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November 2021
Library news and events
News
Newly Opened! Marketplace Collection
With hand-selected books, new and trending topics, and eye-catching titles, you'll easily find a great read every time in our new Marketplace Collection. Quickly grab a page-turner, or enjoy browsing our full range. Drop into Cleveland Library and have a look!
Libraries Quarterly - Online
You can now view our Libraries Quarterly event calendar 24/7 online!
See our events of the season, discover our favourite new books and enjoy a feature article by Brendan Cowell.
Visit the library catalogue to browse and download the ePublication.
STAR Secret Santa
Help share the joy in our Redlands Coast this Christmas.
From 1 November to 20 December, our libraries are a drop-off point for STAR Community Services Secret Santa donations. All gifts go to vulnerable senior residents in our Redlands Coast community. More information.
Events
Recycling Week
Celebrate National Recycling Week with us! Discover fun an creative ways to reduce your waste, care for the environment and recycle right. See all our environmentally friendly programs at a glance through the What's On calendar.
DIY Macrame Jar Holders
10am, Tuesday 9 November at Capalaba Library. Book your place.
Upcycled Seedling Tray
9.30am, Wednesday 10 November at Cleveland Library. Book your place.
Plantable Seed Gift Tag
10am, Thursday 11 November at Victoria Point Library. Book your place.
Pop up Library: with special guest Ranger Stacey
9.30am, Friday 12 November at Thornlands Community Park.
Celebrate National Recycling Week with our library team and Ranger Stacey! Enjoy outdoor story time, fun recycling activities, and see a live recycling truck demonstration. Ages: 0 - 5 years. Book your place.
Creating character arcs with Anthony Mullins
1pm, Saturday 27 November at Capalaba Library
No matter your chosen genre, having an idea of where your story is going is vital to the process of writing - and completing - a novel. Limited seats available. Book your place.
Saturday Matinee Movies
Join us at Cleveland Library for screenings of the best in classic and iconic films. New movie each month. Book your place.
Photography Workshops
Improve your photography skills in these hands-on workshops. Final session this month. Details and to book your place.
Book Club
Read the book, join the conversation. Monthly meetings held in our branches or online. Book your place.
See Brendan's article on Plum in the Libraries Quarterly Event Calendar.
Book Club Sets
Make reading together easier - borrow a book club set with 10 copies of your book ready to go. See our latest 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
Saturday Storytelling - Fairy Belle
9.30am, Saturday 27 November at Victoria Point Library.
Dress up in your best and most festive Christmas outfit, and join Fairy Belle the Christmas Fairy in a wonderful morning of magical story play and Christmas craft. Book your place.
Matinee Movie
1pm, Saturday 4 December at Cleveland Library. Enjoy a Christmas themed family movie with us! Room for the whole family to enjoy. 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.
STEAM Saturdays
Test your critical thinking skills with new and creative STEAM challenges each month. Ages: 6+ years. 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.
Speechie Library Talk with Elizabeth Ho, Speech Pathologist
10.15am and 11am, Tuesday 9 November at Cleveland Library.
Would you like to help develop your child's language and literacy skills? Join us for our special Baby Time and Toddler Time sessions with Speech Language Pathologist, Elizabeth Ho. 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.
Our sessions are designed especially for children 0 – 5 years. If your baby is a bit noisy or your toddler won’t sit still, we don't mind - you’ll be joining families and library staff who completely understand!
Everyone is welcome. Book your place.
Pop up Libraries
If you love singing, dancing and reading in the park, then try our Pop up Libraries.
Spend your Friday mornings with us at popular parks around Redland City. We also make visits to our beautiful Redlands Coast Southern Moreton Bay Island parks.
Perfect for ages 0 – 5 years who love being outside!
Trending Titles
Here's what's hot right now in the literary world. Find them on our catalogue.
Check out the newest additions to our ebook collection. See the full list on Libby.
October's most-loved posts
Here's what you loved the most on social media last month. We love sharing our world with you. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the best in new and creative content.
Redland City Council Libraries App
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.
