What's On At The Library - Winter 2016

WHAT'S ON AT THE

LIBRARY WINTER / 2016

LEIGH HOBBS

AMINAH HART

TIM FLANNERY

WELCOME

ON THE COVER

CONTENTS

BE CHALLENGED, ENTERTAINED AND ENLIGHTENED THIS WINTER.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Australian Climate Council founder, author and former Australian of the year, Tim Flannery, drops in to challenge us with an Open Mind Lecture on the impact of population growth on climate.

Not to be missed!

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We also welcome Children’s Literature Laureate, Leigh Hobbs for a special workshop and Hazel Edwards who will share stories from her memoirs.

For art lovers, the launch of A Smile at Arm’s Length featuring the intriguing etchings of Jiri Tibor Novak is a must for the Winter calendar as is the exhibition of masks created for the launch of Isobelle Carmody’s The Red Queen.

We have a strong focus on history with Mark Dapin talking about his military history, The Nashos’ War and his latest novel, R&R. In addition, an insight into the local ancient stone arrangement, Wurdi Youang, after which the events’ space in the new Geelong Library & Heritage Centre is named, with Uncle Reg Abrahams and anthropologist Heather Threadgold, is bound to be fascinating.

We also bring you a vast number of eKnow How events to enhance your digital literacy and plenty of activities for children and young people.

Cover artwork from Old Tom's Big Book of Beauty courtesy of Leigh Hobbs and Allen and Unwin.

HOW TO BOOK Unless specified, events are free of charge, however, places are limited.

Online – go to our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au/events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket.

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

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CREATIVE & CONNECTED

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HERITAGE

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eKNOW HOW / eLEARNING / CREATIVE / MAKERSPACES

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YOUTH PROGRAMS / HOLIDAY STUFF!

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ALL ABOUT KIDS! / HOLIDAY FUN!

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In person – go to your local library and staff will book on your behalf.

By phone – 03 4201 0500 Group bookings – 03 4201 0500

Cr Helene Cameron / Chair Geelong Regional Library Corporation BOOK NOW

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL BOOK SALES AND AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING AT EVENTS WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL EVENT HELD AT THE NEW GEELONG LIBRARY & HERITAGE CENTRE

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OLD TOM, HORRIBLE HARRIET AND OTHER FREAKS

TIM FLANNERY

SHIREEN MORRIS

Be challenged by a discussion of the impact of population growth on climate change

An argument for reforms with symbolic power and practical application for indigenous Australians

2016 Children's Literature Laureate, Leigh Hobbs, will guide us through his illustration process

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS UNMASKING THE WILD – AN EXHIBITION OF MASKS MADE

BY CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATORS AND ARTISTS

LEIGH HOBBS – OLD TOM, HORRIBLE HARRIET AND OTHER FREAKS 2016 Children’s Literature Laureate, Leigh Hobbs, is an artist and author who is famous for his quirky, individual characters including the furry, feral, rascally cat, Old Tom and the wicked, wild and wonderful Horrible Harriet. In this workshop, Leigh will guide us through the various stages of drawing the characters made popular in his books and inspire children to create their own characters and write their own stories. BYO scrap book or paper/clipboard and pencils. Most suitable for primary school-aged children with their parents/guardians.

This exhibition of masks comprises the original work of 22 brilliant artists. Created for the Masked Ball that launched Isobelle Carmody’s The Red Queen, the theme is the connection of humanity to nature.

The masks will be auctioned to raise funds for two charities which mirror the concerns of the heroine in the Obernewtyn Chronicles, Elspeth Gordie: Animals Asia’s Moon Bear Sanctuary and an IBBY run Children in Crisis Fund.

Daily until 30 June Gathering Place, Ki-kirri-ngitj Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

GREG DAY, JIRI TIBOR NOVAK AND SIAN MARLOW – A SMILE AT ARM'S LENGTH Celebrate the launch of this stunning limited-edition artist book, A Smile at Arm's Length. With text by Gregory Day, this beautiful collection contains etchings

by Jiri Tiber Novak and is designed and constructed by Sian Marlow. The book will be launched by renowned poet Dr Amanda Johnson.

Thursday 9 June The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.00-7.00pm

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Thursday 14 July The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-5.30pm

SUE DIXON – FOUR SEASONS: WINTER What do you get when you cross classical music with one of the region's finest chefs? Four Seasons! Warm up your winter evening with a little Vivaldi in the background as Clyde Park's Sue Dixon guides you through her pick of seasonal produce and shows you simple ways to transform the way you cook. This is the third event in this popular seasonal program.

Tuesday 2 August Bannockburn Cultural Centre 6.00-8.00pm

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SPECIAL EVENTS

OPEN MIND LECTURES

OPEN MIND LECTURE SERIES WURDI YOUANG AND THE WADAWURRUNG LIVING SPACE

TIM FLANNERY – SUSTAINABLE POPULATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Learn how the local ancient stone arrangement, Wurdi Youang, holds the key to the Wadawurrung teachings of sacred sites, hunting grounds and seasonal movement within this region and how the diversity of natural resources has supported and determined living arrangements for the Wadawurrung community. Presented by anthropologist Heather Threadgold and Uncle Reg Abrahams.

Tim Flannery has published over thirty books including The Future Eaters, The Weather Makers and his latest release, Atmosphere of Hope. Named Australian Humanist of the Year in 2005 and Australian of the Year in 2007, he cofounded and was Chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council. He became Australia's Chief Climate Commissioner in 2011 and in 2013 he founded the Australian Climate Council. This fascinating Open Mind Lecture will see Tim Flannery tackle the issue of population, the economic factors driving population growth and its impact on climate.

Thursday 4 August The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

POETRY READINGS BY ROBYN ROWLAND & DIANE FAHEY Two of Australia’s most significant poets, Robyn Rowland and Diane Fahey will read from their work followed by an open mic session for local poets. In partnership with Melbourne Poet's Union. To register your interest in a 5-minute open mic session, please contact the Melbourne Poet's Union: mpuinc@yahoo.com Saturday 27 August The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.30pm

Thursday 21 July The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

EXPLORE THE DOME Learn more about this iconic building and the myriad of services on offer by attending a tour: daily at 11am for around 45 minutes. Please meet in the foyer on the ground floor.

No bookings required.

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS Meet these authors and hear about their books and the writing process

LUKE WILLIAMS – THE ICE AGE – A JOURNEY TO CRYSTAL METH ADDICTION

AMANDA SINCLAIR – LEADING MINDFULLY

Combining memoirs and journalism, Luke Williams will talk about the confronting story which charts his own addiction and recovery when researching his book on crystal meth. He also examines the social problems that surround ice, and discusses whether its abuse is an epidemic or a moral panic about the underclass.

Faced with a never-ending 'to do' list, expanding demands and depleted energies at work and at home? Learn how mindfulness can provide a practical, simple and powerful path. Amanda specialises in enhancing the individual's capacity for day-to-day leadership within organisations, communities, schools and families.

Thursday 23 June The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

Wednesday 15 June The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

AMINAH HART – HOW I MET YOUR FATHER SHIREEN MORRIS – THE FORGOTTEN PEOPLE Adviser to Noel Pearson and co-editor of The Forgotten People, Shireen Morris challenges the assumption that constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians is a project of the left. She seeks to demonstrate that there may be reforms that can achieve the change sought by indigenous leaders and people on both sides of politics and that are both practical and symbolically powerful.

Tuesday 21 June The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

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After experiencing significant loss, IVF provided Aminah Hart one last chance at motherhood. Following the birth of her daughter, Leila, Aminah was encouraged to research the identity of her daughter's donor father. What happened next is truly remarkable.

Thursday 30 June Belmont 6.30-7.30pm

DOROTHY JOHNSTON – THROUGH A CAMEL’S EYE Award-winning author Dorothy Johnston drew on her childhood and family memories for her novel, One for the Master, set in a woollen mill on the Barwon River. Her novel was shortlisted for the 1998 Miles Franklin award and after thirty years in Canberra, Dorothy Johnston has returned to the region and has published the first of her new sea-change mystery series, Through a Camel’s Eye, set in Queenscliff. Dorothy will talk about her body of work including her latest novel.

Thursday 14 July Queenscliff 2.30-3.30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

HAZEL EDWARDS – NOT JUST A PIECE OF CAKE: BEING AN AUTHOR In her memoir, acclaimed children's author Hazel Edwards shares the process of writing and why storytelling matters both culturally and personally. Her quirky memoir shares the diverse working style of a long-term author juggling her writing career and a family.

THE ROAD TO R&R – MARK DAPIN

CYBER SAFETY

Mark Dapin visits to talk about the long and winding road that led him to create R&R, a black-comedy Vietnam War thriller described as Apocalypse Now meets Good Morning Vietnam. He will also discuss the many interviews he conducted with Vietnam vets for his award-winning military history, The Nashos’ War.

The City of Greater Geelong presents Cyber Safety sessions aimed at parents who want to understand young people's use of the internet, social media and gaming. Sessions draw on experience from social media experts, law enforcement and youth workers.

Thursday 11 August The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

Wednesday 20 July The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.30-7.30pm

HEROES AND HAPPY ENDINGS What do romance readers love about their fictional heroes? A sense of humour?

Smouldering eyes? Or a large dose of chivalry? Join four local authors – Alli Sinclair, Lisa Ireland, Delwyn Jenkins and Nicki Edwards – as they discuss romantic heroes at this entertaining and enlightening forum.

Sunday 31 July Waurn Ponds 3.00-4.00pm

LOU HARVEY-ZAHRA – CREATIVE DISCIPLINE, CONNECTED FAMILY Learn practical tips to help transform tears and tantrums into smiles while staying close and connected with your children.

Presented by teacher, parent and author Lou Harvey-Zahra.

PREVENT DIABETES, HEART DISEASE AND STROKE Learn about the risk factors associated with these chronic diseases and how healthy eating and weight control can offer protection. Hear about the Life! program. Presented by Diabetes Victoria.

Monday 6 June Corio 6.30-8.00pm

Friday 24 June Torquay 11.00am-12.00noon

Tuesday 14 June Waurn Ponds 6.30-8.00pm

Friday 12 August Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 19 July Ocean Grove 6.30-8.00pm

BOOK CHAT

Wednesday 10 August Newcomb 6.30-8.00pm

Come and chat about the books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet new people. No booking required.

COLOUR YOUR WORLD – COLOUR WONDERFUL

First Monday of the month Highton 10.30-11.30am

Bring your colouring books and pencils to this monthly colouring session for adults.

Relax, meet new people and experience the calming benefits of this creative international trend. No booking required.

First Tuesday of the month Geelong West 10.30-11.30am Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm

Fridays 10 June, 8 July, 12 August Lara 11.00am-12.00noon

Third Tuesday of the month Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm First Friday of the month Torquay 11.00am-12.00noon Second Friday of the month Queenscliff 11.00am-12.00noon

Wednesday 24 August Bannockburn 6.30-7.30pm

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HERITAGE

HERITAGE CHURCH RECORDS AT THE HERITAGE CENTRE Let us introduce you to the variety of Church records held by the Heritage Centre and how you can access and use this information resource.

Wednesday 8 June The Vault, Kim barne thaliyu Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 9.30-10.30am

DIGGER: WHAT IS IT AND WHY IS IT STILL RELEVANT? Explore the collection of birth, death and marriage indexes colloquially known as 'Digger' and learn the value of using this resource in your family history research.

Wednesday 13 July The Vault, Kim barne thaliyu Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 9.30-10.30am

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GEELONG HOSPITAL RECORDS Learn about this valuable family history resource, how to access the records and what surprising information may be found within.

Wednesday 10 August The Vault, Kim barne thaliyu Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 9.30-10.30am SEE ALSO 17 & 19 Discover your ancestry 19 Finding 'my' place in history

NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH August is National Family History Month and we celebrate by presenting the following special events LT COL NEIL SMITH – THAT ELUSIVE DIGGER This fascinating session will be presented by military service researcher, Lt Col Neil Smith AM, Retd. With 23 years’ experience in Australia and the UK, the presenter has researched approximately 20,000 individual personnel and published over 60 books on the subject of military service history, making him the ideal expert to bring you tips and advice on this topic.

LINDA EMERY – CELEBRITIES AND THEIR FAMILY HISTORIES A member of the research team for the popular SBS TV program, Who Do You Think You Are?, author and historian Linda Emery will share her stories of researching the family histories of Australian celebrities who have featured on the show. Can you afford to miss this episode?

Tuesday 23 August The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.00-7.00pm

Tuesday 2 August The High Ground, Wurdi Youang Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6.00-7.00pm

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eKNOW HOW

eKNOW HOW LEARN iPAD BASICS Find out why iPads are so popular and learn some secrets to help you get the most out of your device. Bring along your own iPad or use one provided by the library.

Thursday 2 June Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 11 August Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 7 June Lara 3.30-5.00pm

Tuesday 16 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.30am

Thursday 9 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.30pm

ADVANCED SEARCHING SKILLS Would you like to find exactly what you are looking for on the internet or using a specific database? Learn some advanced search techniques and tricks, and ask your specific database questions.

Monday 6 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

NATIONAL YEAR OF DIGITAL INCLUSION Geelong Regional Library is pleased to support the National Year of Digital Inclusion – Geelong. This important year will help Australians to realise their online potential, raise awareness of digital inclusion at all levels of society and celebrate the benefits of digital literacy and inclusion.

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Tuesday 12 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.00-5.00pm Wednesday 10 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.00-5.00pm

Friday 10 June Belmont 10.00-11.30am Tuesday 21 June Geelong West 3.00-4.00pm Thursday 7 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30am-12.00noon Thursday 14 July Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm Friday 15 July Belmont 10.00-11.30am Tuesday 19 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.30am Friday 5 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.30pm

Friday 19 August Belmont 10.00-11.30am Wednesday 31 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

LEARNING WITH MOOCs Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer unlimited participation and open access via the internet, for free. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and set tasks, many MOOCs provide user forums to support community interactions between students and mentors. We will explore Coursera, edX and Open2Study.

Friday 22 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-5.00pm Friday 26 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.00-6.00pm

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eKNOW HOW

LEARN iPAD INTERMEDIATE

TABLET GROUP

DOWNLOAD AN eBOOK

DOWNLOAD AN eAUDIOBOOK

So you've learnt the basics and want to know more? This intermediate session will extend your iPad skills further. Bring along your own iPad or use one provided by the library.

Meet with other Apple, Android and Windows tablet users to discuss all things tablet. Share helpful tips and tricks, discover new apps and meet new people.

No booking required.

Learn how to download and play eAudiobooks on your smartphone or tablet using Overdrive and Borrowbox.

Wednesday 8 June Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm

Would you like to borrow books from the library and read them on your tablet? Let us show you the variety of options we have available. By the end of this hands-on session you will have downloaded your first eBook.

Mondays 6 June, 11 July, 8 August Geelong West 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 28 June Belmont 3.30-4.30pm

Wednesday 13 July Belmont 4.00-5.00pm

Friday 1 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 1.00-2.00pm

Tuesday 2 August Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 14 June Torquay 3.30-4.30pm Thursday 16 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 21 June Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 12 July Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Geelong West 3.00-4.00pm Tuesday 26 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am Monday 1 August Corio 10.30-11.30am Monday 8 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm Monday 15 August Ocean Grove 1.30-2.30pm

20 June, 18 July , 15 August Lara 10.30-11.30am Wednesdays 22 June, 20 July, 17 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm 29 June, 27 July, 31 August Drysdale 2.30-3.30pm Thursdays 30 June, 28 July, 25 August Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 21 July Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 28 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 3 August Bannockburn 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 20 June Corio 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 11 August Lara 6.30-7.30pm

SMARTPHONE BASICS Bring your own Apple iPhone or Android smartphone and learn some tips and tricks to help you use your device to its full potential.

Thursday 18 August Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 24 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 23 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am

Tuesday 19 July Corio 3.00-4.00pm Thursday 21 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 16 August Ocean Grove 3.30-4.30pm

Friday 19 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.00pm

Wednesday 24 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-5.30pm

Tuesday 23 August Queenscliff 3.30-4.30pm

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eKNOW HOW

eLEARNING

eLEARNING ALL ABOUT SHOPPING ON YOUR TABLET

ALL ABOUT CAMPING AND CARAVANNING ON YOUR TABLET

Ever wondered where to go to find a bargain? How about apps that make shopping a breeze? Bring along your Apple or Android device and we will explore a range of great shopping tools.

Planning a holiday and want to know where to stay, if you can take your pet or where the closest toilets are? Bring along your Apple or Android device and we will explore some apps to help you make the most of your next trip!

Tuesday 14 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am

ALL ABOUT PHOTOS ON YOUR TABLET Want to share photos with family and friends or store them online to free up space on your device? Bring along your smartphone or tablet to learn about apps that can help you to make the most of your photos.

WHERE'S THE NEWS? Increase your reading pleasure and get greater value from the eCollections by discovering current and historical newspapers online.

Sunday 5 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.30-4.30pm

Tuesday 9 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am

Friday 24 June Belmont 10.30-11.30am

ALL ABOUT GARDENING ON YOUR TABLET

Friday 8 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.00-5.00pm

Spring is just around the corner and so is growing season. Bring along your Apple or Android device and explore apps that will help your green thumb.

Tuesday 30 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am

DISCOVER YOUR ANCESTRY For those interested in discovering more about their family history, this session will provide an introduction to the library's family history resources.

Monday 11 July Torquay 2.30-3.30pm Monday 25 July Queenscliff 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 3 June Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 4 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 17 June Bannockburn 3.00-4.00pm

Monday 22 August Lara 2.30-3.30pm

ALL ABOUT FOOD ON YOUR TABLET

Monday 20 June Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm

Fancy yourself as a foodie? Bring along your Apple or Android device and let us take you on a guided tour of food and recipe apps, websites and magazines.

Monday 18 July Lara 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 30 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.00pm

Wednesday 13 July Torquay 3.00-4.00pm Tuesday 9 August Ocean Grove 3.30-4.30pm

Sunday 24 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

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Monday 8 August Drysdale 2.00-3.00pm Monday 29 August Torquay 2.30-3.30pm

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eLEARNING

INTRODUCTION TO THE LIBRARY WEBSITE

INTERNET AND EMAIL FOR BEGINNERS

DISCOVER YOUR ANCESTRY & HERITAGE CENTRE TOUR

Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of the library website. You will learn how to login to your library account, search and place holds on resources using the catalogue, find and book events, access the eCollections and learn how to suggest items for purchase.

Do you know what a search engine or a web browser is and how you use them?

This session will show you the basics of searching and how to recognise reputable internet sites. Learn how to sign up for an email account using gmail so that you can send messages and attachments.

For those interested in discovering more about their family history, this session will provide an introduction to the library's family history resources followed by a visit to the Heritage Centre Reading Room.

Tuesday 7 June Queenscliff 3.30-4.30pm

Thursday 9 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINES

Tuesday 14 June Belmont 3.30-4.30pm

Want to read the latest selection of library magazines delivered straight to your device using Zinio? Bring your own device and learn how.

Friday 17 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 6 June Ocean Grove 1.30-2.30pm

Wednesday 29 June Geelong West 3.30-4.30pm

Thursday 16 June Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 15 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am

Friday 15 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 19 July Drysdale 3.30-4.30pm

Wednesday 15 June Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm Wednesday 22 June Torquay 2.30-3.30pm Wednesday 6 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5.30-6.30pm Thursday 28 July Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 2 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 26 July Queenscliff 3.30-4.30pm

Thursday 25 August Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 29 July Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Monday 29 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.00pm

Friday 12 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.00am

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Wednesday 29 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm Tuesday 26 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm Thursday 25 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

FINDING 'MY' PLACE IN HISTORY Come along to this session and celebrate National Family History Month by finding your 'place' in history. This session will explore the online historical newspaper resources including British Newspaper Archives and Trove.

Tuesday 16 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.00pm

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CREATIVE

CREATIVE WORDS & IMAGES ADOBE PHOTOSHOP – ASK A SPECIALIST Take advantage of the library's Apple iMacs and Adobe Photoshop software and learn from one of our in-house specialists.

Bring in your own digital photos and take your editing skills to the next level.

Wednesdays June 8 & 22 July 6 & 20 August 3 & 17 Waurn Ponds 2.00-3.00pm & 3.00-4.00pm

SCULPTING WITH SCULPTRIS Learn how to design digital 3D models using the easy-to-use Sculptris software.

By the end of this introductory session you will have created your first digital 3D model! Bring along your USB flash drive so that you can save your work to take away.

Thursday 9 June Bannockburn 4.30-6.00pm Thursday 16 June Belmont 6.00-7.30pm Thursday 14 July Corio 3.30-5.00pm Thursday 4 August Torquay 4.30-6.00pm Thursday 18 August Waurn Ponds 4.30-6.00pm

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PHOTOSHOP USERS GROUP Meet with other Adobe Photoshop users to discuss all things Photoshop. Share tips and tricks and meet new people.

Friday 10 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm Friday 8 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

CREATING INVITATIONS WITH MICROSOFT PUBLISHER Want to create your own greeting cards, letters and invitations? This introductory session will show you the tools and techniques that you can use. Let your creative side shine!

Tuesday 21 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.30am

Explore iMovie on your iPad, tell a story with your photos, or create a book trailer to promote a favourite book.

Sunday 26 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

CREATE AN eBOOK This session provides an opportunity for local amateur authors and poets to create a born-digital book and have it uploaded onto the library's Overdrive platform for inclusion in a local authors eBook collection. Bring your MS Word document of 10,000 words or less and learn how to create headings, tables of contents and a navigation structure for your eBook.

BLOGGING 101 Ever wanted to create an online journal that shares your interests, opinions and ideas with other like-minded people? If so, blogging is for you! Come along and we will show you how to get started.

Thursday 30 June Geelong West 5.30-7.30pm

Tuesday 14 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm Tuesday 12 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.30am

CREATE AN iMOVIE ON YOUR iPAD

Wednesday 27 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-5.00pm

CRUISER TABLE

Monday 22 August Corio 6.00-8.00pm

What is the cruiser table? What can it do? Come along and explore the gamut of options which this large tablet-style device has to offer.

Wednesday 24 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-4.00pm

Friday 24 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.00pm Saturday 20 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

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CREATIVE

MAKERSPACES

MAKERSPACES DIGITAL STORYTELLING USING WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER Go beyond the basics and explore different ways to use Windows Movie Maker software to combine words, images and video into a compelling narrative.

Tuesday 2 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-4.00pm

3D PRINTING WORKSHOP

3D PRINTING – SCANNING

Want to know what 3D printing is and how it works? In this introductory workshop you will learn more about 3D printing and get to see an object printed.

Learn how to scan images and create 3D-printed objects from your image.

Tuesdays 21 June, 26 July, 23 August Waurn Ponds 5.00-7.00pm

ARDUINO THIRSTY PLANTS

Interested in learning how you can use your tablet to edit your photos? Come along to this session and use the library's tablets to learn all about editing photos on a mobile device.

Do you wish your plants could tell you when they need water? With Arduino they can! Come along and learn how to program an Arduino microcomputer so your plants will never go short of water again!

Wednesday 13 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-3.30pm

3D PRINTING – MODELLING

DIGITAL STORYTELLING USING ADOBE VOICE

Friday 29 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-4.00pm Friday 19 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 11.00am-1.00pm

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Thursday 7 July Waurn Ponds 5.00-6.30pm Sunday 24 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30am-12.00noon

PHOTO EDITING ON YOUR TABLET

Learn to narrate a story using photos, text and icons. Bring your own iPad loaded with a few special photos or we'll supply what you need to learn this app.

Monday 27 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5.00-6.30pm

Come along and learn how to use basic modelling tools to create some interesting 3D objects.

GREEN SCREEN ME! You don't have to be on a Hollywood budget to have fun with Green Screen FXs. Bring your tablet or smartphone, with some fun backgrounds saved on your device and put yourself in the picture.

Tuesday 16 August Belmont 3.30-5.00pm

Tuesday 7 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.00-11.30am

Tuesday 5 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-4.00pm Friday 5 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-4.00pm

Monday 11 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.00-4.00pm Monday 1 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5.00-6.30pm

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF!

YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF!

MANGA CLUB

ADVANCED MINDSTORMS

THIS IS YOUR LIFE

POP-UP CARDS

Are you a fan of Anime and Manga? Come along to Manga Club to meet other otaku and draw, discuss and share all things Manga. No booking required. Ages 12+

Learn to control LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 and program your robot to walk, talk, and do anything you can imagine. Bookings for this 10-week course are essential as places are strictly limited. To get the most from this program, participants need to attend all sessions. Ages 12+

What will your autobiography look like?

Design and create a mixed media version of your future autobiography book cover.

No drawing skills necessary.

Ages 12+

Upcycle old books and magazines to create unique pop-up cards.

Ages 12+

Mondays June 6 & 20 July 4 & 18 August 1, 15 & 29 Belmont 5.00-6.00pm Wednesdays June 8 & 22 July 6 & 20 August 3, 17 & 31 Newcomb 5.00-6.00pm

Tuesdays July 19 & 26 August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 September 6 & 13 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-6.00pm

THE WRITING DOME Do you feel the urge to use interesting words in an interesting way? Join us at the Dome for a weekly writing session.

Keep a writing journal, contribute to a group blog, try out different writing techniques and share your writing with the group. Bring your own device or use the library facilities. At the end of the year we will produce a small book of writing by the members of the group. No booking required. Ages 12+

ART HOUSE

Thursdays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-6.00pm

Saturday 25 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.30pm

INSPIRING QUOTES Need inspiration? Keep positive, achieve your goals and stay motivated with your own collage of your favourite motivational quotes and inspiring words.

Ages 12+ Monday 27 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm Friday 1 July Lara, Torquay 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 28 June Belmont 2.30-4.00pm Thursday 30 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm Ocean Grove 3.00-4.30pm Wednesday 6 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

ALL IN GAME ON! Battle it out with your favourite Xbox and Wii games as we get our game on. This program is run in partnership with The fOrt Youth Centre. Ages 12+ Tuesday 28 June Corio 2.30-4.00pm

Friday 8 July Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm Saturday 9 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.30pm

Socialise with friends, create amazing artwork and have fun. Remember – you don't have to be a great artist to create fantastic artwork! No booking required.

Ages 12+ Thursdays during school terms Lara 3.30-5.00pm

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HOLIDAY STUFF!

KPOP TO HIP HOP Create a portrait of your favourite band or musician using OSMO Masterpiece and library iPads. No art experience necessary.

Ages 12+

ANIME MASH-UP

MOVIE NIGHT

Create your own fanfiction and control your favourite Manga character's fate.

Experiment with words, images and narrative and mash it up to create your own unique story. Ages 12+

Join us for nibbles, pizzas and a movie.

This program is presented in partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Youth Development Unit. M rated movie.

Ages 12+

Wednesday 29 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 1 July Newcomb 5.30-8.00pm

Thursday 30 June Corio 2.30-3.30pm

THE RUSH HOUR

Wednesday 6 July Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm Friday 8 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm

Write and publish your short story in our library anthology themed 'The Rush Hour'.

The finished publication will become part of our library collection. Ages 12+ Friday 1 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 28 June Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 5 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 30 June Bannockburn 2.30-3.30pm

DIGITAL STORIES

Monday 4 July Torquay 2.30-3.30pm

Explore online story telling tools and apps and discover the best sites to post your stories and artwork online. Ages 12+

Thursday 7 July Corio 2.30-3.30pm Friday 8 July Lara 2.30-3.30pm

ALL IN MOVIE NIGHT Bring along your family and friends for pizza and a movie with us. Pizza at 5.00pm, followed by a movie at 6.00pm.

This program is run in partnership with The fOrt Youth Centre. All ages.

Friday 8 July Corio 5.00-8.00pm

Tuesday 5 July Belmont 2.30-4.00pm Tuesday 28 June Geelong West 2.30-4.00pm Sunday 3 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.30pm

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

ALL ABOUT KIDS! BABY TIME

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

SENSORY STORY TIME

Come along for a fun-filled session of songs and rhymes for babies. Sessions run all year except for January. No booking required.

Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. No booking required.

This sensory-rich story time is for all children, and especially children with sensory-processing disorders. These sessions accommodate delayed motor-skill development and include opportunities for children to interact, with less sitting and more action. Audio stimulation is limited and group size is small.

Mondays during school terms Ocean Grove, Torquay 10.30-11.15am

Mondays Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Drysdale 11.30-11.50am

Tuesdays during school terms Bannockburn, Belmont, Chilwell, Corio, Drysdale 10.30-11.15am

Tuesdays Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 11.30-11.50am, Lara & Torquay 2.30-2.50pm Wednesdays Corio 11.30-11.50am Belmont, Geelong West 2.30-2.50pm Thursdays Bannockburn, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 11.30-11.50am Fridays Barwon Heads, Newcomb 11.30-11.50am Saturdays May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug 20 Belmont 10.30-10.50am

TODDLER TIME

Wednesdays during school terms Geelong West, Lara, Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.15am

Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action packed Toddler Time program. No booking required.

Thursdays during school terms Belmont, Newcomb, Queenscliff 10.30-11.15am

Mondays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.00pm, Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.00am

Fridays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Barwon Heads, Highton 10.30-11.15am

Tuesdays during school terms Belmont 9.30-10.00am Newcomb 10.30-11.00am Wednesdays during school terms Belmont 9.30-10.00am Ocean Grove, Torquay 10.30-11.00am

Saturdays during term 2 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-3.45pm, until end of term 2 Thursdays during term 3 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 9.30-10.15am, term 3 from 14 July

CHATTERBOOKS Bring a friend for an afternoon of bookish fun as we explore your favourite books and so much more! No booking required.

Ages 8+ First Thursday of the month during school terms Bannockburn 4.00-5.00pm

Thursdays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Bannockburn, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong West, Lara 10.30-11.00am Fridays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.00pm Sundays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-3.30pm

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ALL ABOUT KIDS

TECH NINJAS

LEGO MINDSTORMS

Calling all inventors… Play beyond the screen with OSMO, create your own electronic circuits, develop animations and games, and turn bananas into instruments with our Makey Makey kits.

Ages 8+

Learn to unleash the creative powers of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. Bookings for this 10-week course are essential as places are limited. To get the most from this program, participants need to attend all sessions. Ages 8+

Thursdays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-6.00pm

LEGO CLUB Castles, catapults, knights and pirates… what can you build? Join other LEGO® fans and let your imagination run riot!

No booking required. Ages 8+

THE MONDAY MIX

Mondays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-5.30pm

Mix it up with after-school activities including stories, tech challenges, art and craft, board games, LEGO® and more.

No booking required. Ages 8+

Fridays during school terms Geelong West 3.45-4.45pm

Mondays during school terms Torquay 3.45-5.15pm

THE WEDNESDAY MIX Mix it up with after-school activities including science and tech challenges, Xbox, Wii, LEGO®, art, craft, and big-screen movies. No booking required. Ages 8+

Wednesdays July 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 September 7 & 14 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-6.00pm Thursdays July 21 & 28 August 4, 11, 18 & 25 September 1, 8 & 15 Torquay 3.45-5.15pm

MINECRAFT MONDAYS Join forces with your fellow challengers to plan and design extraordinary Minecraft creations. Ages 8+ Mondays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4.30-6.00pm

CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK: AUSTRALIA: STORY COUNTRY Visit one of our regular Preschool Story Time sessions during Children's Book Week as we bring to life shortlisted titles from the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

22-26 August

TOWER CHALLENGE Test your construction skills by building a weight-bearing tower with materials which will surprise you!

Monday 8 August Lara 4.00-5.00pm

Wednesdays during school terms Corio 3.45-4.45pm

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HOLIDAY FUN!

HOLIDAY FUN! FUN WITH HIEROGLYPHICS

MOVIE MANIA

Go on a journey into the past and decipher the secret language of Ancient Egypt.

Create your own pharoahs tablet and use hieroglyphics to write your name.

Ages 8+

It’s a fiesta of film fun these school holidays. Join us for a movie that is sure to entertain. Movies are G and PG rated.

Ages 8+ Monday 27 June Corio 2.30-4.00pm

Sunday 26 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.00pm

Tuesday 28 June Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

Wednesday 29 June Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 4 July Corio 2.30-4.00pm

Monday 4 July Lara 10.30-11.30am Friday 8 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

PUPPET PANTOMIME Join us in this hands-on workshop, make your very own puppet and bring a story to life. Ages 5+ Monday 27 June Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 6 July Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm Newcomb 6.00-8.00pm Bannockburn 6.00-7.30pm In partnership with Golden Plains Shire Youth Development Team

Join us as we make finger puppets, pencil buddies and amazing critters with pipe cleaners. Ages 8+ Monday 27 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 28 June Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 28 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 29 June Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 29 June Lara 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 30 June Torquay 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 4 July Torquay 10.30-11.30am

Monday 4 July Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 5 July Corio, Drysdale 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 5 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 7 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

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Tuesday 5 July Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

PIPE CLEANER CREATIONS

Thursday 7 July Corio 10.30-11.30am

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HOLIDAY FUN!

STOP MOTION ANIMATION

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS

MIXED UP FAIRY TALES

Explore stop motion animation techniques and create your own short film. Bring along your USB stick to keep a copy of your work. We'll supply the materials and tech.

Ages 8+

Come along on a bookish adventure with some of our favourite books about books, and book-inspired crafts. Ages 5+

Join Goldilocks, the three little pigs, a big bad wolf and more of your favourite fairy tale characters as we go on an unexpected journey with these mixed up tales.

Ages 5+

Monday 27 June Torquay 10.30-11.30am

Monday 27 June Lara 10.30am-12.00noon

Tuesday 28 June Corio, Drysdale 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 29 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30am-12.00noon

Thursday 30 June Belmont, Queenscliff 10.30-11.30am Monday 4 July Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

Monday 4 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30am-12.00noon Tuesday 5 July Belmont 10.30am-12.00noon

POP-UP BOOK FUN

BOOK ORIGAMI Would you like to learn the art of paper folding? Join us for this origami workshop and convert a sheet of paper into something amazing. Ages 8+

Become a paper engineer as we teach you to design and make your own pop-up book. Ages 8+

Monday 27 June Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 28 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

Friday 1 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am, Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 7 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-4.00pm

Monday 4 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 7 July Ocean Grove, Torquay 2.30-3.30pm Sunday 10 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.00pm

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Tuesday 28 June Chilwell 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 29 June Geelong West, Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 6 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 6 July Lara 10.30-11.30am Thursday 7 July Newcomb 10.30-11.30am

POP-UP BOOKS FOR BEGINNERS Enjoy some of our favourite pop-up books, learn what makes them special and make your very own pop-up to take home.

Ages 5+ Tuesday 28 June Belmont 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 29 June Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

LEGO CHALLENGE

Thursday 30 June Corio, Newcomb 10.30-11.30am

Castles, catapults, knights and pirates… what can you build? Join other LEGO® fans and let your imagination run riot!

No booking required. Ages 5+

Wednesday 6 July Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 29 June Corio 2.30-3.30pm

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS RHYTHM AND RHYME

GAME ON!

Design and create your own nursery rhyme characters and bring your favourite songs to life in this interactive session.

Ages 5+

Bring your friends to battle it out on the big screens with your favourite Xbox and Wii games. No booking required. Ages 8+

Thursday 30 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10.30-11.30am

FLIP BOOK FUN Bring your drawing to life! Create your very own flip book and watch your drawings move. Ages 8+ Monday 27 June Corio 10.30-11.30am Saturday 2 July Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3.00-4.00pm

PUZZLE MANIA Puzzle fans unite! Join us for brainteasing fun with jigsaws, strategy games, chess and more. No booking required. Ages 8+ Friday 1 July Corio 2.30-3.30pm

STORY TIME GOES MOBILE Special school holiday stories and craft fun on the Bellarine and Surf Coast mobile library. All ages welcome.

Our specialist Children’s and Youth Services Librarians can deliver a range of programs, either in the library or as outreach at your school or kindergarten.

Bookings are essential for all programs. Please contact the Children's & Youth Services Manager to enquire: cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au

Wednesday 6 July Corio 2.30-4.00pm

FISHY TALES AT THE MARINE AND FRESHWATER DISCOVERY CENTRE One, two, three, four, five once I caught a fish alive… Join the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and the Queenscliff Library for a morning of fishy tales and craft. Bookings essential as places are limited. Ages 3+ Thursday 7 July Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre Queenscliff 10.30-11.30am For bookings, please contact Queenscliff Library on ph: 5258 2017.

KALEIDOSCOPE

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

Kaleidoscope is a unique cross-curricular program linked to the AusVELS with rotating workshops held at Geelong Gallery, Geelong Performing Arts Centre and the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.

Suitable for year 3-8 students. Enquiries for Kaleidoscope may be made directly to GPAC on 5225 1207.

Do you know what a gooem is? Do you know the meanings of the streets and suburbs in Geelong? Book a session with one of our Children's and Youth Services Librarians in order to engage your students in Wadawurrung language and listen to a Wadawurrung story. Bookings are essential for all programs.

Tuesday 23 August Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Please contact the Children's and Youth Services Manager to enquire: cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au

Tuesday 5 July Lorne Mobile Library stop 10.30-11.30am Aireys Inlet Mobile Library stop 3.00-4.00pm

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GEELONG LIBRARY & HERITAGE CENTRE 51 Little Malop Street T 4201 0600

CHILWELL

NEWCOMB

51 Russell Street, Newtown T 5221 5129

Cnr Bellarine Highway and Wilsons Road T 5248 1802

CORIO Cox Road (cnr Moa Street) Norlane T 5275 2388

DRYSDALE BANNOCKBURN

18-20 Hancock Street T 5251 3855

25-27 High Street T 5281 2367

GEELONG WEST

BARWON HEADS Barwon Heads Primary School, Golf Links Road T 5254 2143

BELMONT 163 High Street T 5243 2655

153A Pakington Street T 5229 1939

HIGHTON

OCEAN GROVE Presidents Avenue (cnr The Avenue) T 5255 4218

QUEENSCLIFF 55 Hesse Street T 5258 2017

TORQUAY Surf City Plaza, Beach Road T 5261 3049

WAURN PONDS

Roslyn Road (cnr Belle Vue Avenue) T 5243 4864

140 Pioneer Road T 5244 0048

LARA

WESTERN HEIGHTS

5 Walkers Road T 5282 4182

Western Heights College Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights T 5277 1177

MOBILE LIBRARY STOPS Aireys Inlet

Grenville

Rokewood

Anakie

Haddon

Smythesdale

Anglesea

Leopold

St Leonards

Cape Clear

Linton

Winchelsea

Deans Marsh

Lorne

Dereel

Meredith

Enfield

Portarlington

Opening hours and further information available at our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au General enquiries T 4201 0500