.
New thrillers and mysteries
Children's programs
School holiday programs
Through Friday 3 October, multiple locations
Every Friday, join the drop-in Craft craze sessions. We also have limited spaces left for fun programs for kids and teens.
To see what's available, click the link below.
STEAM zone after-school programs
Each week, kids aged 5 to 12 years engage in creative and innovative projects that enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and maths concepts in a fun way. October projects include mechanical hands, CD racers and build an alien.
Messy play
Monday 13 October, 9.30am at Hanover Park
Discover the benefits of messy play at this beautiful park in Alexandra Hills.
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop-up library
Monday 20 October, 9.30am Beth Boyd Park
Enjoy the lovely spring weather with us at this wonderful Thorneside park.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 27 October, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Introduce your toddler to science, tech, engineering, arts and maths with fun, age-appropriate activities.
Ages: 0–5 years
New junior and YA books
Teen programs
Teen gaming
Fridays fortnightly, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library (new time!)
Rock up for a fun Friday afternoon gaming session. Bring a friend or meet some new ones.
Ages: 12–17 years
New! Art club
Thursdays 2, 16 and 30 October, 3.30pm at Capalaba Library
At Teen art club, you'll try out everything from digital art to watercolours. All supplies provided.
Ages: 12–17 years
New! Makerspace takeover
Wednesday 15 October, 3pm at Cleveland Library
Explore the Makerspace, reserved just for teens! Learn 3D printing, Cricut design, sewing, embroidery and more.
Ages: 13–17 years
Anime x club
Thursday 23 October, 3.30pm at Cleveland Library
Friday 24 October, 3.30pm at Capalaba Library
Anime and manga fans unite!
Ages: 12–17 years
Monthly online book club
Ben’s Book Club is a digital book club available exclusively to Australian and New Zealand libraries, hosted by best-selling author Ben Hobson and brought to you via Libby. Check our online catalogue each month to discover the next book.
Did you know you can access old recordings of Ben’s Book Club on YouTube? From Joanna Jenkins, Chris Hammer, Bruce Nash and more, it's a treasure trove of Australian author interviews!
More free adult programs
Get off on the right foot
Wednesday 1 October, 3pm at Cleveland Library
Meet other expecting mums and learn about resources to establish a strong foundation for your child's learning.
Start using the Makerspace
Weekly at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a free 30-minute safety induction and start using the Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects!
Join a book club
Monthly at multiple locations
Our book clubs are always accepting new members. Simply sign up for the next open session and collect your book at the library.
Improve your English skills
Weekly at Victoria Point and Capalaba Libraries
Our English Conversation Circles are the perfect opportunity for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners to practice their skills.
Create and connect sessions
This October, get creative at Create and Connect! Craft colourful paper floral gift toppers, make your own clay diffuser pendant with 3D-printed stamp designs (created in our Cleveland Library Makerspace) and stitch haunting embroidery into vintage photos for a perfect Halloween decoration - just a small taste of what’s on offer!
At the Digital Library...
Story time, in your own language!
There's a new Rewards-Driven Learning feature in the LOTE4Kids app! As kids complete stories and activities, they’ll earn feathers they can use to dress up their Lekti avatar with fun accessories.
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.
