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November 2023
Library news and events
A Woman of Courage
Thursday 2 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library
Meet author Tania Blanchard in this interactive author talk as she chats about her bestselling novels and her latest compelling historical fiction.
Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood
Thursday 9 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
Meet author Darryl Jones, Professor of Ecology, who is an expert in ways people and wildlife interact.
Sisters under the Rising Sun
Monday 13 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
Meet the author of the international hit, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Heather Morris will present her latest story of human resilience.
Lies My Mirror Told Me
Thursday 30 November 2023, 1 – 2pm at Victoria Point Library
Meet entertainer and national treasure Wendy Harmer as she discusses her fearless and funny memoir detailing four decades in the spotlight.
The Last Charge of the Australian Light Horse
Monday 4 December 2023, 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library
Meet Australia's greatest storyteller, Peter FitzSimons, journalist and acclaimed author of over twenty-seven books.
New fiction reads
Learning through play!
Comic book workshop
Tuesday 21 November 2023, 3.30 – 4.30pm at Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 22 November 2023, 3.30 – 4.30pm at Capalaba Library
Thursday 23 November 2023, 3.30 – 4.30pm at Cleveland Library
Join author comic book Paul McLaughlin and explore the fundamentals of writing like creating characters and story basics.
Ages: 6 – 12 years. Book in now!
STEAM Zone
What will spark your imagination this week? LEGO building or Quiver augmented reality? Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics!
Ages: 6 – 12 years. Bookings suggested.
Messy Play
Perfect for little ones, learning, growing and exploring the world in a fun and child-led way. Bring some old clothes and a towel and prepare to get messy!
Ages: 2 — 5 years. Bookings required.
STEAM Play
Our STEAM play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities. Start their learning journey early with us!
Ages: 0 – 5 years
New movie and TV series streaming service!
With your library membership, you can now stream free movies and TV series through Kanopy. It's the latest addition to the heaps of free digital subscriptions you can access. Use your library card number to log in and start binge-watching now!
Plan your summer school holidays
Bookings open for our free school holiday activities on 11 November at 9am. Check out these program highlights:
Christmas Craft Craze
Tuesday 19 December 2023, 10.30 –11.30am at Cleveland Library
Set your creativity free with this festive Christmastime craft craze!
Ages: 6+ years. Bookings required.
Punch and Judy Puppet Show
Thursday 14 December 2023, 9.30 –10.30am at Capalaba Library
Presented by beloved local children's entertainer, Julia Baker, this very funny seaside-themed show appeals to both young and old.
All ages. Bookings required.
Magic Glen's magic show
Tuesday 9 January 2024, 2 – 2.45pm at Cleveland Library
Get ready to be amazed by the hilarious entertainer, Magic Glen. Kids will enjoy this fun-filled, interactive magic show.
All ages. Bookings required.
New celebrity memoirs
Feature talk: New revelations about Australia's dinosaur fauna
Who finds dinosaurs fascinating? Ready to be amazed? Enthralled? Enlightened?
In this engaging talk, Dr Steve Salisbury will explore how the sharing of First Nations knowledge has begun to dramatically transform our collective understanding of Australia’s dinosaurian fauna.
Saturday 25 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
Join us at our Pop up Library!
Monday 6 November 2023, 9.30 – 11am at IndigiScapes Centre, Capalaba
Monday 20 November 2023, 9.30 – 11am at Beth Boyd Park, Thorneside
Twice a month, we gather with our First 5 Forever friends to talk, play, read and sing together in the beautiful outdoors. Join us while we’re out and about for a fun-filled outdoor session of storytelling, craft and other fun activities.
Note: Bookings no longer required.
Weekly First 5 Forever programs
Toddler time
Weekly from 9.30am
Learn action rhymes and songs to develop your toddler’s pre-literacy, language and social skills.
Ages: 0 – 3 years
Story time
Weekly from 10.15am
Have fun with movement, action rhymes, songs and stories, and develop a life-long love of reading together.
Ages: 3 – 5 years
Baby time
Weekly from 11am
Meet other parents and babies in this fun-filled session of simple rhymes, songs, actions and books.
Ages: 0 – 1 years
Redlands Coast History
Fun in the Sun on Redlands Coast
Saturday 18 November 2023, 10.30 – 11.30am at Victoria Point Library
From water sports to the bowlo, from dances to day trips, the Local History team is turning back the clock!
Local history at your fingertips
Thursday 9 November 2023, 1 – 2pm at Victoria Point Library
Discover the wealth of local history resources available in your local library!
Learn something new!
eBook basics on Libby
Monday 6 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Cleveland Library
In this information session, we will guide you through finding and downloading amazing eBooks and eAudiobooks.
Micro:bit coding for beginners
Thursday 16 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Victoria Point Library
Learn the stunning art of calligraphy in this guided beginner’s session.
Kanopy movie streaming
Tuesday 21 November 2023, 10 – 11am at Capalaba Library
Explore our new free service Kanopy and learn how to stream content straight from your TV, computer or device.
Video editing and green screen basics
Tuesday 28 November 2023, 10 –11.30am at Capalaba Library
Learn the basics of video editing and special effects. No experience required; all equipment included.
Spotlight on the islands
Watercolour gift tags workshop
Learn the basics of watercolour painting and create your own gift tags.
Wednesday 8 November 2023, 10 – 11.30am at Point Lookout Library
Macrame keychains
Join our beginner’s macrame keychain workshop!
Wednesday 15 November 2023, 10 –11.30am at Russel Island Library
Clay Christmas ornaments
Discover the joy of crafting your own clay gift tags and ornaments.
Tuesday, 5 December 2023, 10 – 11.30am at Dunwich Library
Favourite Aussie authors
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.
