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June events
School holiday activities
Bookings are now open for our school holiday activities! We've another fantastic event line-up including scrunch art, clay sculpting and manga drawing classes. Details and to book your place.
New! Boardgaming
Fortnightly from 3.30pm at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries.
Spread the word – we've got a new boardgaming space for teens! Drop in after school to play Dungeons & Dragons, chess, Magic: The Gathering, Catan, Five Crowns and more! See the full schedule.
New! Teen book club
Monday 26 June, 6.30pm via Zoom.
Escape into the pages of a hand-picked YA (young adult) story with the Midnight Readers book club! Designed for teens aged 15+ years. More information to come through the What's On calendar.
Writers' workshop: Authentic crime fiction
Saturday 3 June, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Learn how to add authenticity to your crime fiction in this free workshop with author and ex-detective Jack Roney. From suspect interviews to Australian police protocols, you'll learn tips and tricks to add realism to your writing. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Mikki Brammer
Monday 5 June, 1pm at Victoria Point Library
Meet Mikki Brammer as she shares her debut novel, The Collected Regrets of Clover. Perfect for anyone who loved Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Julie Fison
Saturday 10 June, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet former journalist Julie Fison as she shares her gripping new novel, One Punch. Inspired by real events. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Paulie Stewart
Tuesday 20 June, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet Australian rock legend, activist and music journalist Paulie Stewart OAM as he shares his incredible memoir, All the Rage. Details and to book your place.
Feature talk: Humpbacks, dugongs and dolphins
Saturday 17 June, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Join Sarah McCullock and Holly Summer from Humpacks & High-Rises to chat about our gorgeous marine mammals.
Learn about fluke matching and whale songs, and discover the citizen science projects happening on Redlands Coast. Details and to book your place.
Local history talk: Queensland State Archives
Tuesday 20 June, 10am at Cleveland Library, Elders Room
Elevate your historical research with ArchiveSearch.
Led by a seasoned archivist from Queensland State Archives, we'll cover everything you need to know to get started on your research journey. Details and to book your place.
Programs for adults
Create and connect
Explore the art of paint-by-numbers in our Create and connect workshops this month. No experience required – simply come along and have fun! Details and to book your place.
Digital know-how
This month we'll cover smart devices in the home, how to learn a language online and eBook basics in our friendly digital know-how sessions. Details and to book your place.
Health chat: Aged and Disability Advocacy
Join Matilda Marsh and Maha Hijazi from Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia to learn about the free support and advocacy services available in the health care system. Details and to book your place.
Book club
Our monthly book clubs are the perfect places to meet wonderful people and chat about diverse literature. Grab a coffee and come along! Details and to book your place.
English conversation circle
Come to our friendly conversation circles! Meet new friends and enjoy chatting with people who are also learning English. Details and to book your place.
Screening now
Grab your popcorn and watch a film with us! This month we're screening To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and Salvage (2019). See our full list of movie screenings.
Programs for children
Possum Magic story time – RPAC giveaway!
Monday 5 June, 9.30am at IndigiScapes Centre
Join us in the beautiful IndigiScapes gardens as we read Mem Fox's classic Australian tale, Possum Magic.
We'll be giving away a FREE family pass to see Possum Magic onstage at the Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) on Tuesday 27 June. Book in for your chance to win!
For more information about RPAC shows and ticketing, visit rpac.com.au
Saturday story time
Did you know we run awesome story time sessions for children on Saturdays? Whether it's singing, dancing or craft, we always have a fantastic time – join us this week! Details and locations.
Family movies
Watch a movie in the library! Bring your pillows and snacks and enjoy a range of exciting kids' movies with the whole family. See our upcoming schedule.
First 5 Forever
Join our free Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time sessions. Everyone is welcome at these friendly, engaging, language-rich programs. Details and to book your place.
STEAM workshops
Make an origami dragon, create a crazy catapult and code micro:bits this month in our STEAM workshops! Ages: 6 – 12 years. Details and to book your place.
STEAM kits
Looking for something to do after school? Try our STEAM kits! These tech-based kits are the perfect after-school challenge. Visit your local library to see our range.
New! "Where's Wally?" challenge
Wally is hiding in the library – he's very small and very sneaky! If you find Wally or his friends, bring them to the front counter for a sticker prize! Good luck!
Keep in touch
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Contact us
We are available over the phone to answer your questions, and to help you access our online services from 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday on 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.
Other upcoming Council events
FREE Bushfire awareness sessions
Are you ready for bushfires? Come along to a bushfire awareness session at IndigiScapes from 6.30pm on 6 June 2023 to get expert advice on preparing your property and family.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) will also be on hand to give an introduction to the new Australian Warning System bushfire alert levels.
Further sessions will be happening around Redlands Coast in coming months. To register, or see the full list of dates and locations, visit redlnd.cc/disasterawareness
Delivered with support from the Queensland Government’s Get Ready Queensland program.
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.
