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September 2026
Library news and events
School holiday programs
Bookings open for school holiday programs on Saturday 5 September at 9am.
Book in for activities like Bluey and Bingo morning, Wings of Fire adventure and Harry Potter Afternoon!
Star-Studded Spring
Christine Wells
Tuesday 1 September, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Star-Studded Spring opens with bestselling historical fiction author Christine Wells and her latest book The Lost Perfumes of Paris.
An evening with Madonna King
Thursday 3 September, 6pm at Capalaba Library
Join us for an evening with award-winning author and journalist Madonna King chatting about kids and screens.
Petronella McGovern
Thursday 10 September, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Bestselling author Petronella McGovern visits our libraries for the first time as a part of our Star-Studded Spring.
Amy Andrews
Saturday 26 September, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Welcome back bestselling author Amy Andrews as part of our Star-Studded Spring to chat all about her latest small-town romance.
New releases
More upcoming talks
Start your family story part two
Wednesday 2 September, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
This local history session offers a practical, low-cost way to start recording and writing your family history.
Edge of the universe
Saturday 5 September, 10am at Cleveland Library
UQ Professor Tamara Davis explains how our knowledge is still limited by our view of space and time despite significant advances in technology.
Eye health through time
Wednesday 9 September, 10am at Cleveland Library
Michael Angerame, optometrist and SeeWay ambassador for Queensland, explores how our eyes change as we age.
Digital legacy
Tuesday 15 September, 10am at Capalaba Library
Seniors Enquiry Line Community Resource Officer Emily Gould will share important information on shaping your digital legacy.
KonMari tidying for life's transitions
Wednesday 16 September, 10am at Capalaba Library
KonMari Transformation Consultant Vivian Yuan shows how tidying can be a practical tool for life transformation.
Health chat: Navigating dementia
Wednesday 23 September, 10am at Cleveland Library
Presented by Kara Crompton of Dementia Australia, you'll learn about dementia types and accessing the best care.
Stream TV anywhere
Stream Kanopy's series and movies on your smart TV, mobile, laptop or tablet! It's free for all library members.
Programs for teens and children
Pop up library: IndigiScapes
Monday 7 September, 9.30am
Spend a lovely morning at IndigiScapes with the First 5 Forever team. Enjoy stories, songs and nature play.
Ages: 0–5 years
Messy play
Monday 14 September, 9.30am at Hanover Drive Park
A delightful outdoor session to enrich sensory learning and good, messy fun.
Ages: 0–5 years
Pop up library: Beth Boyd
Monday 21 September, 9.30am
Join the First 5 Forever team at this beautiful park for storytelling, singing, activities and more!
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 28 September, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Engaging toddler-friendly science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.
Ages: 0–5 years
StoryBox Library
This free resource brings stories and picture books alive for children.
Simply sign in with your library membership details and start watching. Or download the StoryBox app for stories on the go!
STEAM zone after-school programs
During the school term, this afternoon program engages kids' STEM skills and creativity. This month includes Mozzie discovery, Stick people battles, Loom bookmarks and more!
Teen after-school programs
We have special teen-friendly after-school programs. Teen art club at Capalaba Library meets fortnightly and Teen Makerspace takeover meets monthly at Cleveland Library.
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 reads for kids
More free adult programs
Indigenous Literacy Day screening
Wednesday 2 September, 10.30am at Capalaba Library
Drop in on Indigenous Literacy Day for a free film screening followed by a session of deadly colouring for adults.
Brain boosters
Thursday 10 September, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join in on some fun games, puzzles and activities to help exercise your grey matter. Open to all adults but specially designed for our seniors' community. Drop-ins welcome!
English conversation circles
Mondays, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Wednesdays, 10am at Capalaba Library
Are you learning English as a second language? Practise your conversation skills in a safe, supportive space.
Redland Reads Book Clubs
Monthly at multiple locations
Join the monthly book clubs at Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point and Point Lookout Libraries. Simply register and pick up your book at the branch.
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
In this final month of the Create and connect program, we'll be working on Gift card embroidery, Paint by numbers and Decoupage jars. Watch this space for a new program series that is in the works!
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.
Acknowledgement of Country
Redland City Council acknowledges the Quandamooka People as Traditional Custodians of much of Redlands Coast and extend this acknowledgement to the Danggan Balun People of southern Redland City area. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging and to their connection to the winds, lands and waters of this special place.
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
