National Simultaneous Storytime
Cleveland Library
Wednesday 23 May 10.30 – 11.15am
The very cranky bear
by Nick Bland
On this day across Australia, thousands of children will be reading The very cranky bear at the same time as part of Library and Information Week.
Come and join us for this special event.
No bookings required.
Children's Authors in Action
Come and meet your favourite authors and find out about their latest books.
Richard Newsome
Victoria Point Library
Tuesday 1 May, 10 – 11am
Author of The Billionaire’s Curse
Suitable for ages eight and over.
Please phone Young Peoples Services on 3843 8031 for
more information if you would like to attend this session.
Deb Abela
Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 2 May, 3.30 – 4.30pm
Author of the Max Remy Super Spy series
Suitable for ages 8 and over.
No bookings required.
English conversations coffee group
If English is not your first language, you are welcome to join us for some everyday conversation practice. Bring a friend or neighbour. Everyone is welcome.
Free afternoon tea will be provided.
For more information please contact our Outreach Services Branch on 3829 8317.
Wednesday 2 May, 1 – 2.30pm Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 9 May, 1 – 2.30pm Cleveland Library
Wednesday 23 May, 1 – 2.30pm Capalaba Library
Thursday 31 May, 1 – 2.30pm Russell Island Library
Click here to see what the library holds in languages other than English as well as materials that will help with learning to speak and write English.
Redlitzer writing competition
 We are now accepting entries for the 2012 Redlitzer Writing Competition. The Redlitzer is dedicated to recognising and supporting emerging writers whose work has not yet been published.
This year there will be two categories: Adults and Teens.
Find out more
Seniors Refresh
Capalaba Library
Thursday 10 May, 9.30am – 12pm
Thursday 24 May, 9.30am – 12pm
Enjoy a free coffee, tea and biscuits and meet other seniors at the Art Space. Seniors Refresh is held every aged pension week on a Thursday.
Bookings are not required.
An evening with Treyci Maynard
Capalaba Library
Thursday 24 May, 6 – 8pm
6pm - Powhiri (Maori traditional, ceremonial welcome)
7pm - Entertainment by Treyci’s Kapa Haka group TURANGA AKE and Treyci’s first cousins KAHA.
Treyci Maynard is an author, teacher, Kapa Haka tutor and sportswoman. She is of Maori descent from Gisborne, New Zealand and has recently compiled a collection of personal writings inspired by others. She presents her first book, A closer walk.
A closer walk draws you into her cultural background and upbringing. Preserving Maori culture and whanau (family) is the energising force which drives Treyci to help others reach their full potential. Her thoughts within are based around the uniqueness of the Maori culture, the feeling of being at home, the beauty of family and the art of being ultimately grateful. Friendships, love, loneliness, trust, hurt; betrayal, intimacy and hope are just some of life’s paved journeys. “This is my journey”
Come and embrace a true, Maori cultural experience.
Free event.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to Julie on 3843 8038.
Seniors online information session
Capalaba Library
Thursday 10 May, 12.30 – 2.30pm
Attention seniors
This is a Q & A session on computing just for you. A panel of computer whizzes from Brisbane Seniors Online will field your questions and do their best to solve your computing problems.
Please call 3843 8010 to book.
Career Information session
Cleveland Library
Wednesday 16 May, 3.30 – 5pm
Youth futures
If you’re young and not sure what work or career path you want to follow, learn about labour markets, salaries, which industries are growing or shrinking and what qualifications or abilities are needed for specific jobs. They can also help you plan your career with pathways to meet your goals.
Phone 3829 8770 to book.
Lifeline budgeting workshop
Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 23 May, 2 – 3.30pm
Gerry Messingham from Lifeline will be talking about budgeting and how it can help you take control of your priorities and goals. He will also talk about debt and the strategies and options available when unexpected challenges make it difficult to satisfy financial obligations, for example, the temporary loss of income from health or redundancy.
Phone 3884 4004 to book.
Ukulele club
Victoria Point Library
Saturday 26 May, 2 – 3pm
If you are interested in meeting new people and learning to play the ukulele, come along to the Binary Music Ukulele Club. The club meets on the last Saturday of each month.
For more information call Binary Music on 3820 6633 or email to info@binarymusic.com.au
Click here to see what the Library has for people wanting to learn, play or listen to the ukulele.
What's on for young people
Baby’s Day Out
Introducing babies and parents to the joy of storytelling using finger rhymes and song. Suitable for ages 0 – 12 months. Siblings welcome. Morning tea provided. No bookings required.
Tuesday 1 May, 10 – 11.15am Cleveland Library
Wednesday 2 May, 10 – 11.15am Victoria Point Library
Rhyme Time
High energy music and dance session with action rhymes, singing and stories. Suitable for ages 1 – 3 years. No bookings required.
Tuesday 8 May, 10 – 10.30am Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 9 May, 10 – 10.30am Cleveland Library
Thursday 10 May, 10 – 10.30am Capalaba Library
Story Time Fun
Stories and action rhymes are combined with craft to engage parents and children alike. Suitable for ages 2 – 4 years. No bookings required.
Tuesday 15 May, 10 – 10.45am Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 16 May, 10 – 10.45am Cleveland Library
Thursday 17 May, 10 – 10.45am Capalaba Library
Ready to Read
Ready to Read is a new early literacy program covering alphabet, counting, colour and signing. Suitable for ages 2 – 4 years. No bookings required.
Tuesday 29 May, 10 – 10.30am Cleveland Library
Wednesday 30 May, 10 – 10.30am Capalaba Library
Thursday 31 May, 10 – 10.30am Victoria Point Library
Computer classes in your library
Using the Catalogue
Learn how to find items in the library, request items and much more using the library catalogue.
Tuesday 22 May, 9.30 – 11am Capalaba Library
Bookings: ph. 3843 8010
Cleveland Library
Friday 25 May, 10.30am – 12pm
Phone 3829 8770 to book.
Internet Getting Started
An introduction to the Internet for absolute beginners. Learn to manoeuvre the mouse, find out about basic Microsoft Windows functions and start searching the web.
Capalaba Library
Tuesday 1 May, 9.30 – 11am
Wednesday 2 May, 9.30 – 11am
Wednesday 9 May, 9.30 – 11am
Tuesday 15 May, 9.30 – 11am
Phone 3843 8010 to book.
Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 2 May, 9.30 – 11am
Wednesday 23 May, 9.30 – 11am
Phone 3884 4004 to book.
Internet Going Further
Find out how to use different search engines and subject directories to retrieve information about a specific topic and learn about effective search strategies.
Capalaba Library
Wednesday 8 May, 9.30 – 11am
Phone 3843 8010 to book.
Cleveland Library
Friday 4 May, 10.30am – 12pm
Phone 3829 8770 to book.
Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 16 May, 9.30 – 11am
Phone 3884 4004 to book.
Email Getting Started
An introductory class for those who have never used email before. Learn how to create an account, compose and send emails, and reply, forward and delete emails.
Capalaba Library
Wednesday 23 May, 9.30 – 11am
Tuesday 29 May, 9.30 – 11am
Phone 3843 8010 to book.
Cleveland Library
Friday 11 May, 10.30am – 12pm
Bookings: ph. 3829 8770.
Victoria Point Library
Wednesday 9 May, 9.30 – 11am
Wednesday 30 May, 9.30 – 11am
Phone 3884 4004 to book.
Email Going Further
Learn how to add contacts to your address book, and how to send and receive attachments.
Cleveland Library
Friday 18 May, 10.30am – 12pm
Phone 3829 8770 to book.
Labour Day closure
All Redland libraries will be closed on Monday 7 May 2012 for the Labour Day public holiday.
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