Events and Programs Calendar Dec-Feb 2011/12

DECEMBER – FEBRUARY 2011/12

“ W elco m e ” It’s my pleasure to present you with the Geelong Regional Library Corporation’s events and programs brochure for December 2011 to February 2012.

Public libraries play a vital role in our region enabling all members of the community to engage in lifelong learning and leisure activities. They do this through their committed staff, the provision of print and multimedia collections, online databases and e-books, access to the latest technologies and through a range of programs and events.

We place special emphasis on the development of reading literacy and with this in mind, provide a huge range of children’s and youth events. Technology is rapidly changing and we are helping the community keep pace with this by providing free internet access, a range of technology programs, and by introducing a range of new digital equipment and services.

This brochure also details some wonderful opportunities to celebrate Christmas, keep school children entertained over the holidays, participate in discussions about books and poetry, and of course our popular Summer reading programs. We hope to see you in our libraries regularly.

There is something for everyone.

Cr Rod Macdonald Chair

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Contents

CONTENTS

FUN for Kids

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Summer School Holiday Program

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Programs for Youth

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Special Events

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Literary Activities and Events

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Programs for Adults

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Library Learning Workshops

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Fun for kids

Babytime Nursery Verses

Preschool Storytime

The early years are a critical time for developing a lifelong love of books and reading. Filled with songs, rhymes and finger plays to stimulate little minds and encourage early language skills, a Babytime session is an early literacy program for babies aged 0-12 months. Sessions run during school terms.

Sharing stories with your child is one of the best ways to encourage early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Join us for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes at your local library. Sessions run during school terms.

Tuesdays (except January) Lara*

Mondays (except January) Torquay

2:30-2:50pm

Wednesdays (except January) Corio 11:30-11:50am Belmont 2:30-2:50pm Geelong West 2:30-2:50pm Thursdays (except January) Ocean Grove Waurn Ponds* Geelong Fridays (except January) Barwon Heads Newcomb

11:00-11:20am 11:30-11:50am 2:30-2:50pm

11:30-11:50am 11:30-11:50am

10:30-11:15am

10:30-11:15am Tuesdays (except January) Belmont, Chilwell, Corio, Drysdale, Newcomb Wednesdays (except January) 10:30-11:15am Geelong West, Waurn Ponds*, Torquay, Lara* Thursdays (except January) 10:30-11:15am Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong, Geelong West, Newcomb, Queenscliff 10:30-11:15am Fridays (except January) Barwon Heads, Highton, Ocean Grove * Commencing February 2012

Fourth Saturday of the month* Belmont 10:30-10:50am * Commencing February 2012

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Here, There and Everywhere!

Fantastical Tales

Travel the world with stories, songs and crafts! Ages 3+

Take an imaginary journey to lands far away in this storytime session. Ages 3+

Wednesday Geelong West

4 January 10:30-11:30am

Thursday Newcomb

5 January 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday Chilwell

10 January 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday Geelong West

18 January 10:30-11:30am

Thursday Drysdale

12 January 10:30-11:30am

Friday Highton

20 January 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday Belmont

24 January 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday Chilwell

24 January 10:30-11:30am

Friday Ocean Grove

27 January 10:30-11:30am

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It’s a Date!

Global Games

Make your own calendar for 2012.

Ages 4+

Try a selection of these games played by children from around the world. Ages 8+

Tuesday Newcomb

10 January 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday Geelong

11 January 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday Drysdale

17 January 10:30-11:30am

Thursday Corio

12 & 19 January 3:00-4:00pm

The Magical Dr Seuss

Friday Ocean Grove

13 January 10:30-11:30am

Stories, songs and make your own Dr Seuss passport. Ages 3+

Tuesday Newcomb

24 January 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday Corio

10 January 10:30-11:30am

Frame It!

Wednesday Torquay Geelong

18 January 10:30-11:30am 2:30-3:30pm

Friday Ocean Grove

20 January 10:30-11:30am

school holidays

Join in the fun as we imagine lands far away and the adventures we’ll have as we explore just like Dr Seuss.

Free events, booking via website or phone required.

Make and decorate a cardboard frame for your holiday photos. Ages 4+ Thursday Queenscliff

12 January 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday Newcomb

17 January 10:30-11:30am

Friday Barwon Heads

20 January 10:30-11:30am

Monday Ocean Grove

23 January 10:30-11:30am

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School Holiday Activities for ages 12+ Free events, booking via website or phone required.

Zines! Express Yourself!

How to Write Like a Journalist

Are you creative? Do you enjoy writing, drawing, and mixed media collage? These holidays you can use your creative flair to turn your ideas, opinions, passions and thoughts into your own mini magazine.

Ages 12+

Work with journalists in this workshop to develop your ideas, research a story and write a piece for The Piercing Truth magazine. In partnership with CoGG Youth Development Unit. Ages 12+

Wednesday Geelong

11 January 10:00am-12:00noon

Wednesday Lara

18 January 10:00am-12:00noon

Thursday Torquay

19 January 3:00-5:00pm

Tuesday Geelong

17 January 11:00am-3:00pm

Monday Ocean Grove

23 January 11:00am-3:00pm

Tuesday Waurn Ponds

24 January 11:00am-3:00pm

Wednesday Lara

25 January 11:00am-3:00pm

From the Page to the Screen Is the book better than the movie? Come along and decide for yourself at one of these movie screenings. Ages 12+ Tuesday Corio

17 January 3:00-5:00pm

Wednesday Newcomb

18 January 6:00-8:00pm

Cartooning Workshop Fire up your creativity at this hands-on workshop! Ages 12+ Friday Torquay

13 January 2:00-4:00pm

Monday Newcomb

23 January 2:00-4:00pm

Friday Ocean Grove

27 January 2:00-4:00pm

Reader’s Theatre Drama Workshop Join us for an interactive drama workshop.

Ages 12+ Friday Belmont

20 January 2:00-4:00pm

Tuesday Drysdale

24 January 2:00-4:00pm

Manga Workshop Learn the finer points of drawing human Manga characters in this popular Japanese art form. Ages 12+ Wednesday Queenscliff

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25 January 2:00-4:00pm

Youth Programs

Manga Club

Cult Fiction

Are you a fan of Anime and Manga?

Come along to Manga Club to meet other otaku and draw, discuss and share all things Manga. Ages 12+

If you like reading and reviewing books, watching movies and creating digital content, then Cult Fiction, the book club with a difference, is for you. Ages 12+

First Monday of the month* Corio 5:00-6:00pm

Third Tuesday of the month* Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm

First Tuesday of the month* Belmont 5:00-6:00pm

Third Wednesday of the month* Waurn Ponds 4:00-5:00pm

First Wednesday on the month* Lara 5:00-6:00pm

Third Thursday of the month* Lara 4:00-5:00pm

Second Wednesday of the month* Newcomb 5:00-6:00pm

*Commencing February 2012

First Thursday of the month* Geelong West 5:00-6:00pm *Commencing February 2012

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Christmas Music

Food for Fines

Community Choir Chorisande will entertain library visitors with festive songs and cheer.

Eliminate fines on overdue items by bringing undamaged, in date, non-perishable food items in to the library. These items are then donated to local food assistance charity Geelong Food Relief Centre.

Thursday Geelong

1 December 7:00-8:00pm

Thursday Belmont

8 December 7:00-8:00pm

Photo Competition

A Crafty Christmas Make and take home a Christmas craft project. Ages 6+. Bookings required.

Tuesday Ocean Grove

1-16 December All branches and mobile libraries

13 December 4:30-6:00pm

Photographers of all ages are invited to enter 6x4 photos of the theme ‘Holidaying with a book in Queenscliff’.

1-25 January Queenscliff

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In partnership with Parks Victoria, we are delighted to invite you to join us this Summer for reading and fun outdoors! There will be stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy. Free events, bookings via website or phone required.

Aussie Bush Tales and Tails!

Tales at Twilight – Storytime Fun for the Whole Family

Thursday 5 January Serendip Sanctuary 10:30-11:30am 100 Windermere Road, Lara

Bring along your picnic and join us for this special twilight storytime session.

Ecotales – Stories About Our Natural World

Thursday 19 January Barwon Valley Park 5:30-7:00pm 51 Barrabool Road, Belmont

Thursday Pt Lonsdale Playground Pt Lonsdale Road (near corner Kirk Road)

special events

Summer Reading in the Parks

12 January 11:00-12noon

Summer Reading Program THE AMAZING READ! Children aged 4-16 are encouraged to register at the library and start reading their way through Summer and around the world! Children will receive encouragement and prizes to read as many books as they can this Summer.

Visit www.summerreadingclub.org.au to learn more.

Summer Reading Wrap Party

National Year of Reading Launch

Celebrate your Summer reading success and join us for an afternoon of games, trivia, activities and stories. Bookings are required as places are limited. Ages 4-16.

Join us as we launch our program of events for this special year.

Free event, booking via website or phone required.

Friday Belmont

Tuesday Geelong

3 February 4:30-6:00pm

14 February 6:00-7:00pm

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Literary Activities

Book Chat

Chatterbooks

Come and chat about what books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet new people. Ages 16+

Why not join us for an afternoon of bookish fun? We’ll explore your favourite books, authors, genres and so much more!

Ages 8-12.

First Tuesday of the month Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Third Tuesday of the month Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm Second Wednesday of the month Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm First Thursday of the month Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Third Thursday of the month Torquay 7:00-8:00pm First Friday of the month Torquay 11:00-12 noon Second Friday of the month Queenscliff 11:00-12 noon

Second Monday of the month (except Jan) Belmont 4:00-5:00pm Second Tuesday of the month (starts Feb) Drysdale 4:00-5:00pm Last Wednesday of the month (starts Feb) Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm

Want to Get Published?

The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) will present a workshop for writers who want to know the best way to get published.

Bookings via website or phone required. $15 fee per head payable to ASA on night.

Tuesday Belmont

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programs for adults

Author Talk Julie Rennie Join local author Julie Rennie and learn about her acclaimed book Metabolic Clock: Speed Up Your Metabolism and Lose Weight. Free event, bookings via website or phone required.

Games Group

Thursday Belmont

1 December 6:00-7:00pm

Meet new people and enjoy some friendly rivalry over games such as Scrabble checkers, cards and more.

Wednesday Newcomb

7 December 6:00-7:00pm

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

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Back to School – Online Information Session for Parents

Introduction to the Library Website and Online Learning Resources

Learn how the library’s online resources can support your children’s learning. Find out about online tutoring, encyclopedias and more! Free event, booking via website or phone required.

This session will introduce the library website and the online catalogue. Learn how to place holds and renew items for loan. The session will also explore the fabulous free online learning resources and downloadables. Free event, booking via website or phone required.

Wednesday Queenscliff

22 February 2:00-3:00pm

Popular Online Social Networking Sites Explore and learn to use popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Free event, booking via website or phone required.

Second Friday of the month Geelong West 2:30-3:30pm Second Tuesday of the month Chilwell 2:30-3:30pm

Friday Torquay

9 December 10.30-11.30am

Friday Geelong West

16 December 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday Geelong

17 January 10:30-11:30am

Friday Drysdale

20 January 2:00-3:00pm

Monday Waurn Ponds

13 February 2:00-3:00pm

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learning workshops

Introduction to Email and the Internet

E-Books and E-Readers

Learn the basics of searching the internet.

Create your own email account to keep in touch with family and friends.

Participants should have basic computer skills. Free event, booking via website or phone required.

Understand the shift from printed books to electronic books and participate in a ‘hands-on’ show-and-tell about e-books and e-readers. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own e-readers if they own them. Free event, booking via website or phone required.

Thursday Belmont

8 December 2:00-3:00pm

Monday Belmont

Tuesday Geelong

13 December 2:00-3:00pm

Web Allsorts

Thursday Waurn Ponds

9 February 2:00-3:00pm

12 December 2:00-4:00pm

A one hour session for beginners who are discovering the internet and email where you can ask an experienced computer user any of those tricky questions that currently have you stumped.

Second Monday of the month Highton 10:30-11:30am First Thursday of the month Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm

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LIBRARY LOCATIONS Barwon Heads Barwon Heads Primary School, Golf Links Road Barwon Heads Vic 3227 Phone (03) 5254 2143 Belmont 163 High Street Belmont Vic 3216 Phone (03) 5243 2655

Geelong 49 Little Malop Street Geelong Vic 3220 Phone (03) 5222 1212 Geelong West 153A Pakington Street Geelong West Vic 3218 Phone (03) 5229 1939

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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