Geelong Regional Libraries What's On May/June 2023

WHAT’S ON

MAY/JUNE 2023

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

MAKE & CREATE

COLLAGE ART WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS

Saturday 13 May, 2:30pm-4:00pm

Belmont Library

Come together and explore basic collage techniques using scissors and glue. Choose to work with botanical or illustrative images or a range of provided materials. Part of the Body, Mind and Soul sessions.

COMPUTERS & TECH HELP

FRIDAY DROP-IN HELP DESK

Every Friday in May and June, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

We’ll have a friendly staff member available, ready to help with those spontaneous tech questions you’re unsure about.

INTRO TO PODCASTING

Tuesday 9 May & 6 June, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Learn the basics of podcasting in this session. Discover what podcasting is, how to create a podcast using the equipment and how to progress your interest.

MOVIES, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

COMMUNITY JAM SESSION

Wednesday 3 & 17 May, 7 & 21 June, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Leopold Library

Come to play or listen – anyone is welcome as a musician or audience member. This is an open jam session. BYO instruments.

POETRY SLAMMING

Wednesday 31 May & 28 June, 5:30-7:30

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

If you like writing, performance, audience participation or just a good time you might be a slam poet who just doesn’t know it yet. Relax, we’ll show you the way. Everyone is welcome, you can’t go wrong and it’s a lot of fun.

THE A-BAY ACOUSTIC GROUP

Friday 19 May & 16 June, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Apollo Bay Library

Join us for an afternoon of music fun, guitars, ukuleles, bass, banjos, and fiddles. Mixed genres played and open to all levels – for the joy of music. Don’t forget your singing voice too!

READING, BOOK CLUBS & WRITING GROUPS

GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CHAT

Wednesday 10 May, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Geelong West Library

A Book Chat with a twist: explore the genre month by month, and discover new publications and revisit iconic favourites.

TRIVIA ONLINE: 1990s NOSTALGIA – IT’S ALL THAT!

Wednesday 7 June, 6:30pm-7:30pm | Online

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Britney or Christina? Wonderwall or Smells Like Teen Spirit ? What do you remember from the decade of Britpop, Friends and the World Wide Web? Test your knowledge of 90s music, literature, film and pop culture in our fun-filled online quiz night! Play as a team, challenge your friends, or fly solo!

JOB & LIFESKILLS

ZOO VOLUNTEER! WHAT’S IT REALLY LIKE?

Wednesday 17 May, 1:30pm-3:15pm

Lara Library

Ever wonder what it’s like to work among wildlife or help care for animals? Hear from a Werribee Zoo volunteer and be inspired. Enjoy free afternoon tea and learn how to get involved.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME

Wednesday 24 May, 11:00am-12:00pm

Multiple locations

Join us at your nearest library as millions of people read The Speedy Sloth at the same time for this year’s national event. Check the website for details.

FAMILY ROBOTICS

Monday 8, 15 & 22 May, 4:00pm-5:00pm | Newcomb Library

In this three-session series, parents and children work together as a team to build their LEGO Mindstorms robot and code to overcome challenges.

GAME ON!

Thursday 18 May, 4:00pm-7:00pm | Leopold Library

We welcome families & friends to play traditional and modern games! From games like quoits and board games to Oculus Rift VR or Nintendo Switch.

‘HEAR MY VOICE’ STREET ART WORKSHOP – WITH BUFF DISS

Wednesday 3 May 4:00pm-6:00pm | Torquay Library

Renowned street artist Buff Diss, leads this special, free, after-hours workshop. Young people have the library all to themselves to create art that will form part of an exhibition. In partnership with TAC. Ages 13-18.

REGISTER FOR AN EVENT

Bookings for events are free unless otherwise indicated.

YOU CAN BOOK:

Online – find and register for an event on the library website: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on

In person – staff at your local library can book on your behalf.

By phone – (03) 4201 0600

The wonderful new Boronggook Drysdale Library. Following the relocation, library services resumed to the community in April.

WHERE YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL

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Bookings are essential

Event is online

Book sales & author book signings at events

Paid tickets. Full details on our website Refreshments

Geelong Regional Library Corporation

51 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220

T (03) 4201 0600

E info@grlc.vic.gov.au

For library details, opening hours & further information, visit: www.grlc.vic.gov.au

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SPECIAL EVENT

Thursday 4 May, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

PATRIARCHY, PRIVILEGE AND POWER – MEDICAL MISOGYNY

A partnership event with Geelong Women’s Union Network

A panel discussion aimed at analysing our male-designed health system, and the difficulties and gaps that can arise for women when navigating that system. Panellists: Hon Ged Kearney, Dr. Elizabeth McLindon and Rochelle Hamilton. MC: Adele Welsh

SPECIAL EVENT

Thursday 25 May to Sunday 28 May

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Friday 5 May, 6:30pm-7:30pm

PIP WILLIAMS – THE BOOKBINDER OF JERICHO

Presented in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival

Join Australian author Pip Williams in conversation with local author Rhett Davis. Pip introduces her richly rendered new novel, the followup to her international bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words

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Wednesday 10 May, 5:30pm-6:30pm

FIONA LOWE – THE MONEY CLUB

A gripping exploration of modern greed. Bestselling author Fiona Lowe unpicks the moral quagmire of those who trade on the bonds of their closest friendships and family for money. In-conversation with local author Ellie O’Neill.

Thursday 11 May, 2:00pm-3:00pm Colac Library 11

SEAN O’LEARY - HOW WRITING CHANGED MY LIFE

In the lead-up to Mental Health Awareness Week, Australian writer Sean O’Leary, in conversation with local author Neal Drinnan, discusses living with schizophrenia and how writing changed his life and gave him purpose and pure enjoyment.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Saturday 13 May, 10:00am-11:45am Belmont Library 13

LIFE COACH WORKSHOP – ELIZABETH HOPKIN

What is your next chapter? This workshop will help you to identify personal goals by focusing on your values, strengths, passions and resources.

Queenscliff Town Hall 13

Saturday 13 May, 5:30pm-7:00pm

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HELLO, QUEENSCLIFFE!

In partnership with Queenscliffe Literary Festival. Be part of this entertaining live show where twenty locals share stories about their lives. Produced by creative duo Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart.

Wednesday 17 May, 3:00pm-4:00pm & 6:00pm-7:00pm at Drysdale Library 15

Monday 15 May, 9:30am-10:30am at Leopold Library

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE – LEGALLY

A Victorian Law Week Partnership Event

Join Bellarine local Marlene Ebejer from Ebejer and Associates Lawyers. Ask any questions about end-of-life decision-making and estate planning, including will preparation, Powers of Attorney and appointing a Medical Treatment Decision Maker.

Thursday 18 May, 10:30am-11:30am

All Libraries

TEA TIME AT THE LIBRARY

In honour of International Tea Day, we host morning tea at our libraries and we’d love to have a cuppa with you! Connect with your community and enjoy some tea and nibbles, fun activities, tea-rivia and loads of great conversations!

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Four sessions daily starting at 10am, check website for details.

SYDNEY WRITERS FESTIVAL

– LIVESTREAMED TO THE DOME!

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A fantastic selection of Australian and International author events will be livestreamed in four sessions daily, including Jane Harper, Richard Fidler, Geraldine Brooks, Colson Whitehead – just to name a few! Watch on the big screen and participate in the discussions through text messaging.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Saturday 27 May, 10:30am-1:30pm

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

CAROLE POUSTIE – MEMOIR/LIFE WRITING

A Local Word Writers Workshop

A workshop for creative writers. Learn about writing memoirs, family history, personal narratives, poetry or other life writing.

JUNE

EXHIBITION

Thursday 1 June, 11:00am-12:00noon

Colac Library

BARWON WARM SAFE HOME EXHIBITION

– LAUNCH AND MORNING TEA

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This exhibition uses art to start a conversation about respect for older people in our community. The launch features guest speaker Mr Gary Fergusson from Seniors Rights Victoria. A Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Preventing Network initiative.

Thursday 8 June, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

SPARE: A PSYCHOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE, WITH PETER QUARRY

Since the release of his autobiography, Spare, Prince Harry has been all over the news. Hear the psychology behind a tell-all for one of the most famous people in the world.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

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Saturday 17 June, 10:30am-1:30pm

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NATALIE FRASER – WRITING FOR AWARDS

A Local Word Writers Workshop

Learn how to enter writing awards in Australia and overseas. Discover prizes for diverse communities: women, LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, CALD, and the disability community.

Monday 19 June, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Colac Library

Tuesday 20 June, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Lara Library 19

RICHARD ALLEN – GREAT PROPERTIES OF TASMANIA

An audio-visual presentation, featuring approx. 100 images, taken by photographer Kimbal Baker, about properties and homesteads featured in Great Properties of Tasmania Great Properties of Country Victoria (the Western Districts Golden Age) will also be discussed.

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Image credit: Andrea Goosen