Book Week, Sophie Green, genealogy and more!
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August 2024
Library news and events
Book Week, 17-23 August
We're getting ready for this year's Book Week. Visit the libraries during the week to see our team's imaginative costumes.
Regular First 5 Forever programs will be Book Week-themed and children (and caregivers!) are welcome to dress up.
Author talks in August
Sandie Docker
Thursday 1 August, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet a rising star in contemporary Australian fiction, author Sandie Docker, presenting her sixth book, The Lyrebird Lake Ladies Choir.
Sophie Green
Wednesday 7 August, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet bestselling author, Sophie Green! She is sharing her latest novel, Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel.
Rodrigo Perez
Saturday 10 August, 1pm at Cleveland Library
Meet Rodrigo Perez, a professional coach and founder of Holistic Pro Health Performance. He will be presenting his practical guide to longevity.
Annika Johnson
Wednesday 21 August, 10am at Cleveland Library
Say “hello” to Annika Johansson, a fresh voice hailing from the Northern Rivers of NSW. Her debut novel, Downstream, paints a vivid picture of the area’s devastating floods.
Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist
Wednesday 21 August, 10am at Cleveland Library
It's a double whammy of two outstanding authors, husband and wife team Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist! Learn about their hugely successful novel The Glass House.
More free adult programs
Digital and tech Q&As
Thursday 8 August, 1pm at Victoria Library
Wednesday 14 August, 10am at Cleveland Library
Have questions about your Android or Apple mobile phone? Come to a session!
Branch out: Family history for beginners
Saturday 24 August, 12.30pm at Cleveland Library
Join the Local History team for a beginner-friendly workshop that will show you how to get started researching your family tree.
Crafting circle
Tuesday 27 August, 9.30am at Capalaba Library
Our monthly crafting circle welcomes all types of handmade arts, from knitting to pottery. Bring your current project, share your techniques and be inspired!
Writer's workshop: How to self-publish
Saturday 31 August, 11.30am at Victoria Point Library
Whether you're an aspiring author or a pro ready to share your expertise, learn all the tools needed to self-publish with book publisher, Kathy Shanks.
eBooks and eAudiobooks available now
Looking for something to read right now?
Check out our lists of eBooks and eAudiobooks that are always available and ready for you to download straight away.
New in adult fiction
Free programs for children and teens
Pop up libraries
Monday 5 August, 9.30am at IndigiScapes Centre
Monday 19 August, 9.30am at Mt Cotton Park
Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding! If it rains, we'll let you know the alternate indoors location!
STEAM play
Monday 26 August, 9.30am at Capalaba Library and Cleveland Library
Our STEAM play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities that will leave your little ones inspired!
Anime x club
Monthly, 3.30pm at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries
Join our Anime x club! A vibrant community that dives into everything anime - from screenings to artistry.
Teen boardgames and gaming drop-in
Three times a month, 3.30pm at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries
Step into our library and re-define your after school chill time! Our gaming consoles and board games will be set up and ready to play.
Discover a new passion
First 5 Forever programs
Toddler time
Weekly from 9.30am
Learn action rhymes and songs to develop your toddler’s pre-literacy.
Story time
Weekly from 10.15am
Have fun with movement, action rhymes, songs and stories.
Baby time
Weekly from 11am
Meet other parents and babies in this fun-filled session.
Friday Story time fun!
Fridays, 9.30am at Cleveland, Capalaba and Victoria Point Library
Join us every Friday for a delightful morning together as we share stories and pop-up books!
Saturday story time
Saturday 3, 10 and 17 August, 9.30am at multiple branches
Read a story with us! Come to the library for a fun-filled morning of storytelling and craft.
New in adult non-fiction
Redlands Coast Local History
Explore the vast archive of photos, video and documents from the early days of Redland Shire and beyond. The online collection details Strawberry Festivals gone by, family days on the bay, personal historical accounts and much more!
Upcoming STEAM zone sessions
Stop motion
Thursday 1 August at Cleveland Library
Tuesday 27 August at Victoria Point Library
Delve into stop motion animation, the mesmerizing world of moving art!
Stick bombs
Tuesday 6 August at Victoria Point Library
Thursday 22 August at Cleveland Library
Learn how to make a stick bomb (aka Chinese stick puzzle) Made from woven paddle-pop sticks.
Origami
Wednesday 21 August at Capalaba Library
Unfold your creativity and craft dreams from paper with Japanese origami.
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.
