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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
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!
