What’s on at the Libraries SUMMER 2022-23
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.
NEWSLETTERS
3 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 4 BALLARAT LIBRARY AT TOWN HALL 5 SPECIAL EVENTS 6 ADULT PROGRAMS 8 YOUNG PEOPLE 10 BIG SUMMER READ 11 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 12 KIDS AND FAMILIES 16 TECHNOLOGY HUB 18 CONTENTS KEY Target Audience Time and Date Location
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
FESTIVE SEASON OPENING HOURS
BALLARAT LIBRARY AT TOWN HALL
Saturday 24 December 10am–4pm
Sunday 25 December CLOSED
Monday 26 December CLOSED
Tuesday 27 December CLOSED
Wednesday 28 December CLOSED
Thursday 29 December CLOSED
Friday 30 December CLOSED
Saturday 31 December CLOSED
Sunday 1 January CLOSED
Monday 2 January CLOSED
Tuesday 3 January 9am–5pm
WENDOUREE LIBRARY
Saturday 24 December 9.30am–12pm
Sunday 25 December CLOSED
Monday 26 December CLOSED
Tuesday 27 December CLOSED
Wednesday 28 December CLOSED
Thursday 29 December CLOSED
Friday 30 December CLOSED
Saturday 31 December CLOSED
Sunday 1 January CLOSED
Monday 2 January CLOSED
Tuesday 3 January 9.30am–5pm
JANUARY 26 PUBLIC HOLIDAY
SEBASTOPOL LIBRARY
Saturday 24 December 9.30am–12pm
Sunday 25 December CLOSED
Monday 26 December CLOSED
Tuesday 27 December CLOSED
Wednesday 28 December 9.30am–5pm
Thursday 29 December 9.30am–5pm
Friday 30 December 9.30am–5pm
Saturday 31 December 9.30am–12pm
Sunday 1 January CLOSED Monday 2 January CLOSED Tuesday 3 January 9.30am–5pm
LIBRARY OUTREACH SERVICE
The Library Outreach Service will close from Saturday 24 December and will recommence on Tuesday 10 January 2023.
Online services will be available during this time, including the library’s downloadable collection.
Visit the library website: centralhighlandslibraries.org.au
All City of Ballarat Libraries and the Library Outreach will close on
Thursday 26 January for the public holiday.
Online services will be available during this time, including the library’s downloadable collection.
Visit the library website: centralhighlandslibraries.org.au
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Ballarat Library at Town Hall is now open, offering the library services you love right in the heart of town.
Browse the collection, collect holds, access public computers, attend a technology or children’s program and more.
You will find us next to the Visitor Information Centre on the ground floor. Entry is via Bath Lane. Returns can be made during opening hours.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 10am–4pm Sunday 1–4pm Ballarat Town Hall
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225 Sturt Street,
SPECIAL EVENTS
POETRY IN THE PARK
Join us as we meet beneath the trees in the beautiful botanical gardens to listen to Ballarat poet Megan Riedl read a selection of her original poems - and a few of her favourites too.
Megan will be joined by local band The Winter Berries for a delightful afternoon of entertainment for all ages.
BYO Picnic and blanket/chairs.
Sunday 5 February 3–4pm
Ballarat Botanical Gardens Bookings required
BE BOOKISH
Kickstart your reading in 2023 with Be Bookish, a reading challenge that’s all about easy, actionable habits.
Follow us for inspiration and suggestions, and see how other people are completing their prompts in the Reading Widely Ballarat Facebook group.
February 2023
Join the Be Bookish challenge on Beanstack to track your progress.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SURVIVAL DAY DAWN CEREMONY
The Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) invites you to join us for Ballarat’s Survival Day Dawn Ceremony.
Come together and stand in solidarity to peacefully reflect on those who have gone before us.
Limited seating available.
Follow KEAG Ballarat for updates.
@KEAGBallarat
Thursday 26 January 5.30–6.30am View Point Lake Wendouree (opposite Lake View Hotel)
REMEMBERING THE NATIONAL APOLOGY DAY IN BALLARAT
On February 13 in 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, made a formal apology to Australia’s Stolen Generations, those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who had been removed as children from their families and their culture.
The City of Ballarat is taking a moment to remember the National Apology, and the effect it had on the Stolen Generations.
Follow KEAG Ballarat on Facebook for more details closer to the date.
@KEAGBallarat
Monday 13 February
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ADULT PROGRAMS
CHATTY CAFÉ
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.
Brighten your day with a chat and cuppa. Bookings not required.
Every Thursday
2–3pm
Wendouree Library
Every Thursday 6–7pm
Sebastopol Library
FIRST FRIDAY BOOK CHAT
Want to discuss your latest reading adventures? Meet other readers? Get some reading inspiration?
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.
Friday 2 December
Friday 6 January
Friday 3 February 10.30am
Sebastopol Library Bookings required
MOVIE SCREENINGS
Join our free movie screenings featuring classic cinema, indie films and documentaries. Stay on afterwards for a cuppa and chat with other movie buffs.
THE 100-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEARED (M)
Based on the internationally bestselling novel by Jonas Jonasson. On his 100th birthday, Allan Karlsson decides to escape from his nursing home and climb out of the window in his slippers.
Thursday 1 December 1–3pm
Sebastopol Library Bookings required
DIAL M FOR MURDER (PG)
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly. An ex-tennis pro schemes to get his hands on his wealthy wife’s inheritance.
Thursday 5 January 1–3pm
Sebastopol Library Bookings required
THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES (M)
In 1952, two young Argentines, set out on a road trip to discover the real Latin America.
Thursday 2 February 1–3pm
Sebastopol Library Bookings required
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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 8 December
Thursday 12 January
Thursday 9 February
1–3pm
Sebastopol Library
PUZZLES, GAMES AND ZENTANGLES
Unwind and connect at the library. Try something new and have fun exploring board games or solving a puzzle with others.
We’ll provide the tea, coffee, biscuits, and games, so you just need to bring yourself.
Feel free to bring along your favourite game to share.
Thursday 15 December
Thursday 19 January
Thursday 16 February
1–3pm
Sebastopol Library
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.
Thursday 15 December Thursday 19 January
Thursday 23 February 1–3pm
Sebastopol Library
BALLARAT SQRIBBLERS SUMMER 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. There’s no pressure to attend every meeting, and the group loves a surprise guest!
For more information, follow their Facebook page: Wrainbow writers - Ballarat sQribblers.
No need to book, just come along!
Thursday 15 December
Thursday 12 January
Thursday 9 February 5.30–7.30pm
Sebastopol Library
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BEYOND THE BOOK
Do you love to talk about books? Join us on the second Wednesday of each month for Beyond the Book - Tween Book Club.
Each month we read the same set book and chat about it, as well as other books, movies or TV shows.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
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? Join us for D&D at the library. Ages
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10-14 Wednesday 14 December Wednesday 8 February 4–4.45pm
Ages
Sebastopol Library
Thursday 15 December Thursday 9 February
PEOPLE
14-18
4–6pm Sebastopol Library YOUNG
BIG SUMMER READ
JOIN THE BIG SUMMER READ
The BIG Summer Read helps to sustain your child’s literacy level during the Summer school break with a reading challenge and activities.
Read and log 10 books to complete the challenge and go into the draw to win.
Want more? Complete the fun activities for each character!
Thursday 1 December 2022 –Tuesday 31 January 2023
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The BIG Summer Read is open to children aged 0-18 years of age.
Participants can register and log their reading via the Beanstack website plv.beanstack.org, choosing Ballarat Libraries as your primary library. Alternatively, download the Beanstack Tracker app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Want to participate offline? Paper reading logs are available from in-branch and are eligible for entry into the local prize pool only.
PRIZES TO WIN
State Prizes: Three winners will be drawn randomly from participants across Victoria who complete the challenge on Beanstack only.
Terms and conditions can be found at plv.org.au/projects/big-summerread. The prize pool consists of:
0-8 years: $250 Readings gift voucher 9-12 years: $250 Readings gift voucher 13-18 years: $500 Readings gift voucher
Local Prize: One local winner will be drawn at random from participants who complete the challenge with a paper entry. The winner will receive selected books to the value of $100.00 from Collins Booksellers.
Terms and conditions can be found on the library website. Beanstack entries are not eligible for the local prize draw. Paper entries are not eligible for the state-wide prize draw listed above.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Bookings open on Monday 19 December, 2022.
ANIMAL MASK MAKING
Come along and fold a geometric animal mask to wear and take home.
There is a level of difficulty for these 3D masks that require patience.
Ages 8+ Tuesday 17 January 10–11.30am
Library Outreach Lucas Bookings required
JUNIOR EXPLORERS
If you love animals, nature and the great outdoors, this program is for you! Learn about the different environments around Ballarat with a free pack to investigate and explore with.
Ages 5-12 Tuesday 10 January 10.30–11.30am
Library Outreach Lucas Bookings required Thursday 12 January 10.30–11.30am
Library Outreach Eureka Bookings required
SUN PRINTS
Harness the power of the sun to create amazing shadow prints!
Bring along your own collection of flowers, leaves, grasses and other natural items to make unique designs.
Please wear clothes that are OK to get messy.
Ages 8-13 Monday 9 January 11.30am–12.30pm Wendouree Library Bookings required Monday 16 January 11.30am–12.30pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required
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YOUNG EINSTEINS
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A fun filled session of discovery where junior scientists can explore scientific concepts using a range of materials and equipment. Ages 5-8 Friday 13 January 10.30–11.30am Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre 12/14 Violet Grove, Wendouree Bookings required PIRATE ESCAPE ROOM Can you escape Libraro Island? Decipher codes, uncover clues, solve the riddles and find the pirate’s treasure. Ages 7-13 Wednesday 11 January 5–6.30pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required Tuesday 17 January 5–6.30pm Wendouree Library Bookings required SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Bookings open on Monday 19 December, 2022.
WILD ACTION ZOO
Australia certainly has some very unique, weird and wonderful creatures!
In this one-hour interactive workshop you will be introduced to the amazing world of Australian animals! You might meet a freshwater turtle, python, potoroo, bettong or flying fox.
Learn about where they live, what they eat, what they hunt or who hunts them.
Bookings are essential and required for children but not accompanying adult.
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Ages 5-13 Friday 20 January 10–11am Wendouree Library Bookings required Friday 20 January 12.30–1.30pm and 2–3pm Sebastopol Library Bookings required
HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SCHOOL
Bookings open on Monday 19 December, 2022.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Bookings open on Monday 19 December, 2022.
TECHNOFUN
Come along to explore all types of cool tech in a whole day event, where participants will experience a variety of technology-based activities.
Please bring your own snacks and lunch (no nuts please).
Parents are asked to remain with children as this is a co-learning event.
Ages 7-14
Thursday 19 January 9.30am–2.30pm
Ballarat Tech School
Level 1, 136 Albert St
Ballarat Central Bookings required
VR
REALITY @ OUTREACH
Come along to explore some of our awesome tech gear.
Each session will offer you a range of experiences and may include playing games, travelling the World using Oculus VR headsets or coding using Sphero balls.
Ages 13+
Thursday 12 January Thursday 19 January 3–4pm
Library Outreach Buninyong Bookings required
CALL OF CTHULHU @ THE LIBRARY
Based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Call of Cthulhu is the world’s second most popular roleplaying game.
Join us for a 2-hour introduction to the horror/thriller-based game, where players take on the roles of investigators and challenge the unknown to protect the world from ‘things that should not be’.
Ages 15-18
Tuesday 10 January 3–5pm
Sebastopol Library Bookings required
Wednesday 18 January 3–5pm
Wendouree Library Bookings required
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KIDS AND FAMILIES
All sessions run through school terms.
BABY BOUNCE
A gentle session of song, music, rhyme and storytelling for babies.
Babies
Every Monday 10.30am
Sebastopol Library Every Tuesday 2pm
Wendouree Library Every Thursday 2pm
Ballarat Library at Town Hall
WRIGGLE AND RHYME
A fun-filled session of stories, songs, rhythm and movement. Toddlers
Every Tuesday 10.30am
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 through school terms.
LIBRARY
Family
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.
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Preschoolers Every Friday 10.30am Wendouree Library
OUTREACH STORYTIMES
Salvation
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Delacombe
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. All ages Every Tuesday 10.30am Lucas Community Hub, Lucas Every Thursday 10.30am Eureka Centre, Ballarat East Every Friday 10.30am
Army, Cnr Warrina Drive
Greenhalghs Rd
TECHNOLOGY Q&A
Book a 30 minute session to ask any of the trickier questions about your tablet, smartphone or internet.
Please bring your device & chargers, relevant passwords/ passcodes and email address.
Bookings essential
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HUB
TECHNOLOGY
times vary – contact your local
to book in. Every Monday Wendouree
Every Monday Every Tuesday Sebastopol
Every Tuesday Every Wednesday Ballarat
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Session
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Library
Library
Library
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TECHNOLOGY HUB
DIGITAL FORMS AND SERVICES ASSISTANCE
Book in for a 45-minute session and get assistance with completing online forms and applications.
Bookings are required for all sessions.
Session times vary – contact your local library to book in.
Every Tuesday
Every Wednesday
Ballarat Library at Town Hall
Every Friday
Sebastopol Library
MY DIGITAL LIBRARY
Explore Ballarat Libraries digital collections & eServices so you can access the library anywhere from your smartphone or device.
Bookings are required for all sessions.
Wednesday 7 December
2pm
Ballarat Library at Town Hall
Wednesday 8 February
2pm
Sebastopol Library
Wednesday 15 February
2pm
Wendouree Library
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 it’s functions and features in a free, fun group session for all. Afternoon tea provided. No booking required.
Thursday 15 December 1.30-2.30pm
Ballarat Library at Town Hall
Thursday 16 February 1.30-2.30pm
Ballarat Library at Town Hall
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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 St 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.
