AUTUMN 2023: What's On at the Libraries

What’s on at the Libraries AUTUMN 2023

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY The City of Ballarat acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we live, work, learn and play on. Within our Council boundaries, the Wadawurrung People are the Traditional Owners south of the Great Dividing Range and to the north the Dja Dja Wurrung People are the Traditional Owners. We recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their respective Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

The City of Ballarat Libraries also acknowledges and respects the rich history of tens of thousands of years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and storytelling.

We commit to providing culturally safe public spaces and services in the City of Ballarat Libraries for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we recognise and understand our responsibility in relation to the sensitivity and significance of some of our collection materials.

CONTENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY

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ADULT PROGRAMS

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YOUNG PEOPLE

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KIDS AND FAMILIES

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TECHNOLOGY HUB

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BOOKINGS

Target Audience Time and Date Location Sign Language Interpretation provided

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COMING UP What’s on at the Ballarat Libraries OFF THE SHELF Books, reading recommendations, programs and events Scan the QR code or sign up online: eepurl.com/dMfZj2

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By Phone Ballarat Library 03 5338 6850 Sebastopol Library 03 5335 7985 Wendouree Library 03 5339 3505

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURES All City of Ballarat Libraries and the Library Outreach will be closed on the following public holidays in March and April 2023.

Labour Day Monday 13 March Good Friday Friday 7 April Saturday before Easter Sunday Saturday 8 April Easter Sunday Sunday 9 April Easter Monday Monday 10 April ANZAC Day Tuesday 25 April After hours returns are available at the Sebastopol and Wendouree Libraries.

Online services will be available during this time, including the library’s downloadable collection.

Visit the library website: centralhighlandslibraries.org.au

BALLARAT LIBRARIES AT THE EUREKA CENTRE The next time you put an item on hold with the Ballarat Libraries, you can choose to pick it up from the Ballarat Research Hub at Eureka (BRHAE) at the Eureka Centre!

BRHAE is now a pickup point during opening hours, for all Ballarat Libraries holds, making it a convenient and accessible spot to collect books in Ballarat East.

Choose ‘Eureka Library’ as the pick-up library when you next place a hold online or on the Libraries Victoria app, and you’ll get a notification when it’s available.

You can also search and place a hold on books at: centralhighlandslibraries.org.au Monday to Thursday 10am–4pm Eureka Centre 102 Stawell Street South Ballarat East

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ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL COVID-19 RAPID ANTIGEN TEST PROGRAM

HEARING AUSTRALIA SCREENING TESTS

The City of Ballarat is distributing FREE Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) under the Victorian government program. This will assist with early detection and treatment of COVID. You can collect: • 2 packs of 5 RATs • An extra 2 packs for each person in your household • People with disability and their carers can get 4 packs of 5 RATs • You can collect as often as required, while stocks last.

How is your hearing? Free checkups are available in May with qualified hearing technicians from Hearing Australia.

• Free hearing screening tests • Available to those 18 years and older • Fifteen minutes per test • Phone preferred branch location to reserve a time slot • Walk-ins available, subject to availability

Monday 9.30am–5pm Tuesday 9.30am–5pm Wednesday 9.30am–5pm Thursday 9.30am–8pm Friday 9.30am–5pm Saturday 9.30am–12pm Sunday Closed

Wednesday 3 May 9.30am–1pm Sebastopol Library Wednesday 10 May 2–5pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall

Sebastopol Library

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SPECIAL EVENTS

AUSTRALIA READS AUDIOBOOK PARTY

CREATE YOUR SUCCESS VISION BOARD WORKSHOPS

You’ve heard of the Australian Reading Hour, but this year Ballarat Libraries is hosting the Listening Hour.

Do you have an idea and not know how to achieve it? Come along and learn how to create a vision board to help you to reach your goals.

Come along for an hour of ear reading with audiobooks at the Sebastopol Library.

Inspiration and knowledge will be imparted to you to help in your journey.

Join the Tech Café, with Vision Australia and library staff, from 10am to learn how to access eAudiobooks on your own smart phone or tablet. Extra devices will be available for those who need to borrow one.

Wednesday 1 March Wednesday 8 March Wednesday 15 March Wednesday 22 March 2–3pm

The Ballarat Libraries and Vision Australia both offer large collections of Audiobooks online for borrowers to access and invite anyone interested in learning more to come along.

Refreshments provided.

Thursday 9 March 10am: Tech Café 11am: The Listening Hour Sebastopol Library Bookings required

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Wendouree Library Bookings required

SPECIAL EVENTS ULTIMATE WALKS & HIKES AUSTRALIA WITH LAURA WATERS

AUTUMN READING PARTY

Laura Waters has hiked thousands of kilometres to put together her ultimate list of walking tracks across Australia—and now she’s going to share them with us.

We welcome everyone to come along and indulge in some muchdeserved reading time and an unplugged musical act to add to the ambience.

Laura is the author of Bewildered: Leaving everything behind for 3,000km in the wilds of New Zealand and 2022’s Ultimate Walks & Hikes Australia.

Reading parties are a way to celebrate the joy of reading and its positive effect on health and wellbeing.

Join us at Sebastopol Library as Laura shares her favourite walks across the country, the many benefits of walking in nature, and her tips and tricks for getting out to explore the great outdoors.

Thursday 30 March 6pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required

TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Trans Day of Visibility celebrates the transgender and gender diverse community and celebrates the achievements and contributions made by transgender and the gender diverse people around the world.

Ballarat Council for Follow event updates.

Monday 13 March Queen Victoria Square Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

Join us at the Sebastopol Library for our Autumn Reading Party.

Thursday 27 April 6pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required

CLI-FI READING CHALLENGE Climate fiction (Cli-Fi) is a phenomenon that is represented in adult fiction, young adult fiction, junior fiction and picture books as well as narrative non-fiction.

Cli-Fi explores themes of human altered climates and can offer a way of humanising the science of climate change.

Join this reading challenge to explore the themes of Climate Fiction and become aware of the various ways you can access the library and be a part of a reading community.

Ages 16+ Launches on Earth Day 2023 Saturday 22 April ballarat.beanstack.org.au 7

SPECIAL EVENTS WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW

FEELING OUT LOUD

A guided creative writing workshop designed to get the creative juices flowing in a fun, pressure-free environment. Featuring writing exercises, prompts and creative group activities to overcome the terror of the blank page and experiment with new forms and themes.

Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl.

A relaxed session of writing poetry as personal catharsis. Let your feelings flow onto the page with a series of writing prompts and the gift of time to write, with the option to share your poetic works out loud in a safe, facilitated space.

Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl.

Friday 17 March 10am–12pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

POETRY, FOUND Discover forms of found poetry such as blackout, erasure, and cut-out. You will use printed text and magazines to create visually arresting pieces of writing by removing, rearranging and changing words from existing pieces of text.

Add to your literary collage masterpiece with images, colour or cut-out words in this fun hands-on workshop.

Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl.

Friday 24 March 10am–12pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

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Friday 31 March 10am–12pm Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Bookings required

SLAMMIN’ SPOKEN WORD Gain confidence when presenting aloud to an audience. Using your original writing or a variety of existing texts – including poetry, informal prose, dramatic monologue and political speeches – explore structure, dynamics and rhythm in the delivery of your text and learn techniques to engage your audience.

Presented by local poet and spoken word performer, Megan J. Riedl.

Friday 14 April 10am–12pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

SPECIAL EVENTS

HARMONY FEST 2023

HARMONY BY THE LAKE

In March 2023, Victoria will come together for Cultural Diversity Week, and celebrate the power, influence, and stories of Victoria’s rich multicultural communities.

A free community picnic, with music, dance, and activities for families and everyone at Lake Wendouree.

Join us during Harmony Fest 2023 in Ballarat from 16 to 26 March, to celebrate our culturally diverse community and their contributions to society. harmonyfestballarat 16–26 March 2023

Bring your own chairs, picnic blankets and enjoy the day.

Food trucks will be on site at own cost. Alcohol is not permitted.

Sunday 26 March 12–3pm Follow harmonyfestballarat for event updates.

HARMONY DAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Celebrate Harmony Day at the annual Flag Raising Ceremony followed by a morning tea.

Tuesday 21 March 10.30am Queen Victoria Square Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

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SPECIAL EVENTS SMALL BUSINESS BUS Whether you’re planning, starting, or growing your business, the Victorian Government’s Small Business Bus can help you develop your business ideas and capabilities.

The Small Business Bus offers information through various Government organisations, business assistance from expert advisers, and financial business counselling through the Rural Financial Counselling Service.

Bookings required: business.vic.gov.au/sbb Friday 5 May Sebastopol Library

IDAHOBIT FLAG RAISING CEREMONY Ballarat celebrates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with the annual flag raising ceremony.

Ballarat Council for Follow event updates.

Wednesday 17 May Queen Victoria Square Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

NATIONAL SORRY DAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY National Sorry Day, or the National Day of Healing, is an annual event that has been held in Australia on 26 May since 1998.

The event remembers and commemorates the mistreatment of the country’s Indigenous peoples as part of an ongoing process of reconciliation between the Indigenous peoples of Australia and the settler population.

Follow KEAG Ballarat for event updates.

Friday 26 May 10.30am Queen Victoria Square Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK FLAG RAISING CEREMONY National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

KEAG Ballarat for event Follow updates.

Monday 30 May 10.30am Queen Victoria Square Sturt Street, Ballarat Central

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LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY

BALLARAT RESEARCH HUB AT EUREKA

HISTORICAL RESEARCH WORKSHOPS

Ballarat Research Hub at Eureka (BRHAE) presents the combined resources and services of the Ballarat Libraries’ Australiana Research Collection, the Public Record Office Victoria’s Ballarat Archives Centre and the Ballarat and District Genealogical Society.

The Australiana Research Collection in partnership with the Ballarat Archives Centre presents free monthly workshops about history research.

Opening hours:

Start your family history with easy research and planning tips.

Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4.30pm

STARTING FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

For information:

Please bring along your laptop or tablet.

Australiana Research Collection, 5333 0306

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

Ballarat Archives Centre, 5329 1628

Email Simon Jacks at simonjacks@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Eureka Centre Ballarat

Wednesday 15 March 2–3.30pm Ballarat Research Hub at Eureka

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LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY FINDING AUSTRALIAN MILITARY RECORDS

FAMILY HISTORY DROP-IN SESSIONS WITH B&DGS

Do you have a soldier in the family?

Explore the online records at the Australian War Memorial and the National Archives of Australia.

Are you starting your family history research, or have you hit a wall with your research?

Please bring along your laptop or tablet.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

Email Simon Jacks at simonjacks@ballarat.vic.gov.au Wednesday 19 April 2–3.30pm

Drop-in to the Sebastopol Library to speak with a volunteer from the Ballarat and District Genealogical Society (B&DGS).

Thursday 23 March Thursday 27 April Thursday 25 May 1–3pm Sebastopol Library

Ballarat Research Hub at Eureka

GETTING STARTED WITH ANCESTRY This workshop introduces the online genealogical database, Ancestry, and its features.

Ancestry is the best place to start when beginning your family history.

Please bring along your laptop or tablet.

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

Email Simon Jacks at simonjacks@ballarat.vic.gov.au Wednesday 17 May 2–3.30pm Ballarat Research Hub at Eureka

BALLARAT HERITAGE FESTIVAL SAVE THE DATE Dust off your tweed, oil up your retro bikes, and start growing that facial hair, the Ballarat Heritage Festival is back again to celebrate the city’s rich heritage, iconic landmarks and vibrant community in May. Keep up-to-date: ballaratheritagefestival.com.au 19–28 May

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ADULT PROGRAMS CHATTY CAFÉ

FIRST FRIDAY BOOK CHAT

Looking for an activity to get out of the house that’s relaxed and fun? Come along to the Chatty Café at the Wendouree and Sebastopol Libraries on Thursday afternoons.

Want to discuss your latest reading adventures? Meet other readers? Get some reading inspiration?

Brighten your day with a chat and cuppa. Bookings not required.

Every Thursday 2–3pm

Join us at Sebastopol Library on the first Friday of the month for an opportunity to talk about reading, connect with other readers, and have a cuppa and chat.

Wendouree Library

Friday 3 March Friday 14 April Friday 5 May 10.30am

Every Thursday 6–7pm

Sebastopol Library Bookings required

Sebastopol Library

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ADULT PROGRAMS MOVIE SCREENINGS Join our free movie screenings featuring classic cinema, indie films and documentaries. Stay afterwards for a cuppa and chat with other movie buffs.

A UNITED KINGDOM (PG-13) This is the true story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), the London office worker he married in 1947 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments.

Thursday 6 April 1–3pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required

LION (M)

SIX MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT (PG-13) UK, Aug. 15, 1939: 17 days before WWII, an English teacher and his camera disappear from a coastal boarding school with 20 German teen girls. Miller gets the job 6 days later, secretly trying to find out what happened.

Thursday 2 March 1–3pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required

This Oscar-nominated family drama tells the story of Saroo, a young boy who gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family.

Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple.

Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home.

Thursday 4 May 1–3pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required

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ADULT PROGRAMS BE CREATIVE

MIGRANTS’ MORNING TEA

Be Creative with other crafters.

Bring along something you’re working on and meet new people at this casual catch up.

We welcome everyone to come in and say Hello to newly arrived migrants. These are fun mornings with lots of stories, tea, and quite often a dance!

The Sebastopol CWA will be at the sessions to provide inspiration and share their craft skills.

Thursday 9 March Thursday 13 April Thursday 11 May 1–3pm Sebastopol Library

PUZZLES AND GAMES Unwind and connect at the library. Try something new and have fun exploring board games or solving a puzzle with others.

Feel free to bring along your favourite game to share or use the games available from the library.

Refreshments provided.

Thursday 16 March Thursday 20 April Thursday 18 May 1–3pm Sebastopol Library

Last Wednesday of the Month 10.30am–12pm Ballarat Welcome Centre 25-39 Barkly St, Ballarat

BALLARAT SQRIBBLERS AUTUMN SESSIONS Ballarat sQribblers is an LGBTQIA+ writers group which aims to be an inclusive space to create regardless of perceived “skills.” Running every three weeks, the group partakes in a variety of writing activities or challenges while embracing everyone with support.

For more information, follow their Facebook page: Wrainbow writers - Ballarat sQribblers.

No need to book, just come along!

Thursday 9 March Thursday 6 April Thursday 11 May 4–6pm Sebastopol Library

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YOUNG PEOPLE

BEYOND THE BOOK

CODE CLUB

Do you love to talk about books?

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for Beyond the Book: Tween Book Club.

Come along to Code Club and learn how to create games, animations and applications.

Each month we read a set book and chat about it, as well as other books, movies or TV shows.

Ages 10-14 Wednesday 8 March Wednesday 10 May 4–4.45pm Sebastopol Library Contact the Sebastopol Library to book in

Code Club is a fun way to develop valuable digital skills as well as logic, creativity, collaboration and communication.

This is a co-learning activity where parents and carers provide support for their child to explore and discover together. Assistance from an accompanying adult is required.

Ages 8-13 Thursday 2 March Thursday 9 March Thursday 16 March 4–4.45pm Library Outreach - Buninyong Bookings required

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YOUNG PEOPLE DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

FLIGHT CLUB

Ever wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons or learn how to run a game and become a Dungeon Master? Perhaps you’re an experienced player looking for a group or a regular game?

Rockets, helicopters and planes.

Oh my!

Join us for D&D at the library.

Ages 14-18 Thursday 9 March Thursday 23 March Thursday 6 April Thursday 20 April Thursday 4 May Thursday 18 May 4–6pm Sebastopol Library

YOUNG EINSTEINS A lively session of discovery where junior scientists can explore scientific concepts using a range of materials and equipment.

This is a co-learning activity where parents and carers provide support for their child to explore and discover together. Assistance from an accompanying adult is required.

Ages 5-8 Monday 6 March Monday 20 March Monday 27 March Monday 3 April 4–4.45pm Wendouree Library Bookings required

Explore the history and science of flight in this 4-week after-school program. Build models and test your engineering and design skills.

Bookings required for 4-week program.

Ages 8-14 Tuesday 7 March Tuesday 14 March Tuesday 21 March Tuesday 28 March 4–5pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

SPHERO Get hands-on with the undeniably cool, programmable Sphero robots.

This is a co-learning activity where parents and carers provide support for their child to explore and discover together. Assistance from an accompanying adult is required.

Ages 5-12 Thursday 4 May Thursday 11 May Thursday 18 May Thursday 25 May 4–4.45pm Wendouree Library Bookings required

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YOUNG PEOPLE

THINGS NO ONE TOLD YOU Looking for your first job? Need help getting a tax file number? Get all the information you need at this life skills program for young people aged 12-23.

Presented by Y Ballarat, Things No One Told You covers stuff you are ‘expected’ to know, but might not have been taught, such as why you need a tax file number, how to write a resume, how Medicare works or the best way to put on a doona cover.

For more information visit: yballarat.org.au/things-no-onetold-you Bookings via Y Ballarat https://bit.ly/3WhHW4K Ages 12-23 Thursday 16 March Thursday 11 May 4.30–5.30pm Sebastopol Library

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AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM This Autumn school holidays, learn to repair your bike and set off to discover dragons, monsters, and beasts that are lurking, stories that are unfolding and heroes and villains that are in a struggle to win their powers back...

Program will be released on Monday 20 March.

Bookings open on Monday 27 March.

Subscribe to the Ballarat Libraries Humanitix for updates: events.humanitix.com/tours/ autumn-school-holidays-2023 Tuesday 11 April to Friday 21 April

KIDS AND FAMILIES

All sessions run during school terms.

BABY BOUNCE

WRIGGLE AND RHYME

A gentle session of song, music, rhyme and storytelling for babies.

A fun-filled session of stories, songs, rhythm and movement.

Babies

Toddlers

Every Monday 10.30am Sebastopol Library

Every Tuesday 10.30am

Every Tuesday 2pm Wendouree Library Every Thursday 2pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall

Ballarat Library at Town Hall Every Wednesday 10.30am Sebastopol Library Every Wednesday 2pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall

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KIDS AND FAMILIES

All sessions run during school terms.

LITTLE LANGUAGES Where will we travel to this week?

Open your magical suitcase, and travel to a different country and culture each session, learning and sharing through story, song, and dance.

This family-based storytime celebrates inclusion and diversity in a fun and accessible way.

Family Storytime is an opportunity for your child to discover the world of books and develop a love of reading, while connecting with other families in your community.

Filled with stories and rhymes, children will enjoy these fun and engaging sessions.

Preschoolers Every Friday 10.30am

All ages Every Tuesday 10.30am

Wendouree Library

Lucas Community Hub, Lucas

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME Celebrate the Australian Library and Information Association’s National Simultaneous Storytime with us!

This year libraries, schools, and homes across the country will be reading The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young, illustrated by Heath McKenzie.

Join us at 10.45am at Sebastopol Library on Wednesday 24 May to join Spike the Sloth for the race of a lifetime. This event will include Auslan interpretation.

Morning tea provided.

All ages Wednesday 24 May 10.45am Sebastopol Library 20

LIBRARY OUTREACH STORYTIMES

Every Thursday 10.30am Eureka Centre Tower Room Stawell Street South Ballarat East Every Friday 10.30am Salvation Army, Cnr Warrina Drive and Greenhalghs Rd Delacombe

KIDS AND FAMILIES

All sessions run during school terms.

FAMILY BEDTIME STORYTIME AUSTRALIAN READING HOUR Australian Reading Hour 2023 has a short and sweet message: read, share, and enjoy books.

Join us for a Bedtime Storytime for the whole family, 0-99!

The evening will feature a Welcome to Country, Auslan interpreted family Storytime, and a light supper.

All ages Thursday 9 March 6pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required

KIDS CRAFTING CULTURE WITH YARN BARK Join proud Peek Woorroong Keerraay Woorroong man Will Austin as he captures the imaginations of young minds through First Nations music, storytelling, and a cultural craft activity.

Ages 7+ Saturday 18 March 10–11am Sebastopol Library Monday 20 March 4–5pm Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre

LITTLE FROGGIES WITH BCMA Join experienced teachers from the Ballarat Centre of Music and the Arts to build self-confidence and creative expression in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Focusing on free movement and incredible fun, pre-school students will learn to understand musical concepts logically and sequentially, while physically developing coordination, strength, and flexibility in movement and dance.

Preschoolers Thursday 2 March Thursday 9 March Thursday 16 March Thursday 23 March Thursday 30 March 10.30–11.30am Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre

PLAY & SING WITH COCO SOUNDS Play and Sing with Coco Sounds at Eureka. Enjoy singing songs from around the world and playing rhythms with your body in these engaging sessions.

Ages 2-5 Monday 13 March Monday 20 March Monday 27 March Monday 3 April 10–10.30am Eureka Centre 21

TECHNOLOGY HUB

TECHNOLOGY Q&A Get connected and increase your digital knowledge.

30-minute sessions to ask any questions you may have about using your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or the internet.

Please bring your device, relevant passwords, passcodes and email address if you have them.

Bookings essential Session times vary – contact your local library to book in.

Every Monday Wendouree Library Every Monday Every Tuesday Sebastopol Library Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Ballarat Library at Town Hall

DIGITAL FORMS AND SERVICES ASSISTANCE Book in for a 45-minute session and get assistance with completing online forms and applications.

Session times vary – contact your local library to book in.

Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

ICLUB An informal club for Apple users to learn more about the features and functions of the iPad. Bring your iPad and learn all about its functions and features in a free, fun group session for all.

Afternoon tea provided.

Thursday 16 March Thursday 20 April Thursday 18 May 1.30pm Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

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TECHNOLOGY HUB BE CONNECTED PRESENTATIONS Do you want to learn more about using technology and online safety?

Join live streamed presentations,

by Be Connected to your home, to be stepped through the essentials, in an easy to understand format with our knowledgeable and friendly presenter.

Register to book: beconnected. esafety.gov.au/bookings Online webinars

TECH CAFÉ In this monthly program, the library will offer a range of technology-related presentations, hands-on sessions, and demonstrations in collaboration with an NBN Community Ambassador and other external presenters.

Refreshments provided.

Second Tuesday of the Month 10–11am Ballarat Library at Town Hall Bookings required

TOPIC SCHEDULE Friday 7 April Online shopping and banking Wednesday 12 April Government websites Wednesday 19 April Selling safely online Friday 21 April Helpful apps Wednesday 3 May Protect yourself against scams Friday 5 May Data and public Wi-Fi Wednesday 17 May Can you spot a scam?

Friday 19 May Staying safe on Facebook

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BALLARAT LIBRARIES centralhighlandslibraries.org.au ballaratlibraries@ballarat.vic.gov.au

@ballaratlibraries @ballaratlibraries

BALLARAT LIBRARY AT TOWN HALL 5338 6850 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat

SEBASTOPOL LIBRARY 5335 7985 181 Albert Street, Sebastopol

WENDOUREE LIBRARY 5339 3505 Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre

LIBRARY OUTREACH LUCAS Lucas Community Hub Coltman Plaza Tuesdays, 10am–12pm

BUNINYONG Buninyong Community House, 407 Warrenheip Street Thursdays, 2–5pm

DELACOMBE Salvation Army Cnr Greenhalghs Road & Warrina Drive Fridays, 10am–12pm

BALLARAT LIBRARY AT 178 DOVETON STREET Closed for redevelopment until late 2023.