An evening with Sarah Di Lorenzo, Valentine's Day author talk and more!
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February 2026
Library news and events
Explore the Makerspace
Start using this incredible free community resource today!
New step-by-step projects available in the Makerspace, a monthly creative session and a monthly teen takeover are great ways to get involved.
This month's talks
Author talk: Amy Andrews
Thursday 5 February, 10am at Victoria Point Library
February is for lovers, and bestselling romance novelist Amy Andrews' latest, Engaged, Apparently, is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s.
Feature talk: Renting Q&A
Wednesday 11 February, 10am at Cleveland Library
Are you renting or managing a rental property? Join us for a free information session with experts from the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Author talk: Sarah Di Lorenzo
Wednesday 11 February, 6pm at Cleveland Library
Enjoy a special evening author event. Bestselling author and clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo returns to the Redlands with her latest healthy eating tome.
Author talk: Don Alcock
Friday 13 February, 10am at Capalaba Library
Local author Don Alcock reveals a true Australian story of adventure and intrigue detailed in his new book Itinerant Soul, a snapshot of colonial Australia.
Feature talk: Intro to budgeting
Tuesday 17 February, 10am at Capalaba Library
Kick your 2026 financial goals with advice from the founder of The Simple Budget. Learn how to build a realistic budget that works with your lifestyle.
Author talk: Dr Dianne Cartwright
Saturday 21 February, 10am at Cleveland Library
Enjoy a stimulating conversation all about neuroscience and mind-to-mind communication with a medical doctor.
New reads for adults
Programs for teens and children
Pop-up library
Monday 2 February, 9.30am at IndigiScapes
Monday 16 February, 9.30am at Thornlands Park
Songs, rhymes and stories in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM zone after-school programs
Each week, kids aged five to 12 years engage in creative science, technology, engineering, arts and maths projects that engage creative thinking. This month's projects include fort process, Smart Trains and number fun.
Messy play in the park
Monday 9 February, 9.30am at Wentworth Drive Park
Sensory enrichment for toddlers with different stations and activities.
Bring a hat, sunscreen and water!
Ages: 2–5 years
Teen after-school programs
Teen art club at Capalaba Library meets twice a month, Teen Makerspace takeover meets monthly at Cleveland Library, and anime enthusiasts come together once a month at both Capalaba and Cleveland libraries.
STEAM play
Monday 23 February, 9.30am at Capalaba Library
This program introduces science, tech, engineering, arts and maths to babies and toddlers in fun, imaginative ways.
Ages: 0–5 years
Weekly story times
Every week our beloved First 5 Forever team delivers Toddler time, Story time and Baby time at Capalaba, Cleveland and Victoria Point libraries. They also put on special monthly story times at Point Lookout Library and Russell Island Library.
New junior and young adult fiction
Arts and crafts inspiration
Love the Create and Connect sessions? Then try Creativebug!
Find heaps of arts and craft videos and design inspiration – free with your library membership.
Just log in and start crafting right from home!
More free adult programs
Redland Reads Book Clubs
Monthly at multiple locations
Our popular monthly book clubs are always open to new members! Simply book in and then collect your book at the library branch.
English conversation circles
Mondays, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Wednesdays, 10am at Capalaba Library
Learning English as a second language? Come and practice your conversational skills in a safe, supportive space.
Makerspace inductions
Weekly at Cleveland Library
Sign up for a 30-minute safety induction and start using the FREE Makerspace for all of your craft and tech projects!
Create and connect sessions
Explore your creativity in unique ways: join Quandamooka artists for a weaving and storytelling workshop; decoupage frames to house your favourite photos or try your hand at nature journaling with author Dannika Patterson.
Take your stories on the go!
eAudiobooks are great for commuting, traveling, exercising and doing your chores. Simply download your selections using the Libby and Borrowbox apps.
Log in with your library membership details to access tons of titles and download to your phone or tablet.
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.
