What's On at the Library in Autumn 2020

WHAT'S ON AT THE

LIBRARY AUTUMN / 2020

KATHY LETTE

PETER HARTCHER

TOM KENEALLY

WELCOME

ON THE COVER

Welcome to our Autumn program – it’s a bumper quarter jam-packed full of wonderful events.

We’re proud to partner with the Queenscliffe Literary Festival in May for a special panel discussion ‘Thrillers with a Twist of Truth’ with authors Heather Rose (Bruny), J.P. Pomare (In The Clearing); and with Geelong Design Week to host a number of special events from 19-29 March.

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre will play host to the 2020 Folk Alliance Australia ExChange Conference – including some fantastic free lunchtime folk performances!

Book ahead for international best-selling authors, Kathy Lette with her latest book, HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy and Tom Keneally discussing The Dickens Boy. Don’t miss a very special children’s Storytime session, ‘Dreamtime Stories’, as part of our National Reconciliation Week program (page 52).

I also encourage you all to join in the Autumn Book Binge – a fun, bingo-style challenge to inspire you to read more and read widely.

Cr Ron Nelson / Chair Geelong Regional Library Corporation

Cover image: Kathy Lette Photo: Good Housekeeping

HOW TO BOOK Bookings for events are free with your library membership unless specified, refer to our website for more details.

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

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

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

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CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

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OPEN MIND SERIES

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

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AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

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NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

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CREATIVE & CONNECTED

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HERITAGE 34 eKNOW HOW

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YOUTH PROGRAMS / HOLIDAY STUFF!

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ALL ABOUT KIDS! / HOLIDAY FUN!

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FEMINIST WRITERS FESTIVAL

AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

NATIONAL RECONCILATION WEEK

Feminist Writers Festival returns to the Dome with a workshop and panel discussion.

The Australian Heritage Festival provides an opportunity to engage with, celebrate, reflect and look forward to the protection and promotion of our heritage.

An exhibition, film screenings and an author encounter across our library network to celebrate National Reconciliation Week.

Cameron D (Noongar people), ‘Nurturing Family’ 2019, acrylic on canvas

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SPECIAL EVENTS AUTUMN BOOK BINGE 2020 Read more, read widely! Research tells us that reading has positive benefits on health, wellbeing and personal development. As part of the Autumn Book Binge 2020, readers are invited to read books from nine different challenges.

Like a book bingo, participants who complete three challenges in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line will be eligible to enter a monthly competition, with the chance to win book vouchers.

Collect your information brochure from your local library and get reading!

Sunday 1 March - Sunday 31 May

BRONNIE MASEFAU – DEVELOPING YOUR STYLE Interior designer Bronnie Masefau is renowned for her residential designs and has over 25 years of experience in interior design. She is the author of five books, including her latest The Meaning of Home: A Place to Belong, in which she explores how the spaces we live in contribute to and craft our lives.

Saturday 9 May Belmont 2:00-3:00pm

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CAMP WEEKEND – COME AND MAKE PERFORMANCE CAMP is Back to Back Theatre’s annual weekend of delightfully ruthless theatremaking workshops for community members with and without disability who love, or are curious about, performance making. No experience is necessary and new faces are especially welcome.

In partnership with Back to Back Theatre Co. Fees apply for each workshop.

To register your place and learn more, visit backtobacktheatre.com Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 9:30-5:30pm

RECYCLING 2020 What happens with our recycling?

Come along and hear from Mat Dickens, Director and CEO of Corio Waste, about what happens with the material we put in our recycling bins and why it is more important than ever to reduce our waste.

Wednesday 18 March Newcomb 6:30-7:30pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

CLEVER LIVING SEMINAR SERIES Presented in conjunction with Geelong Sustainability Group

SEMINAR 1

SEMINAR 2

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVER PROPOSED TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING

SPEED DATING A SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST

In our urgent transition to a zero emissions economy we need to accelerate our pace and focus on carbon reduction solutions scientifically researched in Drawdown, the most comprehensive plan ever to reverse global warming.

This seminar will present 100 economically viable solutions - from clean energy to land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. These 100 substantive solutions represent a credible path forward not just to slow the earth’s warming but also to reach drawdown, that point in time when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere peak and begin to decline.

Gene Blackley from Project Drawdown Australia promotes an inspiring vision for a thriving economy and society in our future negative-carbon world, by embracing the extraordinary opportunities for Australia to be an economic superpower with a renewable-powered circular economy.

Tuesday 3 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-8:30pm

Get advice and tips from enviro designers, architects and sustainability experts on how to improve the sustainability of your home and garden. Whether you rent, own or plan to build or renovate, there are many ways to achieve a healthy, comfortable home with minimum running costs. This is a great opportunity to book in for one or two 20 minute appointments and receive one-on-one personalised advice about your property. Topics include: ecologically sustainable design/ architecture, garden design (including edible gardens), energy efficiency, solar PV and batteries, retrofitting, water conservation, eco materials and thermal comfort ratings.

Saturday 2 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-1:00pm Please note a small fee of $5 applies for each of these seminars.

Bookings for all seminars: geelongsustainability.org.au/ cleverliving

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FOLK ALLIANCE AUSTRALIA ExCHANGE CONFERENCE

OPENING NIGHT GALA EVENT

The ExChange is a two-day network and showcase conference for the Australia and New Zealand music industry, produced by Folk Alliance International in partnership with the Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Hosted by Derek Guille, this gala will feature a special opening ceremony

by Wadawurrung artists followed by performances by Port Fairy Folk Festival 2020 Artists of the Year, Gina Williams & Guy House, Shane Howard, The East Pointers and many special guests.

Includes the presentation of the FAI Lifetime Achievement Award to Port Fairy Folk Festival Founding Director, Dr Jamie McKew, OAM. A portion of proceeds from this event will go toward the Cobargo Community Bushfire Recovery Fund. Tickets $50 + bf, includes drinks & canapes https:// folkexchange.org/register/

It focuses on economic development, industry partnerships and professional development for musicians, arts workers and those interested in folk music and culture.

Australian showcase artists include Alana Wilkinson, Benny Walker, Emily Wurramara, Fenn Wilson, Saije and The Maes.

International artists performing as a part of the event include The East Pointers (CAN), The Jellyman’s Daughter (SCO), Ian Sherwood (CAN) and many more. In addition special feature artists include Eleanor McEvoy (IRL), Marcia Howard & Shane Howard.

Monday 2 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 8:00-11:00pm

FREE PUBLIC EVENTS Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

In partnership with Folk Alliance International. Drop in for free folk music performances at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. No bookings required.

Tuesday 3 March, 12:30-1:15pm Lunchtime performance: The Jellyman’s Daughter (SCO) Wednesday 4 March, 12:30-1:15pm Lunchtime performance: Ian Sherwood (CAN)

The Conference is a ticketed event and further details can be found at https:// folkexchange.org/

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Wednesday 4 March, 6:00-7:00pm Songcatchers: Hosted by Paul Petran featuring Eleanor McEvoy (IRL), Marcia Howard & Shane Howard.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WORLD POETRY DAY Declared by UNESCO in 1999, World Poetry Day is designed to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. This is Geelong Regional Libraries’ 10th year of celebrating World Poetry Day, this year recognising the achievements of local poets including David McCooey, Jo Langdon, Cameron Lowe, Maria Takolander and Melbourne poet, Rose Lucas. The event will feature introductions by local poet and author of three novels, John Bartlett.

Bookings required.

Wednesday 18 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-8:30pm

EXPLORE THE YOU YANGS AND SERENDIP SANCTUARY Parks Victoria Ranger Ebonee Cook will share insights into the history, activities and programs at two of Lara's local parks.

Serendip Sanctuary features grasslands and wetlands, and is home to a rich and diverse array of birds and mammals.

The sanctuary contributes to the conservation of vulnerable and endangered Victorian animals, including the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, through dedicated breeding programs. You Yangs Regional Park has distinctive granite peaks and is a significant site for the local Wadawurrung people.

Thursday 30 April Lara 6:30-7:30pm

BENEFITS OF TREATING CANCER – HEALTH PANEL Join Geelong Region Cancerians in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries and event sponsor Mindwerx International for this panel discussion aimed at understanding, preventing and treating diseases including various cancers.

Panellists include Dr David Routledge who has a specialist interest in haematological cancers and bone marrow transplantation; cancer survivor Ann Cook whose message is early detection; a Melbourne based cancer research facility specialist from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation; and panel moderator, Geelong region business and community leader, Sue Marshman. Bookings essential. www. eventbrite.com.au/e/89452223007 Wednesday 25 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-8:00pm

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GEELONG DESIGN WEEK 19 - 29 March Geelong’s unique creative heritage and exciting design-driven future will be showcased at Geelong Design Week 2020.

More than 80 events will be held across 10 days including workshops, exhibitions, performances, screenings and pop-up installations.

• Hear from international design experts • See how virtual reality blends our past and future • Learn about designing for long-term survival

EVENTS AT GEELONG LIBRARY & HERITAGE CENTRE: Thursday 19 March, 6:30-8:00pm The City Presents: Wadawurrung Landscapes, Living Spaces and Built Environment Friday 20 March, 10:00-12.30pm Accessible Design Thinking Session 1: Accessible design: documents to meet everyone’s needs – LB Learning Solutions (10:00am -11:00am) Session 2: Accessible design: inside and out – Accessability Business Consulting (11.30am-12.30pm) Saturday 21 March, 11:30-1:00pm Design is Everywhere – Office of the Victorian Government Architects Saturday 21 March, 3:30-5:30pm

EXHIBITION: CELEBRATE UPSTART’S INNOVATIVE CHANGEMAKERS An exhibition and celebration of Upstart’s seven years of kickstarting young entrepreneurs. It will showcase the designs and innovations created through the Upstart Challenge and Upstart Creative Changemaker Programs.

Thursday 19 - Sunday 29 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Exhibition Launch Event Thursday 26 March, 5:00-7:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Ground Floor. No bookings required.

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Think Globally, Act Locally Transition Streets Geelong Monday 23 March, 7:00-8:30pm David Rowe: Regional and Creative: A History of Geelong’s Innovations, Inventions and Promotions Tuesday 24 March, 5:30-7:00pm A New Civic Precinct: Designing A Sustainable Future Tuesday 24 March, 7:30-8:30pm Humans in Geelong: Stories that Inspire, Connect and Strengthen our Community Bookings required for all events.

Visit www.geelongdesignweek.com.au for bookings and further information.

SPECIAL EVENTS

THRILLERS WITH A TWIST OF TRUTH In this special panel discussion authors Heather Rose (Bruny) and J.P. Pomare (In the Clearing) look to reality in these superb works of imagination.

Facilitated by Maria Takolander from Deakin University. Presented in partnership with Queenscliffe Literary Festival.

Tickets $25, please visit www.queenscliffeliteraryfestival.com.au for bookings and details.

GEELONG AFTER DARK Come along to the annual city-wide Geelong After Dark celebrations to see the library in an entirely new light! With something for all ages and abilities, GAD 2020 will feature music, dance, circus acts and more – prepare to be surprised and delighted.

Sunday 24 May Queenscliff Town Hall 25 Learmonth St Queenscliff 10:00-11:00am

Friday 1 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:00-10:00pm

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FEMINIST WRITERS FESTIVAL AND KINDRED Feminist Writers Festival is back with a clutch of authors from the anthology, Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories. What does it mean to be queer in Australia?

What does it mean to be human?

FINDING AND WRITING YOURSELF – A WORKSHOP WITH NEVO ZISIN Join Nevo Zisin, author of award-winning Finding Nevo for a workshop that tackles gender diversity, self-love and finding your voice. Nevo will discuss their own lived experience as a non-binary transgender person and investigate concepts of reclaiming one's story through writing.

Participants will explore their own relationships with gender, their bodies, and discover new tools for self-exploration and accessing authenticity.

Participants will be required to bring a pitch idea or outline or a piece of writing to share in the workshop. This workshop is open to women and non-binary writers. Tickets: $60. Workshop participants gain free entry to the panel session.

Sunday 29 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 12noon-3:00pm Bookings: feministwritersfestival.com

KINDRED PANEL – QUEER LIFE, COMMUNITY AND ALL THE FEELS ‘Kindred peels back the labels we all wear to find the people, stories and beating hearts underneath. It’s a book for everyone.’ – Lili Wilkinson.

What does it mean to be human? Is sexuality and identity political? And what does community look like? Kindred contributors Alison Evans, Erin Gough, Marlee Ward and Nevo Zisin discuss how belonging and identity is shaped by the people we love and the society we live in. For teen readers and lovers of YA, this is your chance to hear from the LGBTI+ community on queer representation in Australia. Tickets: $10 Sunday 29 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3:30-5:00pm

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OPEN MIND SERIES

OPEN MIND SERIES PETER HARTCHER – QUARTERLY ESSAY: RED FLAG: WAKING UP TO CHINA’S CHALLENGE China has become a key nation for Australia’s future – for our security, economy and identity. But what are China’s intentions when it comes to Australia?

In this gripping account, Peter Hartcher shows how Beijing stepped up its campaign for influence, over hearts and minds, mineral and agricultural resources, media outlets and sea lanes. Reactions so far have included panic, xenophobia and all-the-way-with-the-USA, but the challenge now is to think hard about the national interest and respond with wisdom to a changed world.

This urgent, authoritative essay blends reporting and analysis, and covers the local scene as well as the larger geopolitical picture. It casts fresh light on Beijing’s plans and actions, and outlines a way forward.

“Australia and China have got rich together. For Australia, that is quite enough. But China’s government wants more. As much power and influence over Australia as it can possibly get, using fair means or foul. But ... what Beijing can get is limited not only by China’s abilities, but also by Australia’s will.

In each case where Chinese officials or agents attempted to intrude, they met Australian resistance. And failed.

For all its power, China is neither allpowerful nor irresistible. Australia can shape its engagement with Beijing.”

Peter Hartcher, Red Flag

Peter Hartcher is the political and international editor of The Sydney Morning Herald. His books include Bubble Man, The Sweet Spot and To the Bitter End. His first Quarterly Essay, Bipolar Nation, was published in 2007.

Thursday 2 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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

JIM HAYNES – MATTHEW FLINDERS A story of bravery, daring, imprisonment and romance - the true life of a village lad who ran away to sea, lived more adventures in his short lifetime than most of us can dream of and died almost forgotten by the British but not by the people of the land he charted and named. A tale of war at sea, shipwrecks, intrigue, tragedy and romance from Jim's Australia's Best Sea Stories collection.

Tuesday 10 March Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm

FIONA LOWE – JUST AN ORDINARY FAMILY Every family has its secrets... Bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe wields a deft hand, creating an utterly addictive story about four women and their complicated family lives that will have you questioning your own perceptions of what family is. As the family implodes, the fallout for these four women will be inescapable.

Wednesday 4 March Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

LAURA WATERS – BEWILDERED An inspiring story about how Laura walked from one end of New Zealand to the other, a journey that fundamentally changed the course of her life. There are many themes within her journey that seem to resonate with many people: overcoming anxiety, the healing power of nature, overcoming fears, and finding and following an authentic life path.

Thursday 12 March Torquay 6:00-7:00pm

JIM HAYNES – AUSTRALIA’S MOST UNBELIEVABLE TRUE STORIES Exploring some of Australia’s oddest and most amazing true stories, Jim Haynes looks at the truth behind some of our most commonly believed Aussie myths.

These are stories Jim collected and explained in his books Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories, Australia's Best Unknown Stories and Best Australian Yarns.

Wednesday 11 March Bannockburn 2:30-3:30pm

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JUDITH HOARE – THE WOMAN WHO CRACKED THE ANXIETY CODE The true story of the little-known mentalhealth pioneer who revolutionised how we see the defining problem of our era: anxiety. The international bestseller Self-Help for Your Nerves has helped tens of millions of people, and continues to do so. Yet even as letters and phone calls from readers around the world flooded in, thanking her for helping to improve — and in some cases to save — their lives, Dr Claire Weekes was dismissed as underqualified and overly populist by the psychiatric establishment.

Just who was this woman?

ROB MCCUBBIN – THE PENPONT SAGA Sometimes fate comes in and changes your whole life. That’s what happened to Rob in the Currie Library on King Island on a rainy day. Rob had found a book on local shipwrecks and found the paragraph that was to steer him on a different course. Scotland to Australia in the mid 1800s would have seemed like a present day voyage to the moon! Excitement, fear of the unknown, thirst for a better life, or an escape from past lives for some. All these splashed out onto the canvas of the Australian bush during and after the Gold Rushes, building The Penpont Saga.

Thursday 12 March Leopold 6:30-7:30pm

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Wednesday 18 March Waurn Ponds 6:00-7:00pm

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

GRAEME KINROSS-SMITH – WORDS ON THE PAGE AND IN THE AIR Graeme Kinross-Smith will present readings from his novel, poetry, short fiction and memoir — and perhaps family history — as well as offering revelations about the literary life, including the perils of research and the long journey to 'bestsellerdom'. Graeme always welcomes questions. He’s always asking them…

Monday 23 March Highton 10:00-11:30am

S.M. ISAAC – RIVER OF DIAMONDS A mechanic who can save the world.

A mercenary who should hide from it.

Just another day living the dream in postRise Australia. Rosa lives in one of the last idyllic settlements since the Rise.

Unlike those in other communities, she has grown up with access to ample food, fresh water, and safety — but the community’s secretive nature, and the fact they do not offer help to outsiders, troubles her. So when Rosa finds a map that could lead to a fortune in fresh water — a scarce commodity — she embarks on a plan to make a real difference to the world. The only problem? There’s an apocalyptic wasteland between her and possible salvation. Rosa has a map, a mercenary, and a hope to salvage the future.

Saturday 21 March Geelong West 3:30-4:45pm

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ABDI ADEN – SHINING: THE STORY OF A LUCKY MAN Abdi Aden was 15 years old when Somalia’s vicious civil war hit Mogadishu and he lost contact with his family. At the age of 16 Abdi arrived in Melbourne with no English, no family or friends, no money and no home. Against all odds he completed his education, went to University and became a youth worker. Abdi is a most inspiring man, who is constantly thankful for his life and what he has. Everything he has endured and achieved is testament to his quiet strength, courage and resilience.

Wednesday 25 March Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

CHRISTINE SYKES – THE CHANGING ROOM Inspired by the women behind the charity Dress for Success, The Changing Room is an uplifting and heart-warming story of female empowerment, proving that there is more to fashion than just clothes.

A story of hope and second chances and the power of female friendship, The Changing Room is contemporary women’s fiction at its best – with a social cause at the heart.

Wednesday 1 April Belmont 6:30-7:30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

GARRY DISHER – PEACE Constable Paul Hirschhausen runs a onecop station in the dry farming country south of the Flinders Ranges. He’s still new in town but the community work— welfare checks and working bees—is starting to pay off. Now Christmas is here and, apart from a grass fire, two boys stealing a ute and Brenda Flann entering the front bar of the pub without exiting her car, Hirsch’s life has been peaceful.

Until he’s called to a strange, vicious incident in Kitchener Street. And Sydney police ask him to look in on a family living outside town on a forgotten back road.

Suddenly, it doesn’t look like a season of goodwill at all.

Wednesday 15 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

ROB HUNTER – DAY 9 AT WOOREEN: KIDNAPPED WITH NINE CHILDREN Kidnapped on his ninth day of teaching with nine students, Rob Hunter retells the story of how Edwin John Eastwood, the Faraday kidnapper, having escaped from prison, burst into his remote South Gippsland school and at gun point, took Rob and his nine students hostage.

Day 9 at Wooreen brings alive the story of the Wooreen State School kidnapping of 1977. Rob celebrates the healing that is possible from such pain and torment, giving his audience renewed hope in a troubled world.

Thursday 16 April Leopold 6:00-7:00pm

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NICK RICHARDSON – 1956 Debunking one of the hardiest clichés in Australian history: that the 1950s was a dull decade, Nick Richardson peels back the layers to reveal Australia at a critical moment in time. By the time the ’60s came around, Australia was already expanding its outlook — politically, economically, and culturally — and central to this were the events of 1956. Nick brilliantly recreates the broader events surrounding the Melbourne Olympics at the end of 1956, as well as the dramas of the Games themselves.

Throughout, he also follows a range of men and women who were touched by this transformation, to illuminate the personal consequences of being part of Australia’s pivotal year.

MARCUS RILEY – BOOMING: A LIFE CHANGING PHILOSOPHY FOR AGEING WELL Ageing. It’s an inevitable part of living and not always looked at in a favourable light.

But what if we all had the ability to age well? Booming is the result of Marcus’ 20 years’ experience in the ageing industry.

He advocates that by embracing positivity, planning how you want to live the rest of your life and understanding the need for purpose, we can all age successfully.

An inspiring, achievable and essential guide for people of all ages.

Tuesday 21 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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Tuesday 28 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

FRED CAHIR & BART ZIINO – THE MISSING When WWI brought Australians face to face with mass death, a Red Cross Information Bureau and post-war graves workers laboured to help families grieve for the missing. Join us for a film screening of the short documentary The Missing followed by a conversation with historians Associate Professor Fred Cahir of Federation University and Dr Bart Ziino of Deakin University.

Thursday 30 April Leopold 6:00-7:30pm

TOM KENEALLY – THE DICKENS BOY In the late 1800s, rather than run the risk of his under-achieving sons tarnishing his reputation at home, Charles Dickens sent two of them to Australia. The tenth child of Charles Dickens, Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, known as Plorn, had consistently proved unable ‘to apply himself’ to school or life. So aged sixteen, he is sent, as his brother Alfred was before him, to Australia.

This is Tom Keneally in his most familiar terrain. Taking historical figures and events and reimagining them with verve, compassion and humour.

Wednesday 29 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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KATHY LETTE – HRT (HUSBAND REPLACEMENT THERAPY) What do you when you’re told you’ve got terminal cancer at 50? Take up crochet, convert to religion and bow out gracefully? Or ditch your husband of twenty years, abandon your demanding kids, leave your job, desert your bossy, octogenarian mother, cash in your life savings and take your two sisters on a luxury cruise? Courageous?

Or ruthlessly selfish?

Tuesday 5 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

RHONDA MATHESON-BROWNE – BUSH A whisper of humour clashes recklessly with evil and interweaves intricately like the tangled undergrowth of the Otway State Park rainforest, in Bush. Complex, life-changing decisions collide in the cool climate ecosystems of the most south-western coastline of Australia. Love struggles to find life giving air, mateship is wind swept and complex relationships are crushed – some eroded like the sandstone cliff faces and the decomposing leaf litter underfoot.

Tuesday 12 May Ocean Grove 6:30-7:30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

ROBYN ANNEAR – NOTHING NEW ‘Given the way we live now,’ writes Robyn Annear, ‘it would be easy to suppose that newness has always been venerated.’

But as this wonderfully entertaining short history makes clear, modern consumerism is an aberration. Mostly, everyday objects—from cast-off cookware to clothing worn down to rags—have enjoyed long lives and the appreciation of serial owners. Nothing New is itself an emporium: a treasure store of anecdotes and little-known facts that will intrigue and enlighten the devoted bargain-hunter and the dilettante browser alike.

Wednesday 13 May Newcomb 6:30-7:30pm

STEF GEMMILL – 20 DAYS IN THE SLUSH PILE Stef Gemmill is a children's author, her picture book A Home for Luna was published in 2019 and her next books In My Dreams and Toy Mountain are due soon. Join Stef to hear about creative writing for children including ideas, motivation, working with editors and illustrators; her writing practice and the path to publication.

Wednesday 13 May Belmont 6:30-7:30pm Thursday 28 May Torquay 6:30-7:30pm

LORRAINE SMITH – JOURNEY OF A LOST MANUSCRIPT In 2014 a customer in a Warrnambool second hand bookshop found a sixteenth century parchment from Yorkshire inside a copy of Alice in Wonderland. Book shop owner and author Lorraine Smith joins us to reveal the fascinating results of her 18 months of research into this old world discovery.

Thursday 28 May Leopold 6:30-7:30pm

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AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 18 April - 19 May REMEMBERING THE END: A TOURING EXHIBITION This special exhibition, developed from the Geelong Heritage Centre's Archive Collection, has been created to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Day on 11 November 1918.

10 February - 8 March Drysdale 16 March - 12 April Western Heights College

SHOWCASING A PRIZE WINNING GOWN FROM THE AUSTRALIAN ‘GOWN OF THE YEAR’ 1974.

View this gown which won a bronze medal in the Australian ‘Gown of the Year’, 1974. Created by a Textile Design student from Gordon Institute of Technology, this cutting-edge design costume was later exhibited as part of the Kenebo Design Competition, held in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, February 1974.

Tuesday 10 March - Saturday 23 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

EXHIBITION: FABRIC OF A CITY Explore an exhibition of photographs and objects that celebrate Geelong's creative heritage as reflected in the architecture, industry and artistic expression. Inspired

by Design Week Geelong and the Australian Heritage Festival.

Tuesday 10 March - Saturday 23 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

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20 April - 17 May Torquay 25 May - 21 June Barwon Heads

AN ANZAC IN THE FAMILY: TRACING YOUR MILITARY ANCESTORS Looking for an ancestor who served in the military? Learn about some of the fantastic resources you can use to discover relatives and explore this fascinating area of history.

Thursday 26 March Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Monday 20 April Corio 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 21 April Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

HERITAGE

INTRODUCTION TO TROVE Trove is the National Library of Australia’s online repository of digital materials.

Come along to this introductory workshop to learn how to search, find and get access to the millions of digitised books, images, maps, newspapers, sound recordings and more.

Wednesday 25 March Belmont 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 22 April Bannockburn 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 29 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm Includes a visit to the Heritage Centre.

Wednesday 20 May Waurn Ponds 2:00-3:00pm

GEELONG HISTORY OF ANZAC AND REMEMBERING THE END Join us to hear Graham Rawlins from Geelong RSL speak on the history of ANZAC and its history relating to Geelong and surrounding districts. After a short break with refreshments we will hear from Mark Beasley, Manager, Geelong Heritage Centre Collection & Services, to learn about the creation of the ‘Remembering the End’ Exhibition, which reflects on how Geelong reacted to the announcement of the WW1, and the impact the Great War had on the communities in Geelong and the region immediately after it ended.

HERITAGE PUBS OF MEREDITH: EXHIBITION A display of photos, history and stories of the hotels of Meredith. Filled with characters, construction and confusion AND murders, mayhem and mischiefs!

Saturday 18 April - Saturday 9 May Bannockburn

HERITAGE PUBS OF MEREDITH: PUB CRAWL Join Meredith History Interest Group on a pub crawl taking in Meredith’s heritage pubs. Walking shoes and coat recommended, gold coin donation.

Bookings required.

Sunday 3 May Meredith History Interest Group 31 Staughton St, Meredith 1:30-3:30pm (please arrive at 1:15pm)

THE SPANISH FLU Amidst the celebrations at the end of World War I, a new threat was emerging: the Spanish flu, a highly contagious and deadly form of influenza, spread from Europe throughout the world. Learn more about the fascinating history and epidemiology of the Spanish flu from University of Melbourne Professorial Fellow, John Mathews.

Thursday 23 April Torquay 6:30-7:30pm

Wednesday 22 April Newcomb 2:00-3:30pm

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EMBROIDERY GUILD SIT AND SEW

ONE SOLDIER’S JOURNEY

Drop-in to watch the members of the Geelong Branch of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria as they keep the art form of embroidery alive. This informal live demonstration series complements their display of embroidered items, on show between 18 April and 19 May.

Hear about Judith Oke's journey of discovery as she unravelled and reflected on the wartime experiences of her relative.

Learn about the library resources which helped her to develop a picture of his WW1 service in France. This session will be of interest to anyone wishing to explore military records as part of their family history research.

Monday 20 - Friday 24 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 11:00-2:00pm

CURIOUS CORIO Curious about Corio? Come along and learn about quirky and curious facts about Corio. Bring along your own stories to share over a cuppa and a biscuit.

Monday 27 April Corio 6:30-7:30pm

OUR STORIES FOR THE FUTURE Celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival by sharing your stories for the future to be immortalised on video. Share your love for Corio, an interesting story or fact, your own story, whether new or centuries old.

These are the stories that will tell people of the future where we came from, who we were and what we aspired to be. Come anytime during opening hours to share your thoughts with us.

Tuesday 28 April - Tuesday 12 May Corio

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Wednesday 29 April Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

IMMIGRATION RECORDS & YOUR FAMILY TREE Learn about the resources availabile in our eCollections that can help you find out more about your family's immigration journey.

Thursday 30 April & Tuesday 26 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

HERITAGE STORYTELLING WITH SPARK VIDEO Got a story to tell or ideas to share? Learn how to use Spark Video to create a story from historic digitised photos, icons, voiceover, writing and background music. All you need is an email address to get started.

Tuesday 5 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00pm-3:30pm Includes a visit to the Heritage Centre

HERITAGE

HISTORY OF NEWCOMB

DISCOVER YOUR ANCESTRY

Join us for a talk from Bellarine Historical Society to celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival and International Women's Day. Learn about Newcomb's rich history, and the woman Newcomb was named to honour, Caroline Newcomb.

Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Hitting some brick walls?

Come along to this session to explore the features of Ancestry Library Edition, which may then help you with your genealogy searching.

Wednesday 6 May Newcomb 6:30-7:30pm

Friday 8 May Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Monday 11 May Corio 10:30-11:30am Thursday 14 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

THE BRONZE STORIES: GEELONG UNEARTHED PROJECT

EXPLORING LARA’S PAST From Duck Ponds to Lara, our history extends from early pioneer times of agriculture and a small community to the thriving and ever expanding town we see today. The Lara Heritage & Historical Inc. will present a talk on the early history of Lara; discussing early families, how they made a name for themselves, and what challenges they may have faced along the way; from fire to flood. Get to know what has shaped the town we see today.

They will also give an insight into their latest book Stories of Settlers at Lara The Farming Families of the Closer Settlement Board's Lara Estate 1907.

Dr Maria Takolander will share her role in both unearthing and writing the ten incredible stories about the Wadawurrung people, convicts, migrants, Geelong’s maritime history, the gold rush, WWI and WWII, that have been captured and now shared with the community in the Bronze Stories: Geelong Unearthed Project. Bronze Stories is a text-based public-art project funded by the City of Greater Geelong, which aims to unearth Geelong’s fascinating history in the rapidly modernising urban landscape.

Tuesday 19 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

Thursday 7 May Lara 6:30-8pm

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NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK: IN THIS TOGETHER 27 May - 3 June National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Ronald (Darkinjung people), ‘The Coming Together’ 2019, acrylic on canvas

NGAL-NGAL-LA {RECONCILE} EXHIBITION The exhibition consists of works of art produced by Indigenous inmates as participants in the ‘The Torch’ program at Barwon Prison, Kareenga and Margoneet Correctional Centre. Each artist — residing on Wadawurrung Country — has responded to the theme of ‘reconciliation’. The Torch provides art, cultural and arts vocational support to Indigenous men and women in Victoria’s justice system. Artworks on show will also be available for sale, facilitated

by The Torch website, with 100% of the sale price going directly to the artist.

Thursday 21 May - Thursday 18 June Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

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ADAM COURTENAY – THE GHOST AND THE BOUNTY HUNTER In 1803, a convict called William Buckley fled an embryonic settlement in the land of the Kulin nation, to take his chances in the wilderness. For 32 years Buckley lived as a Wadawurrung man, learning his adopted tribe's language, skills and methods of survival. The outside world finally caught up with Buckley in 1835, after John Batman, a bounty hunter from Van Diemen's land, arrived. The theft of Kulin country would end in the birth of a city. The frontier wars had begun. The son of one of Australia’s best known storytellers, Bryce Courtenay, Adam Courtenay is a writer, journalist and bestselling author of The Ship That Never Was. Adam consulted with the Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation in Geelong in the researching of this book.

Wednesday 27 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

FILM SCREENINGS KANOPY SCREENING – CONNECTION TO COUNTRY A SHARK ISLAND PRODUCTIONS FILM

THIS IS WHAT WAS

SAID .

THIS IS WHAT WAS

HEARD .

A sacred site, known as Murujuga, is home to the largest and oldest collection of rock art in the world but is under threat from the mining industry. Connection To Country, an award-nominated documentary highlights the resilient push made by the Traditional Owners of Western Australia’s Pilbara region to protect the Burrup Peninsula.

Wednesday 27 May Leopold 4:00-6:00pm

THE FINAL QUARTER Come and watch the Adam Goodes documentary, The Final Quarter on the big screen. Adam Goodes was a champion AFL footballer and Indigenous leader. In www.thefinalquarterfilm.com.au the final three years of his playing career he became a lightning rod for a heated public debate and widespread media commentary that divided the nation. He publicly called out racism, was named Australian of the Year, was accused of staging for free kicks, and performed an on-field war dance celebration. Using only archival footage aired at the time, the film holds a mirror to Australia and is an opportunity to reconsider what happened on and off the football field.

This screening made possible through the philanthropic support of THE FINAL QUARTER education and outreach program.

Thursday 28 May Corio 6:00-8:30pm Saturday 30 May Newcomb 1:00-3:30pm

Thursday 28 May Belmont 5:30-7:30pm Lara 6:00-7:00pm

KANOPY SCREENING: MURUNDAK: SONGS OF FREEDOM Reconciliation comes with knowledge and understanding. Part of getting to that place is highlighting issues and asking for change. This is where the protest song comes in. We'll be screening Murundak: Songs of Freedom, and dive into the heart of Aboriginal protest music with The Black Arm Band, featuring some of Australia's finest Indigenous musicians, as they take to the road with their songs of resistance and freedom.

Sunday 31 May Torquay 2:00-3:30pm

Tuesday 2 June Torquay 5:30-8:00pm

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CREATIVE & CONNECTED BOOK CHAT

GENTLE YOGA

Come along and enjoy a conversation about the books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet other readers. No bookings required.

When we use our devices we employ our eyes, neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands. You will learn some simple stretches and techniques to release physical and mental tension, and develop good posture and habits to help take care of your body. Stretches are done either seated on a chair or standing. This session is led by a qualified instructor.

Wednesday 11 March, 8 April & 13 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 19 March, 16 April & 14 May Bannockburn 2:30-3:30pm Monday 16 March & 18 May, Saturday 4 April Chilwell 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 10 March Lara 11:00-12noon

Thursday 12 March, 9 April & 7 May Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 3 March, 7 April & 5 May Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 11 March, 8 April & 27 May Newcomb 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday 17 March, 21 April & 19 May Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm Friday 13 March & 8 May Queenscliff 11:00-12:00noon Friday 6 March, 3 April & 1 May Torquay 11:00-12:00noon

AUTUMN READS Come along and pick up some ideas for your Autumn reading. Learn some tips and tricks of searching the library catalogue.

Thursday 9 April Leopold 12:30-1:30pm

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QUEENSCLIFF LIBRARY OVER TIME Geelong Regional Libraries' oldest continuously-used library building is going to be refitted and will become part of the Queenscliffe Hub. Come along and hear local historian Bill Brown tell you the history of this lovely old building.

Thursday 12 March Queenscliff 2:00-3:00pm

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

FRIDAY FLICKS

AUTUMN CRAFTING

Join us for screenings of cinema greats that have stood the test of time. Enjoy viewing classic films on the big screen at the Leopold Hub and experience how the Kanopy video streaming service works.

No bookings required.

Be inspired by the colours of Autumn and create a whimsical item using the Brother cutting machine. Learn how to use the cloud-based design platform, Canvas Workspace, to take your creation from digital file to 2D decoration.

Friday 13 March & 8 May Leopold 10:30-12:30pm

Wednesday 18 March & 27 May Belmont 2:00-3:00pm

IGKNITE

Wednesday 15 April Waurn Ponds 2:00-3:00pm

Are you a knitter? You can help the Rotary Club of Drysdale by knitting beanies to raise money for mental health as part of its fundraiser: IGKNITE project. Join us at the Drysdale Library in a knitting circle to knit a beanie for this great cause. Please bring your own needles and wool.

Saturday 14 March, 18 April & 16 May Drysdale 2:00-4:00pm

A CRAFTERNOON OF CARD MAKING Join us for an afternoon of chat, craft and good company. Learn the art of card making and take home your handmade card.

Tuesday 17 March & Thursday 26 March Drysdale 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday 23 April Lara 4:00-5:00pm

AGED CARE AND THE COUNCIL This session is presented by a representative from City of Greater Geelong and will look at accessing support from council and other providers via My Aged Care. Learn about the levels, and kinds of support available to support individuals staying in their home including, personal care, respite, shopping support and home modifications.

Wednesday 18 March Drysdale 11:00-12:00pm Thursday 14 May Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm

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SLOW FLOWER MOVEMENT Have you heard of the Slow Flower Movement? It is all about taking the best care of your flowers and the environment by letting things grow at their own pace, in their true season, with the help of bees rather than chemicals and pesticides. Come along and meet local slow grower Simone McKenzie and take away a sample of these wonderful and sustainably grown flowers.

ANDY MCNEILLY – CONNECTING WITH YOUR KIDS: BUILDING RESILIENT CHILDREN

Saturday 21 March Drysdale 2:00-4:30pm

Join this fun and interactive workshop for parents and carers as Andy McNeilly provides strategies for achieving greater connection with your children. Andy will present ideas to help build more resilient children and stronger family relationships, and improve your confidence when communicating with your children.

Thursday 19 March Torquay 6:30-7:30pm

Image courtesy of Smellies Flowers

MILLENNIALS' BOOK CHAT

CINEMA 101: HOW TO READ MOVIES

Join this book circle for millennials and young people. Come along to discuss what you’ve been reading lately, share your thoughts and ideas, and meet new people.

No bookings required.

In this discussion group, we look at the key terms of cinema, including mise-en-scène, cinematography, sound, and editing.

Watch clips from classic films and have the chance to use some of these terms to speculate on the ideas or sensations the filmmakers are trying to convey.

Thursdays: 19 March, 16 April & 14 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5:30-6:30pm

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Tuesday 24 March, 21 April & 19 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:00-7:00pm

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

MEND IT MARCH

LGBT+ DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

DENIM UPCYCLE Give your worn out, torn or daggy jeans, jackets or skirts a new lease on life with this hands-on workshop.

Join us for a screening of a classic, award-winning documentary about LGBT+ history and culture. Stick around afterwards to chat about the film with fellow viewers.

Thursday 26 March Corio 10:30-11:30am SEWING MAKERSPACE Become part of the Corio creative collective and use the sewing machines to take your projects to the next level. Bring in your current project or start a new one.

Tuesday 10 & 24 March Corio 10:30-11:30am THE ART OF VISIBLE MENDING Learn how to give clothes a new life with visible mending. The session will focus on the Japanese techniques of boro and sashiko; using fine hand-stitching to patch and strengthen clothing. Bring in jeans or other items of clothing in need of repair for this hands-on workshop.

Thursday 12 March Corio 10:30-11:30am

Monday 30 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:00-7:30pm

MEDITATIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE – SONIKSEA Come into the library and you will be greeted by the gentle sounds of SonikSea – an improvised collaboration between local musicians Joseph Stanaway and Demir Aliu. Combining the Pan with a variety of beautiful and unusual strings, flutes and voice, you will transported with this sensitive and atmospheric approach to music.

Friday 27 March Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm Friday 24 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

SCANDINAVIAN EASTER TREE DECORATIONS Easter trees have been a custom in Scandinavia for centuries, where branches of trees or plants are decorated with beautiful ornaments. Learn how to craft special creations, which will form a display at Lara Library, or you can take them home to start a new tradition.

Wednesday 25 March Lara 2:00-3:00pm

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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Screenings from range of award-winning short films streamed from Kanopy, our online video streaming service. Tea, coffee, and popcorn provided, you're welcome to BYO movie snacks.

Thursday 2 April Leopold 6:00-8:00pm

REFASHION REPAIR

ESL CHAT ROOM

Bring in your worn out, but loved clothing items to find out how to repair, repurpose or reuse in creative ways. Join the slow fashion movement. No sewing experience required.

Join our enthusiastic library staff and practice your English speaking skills in these relaxed, conversational-style sessions. Learn about Corio's Learning English collection and explore digital resources. No bookings required.

Saturday 28 March & 9 May Bannockburn 9:30-11:00am

PURL JAM – KNITTING CIRCLE Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends.

Work on your project or join forces with us to help KOGO- Knit One, Give One, the non-profit organisation supplying winter woollies to Victorians in need. All skill levels welcome. No bookings required.

Thursdays Leopold 1:30-2:30pm Fridays Corio 2:00-3:00pm

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Tuesdays Corio 3:30-4:30pm

WRITERS OF THE BELLARINE Are you a writer and want to share your original writing with a group of locals?

Come along and share a five minute piece of with a small audience at the Drysdale Library. This is a great opportunity to meet other writers and feel motivated to write.

Thursday 9 April Drysdale 6:00-7:30pm

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

BETHANY SAVER PLUS PROGRAM – POP UP BOOTH

AUSTRALIAN ORPHANAGE MUSEUM AND CLAN

Bethany's Saver Plus is a matched savings and financial education program, where you can improve financial management skills and earn up to $500 towards education costs. Pop in to find out more about the program and eligibility.

No bookings required.

Did you know that the Australian Orphanage Museum is right here in Geelong? CLAN (Care Leavers Australasia Network) is the peak agency supporting and advocating for victims of abuse, neglect, and child labour in orphanages, children’s homes, foster care, training farms, missions, and laundries in both Australia and New Zealand. Join Leonie Sheedy CEO and co-Founder of CLAN as she guides us through the important work her organisation does and the services and resources it has to offer. Some items from the Australian Orphanage Museum will be displayed on the night.

Wednesday 22 April Geelong West 10:00-3:00pm Thursday 14 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:00-3:00pm Tuesday 3 March Belmont 10:00-3:00pm

Tuesday 28 April Ocean Grove 6:30-7:30pm

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE – WINTER WOOLIES Drop in on Wednesday mornings and join forces with us to help KOGO - Knit One, Give One - the non-profit organisation supplying winter woollies to Victorians in need. All skill levels welcome.

No bookings required.

DECLUTTER YOUR LIFE Professional organiser Marion IvermeeVillarosa will demonstrate ways that you can reach a place of calm within your own life by removing the clutter.

Wednesday 6 May, 13 May, 20 May & 27 May Corio 10:30-11:00am

Thursday 23 April Drysdale 6:00-7:30pm

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BEGINNER CROCHET

Above: May Mindfulness facilitator Rosina Wilson.

MAY MINDFULNESS This is a 4-week mindfulness program open to all ages. Sessions are either chair or floor based. You may choose to come to all sessions, or only some.

Ever wanted to crochet a granny square, but didn't know where to start? Join us to learn the very basics in crochet. Perfect a simple chain stitch; learn a double, or even a triple stitch; and find out how to read a crochet pattern. Join the squares together to make a blanket or you own amazing creation. If you have your own hooks and yarn, bring them along or use the equipment provided.

Thursday 26 March & 23 April Leopold 12:30-1:30pm Thursday 7 May Torquay 5:00-6:30pm

WEAVING WITH WOOL

WEEK 1: Inner engineering - the only way out is in.

Thursday 7 May Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

Get cosy and creative with wool weaving! Come along and create a unique woven piece using wool, beads and natural items.

WEEK 2: Chair based yoga for seniors.

Thursday 14 May Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

Thursday 7 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

WEEK 3: Yoga Nidra - mindfulness for sleep and deep relaxation.

Thursday 21 May Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm WEEK 4: Our children, our future - the importance of living totally.

Thursday 28 May Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

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FLORIGAMI Paper flowers are beautiful and surprisingly easy to make. In this creative session for adults, learn how to make elegant works of floral art from old books and other recycled materials.

Thursday 7 May Lara 10:30-12noon

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

ARMCHAIR ACTORS Join with other participants to bring a play to life. This is your chance to be a star for a day. Scripts are provided: choose your character to read aloud with fellow cast members.

SURF'S UP, SOUTH COAST BOARDS TALKS ABOUT THEIR BUSINESS

Wednesday 13 May Leopold 10:00-12:00noon

Angela King from South Coast Boards will take us through how the business got started; the story of family and friends working together; and how they run their local business in this surfing community.

If you have a small business (or just an idea for one), join us to find out how it is done.

TALKING TEA: THE HISTORY OF TEA

Thursday 21 May Torquay 6:30-7:30pm

Tea is much more than just a beverage.

Since it was first consumed in the southwest of China 5000 years ago, tea has spread throughout the world to become, after water, the most consumed beverage in the world. Dr Tracey Caulfield who has trained at the Dilmah School of Tea in Sri Lanka and in Japan will share her passion for this global infusion. This event will span the history of tea and the cultural variations in its manufacture and consumption. There will also be a variety of teas to sip along the way.

Thursday 14 May Lara 6:00-8:00pm

PUZZLE OFF Are puzzles your thing? Join our Puzzle Off where the team with the most completed in the allocated time wins. You can join as a team, or join a team on the day.

Friday 15 May Leopold 10:00am-12noon & 1:00-3:00pm

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA Bring your friends, colleagues or community together over some tea and treats, and help to raise vital funds for people affected by cancer. In association with the Cancer Council. Gold coin donation. No bookings required.

Thursday 28 May Geelong West 11:00-12noon Tuesday 26 May Newcomb 11:00-12noon

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HERITAGE DISCOVER YOUR ANCESTRY Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Hitting some brick walls?

Come along to this session to explore the features of Ancestry Library Edition, which may then help you with your genealogy searching.

Tuesday 17 March Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

LEARN HOW TO UNLOCK THE ARCHIVES Would you like to learn more about how to search the new Geelong Heritage Centre archives online? Heritage staff will lead you through an introductory session to get the most out of the new archival database online. You are welcome to bring along your wi-fi enabled device or borrow one of the library's.

Wednesday 15 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 11:00-12noon Wednesday 20 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 11:00-12noon

REMEMBERING THE END: A TOURING EXHIBITION HERITAGE STORYTELLING WITH SPARK VIDEO Got a story to tell or ideas to share?

Learn how to use Spark Video to create a story from historic digitised photos, icons, voice-over, writing and background music. All you need is an email address to get started.

Thursday 19 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-12:00noon Includes a visit to the Heritage Centre

This special exhibition, developed from the Geelong Heritage Centre's Archive Collection, has been created to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Day on 11 November 1918. The exhibition explores many themes including the reactions to the end of WWI, peace celebrations, welcoming home the men and women returning from war and life after WWI for people in our region.

10 February - 8 March Drysdale 16 March - 12 April Western Heights College 20 April - 17 May Torquay 25 May - 21 June Barwon Heads

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eKNOW HOW

eKNOW HOW Want to use technology to get creative? These sessions will help you make the most of your device and our resources.

MAKERSPACE MONDAYS

3D MODELLING

Would you like to be 3D scanned? Want to experience virtual reality? Come along and learn about these amazing technologies.

No bookings required.

Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Design your own custom 3D item and see an item 3D printed.

Every Monday (except public holidays) Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm

SAVING TO THE CLOUD Ever wanted to know what is in the Cloud and how to use it? Come along and learn about using Cloud storage, such as DropBox or Google Drive.

Thursday 5 March & 26 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

3D PRINTING BASICS

Friday 13 March & Monday 11 May Newcomb 10:00-11:30am

3D PRINTING: DESIGN A PHONE STAND Discovered what 3D printing is but want to learn more? Design your own custom phone stand and learn more advanced 3D design techniques using TinkerCAD. Monday 23 March & Thursday 21 May Corio 4:00-5:00pm

3D PRINTING: ARTICULATED ANIMALS

Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Design your own custom name tag and see an item 3D printed in this beginner's session.

Ready for a real 3D design challenge?

In this session you will used more advanced 3D design tools in TinkerCAD to create a wriggly articulated creature for 3D printing.

Friday 6 March Newcomb 2:00-3:00pm

Monday 30 March & Thursday 28 May Corio 4:00-5:00pm

Monday 4 May Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

Monday 4 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm

Monday 16 March & Thursday 14 May Corio 4:00-5:00pm

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MYGOV EXPLORED

COMPUTER BASICS

Explore the benefits and optimise your use with the myGov website. In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.

New to computers? Come along and learn the basics in this straightforward session that will give you the confidence to use computers in your everyday life.

Tuesday 10 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-12noon

Wednesday 11 March Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 5 May Leopold 10:30-12noon

IPAD INTERMEDIATE

Wednesday 22 April Belmont 2:00-3:00pm Friday 24 April Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

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

RASPBERRY PI JAM

Wednesday 11 March Waurn Ponds 2:00-3:00pm

Saturday 14 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-2:30pm

Wednesday 18 March Barwon Heads 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 1 April & 13 May Belmont 2:00-3:00pm

NEW TO THE LIBRARY For members new and old! Learn to skillfully navigate the library's website, catalogue and online collection and get the most from your library membership.

Saturday 14 March Lara 10:30-11:30am Monday 25 May Corio 10:30-11:30am

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Meet other Raspberry Pi users and learn all about these microcomputers in a friendly environment. No bookings required.

INTRODUCTION TO KANOPY Kanopy is an on-demand video streaming platform for public libraries that offers a large collection of award-winning films and documentaries. Come and learn how it works.

Wednesday 18 March Corio 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 24 March Queenscliff 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 20 May Lara 2:00-3:00pm

eKNOW HOW

VIRTUAL REALITY

IPAD BASICS

Experience the latest in virtual reality technology. Move to the beat with Beat Saber, or try out one of the many different virtual reality experiences available.

Learn about the basic functions of the Apple iPad and how it can be used. Bring along your own iPad or use one provided by the library.

Thursday 16 April & Tuesday 19 May Corio 4:00-5:00pm

Thursday 12 March, 23 April & Thursday 21 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

SMART PHONE CHAT

Tuesday 28 April The Well, Smythesdale 11:00-12noon

Come and join this facilitated Q&A and knowledge-sharing session with other smartphone users and learners.

Monday 16 March & 11 May Leopold 10:30-11:30am

INTERNET AND EMAIL FOR BEGINNERS Learn how to sign up for an email account so you can send messages and attachments. Discover the basics of internet searching, and how you can recognise reputable websites.

Monday 18 May Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

MOUSE & KEYBOARD BASICS New to the world of computers?

Learn the basics of using a mouse and keyboard.

EBOOKS ON YOUR TABLET Would you like to borrow books from the library without leaving home and read them on your tablet? Bring along your tablet and let us show you how easy it is and the variety of options available.

Thursday 19 March Anakie Community House 1:00-2:00pm Monday 30 March & 25 May Leopold 10:30-11:30am Thursday 9 April Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 28 April The Well, Smythesdale 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 6 May Highton 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 27 May Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm

Monday 16 March Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Monday 4 May Newcomb 2:00-3:00pm

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ALL ABOUT MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION ON YOUR TABLET Bring your tablet to the library and learn about the different mindfulness and meditatoin resources available.

Thursday 19 March Chilwell 10:30-11:30am

ONLINE SELLING Do you have items at home that are too good to throw out but you no longer want to keep? Have you considered online selling? Come along and we will show you how and share some of the pitfalls to avoid.

Tuesday 24 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Monday 6 April Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Monday 25 May Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm

AUTUMN 3D DRAWING CHALLENGE FAKE NEWS: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO SPOT IT Talk of ‘fake news’ is all over the media at the moment. But what is fake news, and, more importantly, how do you avoid being misled by a fake story? This workshop will help you develop techniques for identifying fake news and scrutinising what you read online.

Friday 20 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 8 April Torquay 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 7 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00pm-5:00pm

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3D Pens are a great way to sculpt quickly in 3D. We have some great Autumn project ideas to help you get the hang of them, or draw your own creation. Ages 14+ Monday 23 March Newcomb 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 11 March Leopold 1:30-2:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO LASER CUTTING Learn how to use online software to create files that can be turned into objects using the laser cutter in the Makerspace.

Wednesday 25 March & 6 May Leopold 1:30-3:00pm

eKNOW HOW

EMAGAZINES FOR FREE!

RASPBERRY PI MEETUP

Want to read the latest magazines delivered straight to your device for free using your library membership? There are hundreds of eMagazines to choose from.

Please bring along your own device.

Interested in Raspberry Pi? Whether you are an expert or new to these credit card sized computers you'll enjoy exploring the possibilities of these capable little PCs. Please bring your Raspberry Pi if possible or you can use one of ours. No bookings required. Further information contact Steve: SLevakis@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Tuesday 24 March Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 15 April Lara 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 6 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 13 May Corio 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 19 May Queenscliff 2:00-3:00pm

AUGMENTED REALITY ON YOUR DEVICE Augmented reality lets you see the world that you'd normally see, but with extra computer-generated characters walking alongside you! This session will introduce you to a range of augmented reality apps that you can access on your device.

Wednesday 25 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 28 May Torquay 3:00-4:00pm

Thursday 26 March & 23 April & Thursday 28 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5:30-7:30pm

SOLVE YOUR PASSWORD WORRIES Ever felt overwhelmed by the number of online passwords you need to remember?

This session will introduce you to a variety of ways to securely save and store your passwords.

Thursday 26 March Corio 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 2 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3:00-4:00pm Monday 20 April Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Thursday 30 April Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 13 May Torquay 11:00-12noon

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PHONE CAMERA Get the most out of the camera on your phone or tablet. This session will give you hands on experience using the photographic tools at your fingertips.

VIRTUAL REALITY 3D ART Create stunning 3D art with the Oculus Quest stand-alone headset.

Ages 14+ Friday 27 March Newcomb 10:00-11:30am Monday 11 May Newcomb 2:00-3:30pm

ANDROID BASICS Bring along your own device and get some tips on how to get the most out of your tablet.

Monday 30 March Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Friday 29 May Newcomb 2:00-3:00pm

BUILDING ARDUINO ROBOTS Make a wall-dodging robot using an Arduino circuit board. We will wire up the circuit board, add the code and watch them go.

Wednesday 1 April Bannockburn 2:00-3:00pm

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Tuesday 7 April Queenscliff 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 20 May Leopold 1:30-2:30pm

CV/RESUME WRITING Want to get the inside scoop on how to take your resume to the next level?

Learn some useful tips that will make your resume stand out.

Thursday 9 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 30 April Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm

APOLLO 11 QUEST ON OCULUS QUEST VR Experience this historic event through the eyes of those who lived through it.

A virtual journey that will not be forgotten.

Ages 14+ Monday 20 April Leopold 11:00-12:30pm Wednesday 22 April Leopold 1:30-3:00pm

eKNOW HOW

BASIC ROBOTICS In this two part course you will customise a robot to print and then add the Arduino circuity to create movement. Participants are aksed to attend both sessions to make the most of this course.

Tuesday 21 April & 19 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm

STREAM MUSIC ONLINE This workshop will help you explore the world of online music streaming. Access millions of songs, discover music you’ve never encountered before, and let apps deliver you daily curated lists of what you enjoy.

RESEARCH YOUR WORKPLACE RIGHTS Curious to know what your workplace rights and entitlements are, but not sure where to look? This practical information session will teach you some of the skills to research how much you should be paid, what breaks you should receive, and other rights and responsibilities that employees have at work.

Thursday 30 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm Tuesday 27 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 11am-12noon

Tuesday 21 April Drysdale 3:00pm-4:00pm Thursday 7 May & Thursday 28 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

ALL ABOUT TRAVEL ON YOUR TABLET Going on holiday and want to know where to find accommodation, maps for the trip or the latest flight information? Bring along your Apple or Android device and we'll show you how to make the most of your device.

Monday 27 April Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

ALL ABOUT PHOTOS ON YOUR DEVICE Learn about saving, organising and sharing your your photos on your phone or tablet.

Thursday 14 May Drysdale 10:00-11:00am Friday 22 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm

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YOUTH PROGRAMS YA @ THE DOME

MANGA CLUB

Meet new people, have fun, create and hang out @ the Dome on Thursday afternoons. Regular drop in activities include games, board games and craft activities. For more details contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

No bookings required. Ages 12-18.

Are you a fan of anime and manga?

Come along to our fortnightly Manga Club to meet other otaku and draw, discuss and share all things Manga. No bookings required. Ages 12-18.

Thursdays during school term, commencing March 5 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday 11 & 25 March, 22 April, 6 & 20 May Newcomb 5:00-6:00pm

DRONE ZONE Want to know more about Drones? Come along and learn how to code. This program is suitable for beginners. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic. gov.au. Ages 12-18.

4-week program commencing: Thursday 23 April Leopold 4:00-5:00pm

CODING WITH SPHERO

ART HOUSE Socialise with friends, create amazing artwork and have fun. Remember, you don't have to be a great artist to create fantastic artwork. In partnership with The fOrt Youth Centre. No bookings required.

Ages 12-18.

Thursdays during school term.

Lara 3:30-5:00pm

Sphero BOLT is an app-enabled robotic ball that provides an endless array of coding opportunities. With built in sensors, BOLT can track its speed, acceleration and direction as well as 'talk' with other BOLTs. Join us for this 4-week course.

For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 12-18.

4-week program commencing: Thursday 23 April Waurn Ponds 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 6 May Lara 4:00-5:00pm

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF! WIRE ART Bend, twist and sculpt wire to make something truly unique. Participants will learn the basics of wire art and then have the opportunity to create their own piece of whimsical art. Ages 12-18.

Tuesday 31 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm Friday 3 April Newcomb 2:30-4:00pm Monday 6 April Drysdale 2:30-4:00pm Tuesday 7 April Belmont 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 9 April Torquay 2:30-4:00pm

THIRSTY PLANTS Have you ever wondered how much water a pot plant needs? Learn how to test soil using micro:bits. With a little bit of coding and wire to create an electrical circuit, you’ll always know when the plants need watering. Ages 12-18.

Monday 30 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 31 March Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

MAKE A LED PICTURE LIGHT Make your own neon light picture for your wall. Choose from templates or make up your own and bend and twist LED wire into pictures or words. Use two colours for effects. Take your creation home at the end of the session and hang it on your wall. Includes vegetarian/gluten free snacks. In partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Youth Development Unit.

Ages 12-25.

Tuesday 31 March Newcomb 2:30-4:30pm For bookings please contact Tanya on 0400 555 273.

Wednesday 1 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:30pm Bookings essential via www.geelongyouth.eventbrite.com.au.

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VICTORIAN YOUTH WEEK Celebrate Victorian Youth week at the library! Bust out your best dance moves at our silent disco, experience virtual reality and play games. In partnership with the City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit. Ages 12-18.

DRONES Want to know more about drones? Come along and learn to code and fly our tiny CoDrone quadcopters. This program is suitable for beginners. Ages 12-18.

Thursday 2 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:00pm Monday 6 April Newcomb 2:30-4:00pm

TRIVIA CHALLENGE Grab your mates or meet new friends at our Trivia Challenge. Fun and fast paced trivia with lots of movie, music and general knowledge questions to test your skills.

Try your luck with our table challenges and work in teams to answer the questions.

Spot prizes to be won.

Ages 12-18.

Thursday 2 April Leopold 2:30-4:00pm Tuesday 7 April Corio 2:30-4:00pm Wednesday 8 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm

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Friday 3 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 1:00-4:00pm

ALL IN MOVIE NIGHT It's All In for a movie night at Corio Library this holidays. Join us for snacks, a movie [M rated] and other activities.

In partnership with the fOrT Youth Centre.

Bookings essential as places are strictly limited. Ages 12-18.

Friday 3 April Corio 5:30-7:30pm

EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL REALITY Want to try VR? Live out your imagination in immersive and interactive virtual worlds. Ages 12-18.

Monday 6 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

YOUTH PROGRAMS

STORM SURFERS

TECH-SAMPLER

Do you dream of big waves? Do you seek the chase for giant storms? Do your heroes include Carroll and Clarke-Jones? Join us for a special screening of Storm Surfers [rated PG]. Narrated by Toni Collette and with extra insights by Ben Matson, this is one of the most adventurous surfing documentaries ever made. Ages 12+

Drop in to our dedicated youth space and tinker with some of the fabulous technology available. Bring a friend or come on your own. Refreshments provided. In partnership with the City of Greater Geelong, Youth Development Unit.

For bookings contact City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Officer, Aleisha on 5272 4683. Ages 12-18.

Tuesday 7 April Torquay 3:30-5:10pm

Wednesday 8 April Leopold 2:30-5:30pm

ALL IN GAME ON! It's Game On at Corio Library this holidays.

Challenge old friends or new rivals with your favourite Xbox and Wii games, explore the world of Virtual Reality or discover new table top games. In partnership with the fOrT Youth Centre. Ages 12-18.

35MM PHOTOGRAPHY An afternoon of exploring photography and the Waurn Ponds Creek area. Learn how to use a 35mm camera, and gain an insight into different angles and shots.

Your film will be processed and sent to you at a later date. Includes vegetarian/gluten free snacks. In partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Youth Development Unit.

Bookings essential via www.geelongyouth.eventbrite.com.au.

Ages 12-25.

Wednesday 8 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:30pm

Thursday 9 April Corio 2:30-4:30pm

TIME FOR GAMES Join us for an evening of fun as we challenge you with movies, songs and word games. Prizes to be won!

Book your table (max. 6 per table).

Pizza and drinks provided; BYO snacks.

For bookings contact Aleisha, City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Officer, on 52724683 or 0421583369. ahaworth@geelongcity.vic.gov.au All ages.

Tuesday 7 April Ocean Grove 5:30-7:30pm

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ALL ABOUT KIDS! BABY TIME

TODDLER TIME

Join us for a fun-filled session of songs and rhymes for babies. Sessions run all year except for January. No bookings required.

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

Mondays Waurn Ponds & Drysdale 11:30-11:50am Tuesdays Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Leopold 11:30-11:50am, Lara & Torquay 2:30-2:50pm Wednesdays Belmont, Corio, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, 11:30-11:50am, Geelong West 2:30-2:50pm Thursdays Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 11:30-11:50am Fridays Bannockburn, Newcomb 11:30-11:50am

INCLUSIVE STORY TIME Inclusive Story Time provides opportunities for children to experience the magic of stories and develop a love of reading in a low stimulus environment, with limited audio stimulation environment and a small group size. Bookings are recommended.

Wednesdays during school terms Corio 10:30-11:00am Thursdays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-2:30pm

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Mondays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Leopold & Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:00am 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 Thursdays during school terms Bannockburn, Corio, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Geelong West 10:30-11:00am Fridays during school terms Drysdale, Lara, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:00am Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-2:30pm Sundays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:00pm

SING AND SIGN TIME Experience a visual language in this fun, interactive and inclusive session of stories, songs, rhymes and AUSLAN. The session will be presented in spoken English and interpreted into AUSLAN. No bookings required. All ages.

Friday 6 March, 24 April, 22 May Waurn Ponds 11:30-12noon

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

MEGA LEGO® CLUB Join other LEGO® fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagnination can take you.

No bookings required. Ages 5+ Mondays during Term 2 Waurn Ponds 3:45-4:45pm

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Fridays during Term 1 Drysdale 3:45pm-4:45pm

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

TECH:IT

Mondays during school terms Ocean Grove, Torquay 10:30-11:15am Tuesdays during school terms Bannockburn, Belmont, Chilwell, Corio, Drysdale 10:30-11:15am Wednesdays during school terms Geelong West, Lara, Leopold, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:15am Thursdays during school terms Belmont, Newcomb 10:30-11:15am Fridays during school terms Barwon Heads, Highton, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:15am, Queenscliff 2:00-2:45pm

THE MIX The Mix is back! After-school activities including tech challenges, art, craft, games, LEGO® and more. No bookings required. Ages 6+

Want to try out some of our new gizmos and gadgets? Come along and play with some of our new tech toys in this 4-week program. Bookings essential as places are limited. For bookings please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 8+ Commencing: Monday 2 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

WRITING CADETS Join our 4-week writing course at the Dome. Try out different writing techniques and share your work with the group. Bring your own device or use ours. No bookings required. Ages 8-12.

Commencing: Tuesday 3 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00pm-5:00pm

Wednesdays during school terms Corio 4:00-5:00pm

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PRESCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB

LEGO® WEDO 2.0

This fun-filled 4-week program combines everyday objects and experiences with genuine scientific enquiry methods.

The program has been designed for children to share with their parent/carer and participants are requested to attend all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 3-5.

Build and construct LEGO® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and bought to life with simple drag-and-drop software. Activities are designed for children to share with their parent/carer and participants are requested to attend all sessions in this 4-week program.

For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 7-11.

Commencing: Wednesday 4 March Leopold 2:30-3:30pm Monday 20 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 7 May Ocean Grove 10:00-11:00am

HORRID HISTORIES Journey through time with us as we explore the astounding, surprising and downright dirty innovations of our ancestors. This 4-week program will take us on an adventure with the Aztecs, a muddle in middle ages and a roam through the renaissance. No bookings required. Ages 8+ Commencing: Tuesday 3 March Corio 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 22 April Torquay 3:30-4:30pm

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Commencing: Tuesday 3 March Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 4 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 6 May Belmont 4:00-5:00pm

STEM WITH SPHERO Sphero BOLT is an app-enabled robotic ball that provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun. Join us for this 4-week program to complete assigned challenges with BOLT. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 8+ Commencing: Wednesday 4 March Belmont 4:00-5:00pm

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

TECH CLUB

MICRO:BITS

Explore micro:bits and SAM Labs in this 4-week technology focussed course.

For bookings please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 8+

The micro:bit is a handheld programmable micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments. Come along to experience some of the endless possibilities in the world of micro:bits in this 4-week course. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 8+

Commencing: Wednesday 4 March Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 22 April Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm

Commencing: Wednesday 4 March Torquay 3:30-4:30pm Tuesday 21 April Corio 4:00-5:00pm

CONSTRUCTION CLUB Challenge yourself as we recreate famous landmarks, bridges and buildings. Who can build the highest tower? How much weight can your bridge hold? Join us for a 4-week adventure into the world of engineering.

No bookings required. Ages 8+

BLOXELS GAMING Build your own video game with Bloxels!

Become the writer, artist and developer with coloured blocks and a 13-bit layout.

Create game rooms, characters and objects and then watch your game world come to life in this 4-week course.

For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 10+ Commencing: Thursday 5 March Waurn Ponds 4:00-5:00pm

Commencing: Thursday 5 March Torquay 3:30-4:30pm

AUTUMN ACTIVITY CLUB Join us for autumn-themed fun for the whole family with a different handson activity each month. No bookings required. Ages 5+ Saturday 7 March, 4 April, 2 May Bannockburn 10:00-11:30am

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK LET'S GO LEGOÂŽ CLUB

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS

Make new friends and explore your creativity with LEGOÂŽ. The program aims to meet the diverse needs of children and can be an effective way to engage with children with autism. Activities are designed for children to share with their parent/carer and participants are requested to attend all sessions in this 10-week program. Delivered in partnership with Golden Plains Shire. For bookings contact Bannockburn Library on 4201 0661. All ages.

Discover some of the wonderful and varied cultures that make us all Australian through storytelling, craft, music and dance. All ages.

Wednesday 15 April Bannockburn 4:00-5:00pm

Monday 23 March Newcomb 10:30-11:30am Thursday 26 March Leopold 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 26 March Corio 4:00-5:00pm Friday 27 March Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

JUNIOR-BOTS Learn to create simple step-by-step programs and develop basic coding skills with our Blue-Bot floor robots.

This program is designed to progressively build on the skills developed each week.

Activities are designed for children to share with their parent/carer and participants are requested to attend all sessions in this 4-week program.

For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 5+ Commencing: Thursday 16 April Lara 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 27 May Torquay 3:30-4:30pm

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CODE CLUB: SCRATCH 2 Sign up for Code Club. Term 2 is all about Scratch, where you will take a tour of the Scratch interface and create games and animations. This program is suitable for beginners. Participants are requested to attend all sessions during the term.

For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 9-11.

Monday 20 April Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm Tuesday 21 April Newcomb 4:00-5:00pm Friday 24 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

JUNIOR CODERS

DINO-STEM CHALLENGE

Learn basic coding skills in this introduction to programming with Scratch Jr. Activities are fun, engaging and are designed for children to share with their parent/carer.

Participants are requested to attend all sessions in this 4-week program. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@ grlc.vic.gov.au. Ages 5-8.

Journey into the Jurassic era using the powers of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Each week we will solve a challenge using our skills of problem-solving and detection.

This 3-week course will have you walking with the dinosaurs and thinking like an archaeologist. Bookings essential.

Ages 6+

Commencing: Tuesday 21 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

Commencing: Wednesday 22 April Drysdale 3:45-4:45pm

THE DRAMA GAMES Lights, camera, action! Join us for imaginative theatrical fun and take part in a range of drama games designed to maximise interaction and laughter.

No experience necessary.

No bookings required. Ages 7+

LEGOÂŽ MINDSTORMS Build and control a robot in this handson program. Bookings for this course are essential as places are limited. To get the most out of this term-long program participants are asked to attend all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au. Ages 8+ Commencing: Tuesday 21 April Leopold 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 22 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:30pm

Thursdays: 23 & 30 April, 7 & 14 May Corio 4:00-5:00pm

STAR WARS DAY Join us at the library to celebrate Star Wars day. Come dressed up as your favourite Star Wars character, have your photo taken fighting with light sabers on the green screen and make some Star Wars-themed craft. All ages.

Monday 4 May Drysdale 2:30-4:30pm Lara 4:00-5:00pm

Thursday 23 April Torquay 3:30-5:00pm

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NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK LITTLE EXPLORERS

DREAMTIME STORIES

Pack your bags for a special story journey around the world. Hear stories about children from other countries and cultures, and learn songs and words in different languages. No bookings required. Ages 3-6.

Creation or dreaming stories describe the travels of the spiritual ancestors and are integral to Aboriginal spirituality. Join us for a special story session as we share some of these great stories with you. Ages 5+

Monday 20 & 27 April, 4 & 11 May Geelong West 2:00-3:00pm Friday 1, 8 & 15 May Waurn Ponds 11:30-12:30pm Monday 18 & 25 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm

Tuesday 26 May Bannockburn 4:00-5:00pm Thursday 28 May Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Thursday 28 May Leopold 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 28 May Corio 4:00-5:00pm

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

Friday 29 May Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

Join us as we celebrate Library and Information Week with this year's National Simultaneous Storytime. Come along for a special presentation of Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas, written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford.

All ages.

Monday 1 June Newcomb 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 27 May Geelong West, Lara, Leopold, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am Bannockburn, Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Highton, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Torquay 11:00-11:30am

SAM LABS Would you like to learn how to build smart machines? SAM Labs are clever construction kits of little electronics blocks and a fun app that gives everyone the ability to build and program their own inventions. Join us for a 4-week program as we explore what SAM Labs are capable of! For bookings please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 8+ Commencing: Tuesday 26 May Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

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HOLIDAY FUN!

HOLIDAY FUN! RECYCLED BOX MONSTERS

WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP?

Get crafty and have fun as you construct your own adorable monster from cardboard and recycled materials.

Ages 5+

Baa and bleat to your heart's content in a fun-filled story session followed by recycled craft featuring Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox. Ages 5+

Monday 30 March Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Monday 30 March Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 2 April Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 1 April Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 2 April Newcomb 10:30-11:30am

Friday 3 April Drysdale, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Highton 10:30-11:30am

Friday 3 April Barwon Heads 10:30-11:30am Monday 6 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 7 April Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 8 April Lara 10:30-11:30am Thursday 9 April 2:30pm-3:30pm

OSMO FUN Merge the power of physical and digital play. Learn to draw with OSMO Masterpiece, solve tangram puzzles, bring your drawings to life and play word games with a friend using OSMO and an iPad. Ages 8+

Tuesday 7 April Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 8 April Corio 10:30-11:30am

WASTE-RUMENTS Have fun with recycled and repurposed materials to make your very own musical instrument to take home. All ages.

Tuesday 31 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Thursday 2 April Corio 10:30-11:30am

Monday 30 March Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

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FANTASTIC FROGS

CHARMING CHIMES

Hop along to this frog frenzy as we make paper craft frogs and 3D frog life cycles.

Ages 5+

Create a wind chime using recycled materials that you can take home to enjoy the magical melodies. Ages 8+

Sunday 29 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Monday 30 March Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 31 March Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 1 April Corio 2:30-3:30pm Monday 6 April Ocean Grove, Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 31 March Belmont 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 31 March Corio 2:30-3:30pm Friday 3 April Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 7 April Belmont 10:30-11:30am

Saturday 4 & Tuesday 7 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 8 April Geelong West, Queenscliff, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 8 April Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am Barwon Heads 2:30-3:30pm

UPCYCLE PRINTING

Thursday 9 April Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

Play around with recycled and repurposed materials to create printed patterns with shades of green. Add your prints to a large-scale display at the library or take them home with you. All ages.

Monday 30 March Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 31 March Corio 10:30-11:30am Friday 3 April Lara 10:30-11:30am

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HOLIDAY FUN!

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

BEES AND BIRDS

Pretty flowers, buzzing bees, pesky ants and much more will be found as we share stories about gardens in this fun story session. Ages 5+

Turn your backyard into a haven for bees and birds and make your own bird feeder and bee hotel in this hands-on session.

Ages 8+

Monday 30 March Leopold 10:30-11:30am

Monday 30 March Lara 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 1 April Lara 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 2 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Monday 6 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

SHINY CRITTERS Using a variety of materials and techniques participants will transform old CD and DVD discs into works of art. All ages.

Monday 30 March Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm Friday 3 April Winchelsea House 10:30-11:30am

Friday 3 April Leopold 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 8 April Corio 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 9 April Belmont 10:30-11:30am Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm

GOING GREEN QUIZ

Monday 6 April Leopold 10:30-11:30am

Test your knowledge about recycling and sustainability as you battle it out against your friends in a fun-filled hour of trivia!

Ages 8+

Tuesday 7 April Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 2 April Torquay 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday 8 April Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Sunday 5 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 9 April Corio 10:30-11:30am

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NEWSPAPER STRUCTURES

TINY SEEDS

In this fun, hands-on construction workshop you will build an incredible environmentally friendly geometric structure with newspaper. Ages 8+

Tiny seeds grow into big things! Join us for a special story and craft session and make your very own cress head to take home.

All ages.

Tuesday 31 March Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 31 March Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 1 April Ocean Grove, Torquay 10:30-11:30am Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday 1 April Leopold 2:30-3:30pm Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Monday 6 April Lara 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 7 April Leopold 10:30-11:30am Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

JUNIOR BOTS HOLIDAY SPECIAL Have fun coding simple programs with our Blue-Bot floor robots. Activities are designed for parents and carers to experience alongside their child.

Ages 5+ Thursday 2 & Wednesday 8 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 2 April Belmont, Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 7 April Corio, Drysdale 10:30-11:30am Thursday 9 April Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am

FISHY TALES 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 are essential and include free entry for one accompanying adult.

Contact Queenscliff Library on: 4201 0663.

Ages 4+ Thursday 2 April Queenscliff Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre 10:30-11:30am

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