Darry Fraser, new fiction, festive crafts and more!
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December 2025
Library news and events
Summer Reading Challenge begins
This summer, something magical is happening at our libraries! Books are glowing, shelves are shifting and mysterious portals have appeared!
Join the challenge from 1 December – you could win Dreamworld annual passes, a Nintendo Switch or a Bluey gift pack! Where will your next book take you?
This month's talks
Author talk: Darry Fraser
Monday 1 December, 10am at Capalaba Library
Settle in with author Darry Fraser for stories of courage, history and Australian spirit over a friendly cuppa.
Author talk: Annette Leigh
Thursday 4 December, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet Annette Leigh as she shares the secrets behind her Bayswater Crime series and destination romance tales.
Digital library services
Tuesday 9 December, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Discover how to access audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, films, music and more with your library card in this handy digital resource session.
Unwrap a good read this Christmas
eAudiobooks and eBooks – always available!
Can’t make it into the library? Our always available eAudiobooks and eBooks are ready whenever you are! Perfect for holidays, commutes or those late-night reading binges, these titles can be borrowed instantly from our amazing digital library service Libby – no waiting, no holds. Simply log in with your library card number and start reading or listening straight from your smart device.
Children's programs
STEAM zone after-school programs
Each week, kids aged 5 to 12 years can engage in creative and innovative projects that enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and maths concepts in a fun way. December projects include iPad coders, Build an alien and the elf-approved Gingerbread house.
FREE School holiday programs
Jingle all the way to the library! From Mrs Claus story time and Puppetrix puppets to bauble weaving and a choose-your-own-adventure story workshop, there’s festive fun waiting for everyone this summer!
Messy play in the park
Monday 8 December, 9.30am at Wentworth Drive Park, Capalaba
Are you ready to get messy? Enjoy a sensory learning experience that helps little ones build their confidence.
Ages: 2–5 years
Pop-up library
Monday 1 December, 9.30am at IndigiScapes, Capalaba
Monday 15 December, 9.30am at Thornlands Community Park
Come down to a beautiful outdoor setting for stories, songs and activities!
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 22 December, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Fun and educational projects introduce science, tech, engineering, arts and maths skills.
Ages: 0–5 years
Stories to spark that holiday magic!
Bam! Pow! Amazing comic book adventures!
Zap! Your library card just unlocked a world of comic book fun! From powerful superheroes to extremely silly stories, you can dive into a huge selection of kids’ comic books on our mega-awesome digital library service Libby, all free to download straight to your device. No waiting, no worries, just instant adventures whenever you’re ready to read!
Teen programs
Teen gaming
Fridays 5 and 19 December, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library
Rock up for a fun Friday afternoon card, board and video gaming session. Bring a friend or meet some new ones.
Ages: 12–17 years
Teen Makerspace takeover
Wednesday 10 December, 3pm at Cleveland Library
Explore the Makerspace, reserved just for teens! Learn 3D printing, Cricut design, sewing, embroidery and more.
Ages: 13–17 years
Teen art club
Thursday 11 December, 3.45pm at Capalaba Library
At Teen art club, you'll try out everything from digital art to watercolours. All supplies provided.
Ages: 12–17 years
More free adult programs
Makerspace inductions
Weekly at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a free 30-minute safety induction and start using the Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects!
Monthly book clubs
Monthly at multiple locations
Our book clubs are always accepting new members. Simply sign up for the next open session and collect your book at the library.
English conversation circles
Weekly at Victoria Point and Capalaba Libraries
Our English Conversation Circles are the perfect opportunity for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners to practice their skills.
Create and connect sessions
This month, we’re getting into the holiday spirit with festive creations galore! Make yarn Santas, felt gumnuts, decoupage frames, merry miniatures, quilled gift tags and plenty more. From glitter to gumnuts, your local library has Christmas covered!
Latest releases
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.
