Willards Farm at the library, author Gillian Wills and more!
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August 2026
Library news and events
Please note the libraries will be closed on Monday 10 August for the Ekka public holiday.
This month's talks
Local history: Willards Farm
Saturday 1 August, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
The Local history team presents the history of Willards Farm, a little house with a big history, at this free event inside the library.
Author talk: Gillian Wills
Saturday 22 August, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Enjoy this morning chat with author Gillian Wills, whose moving memoir Elvis and Me will inspire all animal lovers.
Local history: Start your family story part one
Saturday 29 August, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
In this multi-part series of talks, the Local history team will cover various tools and methods of researching your genealogy.
New releases
Programs for teens and children
Pop up library: IndigiScapes
Monday 3 August, 9.30am
Spend a lovely morning at IndigiScapes with the First 5 Forever team. Enjoy stories, songs and nature play.
Ages: 0–5 years
Pop up library: Mount Cotton Community Park
Monday 17 August, 9.30am
Join the First 5 Forever team at this beautiful park for storytelling, singing, activities and more!
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM play
Monday 24 August, 9.30am at Capalaba Library
Join us for a mind-bending journey through the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.
Ages: 0–5 years
STEAM zone after-school programs
Looking for a fun and educational afternoon activity? Kids aged 6–12 years use science, technology, engineering, arts and maths skills to be creative. This month's activities include Crazy catapults, DIY marionettes, Flapping butterflies and more!
Teen after-school programs
We have special teen-friendly after-school programs. Teen art club at Capalaba Library meets fortnightly and Teen Makerspace takeover meets monthly at Cleveland Library.
Weekly story times
We offer weekly Toddler time, Story time and Baby time programs, plus additional sessions on Fridays and Saturdays and monthly story times at Point Lookout Library and Russell Island Library.
New junior and young adult reads
Find your next read!
Check out our staff's book recommendations and also discover other resources for finding your next great read!
More free adult programs
Brain boosters
Thursday 13 August, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join in on some fun games, puzzles and activities to help exercise your grey matter. Open to all adults but specially designed for our seniors' community.
English conversation circles
Mondays, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Wednesdays, 10am at Capalaba Library
Are you learning English as a second language? Practise your conversation skills in a safe, supportive space.
Redland Reads Book Clubs
Monthly at multiple locations
Join the monthly book clubs at Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point and Point Lookout Libraries. Simply register and pick up your book at the branch.
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
This month, we have a number of creative workshops including Dot canvas painting, Torn paper collage and Eco-friendly woven trivets. Sessions have limited spaces, so if you've registered and cannot attend, please cancel your booking.
Willards Farm tours
Join our Local History team for an educational tour about the farm filled with plenty of historical tidbits about the farming days of Redland Shire.
Dua Lipa's book club reads
The hits on BorrowBox
Did you know that pop singer and avid reader Dua Lipa has not only founded a book club but culture website Service95 as well as a library-within-a-bookstore?
BorrowBox has some of her most-loved reads ready for your ears!
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.
