What's on at the Libraries - Spring 2024

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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 are committed 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.

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Coming Up What’s on at the Ballarat Libraries

Off the Shelf

Books, reading recommendations, programs and events

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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:

Friday before the Grand Final Friday 27 September

Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 5 November

Online services will be available during this time, including the library’s downloadable collection. After hours return chutes are available at Ballarat Library Sebastopol Library and Wendouree Library.

Ballarat Libraries has a new website

Find everything you could want to know about Ballarat Libraries, including programs, events, services and resources available to library members and the community, all in the one place.

Check it out: libraries.ballarat.vic.gov.au

Community Group Tours of Ballarat Library

Discover the wonders of the newly renovated Ballarat Library with your community group. Learn all about the vast library collection, amazing new Maker Space and explore all the new spaces Ballarat Library now offers.

Reserve your spot now and one of our friendly library staff will take your group on a free guided tour, answer all your burning questions and help your members discover what they can do at the library. Enjoy tea or coffee in one of our comfortable seating areas at the conclusion of the tour.

Tuesdays at 10am for public viewing Wednesdays at 2pm for community groups

Ballarat Library Bookings required

Special Events

An Evening with Thomas Mayo

Bolinda Audio and BorrowBox are thrilled to announce that Thomas Mayo, award-winning author and one of the most respected Indigenous voices in Australia, will be joining BorrowBox content expert, Natasha Boyd, for an in-depth online discussion and Q&A session in our next exclusive online author event.

The event is FREE for all Library borrowers.

Tuesday 17 September 7pm

Online event

Register your place for this online webinar

bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_mu1ii2DuTECuIGqz8fKGxA#/ registration

Special Events

Author Talk with J.P. Pomare

Award-winning author, J.P. Pomare, is back with the unputdownable new bestseller, 17 Years Later: Who really killed the Primrose family.

The violent slaughter of the Primrose family while they slept shocked the nation.

Their young live-in chef, Bill Kareama, was swiftly charged with murder and brought to justice. But the brutal crime scarred the idyllic town of Cambridge forever.

Seventeen years later, true-crime podcaster Sloane Abbott tracks down prison psychologist TK Phillips. Once a fierce campaigner for an appeal, TK now lives a quiet life with Bill’s case firmly in his past. As Sloane lures a reluctant TK back into the fight, evidence emerges that casts new light on the Primroses – and who might have wanted them dead.

While the list of suspects grows, Bill’s innocence is still far from assured. What will it cost Sloane and TK to uncover the truth?

Books are available for purchase at the event.

Wednesday 4 September 6-8pm

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

This is a BMI event and ticket prices apply.

Bookings required ballaratmi.org.au/event/j-p-pomare

Author Talk with Fiona McIntosh

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from international bestselling author, Fiona McIntosh, as she discusses her new historical adventure, The Fallen Woman.

Set in the picturesque English countryside, in a forgotten orchard and beneath the ancient spire of Salisbury Cathedral, this is a heart-wrenching story about a woman who finds that in her darkest hour she can harness her greatest strength.

Books are available for purchase at the event.

Wednesday 2 October 6-8pm

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

This is a BMI event and ticket prices apply.

Bookings required ballaratmi.org.au/event/fionamcintosh

Special Events

Author Talk with Benjamin Stevenson

Benjamin Stevenson is an awardwinning stand-up comedian and USA Today best-selling author. He will be talking about his latest novel Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret.

When a Christmas show takes a dark turn after a magician’s guillotine trick goes awry, who should be in the front row? After solving the cases of his murderous family and an ill-fated train trip filled with crime writers, Ernest Cunningham finds himself slipping back into the shoes of detective to unravel not one but two tricksy crimes.

Wednesday 30 October 6-8pm

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

This is a BMI event and ticket prices apply. Bookings required ballaratmi.org.au/event/benjaminstevenson

Author Talk with Téa Cooper

Téa is an Australian author of several bestselling, internationally acclaimed, twisty historical mysteries. In a past life she was a teacher, a journalist and a farmer. These days she haunts museums and indulges her passion for storytelling. Her latest book is The Golden Thread.

Maitland, 1889. When nineteenyear-old Constance Montague wakes one Wednesday she expects the day to unfold like any other. Breakfast with her grandmother Nell and her mother Faith, a meeting in Maitland with the ladies of the Benevolent Society, perhaps a gentle stroll along the banks of the Hunter River. But this Wednesday is different. Nell has vanished.

Wednesday 11 November 6-8pm

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

This is a BMI event and ticket prices apply.

Bookings required ballaratmi.org.au/event/tea-cooper

Special Events Special Events

Letter Writing Week

Celebrate World Letter Writing Day by rediscovering the joy of letter writing. Make yourself a cuppa and compose a letter to a friend or family member. We will provide all you need to complete your letter. You are welcome to post your letter or leave it in our mailbox to be stamped and delivered on your behalf.

1-7 September

Daily during library open hours

Ballarat, Sebastopol and Wendouree Libraries

Gardens for Wildlife Workshops

Whether you have a big backyard, a tiny courtyard, a community garden, school veggie patch, or some pot plants on your balcony, everyone can help contribute to the survival of wildlife by providing suitable habitat.

Learn about local community group, Gardens for Wildlife Ballarat, hear from guest speakers, gain valuable knowledge and

inspiration, plus the opportunity to take home a selection of local native plants for your garden.

Attracting native frogs and lizards to your garden, with Pails for Scales Conservation

Sunday 8 September

2-3.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Attracting native birds to your garden, with BirdLife Ballarat

Sunday 6 October

2-3.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Attracting native bees and pollinator insects to your garden, with Backyard Beekeeping

Ballarat

Sunday 10 November

2-3.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Garden Structures to support native wildlife

Sunday 1 December

2-3.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Dementia Action Week: 16-22 September

Dementia Action Week is a major leadership, awareness and advocacy campaign led by Dementia Australia as the peak body for people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Memory Matters

Are you worried about your own or someone else’s memory? Learn about the normal changes to memory as we age and when to seek medical advice.

Find out about local dementia supports, enjoy morning tea and explore puzzles and games available at the library.

Thursday 19 September 10.30am-12pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Movie Screening: Everybody’s Oma

Everybody’s Oma (2022) is a heartwarming and raw documentary about filmmaker Jason van Genderen and his mother as together they navigate life with dementia. This film is sure to have you laughing, smiling, and crying at different times throughout.

Thursday 5 September 1pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Special Events Special Events

Seniors Festival: 1 – 31 October 2024

The full Seniors Festival program can be found at: ballarat.vic.gov.au/ community/ageing-wellballarat/celebrating-seniors

Self Care for Seniors

This Seniors Festival join us as we learn about self-care through laughter, vision boards and bonsai.

The Art of Bonsai to Inner Peace

Back by popular demand! Slow down and connect with your inner self at this hands-on workshop where you will learn about the ancient art of bonsai and take home your own little bonsai pot to care for.

Monday 7 October 11am-12.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Monday 21 October 11am-12.30pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Thursday 24 October 3-4.30pm

Wendouree Library

Bookings required

Laughter is the Best Medicine Laughter is so important for our mental health. Join us for this discussion-based workshop to explore the power of laughter on holistic wellbeing, laugh until our sides hurt and uncover new strategies to bring more joy, laughter and sense of purpose to your life.

Friday 11 October 11am-12.30pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Monday 14 October 11am-12.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

The Magic of a Personal Vision Board

Join this hands-on workshop to explore the power of intention, purpose and the need for action to bring about change. You will create your own vision-board as a virtual representation of your hopes and dreams and intentions. Please bring along photo that represents a powerful personal memory for you.

Thursday 24 October 11am-12.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Special Events

SpringTime

Seniors

It’s spring! What better time than to make seed bombs, learn about pollinators in your garden and make your own blend of herbal tea! Join us for springtime fun with Amanda Collins from Backyard Beekeeping.

Powerful Pollinators

Join us to make a Native Bee B&B! Learn how you can support powerful pollinators in your backyard with Amanda Collins from Ballarat Beekeeping. Create and take home a Native Bee B&B, Hoverfly Lagoon and Pollinator Friendly Seed Bombs.

Thursday 10 October

10.30am-12pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Thursday 24 October

10.30am-12pm

Sebastopol Library

Herbal Tea Tasting

Create your own signature tea blend! Join Amanda Collins from Backyard Beekeeping for this informative and tasty workshop where you will learn about tea and tisanes, and the art of brewing. Taste fresh and dried leaves, and flowers to take home your own signature tea blend in a reusable tea bag.

Thursday 3 October 10.30am-12pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Thursday 17 October 10.30am-12pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Bookings required

Special Events

War and Pieces: A Library Jigsaw event

How quick can you puzzle?

This event is open to teams of four, for puzzlers of all ages and skill levels. All teams will receive the same 1000 piece puzzle to complete in the shortest amount of time (within a two hour limit).

Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Participants are encouraged to dress up and have a theme on the day.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of puzzling!

Please book for all members of your team. Individuals and smaller groups are welcome. We will match up teams on the day.

Partner: Australian Jigsaw Puzzle Association

Saturday 9 November 1-3pm

Co-Lab at Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Author Talk with John Smyth on Johnny Alloo of Ballarat

Have you heard of Johnny Alloo?

Come along to hear the story of the Chinese-Australian pioneer restauranteur, interpreter, police informer and political activist during Ballarat’s gold rush days.

Author John Smyth will discuss the writing and research for his book, Johnny Alloo of Ballarat Notoriety, with copies available to purchase afterwards.

Saturday 12 October 1.30-2.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

The Courtyard Spring Reading Party

Gather your book, picnic blanket and dinner, for the Courtyard Spring Reading Party.

Enjoy atmospheric music while immersing yourself in a book.

Need a new book to read?

Wander amongst the shelves at the Ballarat Library to find your next read or ask our friendly staff for a recommendation.

This is a family friendly event.

Wednesday 13 November 6-7pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Adult Programs

Adult Learners Week: 1-8 September

Learn Something New with LinkedIn Learning

Learn a new skill, develop an old one, or find a new hobby during Adult Learners’ Week. Learn at the library or learn from home – it’s up to you!

LinkedIn Learning

With thousands of online courses available, watch videos to upskill, find your next career and try a new hobby. Learn about how to access with your library membership and navigate LinkedIn Learning.

Introduction to LinkedIn Learning

This special Adult Learners Week session will help participants understand how to set up a LinkedIn Learning account, browse and search for topics and take courses.

Monday 2 September 5pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Tuesday 3 September 11am

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Skill building with LinkedIn Learning

Gain today’s must-have skills to expand your knowledge and prepare for what’s next in your career.

Monday 21 October 5pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

LinkedIn Learning for Creatives

This session will highlight the amazing range of creative courses available on LinkedIn Learning.

Monday 18 November 5pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Adult Programs

Family History Drop-in Sessions

Are you starting your family history research or have you hit a wall with your research? The Ballarat and District Genealogical Society (B&DGS) provides support and workshops to help.

Friday 6 September

Friday 4 October

Friday 1 November 2-4pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings not required. Register to receive a reminder.

Thursday 26 September

Thursday 24 October

Thursday 21 November 1-3pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings not required. Register to receive a reminder.

Album Club

Like a book club, but for music! Each month we get together to discuss what we’ve been listening to and to talk about our chosen album of the month. Join us to discover new music and share recommendations. If you enjoy talking about the music that means the most to you - now there is a club for you!

Wednesday 18 September

Wednesday 16 October

Wednesday 13 November 6-7pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings not required. Register to receive a reminder.

Analogue Hour

Enter your hobby era by joining Analogue Hour each month at Ballarat Library. Leave your phone in your bag and take the time to dedicate to a creative project, pick away at a puzzle, unwind with a book or play a game of cards. Come alone or bring a friend—it’s entirely up to you. We’ll have plenty of art supplies on hand for people who haven’t brought their own.

Wednesday 4 September

Wednesday 2 October

Wednesday 30 October 6-7pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings not required. Register to receive a reminder.

Adult Programs

Book Chats

Want to discuss your latest reading adventures? Meet other readers? Get some reading inspiration? Join us for an opportunity to talk about reading, connect with other readers, and have a cuppa and chat.

Wednesday Evening Book Chat

Wednesday 11 September

Wednesday 9 October

Wednesday 6 November 6-7pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

First Friday Book Chat

Friday 6 September

Friday 4 October

Friday 1 November

10.30-11.30am

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Third Friday Book Chat

Friday 20 September

Friday 18 October

Friday 15 November 2-3pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Thursday Movie Screening

Join us for free movie screenings featuring classic cinema, indie films and documentaries. Stay afterwards for a cuppa and chat with other movie buffs.

Everybody’s Oma

Thursday 5 September 1pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Royal Wedding

Thursday 3 October 1pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required Ride Like a Girl

Thursday 7 November 1pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Adult Programs

Be Creative

Be Creative with other crafters. Bring along something you’re working on and meet new people at this casual catch up.

Thursday 12 September

Thursday 10 October

Thursday 7 November 1pm

Sebastopol Library Bookings not required. Register to receive a reminder.

Tea in the Garden

Potter in the garden, drink tea, chat gardening and help with garden tasks such as seed counting and harvesting herbs. Gardeners are welcome to bring any excess produce to share.

Thursday 19 September

Thursday 17 October

Thursday 14 November 1-2pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Young People

These sessions run during school terms.

Code Club

Learn how to create games, animations and applications at Code Club. Code Club is a fun way to develop valuable digital skills as well as logic, creativity, collaboration and communication.

We encourage you to attend all sessions.

Ages 8-13

Every Friday 4–5pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

LEGO® Club

Show off your imaginative building skills at the Ballarat Libraries’ LEGO® Club. Complete a series of themed challenges using LEGO® blocks and a lot of imagination.

Ages 8+

Wednesday 4 September

Wednesday 2 October

Wednesday 6 November

3.45-4.45pm

Wendouree Library

Bookings required

Young People

These sessions run during school terms.

Beyond the Book

Are you someone who loves reading and discussing books with friends? Join Beyond the Book club! Each month, we’ll explore a new book and dive deep into its themes and characters. You will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and insights with other book lovers your age. Plus, there will be fun activities and snacks to enjoy!

Ages 10-14

Friday 6 September

Friday 4 October

Friday 1 November 4–4.45pm

September Library

Bookings required

Call Sebastopol Library 5335 7985.

Dungeons and Dragons

Step into a world of adventure and imagination with Dungeons and Dragons at the library.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, our D&D sessions offer a space to explore new worlds, battle fierce monsters and forge friendships. Join a campaign or learn how to be a Dungeon Master and run your own game. Our community of adventurers welcomes all who are ready to embark on an epic quest!

All sessions fortnightly during school terms.

Staff Facilitated Sessions

Ages 14-18

Monday 14 October

Monday 28 October

Monday 11 November

Monday 25 November

3.45-5pm

Wendouree Library

Staff Facilitated Sessions

Ages 14-18

Tuesday 10 September

Tuesday 15 October

Tuesday 29 October

Tuesday 12 November

Tuesday 26 November 4-6pm

Ballarat Library

Young People

These sessions run during school terms.

Comic Creators

Learn the secrets of creating your own comic adventures in this hands-on, after-school program that covers the whole range of comic creation from idea to publication. Please note both rounds deliver the same content, participants should only book for one round.

Round 1

Wednesday 9 October -

Wednesday 6 November

4–5.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Round 2

Wednesday 20 November -

Wednesday 18 December

4–5.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Lego Robotics

Get ready to dive into the world of Lego Robotics! In this program children will build fantastic Lego robot models and learn to program sensors, motors, and lights to bring them to life.

Ages 8-13

Thursday 10 October -

Thursday 14 November 4-5pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Junior Taskmaster: The Series

Seen Taskmaster? Join us for some puzzle solving and fun as you race to complete our brain busting problems set by your Taskmasters. Can you become the Wendouree Library’s Junior Taskmaster Champion?

Ages 8-14

Wednesday 9 October

Wednesday 16 October

Wednesday 23 October

Wednesday 30 October

3.45-4.45pm

Wendouree Library

Bookings required

Young People

These sessions run during school terms.

Library goes PopCon!

Did you know the refurbished Ballarat Library has a dedicated space for young people?

Come visit us at PopCon and discover all the cool and amazing programs we run at the library and browse through a small selection of our YA collection. Better yet, chill with a graphic novel.

Sunday 15 September

Barkly Square

Follow Sonika on Facebook for more information.

Study with Us

End of year exams are coming up fast. Come study with us at Ballarat Library during SWOTVAC and beyond. We’ve got heaps of space to spread out and work and free hot drinks and snacks on hand, so bring your friends or put your headphones in and focus and prepare to smash those exams.

Monday 14 OctoberFriday 15 November

Ballarat Library

Out of this World Spec-Fiction YA Club

For fans of all things cool like Comics, Manga, Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Superheroes and Horror in books, movies and graphic novels come join our monthly gettogethers to meet, chat and share with likeminded enthusiasts.

Ages 12-18

Tuesday 3 September

Tuesday 5 November 4-5.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

YArtistry

Let your creativity flow in our monthly Young Adult art sessions for all skill levels. Paint, draw, make and create in a variety of mediums including digital and multi-media.

Ages 12-18

Tuesday 17 September

Tuesday 22 October

Tuesday 19 November 4-5.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Kids and Families

These sessions run during school terms.

Learn and Play Together

Enjoy exploring and discovering together. All sessions for children under 12 are designed to be co-learning activities where parents and carers participate as core support for their child.

Play and Sing with Coco Sounds

Enjoy singing songs from around the world and playing rhythms with your body in these engaging sessions.

Every Friday during school terms

10am

Ballarat Library

Every Wednesday to 11 September 11am

Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton

Parent Place

Enjoy free activities, a safe, inclusive place to play, and the opportunity to find out about services and support for families with young children, including kindergarten registration, playgroups and more.

The Parent Place Facilitator will remain available during this time for any questions or support. Contact Parent Place staff via Facebook Messenger or phone 5320 5165

Every Monday

9.30am-2.30pm

Sebastopol Library

Every Tuesday

9.30am-2.30pm

Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton

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.

Every Friday 10.30am

Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton

Kids and Families

These sessions run during school terms.

Baby Bounce

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

Babies

Every Monday

10.30am

Sebastopol Library

Every Tuesday

10.30am

Wendouree Library

Every Wedneday

10.30am

Ballarat Library

Every Thursday 2pm

Ballarat Library

Family Storytime

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.

All ages

Every Wednesday 10.30am

Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre

Wendouree Recreation Reserve, Holly Grove

Every Thursday 10.30am

Eureka Centre

Stawell Street South, Ballarat East

Wriggle and Rhyme

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

Toddlers

Every Monday

10.30am

Ballarat Library

Every Tuesday 2pm

Ballarat Library

Every Tuesday 10.30am

Lucas Community Hub

17 Coltman Plaza, Lucas

Every Wednesday

10.30am

Sebastopol Library

Every Friday

10.30am

Wendouree Library

Technology Hub Technology Hub

Technology Q&A

Increase your digital skills and knowledge. Book in for a 30-minute session to learn how to use your device or the internet. Please bring any relevant passwords, passcodes and email addresses, if you have them Session times vary - contact your local library to book in.

Every Tuesday

Every Wednesday

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Every Wednesday

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Every Monday

Wendouree Library

Bookings required

Every Tuesday

Lucas Community Hub

17 Coltman Plaza, Lucas

Bookings required

Every Wednesday

Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton

Bookings required

Digital Forms and Service Assistance

Book in for a 45-minute session and get assistance with completing online forms and applications. Please bring any relevant passwords, passcodes and email addresses, if you have them.

Please note: we are unable to help with financial, legal, public housing, citizenship, or immigration forms.

Every Wednesday 11.30am

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

iClub

Get to know all things Apple

An informal club for Apple users to learn more about the features and functions of the iPad and iPhone. Bring your device and enjoy a fun group session.

All about Apps Learn about useful Apps for your Apple device.

Thursday 19 September 1.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

All about Photos

How to store, edit and organise photos on your iPhone or iPad.

Thursday 17 October 1.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Staying Safe

eSafety tips to keep you safe when using your Apple device.

Thursday 21 November 1.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

My Digital Library

A fun session aimed at those who want to explore Ballarat Libraries’ digital and online services. The session will provide an overview of the services and information on how to install apps such as Borrow Box, Kanopy, ULibrary, Libby, StoryBox and more.

Wednesday 11 September 2pm

Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton Bookings required

Wednesday 16 October 2pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Wednesday 23 October 2pm

Wendouree Library

Bookings required

Wednesday 30 October 2pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Technology Hub Technology Hub

Ballarat Libraries Tech Café

Tech Café is hosted by Ballarat Libraries Technology Hub Community partners.

Tech Café will offer a range of technology-related and digital learning presentations, hosted by Ballarat Libraries Technology Hub and a range of community partners. Participants are invited to share their own technology experiences, learning and questions in an informal social atmosphere.

Tech Terminology

What is the cloud and how do I toggle? If you are confused by different terminology when using the internet or your phone, you are not alone…. let’s make sense of the jargon and ask all the silly questions.

Thursday 12 September 11am

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Digital Legacy

What happens to our online accounts when we die? Learn about managing digital assets and how to write a digital legacy plan with Be Connected.

Thursday 10 October 11am

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Scams Awareness with NBN Community Ambassador Janeen

Join NBN community ambassador Janine for tips on avoiding scams and eSafety advice.

Thursday 14 November 11am *this session will be facilitated by library staff.

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Monday 2 September 10.30am

Wendouree Library

Bookings required

Monday 2 September 1.30pm

Sebastopol Library

Bookings required

Get Online Week: 14-20 October

Improve your digital skills, have fun and learn something new at one of our Get Online Week sessions happening at all of our libraries. Details and session times on website.

Try

One Thing Digital Art Class

Learn how to create your own digital piece of art and master the techniques of Procreate.

Thursday 3 October 2.30-4.30pm

Ballarat Library

Bookings required

Ballarat Library Maker Space Inductions

Unleash your inner maker by joining the new Ballarat Library Maker Space. Book in to one of the induction sessions to access 3D printers, Cricut machine, heat press, sewing machines and overlockers, during Maker Space opening hours.

Library membership required.

Ages 15+

Book an induction session: libraries.ballarat.vic.gov.au

Or scan the QR code to book in:

Ballarat Libraries

Libraries.ballarat.vic.gov.au

ballaratlibraries@ballarat.vic.gov.au

@ballaratlibraries

@ballaratlibraries

Ballarat Library

5338 6850

178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am-6pm

Wednesday 9.30am-7pm

Saturday 9.30am-4pm

Sunday 1-4pm

Sebastopol Library

5335 7985

181 Albert Street, Sebastopol

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9.30am-5pm

Thursday 9.30am-8pm

Saturday 9.30am-12pm

Sunday closed

Wendouree Library

5339 3505

Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre

Monday to Friday 9.30am-5pm

Saturday 9.30am-12pm

Library Outreach

Lucas

Lucas Community Hub Coltman Plaza Tuesdays 10am–12pm

Buninyong

Buninyong Community House 407 Warrenheip Street Thursdays 2–5pm

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