New! Authors in conversation plus upcoming school holiday programs...
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March 2024
Library news and events
April school holidays program
Online bookings open Monday 4 March, 9am
Get crazy with crafts, meet a baby T. Rex, paint by numbers, learn letter yarning and more!
Thrilling Author talks in March
Penelope Janu and Stella Quinn
Monday 4 March, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Meet two best-selling rural romance authors in conversation. Penelope Janu discusses her riveting new novel with beloved author Stella Quinn.
Sarah Bailey
Thursday 7 March, 1pm at Cleveland Library
Meet Sarah Bailey, the best-selling author of The Dark Lake and The Housemate as she discusses her latest thriller Body of Lies.
Kerryn Mayne and Elizabeth Coleman
Saturday 9 March, 11am at Capalaba Library
Meet crime novelist Kerryn Mayne, also a police detective in Victoria. Author Elizabeth Coleman will be joining her!
Dinuka McKenzie and Poppy Gee
Monday 11 March, 10am at Cleveland Library
Welcome Dinuka McKenzie along with Poppy Gee to talk the third instalment of the exciting Detective Kate Miles series.
Donna M Cameron and Michelle Upton
Monday 18 March, 10am at Victoria Point Library
Donna M Cameron is joined by Michelle Upton to discuss her second novel, The Rewilding, an eco-fiction page-turner.
Discover your perfect career!
Your library membership grants you free access to My Career Match, offering career inspiration as well as resume writing advice.
New in non-fiction
Teens-only school holiday events
Fantasy map creation
Wednesday 3 April at Capalaba Library and Wednesday 10 April at Victoria Point Library
Craft otherworldly realms inspired by the enchanting landscapes from worlds from Lord of the Rings or Hunger Games.
Make a pop socket
Wednesday 3 March at Victoria Point Library and Thursday 11 March at Cleveland Library
Elevate your mobile phone by decorating and styling your own pop socket. Let your creativity flourish!
Calligraphy bookmarks
Thursday 4 April at Cleveland Library and Wednesday 10 April at Capalaba Library
Personalise your reading style with bookmarks featuring cool calligraphy because your books deserve bookmarks as unique as you are!
The Sims challenge
Monday 8 April, 2pm at Victoria Point Library
Dive into the virtual world of ever-popular Sims game! Unleash your architectural genius in a building challenge.
Weekly First 5 Forever programs
Toddler time
Weekly from 9.30am
Learn action rhymes and songs to develop your toddler’s pre-literacy.
Story time
Weekly from 10.15am
Have fun with movement, action rhymes, songs and stories.
Baby time
Weekly from 11am
Meet other parents and babies in this fun-filled session.
Free events for under 5's
Pop up library
Monday 4 March, 9.30am at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre
Monday 18 March, 9.30am at Wellington Point Reserve
Enjoy this early literacy program covering stories, singing and discovery through interactive play in beautiful outdoor surroundings. Learn more.
Messy play
Monday 11 March, 9.30am and 10.30am at Capalaba Library
Join us for monthly sessions that encourage sensory exploration! Bookings open Monday 4 March at 9am.
STEAM play
Monday 25 March, 9.30am at Cleveland Library and Victoria Point Library
Our STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts and maths) play program combines captivating storytelling with exciting hands-on activities. Learn more.
New video games
Did you know that you can borrow video games for consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox? We have hundreds of new and popular games available to reserve in person or online. Simply login with your library membership.
Digital Hot Reads
Free programs for adults
Managing hearing loss
Thursday 7 March, 10am at Cleveland Library
Come to a health chat featuring Penelope Woods, a rehabilitation audiologist and founder of A Better Ear.
Islands of isolation and their forgotten residents
Saturday 9 March, 10.30am at Cleveland Library
This Local history chat presents historical accounts of those exiled to the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum and Peel Island Lazaret.
Managing Cravings - alcohol and other substance use
Wednesday 13 March, 9.30am at Cleveland Library
Facilitated by the Brisbane South Recovery College, this course is tailored for individuals and their loved ones addressing substance use challenges.
Android Q&A
Wednesday 13 March, 10am at Cleveland Library
Join us at the library for an interactive Q&A session! Bring your Android devices, ask your basic device questions and let's explore the endless possibilities together.
Digital Library Q&A
Thursday 14 March, 1pm at Victoria Point Library
In this session, learn how to borrow and download eBooks and eAudiobooks, plus be introduced to the many free digital resources on offer.
Apple iOS Q&A
Tuesday 19 March, 10am at Capalaba Library
Bring your Apple iPhones and iPads to the library for a personalised Q&A session. Ask any basic device questions and get hands-on assistance!
The right way to recycle using AI
Wednesday 20 March, 10am at Cleveland Library
Meet with Jane Dyson for an interactive talk and demonstration on how to use the latest technology to recycle right with the Recycle Mate app.
Frog-friendly gardens and frog identification
Saturday 23 March, 10am at Capalaba Library
Learn how to make your garden frog friendly with Jono Hooper from the Queensland Frog Society.
Create and connect sessions
New! Crafting circle
Thursday 21 March, 9.30am at Victoria Point Library
Engage with a community of craft enthusiasts during a brand-new creative gathering for adults. Share your passion as well as learn new skills.
What's on in March
From book chats and trivia to candle painting and button art, we have inspiring and engaging Create and Connect sessions at all of our Redlands Coast libraries.
Check out the Mobile Library!
Bring a friend, or even a pet, to our weekly Mobile Library stops in Thornlands, Victoria Point, Alexandra Hills, Mt. Cotton, Redland Bay, Thorneside and Wellington Point.
Enjoy curated collections of new and popular titles and free Wi-Fi. You can even pick up the library materials you've reserved. Learn more.
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.
