No images? Click here
These hot new titles are coming your way! Make sure to get in early and reserve your copy.
March events
Author talk: Toni Grant
Tuesday 7 March, 2pm at Capalaba Library.
Meet Australian storyteller, Toni Grant, as she discusses her latest book, The Trouble With Serpents – book three in her immersive series, Serpent. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Belinda Jeffery
Wednesday 15 March, 10am at Capalaba Library.
Meet talented Australian cooking writer and teacher Belinda Jeffery as she shares her new cookbook, In Belinda's Kitchen: Essential Recipes. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Michel Vimal du Monteil
Thursday 16 March, 2pm at Cleveland Library.
Meet windsurfing investment banker Michel Vimal du Monteil as he shares his exquisite debut novel, Where There is a Will. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Hazel Barker
Tuesday 28 March, 10am at Victoria Point Library.
Hear the incredible life of Hazel Barker in this final instalment of her memoir trilogy, Opera, Orchids and Oz.
With powerful themes of grief, love and joy, this is the must-read conclusion to Hazel and Colin's amazing journey.
Feature talk: Australian poetry
Tuesday 21 March, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join poet and literary historian Anne McBurnie on an exploration of Australian poetry from 1890 – 1990, and enjoy a morning of Australiana prose. Details and to book your place.
Local history: Island life – tales from the bay
Friday 10 March, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Join us for a historical look at the unique stories, characters and events from our wonderful islands. Details and to book your place.
Local history: Logger's Crossing
Thursday 23 March, 1pm at Capalaba Library
Learn about our historical timber industry, and discover the significance of Tingalpa Creek's newly discovered humble log crossing. Details and to book your place.
Programs for adults
Financial wellness masterclasses
Care for your financial wellbeing with free masterclasses led by budget empowerment coach, Michelle Webb. Stand-alone sessions. 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.
New! Health chat: Advance care planning
Join Shae Miller, advance care planning (ACP) clinical nurse, in these interactive health-centred sessions. Learn how to make informed choices to guide your future health care. Details and to book your place.
Digital know-how
Learn about eBooks, Beamafilm and LinkedIn Learning in these friendly, interactive digital sessions.
BYO device and library membership card. Details and to book your place.
Create and connect
Enjoy mindful colouring, create macramé pot hangers and produce a stop-motion animation film in our Create and connect workshops.
New! Documentaries
We're now streaming documentaries! Catch a thought-provoking new doco each month at Capalaba Library. Details and locations.
Programs for children
STEAM workshops
Build space rovers, grow a fairy garden and code a dancing robot this month in our STEAM workshops! Ages: 6 – 12 years. Details and to book your place.
Family movie
Bring your snacks and cushions down to Victoria Point Library to catch our monthly family movie!
All ages welcome. Details and locations.
Saturday story time
Did you know we run awesome story time sessions for children on Saturdays?
Whether it's singing, dancing or craft, it's always a fantastic morning – join us this week! Details and locations.
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.
Keep in touch
Social media
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events.
Tag @redlandcitycouncil_libraries for a chance to be featured on our pages!
The library is at your fingertips with the Redland City Council Library app.
Download it for free from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
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.
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.
