Events and Programs Calendar June - August 2012

JUNE – AUGUST 2012

WINTER EDITION

“ W ELCO M E ” It’s my pleasure to present you with the Geelong Regional Library Corporation’s events and programs brochure for June to August 2012.

Your libraries are offering a great number and array of activities and events this winter. We place special emphasis on the development of reading literacy and with this in mind, provide a huge range of children’s and youth activities. We are also helping the community keep pace with changes in technology through our educational programming. Libraries are community spaces. Our programming for adults is also extensive with book chats, poetry readings, author events and many other activities on offer.

There’s no better way to stay warm this winter than visiting a library and participating in our events and activities. This brochure details opportunities for every community member to participate and learn.

We hope to see you in our libraries regularly. There is something for everyone.

Cr Andy Richards Chair 2012 Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board Members: Cr Barbara Abley, Cr Helene Butler, Cr David Cotsell (Deputy Chair), Cr Cameron Granger, Cr Rod Macdonald, Cr Joe Remenyi, Cr Andy Richards (Chair).

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

FUN FOR KIDS

04

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

06

YOUTH PROGRAM

10

SPECIAL EVENTS

11

LITERARY ACTIVITIES

12

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

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LIBRARY LEARNING WORKSHOPS

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Preschool Storytime Sharing stories with your child is one of the best ways to encourage early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes at your local library. Sessions run during school terms. No booking required.

Mondays Torquay

Tuesdays

Bannockburn, Belmont, Chilwell, Corio, Drysdale

10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am

Wednesdays 10:30-11:15am Geelong West, Waurn Ponds, Torquay, Lara

Thursdays

Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong, Geelong West, Newcomb, Queenscliff

10:30-11:15am

Fridays Barwon Heads, Highton, Ocean Grove

10:30-11:15am

FUN FOR KIDS

Toddler Time

Babytime Nursery Verses

NEW

Encouraging early literacy skills through songs, rhymes and reading helps to develop a lifelong love of reading in your child. Join us for this lively session.

Sessions run during school terms.

Ages 1-3. No booking required.

Filled with songs, rhymes and finger plays to stimulate little minds and encourage early language skills, a Babytime session is an early literacy program for babies aged 0-12 months. Sessions run all year except for January. No booking required.

Mondays Waurn Ponds

Tuesdays Lara, Torquay

2:30-2:50pm

Tuesdays Newcomb 10:30-11:00am Corio 11:30am-12noon

Wednesdays Corio, Drysdale Belmont, Geelong West

11:30-11:50am 2:30-2:50pm

Wednesdays Belmont 9:30-10:00am

Thursdays Bannockburn, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 11:30-11:50am

10:30-11:00am

Fridays Barwon Heads, Newcomb 11:30-11:50am Fourth Saturday of the month Belmont 10:30-10:50am

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It's a Monster

Stories so Spooky

Monsters can be scary, monsters can be hairy, monsters can make you laugh or make you squeal. Join us for some monster fun at this special storytime session. Ages 3-6

Dress up in your spookiest costume for a storytime filled with ghosts, witches and other creepy characters. Ages 3-6

Tuesday 3 July Belmont 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday Chilwell, Newcomb, Bannockburn

3 July 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 4 July Lara, Torquay, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Friday Ocean Grove

6 July 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 5 July Geelong 10:30-11:30am

Monday Waurn Ponds

9 July 10:30-11:30am

Friday Barwon Heads, Highton

Tuesday 10 July Corio 10:30-11:30am

6 July 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 12 July Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday Geelong West

Friday Ocean Grove

Friday 13 July Highton 10:30-11:30am

13 July 10:30-11:30am

11 July 10:30-11:30am

PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand our school holiday program requires each

child participant to be registered for a free ticket via our website to attend.

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Beastly Bookmarks

Dress in your pj's and be a teeny bit terrified at this special storytime session.

Ages 3+

Make and decorate a bookmark or create one using origami, featuring your own hair-raising design. Ages 5+

Tuesday Ocean Grove

Tuesday 3 July Corio 10:30-11:30am

3 July 6:00-7:00pm

My Monster Library Bag Decorate a calico library bag with your own spooky design to use every time you visit the library. Ages 5+ Monday Drysdale, Waurn Ponds

2 July 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 5 July Queenscliff 10:30-11:30am Friday Barwon Heads

13 July 10:30-11:30am

Haunted House Money Box Make and decorate your very own cardboard money box, in the shape of a haunted house complete with bats and ghosts. Ages 5+ Thursday 5 July Corio 10:30-11:30am

Thursday Geelong West

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Slightly Scary Bedtime Tales

5 July 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 10 July Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 11 July Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Terrifying T's Draw your own t-shirt design with a spooky theme for maximum fright potential. (Participants to BYO plain light coloured t-shirt – markers supplied) Ages 8+ Wednesday Ocean Grove

4 July 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday Waurn Ponds

11 July 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday 12 July Geelong 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 10 July Newcomb 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 11 July Lara 10:30-11:30am Thursday 12 July Belmont 10:30-11:30am

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Screamfest Drama Workshop

Text to Toons – Tales of Horror

Bring to life your inner witch, zombie, vampire or werewolf at this interactive workshop. (Warning: screaming and howling will be required) Ages 12+

Have you ever thought about translating your favourite terrifying tale or horror story into a comic strip? Join us for this hands-on cartooning workshop and give it a try!

Ages 12+

Monday Morrow Theatrette, Geelong Heritage Centre (Above Geelong Library)

2 July 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday 5 July Belmont 2:00-4:00pm Friday Ocean Grove

6 July 6:00-8:00pm

Friday 6 July Queenscliff 2:00-4:00pm Monday 9 July Belmont 2:00-4:00pm Friday Waurn Ponds

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13 July 2:00-4:00pm

Digilicious

Get hands on in this workshop and make your own mini monster feltie. (Some cutting and sewing involved) Ages 12+

Experiment with apps and get your game on with some hands-on iPad fun at this sure to be popular session. Ages 12+

Thursday 12 July Corio 1:30-3:00pm

Thursday 5 July Corio 1:30-3:30pm Waurn Ponds 2:00-4:00pm

Shocking Stencils

Thursday 12 July Bannockburn 2:00-4:00pm

Create your own pop culture art and learn how to cut, paint and layer your work to turn drawings and photos into urban street art in this hands on workshop. Ages 12+ Tuesday 3 July Torquay 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday 10 July Corio 2:00-4:00pm Thursday 12 July Lara 2:00-4:00pm Friday Ocean Grove

13 July 2:00-4:00pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Mini Monster Felties

Chibi-rama Bring your own chibi characters to life by creating a 3D version out of layered paper and card in this hands-on workshop.

Ages 12+ Wednesday Waurn Ponds

4 July 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday 5 July Newcomb 2:00-4:00pm Thursday Ocean Grove

12 July 2:00-4:00pm

SWITCH Journalism Writing Workshops Learn how to write, get advice, swap ideas and have your articles edited at this workshop run by experienced journalists and contribute to the next issue of SWITCH youth magazine. Presented in partnership with COGG Youth Development Unit.

Ages 12+ Monday 2 July Corio 10:00am-2:00pm Friday 6 July Lara 10:00am-2:00pm PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand our school holiday program requires each

youth participant to be registered for a free ticket via our website to attend.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Manga Club

Pop Fiction

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. Ages 12+

Read, review, create and collaborate at Pop Fiction, the book club with a difference with a focus on popular culture. Ages 12+

First Monday of the month* Corio 5:00-6:00pm First Tuesday of the month* Belmont 5:00-6:00pm First Wednesday on the month* Lara 5:00-6:00pm Second Wednesday of the month* Newcomb 5:00-6:00pm Last Thursday of the month* Waurn Ponds 5:00-6:00pm

TGIF Gametime Ready for a break at the end of the week?

TGIF Gametime is a chance for you to sit back with a controller, deck, or pair of dice and play games new and old. Ages 12+ Second Friday of the month* Waurn Ponds 4:00-5:00pm

* Continues through school holidays, no bookings required.

Third Tuesday of the month* Ocean Grove 5:00-6:00pm Third Wednesday of the month* Waurn Ponds 5:00-6:00pm

SketchOut Like to draw, sketch or paint what’s on your mind? SketchOut is a chance to get together with others who write with their art, whether it be comics, cartoons or street art. Ages 12+ Second Tuesday of the month* Waurn Ponds 4:00-5:00pm Last Tuesday of the month* Torquay 4:00-5:00pm

Artery at Lara Library Get creative in these after school workshops.

Enjoy postcard making, rubber stamp printing, zine creation, collage, drawing and community art. Partnership with COGG Youth Development Unit. Bookings required. Ages 12+ Wednesdays 13 and 27 June, 11 and 25 July, 8 and 29 August Lara 4:00-6:00pm

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Our Storytime Sessions this week will feature shortlisted books from the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year Award.

Monday 20 August – Friday 24 August All Libraries

NATIONAL YEAR OF READING

SPECIAL EVENTS

Children's Book Week

The Art of Australian Children's Books: In Conversation with Leigh Hobbs, David Miller & Anne Spudvalis

Celebrate National Year of Reading's The Reading Hour Reading aloud and reading together is one of the most important activities for families to share. Join us for a special Saturday Storytime session the whole family can enjoy.

Saturday Belmont, Corio, Lara, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds

25 August 10:30-11:30am

Big Read 2012 We are joining the Children's Book Council of Australia for the 2012 Big Read.

Enjoy storytelling with your family and don't miss Tony Bones performing at 2:00pm. Entry by gold coin donation for live theatre performance and a souvenir 'BIG Read' cap. No booking required.

Saturday Deakin University, Waterfront Campus Café

25 August Registration from 1:00pm

‘Old Tom’ courtesy of Leigh Hobbs

In partnership with the Metropolis Gallery and in support of the exhibition, The Art of Australian Children's Books (9-21 July), join us for an afternoon of conversation about the art of children's book illustration with three of Australia's most recognised and successful author/artists.

Sunday

15 July

Geelong 2:30-3:30pm

Turning Tears into Laughter: Creative Discipline for the Toddler and Preschool Years Join educator, parent and author Lou Harvey-Zahra for a talk that is packed with helpful information, tips and tools for parenting through those toddler years.

Wednesday Waurn Ponds

15 August 6:30-8:00pm

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

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Chatterbooks

Book Chat

Why not join us for an afternoon of bookish fun? We'll explore your favourite books, authors, genres and so much more! Sessions run during school terms. Ages 8-12.

No booking required.

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

Third Monday of the Month* Belmont, Drysdale 4:00-5:00pm First Wednesday of the Month* Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm

First Tuesday of the Month* Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Waurn Ponds 5:00-6:00pm Third Tuesday of the Month* Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm Second Wednesday of the Month* Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm First Thursday of the Month* Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Second Thursday of the Month* Chilwell 2:00-3:00pm Third Thursday of the Month* Torquay 7:00-8:00pm First Friday of the Month* Torquay 11:00am-12noon Second Friday of the Month* Queenscliff 11:00am-12noon

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LITERARY ACTIVITIES Katherine Howell

Barry Heard

David Walker

Author Event: David Walker

Poetry Appreciation Workshop

In recognition of Macular Degeneration Week, David will talk about his book Not Dark Yet which details both his own story of losing his sight to Macular Degeneration and his family history.

Join us for this interactive poetry appreciation workshop with published poet Rosemary Blake. $15 per head.

Friday Belmont

1 June 10:30-11:30am

Author Event: Barry Heard Barry's book Well Done Those Men was voted Victorian winner of National Year of Reading's Our Story competition.

He is a well respected memoir writer and will share his work and writing process with us. In partnership with State Library of Victoria.

Thursday 7 June Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Torquay 10:30-11:30am Geelong 5:30-6:30pm

Saturday 9 June Belmont 2:00-4:30pm

Author Event: Katherine Howell Katherine is a popular crime author whose work has received much critical acclaim.

She joins us for two talks where she will share her work and writing process as well as an afternoon crime writing workshop.

In partnership with State Library of Victoria.

Thursday 14 June Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am Newcomb (workshop) 2:00-4:30pm Belmont 7:00-8:00pm

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

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Jennifer Kloester

Alyson Noël

Andy Jackson

Lisa Gorton

Poetry and Conversation

Author Event: Alyson Noël

This popular series returns with Dr Robyn Rowland, AO, presenting local and national poets followed by an audience Q&A and discussion.

New York Times #1 Best Selling Author of The Immortals Young Adult series, Alyson Noël, joins us for two sessions: an afternoon discussion about her new series and an evening discussion about her writing process and inspiration.

Lisa Gorton and Andy Jackson Sunday 17 June Geelong 3:00-5:00pm

Mental Health Narratives Living with a mental illness is difficult.

Imagine writing about your journey through it! Come and listen and join in the discussion with those who have been able to put their stories into print.

This new series presents authors in discussion with Reid Maxwell from Geelong's Mood Support Centre.

Thursday 28 June Waurn Ponds 4:00-5:00pm 7:00-8:00pm

Author Event: Jennifer Kloester Join Jennifer as she talks about her book Georgette Heyer: Biography of a Bestseller and learn more about this much loved author.

Thursday 26 July Drysdale 6:30-7:30pm

June Alexander (Eating Disorders) and James McLure (Schizophrenia) Wednesday 27 June Belmont 6:30-8:00pm Bev Aisbett (Anxiety/Depression) and Gabrielle Bushell (Bipolar) Wednesday 8 August Belmont 6:30-8:00pm

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Tom Chatfield

Local History and the Trees of Johnstone Park

Playtime for Parents

Sunday 29 July Geelong 3:00-4:00pm

Why should the kids have all the fun?

Come and enjoy this session where we will show you some of our online collections of stories and games for children, including Tumblebooks, Tumble Readables and Busy Things.

For hands-on learning BYO laptop, iPad or Tablet (some provided).

Open Mind Lecture Series

Wednesday 25 July Belmont 6:30-7:30pm

Enjoy National Tree Day in Johnstone Park.

We will entertain you with interesting stories about Geelong's history and some of the significant trees in this popular park.

Acclaimed British author and academic Tom Chatfield will speak about the cultural significance of digital gaming and new media. He will also identify the lessons that are to be learned from the video game industry.

Wednesday Morrow Theatrette Above Geelong Library

18 July 7:30-9:00pm

Games Group Meet new people and enjoy some friendly rivalry over games such as Scrabble, Checkers, cards, Yahtzee and more.

No booking required.

First Friday of the month* Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

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Family History – Starting Your Journey

How Cybersmart are You? Protect Yourself Online

In partnership with the Bellarine Historical Society, enjoy this informative talk about researching your history as part of Family History Week.

How cybersmart are you? A presentation for adults exploring common cybersafety issues and practical ways to minimize risk online. Manage your personal online safety, learn how to protect your financial security and more. Part of National Cyber Security Awareness Week.

Thursday 2 August Drysdale 6:00-7:30pm

Cybersafe Parenting: How Cybersmart are You? As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Week, the library proudly presents this seminar which explores the common cybersafety issues for parents. Find out how you can encourage safe internet use for your family and help children have a positive online experience.

Thursday 14 June Newcomb 10:00-11:30am

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

Tuesday 12 June Belmont 6:30-8:00pm

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LEARNING WORKSHOPS

iPads and Overdrive for Seniors

Book a Librarian

Join in this hands-on session using the library iPads, where participants will enjoy a guided tour through its many features, applications and functions and also learn about the e-Book collection Overdrive.

Book a 30 minute one-on-one session to help you use library resources and services and get the most out of your library membership.

Monday Ocean Grove

18 June 3:00-4:00pm

Every Tuesday Geelong Geelong West

2:00-4:00pm 10:00am-12noon

Thursday Waurn Ponds

28 June 3:00-4:00pm

Every Wednesday Belmont

10:00am-12noon

Friday 6 July Torquay 3:00-4:00pm

iPads for Everyone Join in this hands-on session using the library iPads, where participants will enjoy a guided tour through its many features, applications and functions.

Third Tuesday of the Month Waurn Ponds 6:00-7:00pm

Good Health Online Learn how to find good information on health and wellness from the Internet.

Monday 30 July Highton 2:30-3:30pm

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

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Learn How to Search the Internet

Introduction to Email and Internet

Come to this one hour computer class and learn how to effectively search the internet for the information you need.

Learn the basics of searching the Internet.

Create your own email account to keep in touch with family and friends. Aimed at participants with basic or limited computer skills.

Friday 20 July Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 18 July Corio 10:30-11:30pm

Where's the News?

Discover current and historical newspaper and magazine articles online.

Monday Waurn Ponds

4 June 2:30-3:30pm

Introduction to the Library Website and Online Resources This session will introduce the library website and online catalogue, and demonstrate placing holds and renewing items on loan.

It will also explore the fabulous free online learning resources and downloadables.

Wednesday 20 June Corio 10:30-11:30am Thursday Bannockburn

9 August 2:30-3:30pm

Back to School: Online Information Session Learn how the library’s online resources can support learning and help with school work. Find out about online tutoring, encyclopedias and more! Parents and children welcome.

Tuesday Ocean Grove

Monday 27 August Drysdale 10:00-11:00am

Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition A beginner’s introduction to the Ancestry Library Edition database for family history researchers.

Monday 18 June Torquay 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 1 August Corio 10:30-11:30am Thursday 30 August Lara 2:00-3:00pm

Setting up an Email Account Set up your own email account and learn how to send and receive emails from family and friends.

Thursday 21 June Lara 2:30-3:30pm

24 July 6:30-8:00pm

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The e-Book Revolution

A small group session with a librarian and our e-Readers for people who may be considering buying an e-Reader or would like to know more.

Understand the shift from printed books to electronic books and participate in a 'hands-on' show-and-tell about e-books and e-readers. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own e-readers.

First Wednesday of the Month Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 13 June Torquay 3:00-4:00pm Tuesday Ocean Grove

17 July 6:30-7:30pm

Wednesday Waurn Ponds

8 August 6:30-7:30pm

e-Readers Made Easy Bring along your laptop and e-Reader and begin your journey with e-Books. You will be guided through the initial setup of your device including software downloads. By the end of the session you will have your first e-Book to read!

Tuesday 12 June Queenscliff 2:30-4:00pm

LEARNING WORKSHOPS

Discovering e-Readers

Monday 16 July Drysdale 10:30am-12noon

What's the Hype With Skype?

An introduction to this popular web application which allows users to chat to family and friends using live video via the web. Participants encouraged to bring along a Skype-enabled device and we'll get you started.

Monday 23 July Geelong 10:30-11:00am

Monday 18 June Geelong 11:00am-12noon

e-Books for Your Tablet Do you want to learn how to borrow our e-Books and read them on your iPad or Android tablet? We will show you how.

Monday 25 June Geelong 11:00am-12noon

All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

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LIBRARY LOCATIONS Bannockburn 25-27 High Street Bannockburn Vic 3331 Phone (03) 5281 2367

Geelong 49 Little Malop Street Geelong Vic 3220 Phone (03) 5222 1212

Barwon Heads Barwon Heads Primary School, Golf Links Road Barwon Heads Vic 3227 Phone (03) 5254 2143

Geelong West 153A Pakington Street Geelong West Vic 3218 Phone (03) 5229 1939

Belmont 163 High Street Belmont Vic 3216 Phone (03) 5243 2655

Highton Roslyn Road (cnr Bellevue Ave) Highton Vic 3216 Phone (03) 5243 4864

Chilwell 51 Russell Street Newtown Vic 3220 Phone (03) 5221 5129

Lara 5 Walkers Road Lara Vic 3212 Phone (03) 5282 4182

Corio Cox Road (cnr Moa St) Norlane Vic 3214 Phone (03) 5275 2388

Newcomb Cnr Bellarine Highway and Wilsons Road Newcomb Vic 3219 Phone (03) 5248 1802

Drysdale 18-20 Hancock Street Drysdale Vic 3222 Phone (03) 5251 3855

Ocean Grove Presidents Avenue (cnr The Avenue) Ocean Grove Vic 3226 Phone (03) 5255 4218 Queenscliff 55 Hesse Street Queenscliff Vic 3225 Phone (03) 5258 2017 Torquay Surf City Plaza Beach Road Torquay Vic 3228 Phone (03) 5261 3049 Waurn Ponds 140 Pioneer Road Waurn Ponds Vic 3216 Phone (03) 5244 0048 Western Heights College Vines Road Hamlyn Heights Vic 3215 Phone (03) 5229 1939

MOBILE LIBRARIES Geelong, Surf Coast and Golden Plains Phone (03) 5272 6010 Opening hours and further information is available from all libraries and at our website www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

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