Free school holiday programs for children and teens will run across December and January.

Fun workshops include Christmas crafts like felt stockings and snow globes.

Aunty Sharron visits with her delightful friends, and teens will enjoy special effects and painting workshops. 

Don't miss out on the brand-new events, Dog Man Afternoon and Fairytale Morning!

Join in the festive coastal Christmas celebration on Redlands Coast! Enjoy dazzling lights and holiday cheer throughout the city including an augmented reality Christmas trail and Santa's Mailboxes at the libraries. 

Frosty wool gnomes  

Monday 2 December, 9.30am and 11.30am at Cleveland Library

With its whimsical wooden nose and cozy charm, this gnome is perfect for adding a touch of festive fun to your holiday décor. 

Cozy Christmas gnomes  

Tuesday 3 December, 1.30pm at Dunwich Public Hall

Friday 6 December, 10am at Russell Island Hall 

The soft, woolly beards and classic red felt hats of these charming gnomes are the perfect addition to your holiday décor.

Christmas button art  

Friday 13 December, 10.30am at Point Lookout Library

Saturday 14 December, 2pm at Cleveland Library

Design your very own gift tags or decorations using a vibrant assortment of buttons. 

Jolly brush Santas 

Thursday 19 December, 9.30am and 11.30am at Victoria Point Library 

These fun and festive paint brush ornaments are perfect for your Christmas tree or as a unique, handmade gift. 

Consumer and refund rights 

Tuesday 10 December, 10am at Cleveland Library

Know your consumer and refund rights – join The Office of Fair Trading for an informative interactive talk on the key points of Australian Consumer Law.

Sarah Di Lorenzo 

Wednesday 11 December, 10am at Cleveland Library

Meet acclaimed clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Sarah Di Lorenzo as she shares her passion for cooking with healthy, delicious ingredients. 

Friday Story time fun! 

Friday 6 and 13 December, 9.30am at Cleveland and Victoria Point Library

Join us every Friday for a delightful morning together as we share stories and pop-up books!

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Saturday story time 

Saturday 7 December, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library

Saturday 21 December, 9.30am at Cleveland Library

Come to the library for a fun-filled morning of storytelling and craft. 

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Summer Reading Challenge 

This summer's challenge has special activity sheets for younger and older children. 

Click below to download the activity sheets at home!

Pop up library  

Monday 2 December, 9.30am at IndigiScapes

Monday 16 December, 9.30am at Thornlands Park 

Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding! If it rains, we'll let you know the alternate indoors location. 

Messy play 

Monday 9 December, 9.30am and 10.30am at Victoria Point Library

Ready to get messy? The sessions are fun-filled and action-packed sensory learning experiences. Ages: 2–5 years

STEAM play  

Monday 23 December, 9.30am at Capalaba Library and Cleveland Library

Young explorers enjoy a journey through the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths. Ages: 0–5 years

STEAM Zone 

Tuesday 3 December, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library

Thursday 5 December, 3.30pm at Cleveland Library

Weekly STEAM zone will pick up again in February after the school holidays.

Anime x club 

Thursday 19 December, 3.30pm at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries 

Love anime? Join our Anime x club and its vibrant community for some after-school fun. Grades 7–12. 

Boardgames and gaming  

Fortnightly, 3.30pm at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries 

Stop by after school for a selection of video games and board games perfect for teens. Grades 7–12.