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November 2024
Library news and events
Capalaba Library is moving
Capalaba Library will open at a new temporary location inside Capalaba Central Shopping Centre, Shop 2, on Monday 11 November.
During the library closure, the Mobile Library will relocate to 14 Noeleen Street from Saturday 2 November to support customers.
Star-Studded Spring authors
Rosalie Ham
Wednesday 6 November, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet the author of the international bestseller The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham! She will be discussing her latest work, a prequel to The Dressmaker.
Grantlee Kieza
Wednesday 13 November, 10am at Cleveland Library
Grantlee Kieza, awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his writing, returns to Redlands Coast to share his latest historical portrait, Mr and Mrs Gould.
Benjamin Stevenson
Monday 18 November, 10am at Cleveland Library
Benjamin will be joined by author Michelle Upton to discuss the latest addition to his bestselling Ernest Cunningham mysteries, Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret.
Maya Linnell
Friday 29 November, 11 at Cleveland Library
Join two beloved rural romance authors when they team up for an in-depth chat! Stella Quinn chats with Maya Linnell, the bestselling writer of six rural romance novels including Kookaburra Cottage.
Sarah Di Lorenzo
Wednesday 11 December, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet acclaimed clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Sarah Di Lorenzo as she shares her passion for cooking with healthy, delicious ingredients.
First 5 Forever programs
Friday Story time fun!
Fridays, 9.30am at Cleveland 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 2 November, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Saturday 16 November, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Come to the library for a fun-filled morning of storytelling and craft.
New picture books
Pop up library
Monday 4 November, 9.30am at IndigiScapes
Monday 18 November, 9.30am at Beth Boyd Park
Read, sing and play in a beautiful outdoor surrounding! If it rains, we'll let you know the alternate indoors location.
Messy play
Monday 11 November, 9.30am and 10.30am at Victoria Point Library
Ready to get messy? The sessions are fun-filled and action-packed sensory learning experiences. Ages: 2–5 years
Awe Tū Bayside Kapa Haka
Saturday 16 November, 1pm at Cleveland Library
Experience the rarity of māori performing arts, dance and drama with Awe Tū Bayside, a local Kapa Haka group. All ages.
STEAM play
Monday 25 November, 9.30am at Cleveland Library and Victoria Point Library
Young explorers enjoy a journey through the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths. Ages: 0–5 years
Summer Reading Challenge
Launching on 30 November, this year's challenge has special activity sheets for younger and older children.
You'll be able to visit your local branch to pick up your challenge sheet and submit your weekly prize entry forms! All ages.
Free adult workshops and events
Layered greeting card Cricut design
Friday 22 November, 10am at Cleveland Library
Learn to design a layered greeting card using Cricut Design Space. It's perfect if you're using the new Makerspace!
4X4 Driving with MadMatt
Saturday 23 November, 10am at Cleveland Library
Just in time for International Men's Day, join Matt Gillan from MadMatt 4WD for a talk about four-wheel driving.
Local History home movie morning
Saturday 30 November, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
Bring your popcorn and join the Local History team for a trip down memory lane.
Writer's workshop: How to market and sell your book
Saturday 30 November, 11.30am at Victoria Point Library
Author and publisher Kathy Shanks leads a special workshop on marketing your book successfully.
Linkedin Learning
Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. Get started with your library card.
Favourite program series
New junior fiction
After-school programs for children and teens
STEAM Zone
Tuesdays, 3.30pm at Victoria Point Library
Thursdays, 3.30pm at Cleveland Library
Our STEAM play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities that will leave your little ones inspired! Ages: 0–5 years.
Anime x club
Monthly, 3.30pm at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries
Love anime? Join our Anime x club and its vibrant community for some after-school fun. Grades 7–12.
Boardgames and gaming
Fortnightly, 3.30pm at Cleveland and Victoria Point Libraries
Stop by after school for a selection of video games and board games perfect for teens. Grades 7–12.
New music on Freegal
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.
