Comic book making, Moreton Bay shipwrecks and more!
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February 2025
Library news and events
Mobile Library timetable update
New fortnightly schedule
Starting the week of 10 February
In order to better serve the Redlands Coast community, the Mobile Library schedule will be changing. It will continue to visit all of its current stops while incorporating more community outreach.
This month's talks
Author talk: Hazel Barker
Thursday 6 February, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Join Brisbane author Hazel Barker for a discussion about her latest novel, The Soprano, based on the life of Australian opera singer, Margherita Grandi.
Local history: Moreton Bay shipwrecks
Saturday 8 February, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join the Local History team as they dive into the intriguing stories of maritime adventures and misfortunes that have befallen many a ship in Moreton Bay.
Feature talk: Tiny home living
Tuesday 18 February, 10am at Capalaba Library
Hear about award-winning travel writer Louise Southerden's experience building and living in a tiny home!
Author talk: Arnold Dix
Thursday 20 February, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet Australian legend Arnold Dix and discover the real story behind the rescue of 41 trapped workers in an Indian tunnel collapse.
Don't make a 'Choice' without it
Did you know that you can access the most current and all back issues of Choice magazine online? Ideal for when you need to make a big purchase, the eMagazine is free to access for all library members via the Flipster app.
New Junior and YA books
Children's programs
After school fun
The wonderful STEAM zone program continues as primary school children transition back to school.
Some exciting new projects include creepy crawly wrist cuffs, creating a comic book and making Quiver masks!
No bookings required.
Weekly story times
Pop-up library
Monday 3 February, 9.30am at IndigiScapes
Monday 17 February, 9.30am at Thornlands Community Park
Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding! If it rains, check our Facebook feed for updates.
Messy play
Monday 10 February, 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 24 February, 9.30am at Cleveland and Capalaba libraries
Kids embark on their Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Maths journey through engaging, hands-on play.
Ages: 0–5 years
Teen-friendly spaces
Anime x club
Thursday 20 February, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library
Thursday 27 February, 3.30pm at Cleveland Library
Friday 28 February, 3.30pm at Capalaba Library
Love anime? Join our Anime x club and its vibrant community for some after-school fun. Grades 7–12.
Board games and gaming
Fortnightly, 3.30pm
Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point libraries
Stop by for a selection of video games and board games perfect for teens.
Grades 7–12.
Valentine's Day picks
More free adult programs
Connecting Mums-to-be
Wednesday 5 February, 3pm at Cleveland Library
Join us for a monthly session designed to connect pregnant mums and provide them with the necessary resources and support!
Digital storytelling workshop
Monday 10 February, 10am at Cleveland Library
Are you curious about telling the stories that connect generations within your family or community? We invite you to participate in an exciting digital storytelling workshop over five weeks.
Makerspace safety inductions
Weekly sessions at Cleveland Library
Book in for a free 30-minute general safety induction! This in-person safety induction covers all of the Makerspace equipment, which you will be able to reserve online following the induction.
Create and connect
This month, you'll be making lovebirds for Valentine's Day and adorable cottage gardens.
There will also be a workshop on creating repeat patterns, perfect for Cricut machines. Each month there is also the crafting circle which welcomes all hobbyists.
Free streaming films and series
Catch up on all of your favourite BBC series and miniseries on Kanopy, the free streaming service for library members! Kanopy also offers heaps of acclaimed films, fascinating docos, movies and series for kids! Sign up with your library card details.
More at the library...
Quiet space
Mondays 2pm at Capalaba Library
Fridays 1pm at Victoria Point Library
Fridays 2pm at Cleveland Library
Enjoy a dedicated quiet time with the aim to make the library experience easier for people with hypersensitivity to noise.
Tovertafel
Specially designed for people with cognitive and physical challenges, the Cleveland Library Tovertafel is an interactive activity table.
You can now reserve it for free on Bookable.
Acknowledgement of Country
Redland City Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, waters, winds and seas of Redlands Coast and pays respect to Elders, past, present and emerging. We extend this 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.
