First 5 Forever 10-year anniversary party, school holiday bookings and more!
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June 2025
Library news and events
First 5 Forever 10-year celebration!
Birthday party
Monday 30 June, 9.30am at Redlands Showgrounds
Come and kick off the week of festivities with a party for the whole family!
Bring your little ones and enjoy a vibrant morning of fun including roaming entertainers, live performance, music and dancing, face painting, exciting activities and so much more.
A special evening at the library
Author talk: Sarah Di Lorenzo
Wednesday 25 June, 6pm at Cleveland Library
The clinical nutritionist and best-selling author talks about her new book The Liver Repair Plan, revealing insights into the four-week plan that's helped thousands of her patients revitalise their inner health.
This exclusive evening event is perfect for all of our customers that are unable to attend our daytime events!
New adult fiction
This month's talks
Feature talk: Renting Q&A with the RTA
Wednesday 4 June, 10am at Capalaba Library
With house prices skyrocketing, join the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) for an informative session about all things renting — including rights and responsibilities and law changes.
Feature talk: How to brew worm tea
Thursday 12 June, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Are you interested in starting your own worm farm? This workshop with Brian is all about aerated castings tea — what it is and how you can supercharge your garden with just one cup of it!
Children's programs
July school holidays
In July, join us for heaps of fun for all ages. Events include a Pop-up library with The Snake Boss, an improv class with Laughing Goat Productions, and a reading journey with Magic Pete!
Online bookings open on Saturday 31 May, 9am
Hush Little Baby story time
Saturday 21 June, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Celebrate Make Music Day with 45 minutes of songs, games, lullabies and more with Joe from Hush Little Baby. This special session is perfect for bonding with your bub.
Ages: 0–8 years
Weekly story times
Messy play at the park
Monday 9 June, 9.30am at Apex Park
Dress the kids in old clothes and bring a towel to this hands-on and sensory learning experience that youngsters will love.
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop-up library
Monday 2 June, 9.30am at IndigiScapes
Monday 16 June, 9.30am at Mount Cotton Park
Enjoy the great outdoors while your little one discovers new stories, rhymes and activities to spark their imagination.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 23 June, 9.30am at Capalaba and Cleveland libraries
Little ones can enjoy a morning of captivating storytelling combined with exciting hands-on activities at this fun, interactive session.
Ages: 0–5 years
eBook collections
Find something timely to read amongst our specialty eBook collections, including First Nations Authors, Walk a Mile in Someone's Shoes, LGBTQIA+ Reads, Big Ideas for Curious People and As Seen on #BookTok!
24/7 Library Lockers
On 2 June, the hold period for items selected for locker pick up will change to 7 days.
Tried the lockers yet? They make picking up your holds easier than ever!
New picture books
More free adult programs
Connecting Mums-to-be
Wednesday 4 June, 3pm at Cleveland Library
Mums taking part in this supportive session are given the necessary resources to establish a strong foundation for their child’s future language and literacy development.
Writer's workshop: Writing conflict and suspense
Saturday 7 June, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Join author and poet Geneve Flynn to learn how to use narrative and writing techniques to hook readers and keep them turning the pages of your own book.
Digital know-how: Phone photography
Friday 13 June, 10.30am at Victoria Point Library
BYO phone and learn the tips and tricks to give your mobile snaps the wow factor at this workshop where you'll explore composition and basic editing features.
Woven knowledge
Tuesday 17 June, 9.30am and 11.30am at Capalaba Library
Join Quandamooka artists Sonja and Leecee Carmichael for a workshop on basic weaving techniques and hear all about their personal journeys.
DIY sensory workshop
Saturday 21 June, 11am at Victoria Point Library
Tuesday 24 June, 9.30am at Capalaba Library
Join us for a fun and interactive sensory experience designed just for grown-ups. Chelsea from Gumtreekids will guide you step-by-step through making your own taste-safe sensory fillers.
Makerspace inductions
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 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! Times may vary during the school holidays.
Create and connect sessions
Take pantry organisation to the next level by crafting your own macrame knotted pantry bag; celebrate World Donut Day by learning how to paint colourful watercolour donuts, and embrace Croc couture by discovering how to customise clogs with adorable charms.
Teen-friendly spaces
Anime x club
Monthly, 3.30pm at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Libraries
The ultimate gathering for anime enthusiasts! Enjoy everything from show screenings to anime artistry at this fun session.
Grades 7–12
Board games and gaming
Fortnightly, 3.30pm at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Libraries
Keen to arrange a chess match or try out a new video game? This drop-in session is the place for teens to relax.
Grades 7–12
Learning a new language?
Whether you want to polish your English as a second language skill or eager to learn a new language, Redland City libraries offer free online courses and resources!
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.
