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December 2021
Library news and events
News
Christmas Closures
Our libraries will be closed over Christmas from 5pm Friday 24 December until 9am Tuesday 4 January. Our digital library remains open 24/7 with a wonderful selection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines to see you through the holidays. See our regular opening hours for 2022.
Don't worry about returning your items over Christmas. Nothing will be due back during this time, and all return chutes will be closed.
From all the team at Redland City Council Libraries, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
STAR Secret Santa
It's not too late to be a Secret Santa in the STAR Christmas appeal. Drop off a non-perishable gift to our libraries, and help make Christmas special for a vulnerable senior resident. Donations needed by Monday 20 December.
Thank you for sharing joy in our Redlands Coast community this year. More information.
Libraries Quarterly – Online
You can now view our Libraries Quarterly event calendar online.
See the season's events, discover our favourite new books and enjoy a feature article by Brendan Cowell.
Visit the library catalogue to browse or download the ePublication.
School Holiday Activities
Join us for a great range of exciting, interactive and incredibly fun activities these school holidays. All events are free! Book your place.
Summer Reading Challenge – starts today!
The great Summer Reading Challenge is here. Read captivating books and win amazing prizes this holidays. More information and starter kits.
Christmas Movie
Watch a Christmas themed movie with us! Screening: Miracle on 34th Street.
All ages welcome. Book your place.
Christmas Origami
Announcing our Saturday STEAM activity of the month: Christmas Origami.
Ages: 6 – 10 years. Book your place.
Siobhan Wilson
3.15pm, 15 December at Victoria Point Library. Book your place.
Join us for an inspiring storytelling and craft afternoon with upcoming author Siobhan Wilson. Ages: 8 – 12 years.
Dannika Patterson
10.30am, 16 December at Capalaba Library. Book your place.
Enjoy a magical morning of storytelling and craft with author Dannika Patterson. Ages: 6+ years.
Writing books for children with Michelle Worthington
1pm, Saturday 18 December at Capalaba Library
Join international award-wining children's author Michelle Worthington in this exclusive picture book workshop. Explore the concepts of forming ideas, editing, layout, illustrations and more! Limited seats available. Book your place.
Story Dogs
Reading can be tricky sometimes. Let your shy reader gain confidence by reading to a trained Story Dog. Limited seats available. Book your place.
Dungeons & Dragons
Held on the second Saturday of the month at Cleveland Library from 1 – 3pm.
Ages: 12+ years. Book your place.
First 5 Forever Sessions
Join the fun with free Children's Time, Toddler Time and Baby Time sessions.
Enjoy learning new nursery rhymes to sing with your little one, or discovering fun and engaging stories to share.
Everyone is welcome. Book your place.
Pop up Libraries
If you love singing, dancing and reading in the park, then try our family-friendly Pop up Libraries.
Perfect for ages 0 – 5 years who love being outside!
Book Club Sets
Make reading together easier – borrow a book club set with 10 copies of your book ready to go. See our collection.
Coffee and Conversation
Enjoy great conversations centred on our fascinating Redlands Coast history.
Learn from our Local History Librarians, share your memories and enjoy a friendly cup of coffee with us. Book your place.
New! Oral History Project
Have you worked from home this year? Did your daily routine change? We'd love to capture how the pandemic has influenced you. For more information and to share your story, email localhistory@redland.qld.gov.au
Holiday Page Turners
Need your annual holiday read? Try our favourite December releases! Find them on our catalogue.
Enjoy these titles released exclusively as digital reads. See the full collection.
The library is at your fingertips! See our catalogue for information on the app's best features, installation instructions and helpful video tutorials.
We are available over the phone to answer your questions, and to help you access our online services. 9am–5pm Monday to Friday, ph: 3829 8999.
Alternatively, you can email us at library@redland.qld.gov.au, complete our Ask a Librarian online form or message us on Facebook.
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.
Redland City Council Libraries receive funding from the Queensland Government through State Library Queensland.
