School holidays, Victoria Purman, chooks and more!
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June 2024
Library news and events
School holiday programs
Bookings are open!
Monday 24 June to Friday 5 July at multiple branches
Discover our many free school holiday programs for children and teens. From musical storytelling to craft workshops, there is something for everyone.
Author talks in June
Stella Quinn
Wednesday 5 June, 10am at Cleveland Library
Be the first to get acclaimed author Stella Quinn’s new rural romance Down the Track signed. This talk is also an exclusive presale!
Victoria Purman
Wednesday 12 June, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet Victoria Purman, the bestselling author of The Nurses' War. Enjoy a fascinating author discussion, buy her latest and get it signed!
Chelsea Goodwin
Saturday 15 June, 10am at Capalaba Library
Get cooking with author and home cook Chelsea Goodwin, creator of popular online budget cookery platform '$10 Meals Australia'.
Heather Ewart
Thursday 27 June, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet Heather Ewart, the much loved, award-winning journalist and the popular host of ABC TV's Back Roads as she presents her favourite road trips.
Unlimited streaming on Kanopy
Get set up for streaming film and TV series on Kanopy! Get 15 credits a month for free plus a massive selection of unlimited series and movies, like BBC's Father Brown and History Channel's Rome.
Hot new reads
Family-friendly generative AI
Saturday 1 June, 10am at Cleveland Library
“Edunaut” Jonathan Nalder shows you how to use AI tools to make images, cards, posters, poems, songs and even identify plants!
Keeping backyard chooks
Saturday 22 June, 10am at Cleveland Library
Learn about the ins and outs of successful chook keeping with horticulturalist Claire Bickle.
Weekly children's programs
Toddler time
Weekly from 9.30am
Learn action rhymes and songs to develop your toddler’s pre-literacy.
Story time
Weekly from 10.15am
Have fun with movement, action rhymes, songs and stories.
Baby time
Weekly from 11am
Meet other parents and babies in this fun-filled session.
Pop up library
Monday 3 June, 9.30am at IndigiScapes
Monday 17 June, 9.30am at Mt Cotton Park
Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding!
And don't worry if it's rainy -- we'll let you know the alternate indoors location!
Saturday story time
Select Saturdays, 9.30am at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Library
One Saturday a month at three branches, join a fun-filled story time and craft session.
Friday Story time fun!
Fridays, 9.30am at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Library
Join us every Friday for a delightful morning together as we share stories and pop-up books!
STEAM play
Monday 24 June, 9.30am at Capalaba and Cleveland Library
Our STEAM play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities.
Read with Pride
Fall in love with a new romance novel!
Our Digital Library has heaps of sizzling new eBooks and eAudiobooks! Browse Libby's fantastic list of best new romance novels from beloved authors like Julia Quinn of Bridgerton fame and Tessa Bailey, whose latest novel, The Au Pair Affair, is coming soon!
Programs for high school students
Over June and July school holidays, we will continue our afternoon programs for teens, Boardgames and gaming and Anime x club!
Grades 7-12
New 24/7 Library Lockers coming soon!
Watch this space...Customers will be able to pick up their library items anytime from new lockers soon to be installed outside Cleveland Library!
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.
