Aussie legends edition: Deborah Lawrie, Crocodile Harry and more!
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April 2026
Library news and events
School holiday programs
Starting 7 April, we have a creative and inspiring lineup of free school holiday programs across Redlands Coast. Experience QAGOMA's Express yourself workshop, Quandamooka dance and music with Matt Burns and special art workshops for teens.
This month's talks
Author talk: Dr Karen Thurecht
Thursday 2 April, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet the local queen of mystery, author of the popular crime novels set in 1880s Queensland: The Dr Hamish Hart Mysteries.
Feature talk: Downsizing and your pension
Tuesday 21 April, 10am at Capalaba Library
This free information session is designed to help you understand how downsizing may affect your pension.
Author talk: Deborah Lawrie
Wednesday 22 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
Get to know this Aussie legend, the first female airline pilot for a major airline in Australia and the longest-flying female pilot in the world!
Local heroes: Redland stories from Boer War, WWI and WWII
Wednesday 29 April, 11am at Cleveland Library
The Local History team reveals personal stories and quiet acts of courage that shaped our region during three conflicts.
Author talk: Ināra Strungs
Thursday 30 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join Brisbane-based author Inara Strungs for a chat about the original croc hunter, Crocodile Harry, the subject of her book Love, War and Crocodiles.
New in adult fiction
Programs for teens and children
STEAM zone after-school programs
Our awesome after-school STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) sessions will break over school holidays and then come back strong with projects including Comic book creation, Stop motion and Rainbow craft!
Teen programs continue through school holidays
Teen art club at Capalaba Library meets twice a month, Teen Makerspace takeover meets monthly at Cleveland Library, and anime enthusiasts come together once a month at both Capalaba and Cleveland libraries.
Messy play in the park
Monday 13 April, 9.30am at Sel Outridge Park
Delightful messy play for toddlers to get hands on with sensory-rich activities.
Bring a hat, sunscreen and water!
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop-up library
Monday 20 April, 9.30am at Wellington Point Reserve
Join us for stories, songs and play at this beautiful bayside location.
Bring sun protection and a mat to sit on.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 27 April, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Get excited for science, tech, engineering, arts and maths for babies and toddlers.
Ages: 0–5 years
Weekly story times
During school holidays, our weekly Toddler time, Story time and Baby time at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point libraries change, but we always have our special monthly story times at Point Lookout Library and Russell Island Library.
New in junior and young adult fiction
Stream classic movies on Kanopy
Rewatch old favourites and discover new ones via Kanopy, the free streaming service available to library members.
Stream and download new and classic TV and film starting now!
More free adult programs
Digital know-how: Scam awareness
Wednesday 8 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
Learn about various scams and how to protect yourself in this interactive session from the Seniors Enquiry Line.
Brain boosters
Thursday 9 April, 10am at Cleveland Library
Keep your mind active with Brain boosters! Enjoy interactive fun including games and other activities in a relaxed, social setting.
English conversation circles
Mondays, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Wednesdays, 10am at Capalaba Library
Learning English as a second language? Come and practice your conversational skills in a safe, supportive space.
Makerspace inductions
Weekly at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a 30-minute safety induction and start using the FREE Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects!
Create and connect sessions
Explore your creativity in unique ways during our monthly Create and connect sessions. This month, we'll be doing junk journaling, making cute gumnut earrings and working on yarn art for ANZAC Day.
Big news on #BookTok
Sarah J Maas fans worldwide are ecstatic that the bestselling author is coming back with the next installments of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. We've got a special curated list of her works on Libby ready for download.
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.
