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December 2022
Library news and events
The holidays are almost here!
Thank you for being part of our awesome library community this year. We’ve got fantastic events planned for all ages this season, make sure to check them out below.
If you’re off on a holiday, take us with you! Stop in to borrow the perfect summer page-turners and load up on eBooks – all for free!
We hope you have a safe and happy festive season, and look forward to seeing you in 2023.
Events
School holiday activities
School holidays are almost here! Join us for a jam-packed season of festive craft and sell-out shows.
Make your own felt gnome, fold a 3D origami tree topper and unleash your inner zombie in our special effects (SPFX) workshop!
Summer Reading Challenge – join the club!
The Summer Reading Challenge has begun. If you're 17-years-old or younger, this challenge is for you!
Complete a series of reading challenges from 1 December to 31 January for a chance to win our weekly prizes! Sign up at your local library, or join the club online.
Christmas Story Time at the Mobile Library
Wednesday 22 December 10.30am at Village Green, Wellington Point.
Join us for a special Christmas Story Time at the Mobile Library! We'll be reading our favourite Christmas stories and making reindeer antlers. Ages: 0 – 8 years. Details and to book your place.
Author talk: Jack Roney
Friday 9 December 10am at Victoria Point Library
Come along to hear detective-turned-author Jack Roney share his speculative fiction mystery, The Ghost Train & the Scarlet Moon.
Christmas movie
Saturday 3 December 1pm at Cleveland Library
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Come along for a special Christmas screening of It's a Wonderful Life (1946). BYO snacks. Everyone welcome.
Create and Connect: Wooden ornaments
Come along for a relaxed morning of festive craft and quality chats as we make hand-painted ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree. Activity for adults. Details and to book your place.
Programs for adults
Book club
Tuesday 13 December 10am at Capalaba Library.
Catch the last book club of the year at Capalaba Library! Our Victoria Point and Cleveland Library book clubs are in recess over Christmas.
We hope you have a restful break and look forward seeing you again in the new year. Details and to book your place.
English Conversation Circle
Practise speaking English at our English Conversation Circles.
Meet new friends, learn at your own pace and enjoy chatting with people who are also learning English.
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors come to every session and are always ready to help. Details and to book your place.
NEW! Digital Know-how sessions
Learn the basics of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines in our new Digital Know-how sessions. Perfect for beginners, these step-by-step demonstrations will have you reading online in no time. No experience needed. BYO smartphone or tablet. Details and to book your place.
Programs for kids
Pop up Library
If you love singing, dancing and reading in the park, try our family-friendly Pop up Libraries.
Perfect for ages 0 – 5 years who love being outside! Details and to book your place.
First 5 Forever
Join the fun with our free Baby Time, Toddler Time and Story Time sessions.
Everyone is welcome at these friendly, engaging, language-rich programs. Tailored for ages 0 – 5 years. Details and to book your place.
STEAM Kits
Looking for something to do these holidays? Head to the library and code up a storm with our free STEAM kits. Choose your kit at the counter, and complete the challenge inside! Available at Capalaba, Cleveland, Russell Island and Victoria Point Libraries. No bookings required.
Heads up! These hot new titles are coming your way! Make sure to get in early and reserve your copy.
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Contact us
We are available over the phone to answer your questions, and to help you access our online services from 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday on 3829 8999.
Alternatively, you can email us at library@redland.qld.gov.au, complete our Ask a Librarian online form or message us on Facebook.
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.
