GRLC What's On Summer 2014

WHAT S ON AT THE

LIBRARY SUMMER 2014

TERRY DENTON IMPROVING MEMORY DON WATSON – THE BUSH COVER IMAGE: IN THE WIMMERA 1864 #1 (DETAIL). PHOTOGRAPH

BY POLIXENI PAPAPETROU. GEELONG GALLERY COLLECTION.

WELCOME TO OUR LIBRARIES Summer is an iconic part of every Australian’s life: a time to celebrate, to reflect on the past year and anticipate a fresh beginning as the new year dawns.

There are BBQ’s, the beach and, of course, the chance to curl up with a great book!

We have partnered with the State Library of Victoria to offer the SUMMER READ. The focus this year is Victoria, with loads of Victorian authors featured. Ensure you register to be in the running for the SUMMER READ competition prizes.

Keep the laughter going in the school holidays by getting your children and teenagers out of the house and into the library! They will be thrilled by the range of interesting activities on offer in Holiday Fun. Take some time for yourself and come along to a Special Event or an Author Encounter. It’s a great way to recharge and feel inspired for the year ahead.

One not to be missed is Don Watson, when he joins us in rural Bannockburn to muse on the meaning of the Australian bush. Don Watson is perhaps best known for his speech-writing for former Prime Minister Paul Keating and his subsequent award-winning book Recollections of a Bleeding Heart: A Portrait of Paul Keating PM. We also offer great opportunities to connect with technology. Come to training sessions for internet, social media, tablets, iPads and much, much more.

With iPads for loan and free WiFi available, libraries are places for the whole family to embrace and enjoy. Make the library part of your summer!

CR ANDY RICHARDS / CHAIR Geelong Regional Library Corporation

BOOK NOW

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL BOOK SALES AND AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING AT EVENTS WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL

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

HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING? Online – go to our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au/events, 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 5272 6010.

Group bookings – 03 5272 6010.

CONTENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

LOCAL SHOWCASE

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eKNOW HOW

TECH SAVVY SENIORS

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF!

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

HOLIDAY FUN!

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Don Watson – The Bush

Terry Denton – Illustrator

Improving Memory

Starting with his forebears' battle to drive back nature and make a living from the land, Don explores the bush as it was and as it is now.

Terry shares his imaginative world of book illustration. His work has won many awards, including more than 40 Children’s Choice Awards.

Dr Lata Satyen will explain the processes by which humans acquire, store and use information and knowledge.

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ON OUR COVER

SPECIAL EVENTS DON WATSON – DISCUSSING THE BUSH

Polixeni Papapetrou In the Wimmera 1864 #1 (2006) pigment ink print; edition 4/6 Collection: Geelong Gallery – Gift of Dr Robert Nelson through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2010.

In the Wimmera 1864 #1 from the Haunted Country series is amongst the earliest works by the artist to have been staged in the Australian landscape and is one in which she explores the narrative of the 'lost child'.

Treat yourself by visiting the Geelong Gallery, one of Australia’s leading and oldest regional galleries, right in the heart of the city. From iconic colonial masterpieces to compelling contemporary works of art, the Geelong Gallery is the perfect place to unwind. Free entry. Open daily 10am–5pm.

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Most Australians live in cities and cling to the coastal fringe, yet our sense of what an Australian is – or should be – is drawn from the vast and varied inland called the bush. But what do we mean by 'the bush', and how has it shaped us? Starting with his forebears' battle to drive back nature and make a living from the land, Don Watson explores the bush as it was and as it now is: the triumphs and the ruination, the commonplace and the bizarre, the stories we like to tell about ourselves and the national character, and those we don't.

Saturday 6 December Bannockburn 4.00-5.00pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

TERRY DENTON – AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATOR Terry Denton is best known for his work with Andy Griffiths in the Treehouse series of books. He has also written and illustrated 20 books of his own. Readers are very familiar with his Gasp! stories and the animated TV series that grew out of them.

His work has been short-listed for many awards both in Australia and internationally and he has won more than 40 Children’s Choice Awards throughout Australia.

All ages.

Wednesday 10 December Geelong West Townhall 4.30-5.30pm

BARRIE CASSIDY – PRIVATE BILL Barrie Cassidy, ABC TV host of Insiders, launches his book Private Bill. Private Bill is the story of his father who was a PoW during WWII for 1500 days. Told in Barrie's very open and down-to-earth style, this is his father’s experiences as told to him; and is just as much about his mother, his family and the pervasiveness of war.

SOLD OUT. Wednesday 3 December Courthouse Arts Theatre 6.30-7.30pm In conjunction with:

court house ARTS

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS Meet these authors and hear about their books and the writing process LEE FOX – ELLA KAZOO AND THE HERMIT CRABS! Local author Lee Fox talks about where she got the idea for Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair, as well as her most recent book: Ella Kazoo and the Hermit Crabs! All ages.

Friday 23 January Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

JENNIFER KLOESTER – THE RAPUNZEL DILEMMA Jennifer Kloester is a local author who loves writing for a wide audience. She is an expert on best-selling novelist Georgette Heyer and a PenguinTeen author with her recent novels The Cinderella Moment and The Rapunzel Dilemma. Jennifer will discuss and explore how we write, how to get published and where ideas come from.

All ages.

Wednesday 11 February Geelong West 6.30-7.30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

ROMANCE FICTION IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES To celebrate Valentine's Day, awardwinning romance fiction authors Fiona Lowe and Alli Sinclair discuss writing romance and what it is about the genre that makes it one of the most popular.

Alli Sinclair spent her early adult years travelling the world: scaling mountains in Nepal, Argentina, and Peru, rafting the Ganges, and riding a camel in the Sahara.

Fiona Lowe is a RITA速 and R*BY awardwinning, multi-published author of over 28 romance genre novels. When she's not writing, she's a wife, mother, guardian of 80 rose bushes and slave to a cat.

She is often found collapsed on the couch with wine.

Thursday 12 February Waurn Ponds 6.30-7.30pm

ARE YOU AFRAID OF MONSTERS? Join local author Rosemary Selkirk as she discusses her most recent book to help allay childhood fears, Are you afraid of Monsters?; as well as local counsellor Naomi Adams for a psychological perspective of childhood terrors.

All ages.

Tuesday 17 February Ocean Grove 6.30-7.30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

ANNE BUIST – MEDEA'S CURSE

DR LATA SATYEN – ENHANCING YOUR MEMORY Dr Lata Satyen, from Deakin University’s School of Psychology, will explain the processes by which humans acquire, store and use information and knowledge.

She will also explain how we can enhance our memory and attention to perform everyday tasks better.

Thursday 19 February Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

GEELONG WRITERS INC. – POLYGLOTS2015 Polyglots2015 continues the tradition of a literary event being presented as part of PakoFesta. This year’s special guest is Earl Livings, Melbourne-based poet & lecturer; and the theme is Many Voices from Many Lands. Audience members are invited to wear national costume.

Wednesday 25 February Geelong West 6.30-8.00pm

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Anne Buist is the Chair of Women's Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and has over 25 years clinical and research experience in perinatal psychiatry. She works with Protective Services and the legal system in cases of abuse, kidnapping, infanticide and murder. Anne will introduce her latest novel, Medea's Curse. She has previously published ten erotic romance-suspense novels under the pseudonym Simone Sinna. Her latest work is a psychological thriller.

Wednesday 25 February Waurn Ponds 6.30-7.30pm

eKNOW HOW

eKNOW HOW TABLET GROUP

LEARN iPAD BASICS

Meet with other Apple and Android tablet users to discuss all things tablet.

Share helpful tips and tricks, discover new apps and meet new people.

No booking required.

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

Monday 1 December Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Wednesday 3 December Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 18 December Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Wednesday 7 January Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 5 January Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 13 January Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 15 January Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 20 January Barwon Heads 2.00-3.00pm Waurn Ponds 6.00-7.00pm

Monday 2 February Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 19 February Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

iPAD Q&A

Wednesday 4 February Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 5 February Torquay 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 10 February Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

So you've progressed past the basics and want to know more? Bring your iPad and your questions to this roundtable Q&A session.

Tuesday 17 February Ocean Grove 2.00-3.00pm Waurn Ponds 6.00-7.00pm

Tuesday 9 December Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Friday 20 February Bannockburn 2.30-3.30pm

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eKNOW HOW

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

Tuesday 9 December Corio 10.30-11.30am Thursday 12 February Lara 2.00-3.00pm

eBOOKS ON YOUR TABLET Would you like to borrow books from the library and read them on your iPad or Android tablet? Let us show you the variety of options we have available! By the end of this hands-on session you will have downloaded your first eBook!

Thursday 19 February Torquay 10.30-11.30am

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

Tuesday 6 January Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Monday 23 February Ocean Grove 1.30-2.30pm

eBOOKS WITH BOLINDA Discover the Bolinda Digital collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks using the BorrowBox app on your smartphone or tablet.

Tuesday 3 February Corio 2.30-3.30pm

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

Friday 20 February Corio 11.00-12.00noon

ANDROID Q&A So you've progressed past the basics and want to know more? Bring your Android tablet and your questions to this roundtable Q&A session.

Tuesday 24 February Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

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

Tuesday 24 February Lara 10.30-11.30am

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TECH SAVVY SENIORS

eKNOW HOW

TECH SAVVY SENIORS Tech Savvy Seniors – The Victorian Seniors Card Age Program in partnership with Telstra has provided funding to the Geelong Regional Library Corporation to offer a series of free digital literacy workshops especially for seniors.

The program known as Tech Savvy Seniors aims to encourage more seniors to embrace technology. The workshops will be held in library branches and in the venues of local community organisations.

Library workshops are listed below and can be booked through the library website. Ask at your local branch about workshops being held in community organisations.

INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA This session walks you through the internet’s most popular social media applications. Gain a good understanding of what social media is and which services you can use and when.

Tuesday 2 December Bannockburn 1.00-3.30pm Monday 19 January Waurn Ponds 2.00-4.30pm Friday 30 January Torquay 1.00-3.30pm Monday 16 February Newcomb 1.00-3.30pm

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INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET This workshop will walk you through the basics of the internet: how it works, how to get online and how to surf the web.

Wednesday 3 December Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm INTRO TO EBAY AND ONLINE SHOPPING You know that you can shop, bank and pay bills online but aren’t quite sure how to go about it. Come and learn how to get started.

Thursday 4 December Ocean Grove 2.00-4.30pm Wednesday 11 February Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm INTRO TO CYBER SAFETY This workshop covers the basics of internet security: the things that can potentially go wrong and the simple steps you can take to avoid them.

Friday 5 December Torquay 1.00-3.30pm Wednesday 17 December Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm Thursday 22 January Belmont 1.00-3.30pm Monday 2 February Waurn Ponds 2.00-4.30pm Thursday 12 February Ocean Grove 1.00-3.30pm

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SMARTPHONE BASICS Learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone. Bring your own Apple iPhone, Android or Windows smartphone and learn some tips and tricks to help you use your device to its full potential.

Thursday 8 January Chilwell 10.30-12.00noon Monday 12 January Drysdale 1.30-3.00pm Wednesday 28 January Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm Thursday 29 January Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

WINDOWS TABLET BASICS Bring along your own device to this short workshop where we will help you explore your Microsoft Windows 8 tablet and teach you some tips and tricks to help you learn a little more about the capability of your device.

Wednesday 7 January Geelong West 1.00-2.30pm Thursday 15 January Geelong 9.00-10.30am Thursday 12 February Ocean Grove 1.00-3.30pm

TECH SAVVY SENIORS

SKYPE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATION Find out how you can use the internet to keep in touch with friends and family around the globe.

Thursday 15 January Torquay 10.30-1.00pm Thursday 29 January Lara 1.00-3.30pm Wednesday 25 February Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

eKNOW HOW

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

Monday 16 February Drysdale 2.00-3.30pm Friday 20 February Torquay 10.30-1.00pm Monday 23 February Chilwell 10.30-12.00noon

FACEBOOK 101 Find out why Facebook is the world's most popular social networking site. This workshop covers setting up an account, connecting and sharing with friends, and learning to control Facebook's privacy and security features.

Tuesday 17 February Bannockburn 1.00-3.30pm

ANDROID BASICS This workshop for the beginner will explore Android tablets. Bring along your own device and get some tips on how to make the most of your tablet.

Tuesday 24 February Corio 1.00-3.30pm

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS BOOK BITES Join us in the library for a 30-minute story time for adults. Just relax and let us read to you! No booking required.

Fridays Waurn Ponds 11.00-11.30am SUMMER READ The Summer Read is back and gives Victorians the chance to discover new, local books.

After the often hectic pace of life throughout the year, The Summer Read encourages us all to relax and recharge – and the best way to do that is with a good book.

Choose from a list of ten great books, written by Victorian authors or telling Victorian stories. They include crime, popular and literary fiction, non-fiction and memoir – something for everyone!

Recommend another great read and you’ll be in the running to win up to 50 Victorian books. The Summer Read is presented in partnership with the State Library of Victoria and Victorian Public Libraries Network.

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

First Monday of the month Highton 10.30-11.30am First Tuesday of the month Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm Geelong West 6.00-7.00pm Third Tuesday of the month Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm First Friday of the month Torquay 11.00-12.00noon Second Friday of the month Queenscliff 11.00-12.00noon

www.slv.vic.gov.au/summer-read 1 December 2014 - 15 February 2015

OVERSIZED CHESS AND CHECKERS Enjoy our oversized board. Have a game or watch the art of Chess and Checkers.

Indoors in Winter and outdoors in Summer. No booking required.

Every Saturday Bannockburn 10.00-11.00am

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS Join local craftswoman June Burrell as she shares her love of card-making with the group. Create something special to share with friends this Christmas.

Tuesday 2 December Geelong West 2.30-4.00pm

COOKING FOR GOOD HEALTH Gail and Catelyn Mortimer are educators, wellness coaches and presenters who are passionate about promoting healthy living. They also love to help people live an allergen, chemical and preservative free life, by teaching them how to do some back-to-basics cooking. Join them and learn some tips to cook and freeze, prevent wastage and cut down/out preservatives in your food. All ages.

CHRISTMAS PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOP Learn to make beautiful Christmas decorations using the art of upcycling books and magazines, with an added touch of Christmas colour and flair.

All ages.

Saturday 6 December Torquay 10.30-12.00noon

Tuesday 10 February Belmont 6.00-7.00pm

HAVE A YARN Bring along your knitting, crochet or embroidery to this monthly gettogether and share your expertise or get inspired!

First Friday of the month Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am

Friday 12 December Ocean Grove 3.30-5.00pm

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

DRUMMING CIRCLE Do you have a drum sitting at home but nowhere to play it? Let your creative side loose and join professional musicians Klaas Levelt and Joseph Stanaway in this relaxed and informal drumming jam!

(Outside if weather permits).

Wednesday 11 February Bannockburn 6.00-7.30pm

LIBRARY LOVERS DAY

As well as Valentine's Day, February 14 is Library Lovers Day. If you haven’t visited your nearest library recently, take the time to drop by.

Let’s make it a date!

KISS 'N' TELL! Come and join us for a romance-based books discussion. Make a rag-heart wreath as you chat about your most favourite (or most hated!) kiss 'n' tell books.

Friday 13 February Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY Bring your lunch to the library and meet your fellow library users. Chat with others who love to read. Tea, coffee and cake provided.

Thursday 19 February Queenscliff 12.30-1.30pm

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS ALL IN Come along for a variety of after-school activities including board games, card games, Xbox, Wii, art activities and bigscreen movies. No booking required.

Ages 12+ Wednesdays during school terms Corio 4.00-5.30pm

MANGA CLUB Are you a fan of Anime and Manga?

Come along to Manga Club to meet other otaku and draw, discuss and share all things Manga. No booking required.

Ages 12+ Wednesdays December 10 February 4, 18 Newcomb 5.00-6.00pm ART HOUSE Socialise with friends as we create amazing artwork at this after-school activity. No booking required. Ages 12+ Thursdays December 4, 11, 18 January 15, 22 February 5, 12, 19, 26 Lara 3.30-5.00pm

Thursdays December 11 February 5, 19 Waurn Ponds 5.00-6.00pm Mondays December 1, 15 February 2, 16 Belmont 5.00-6.00pm

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF!

HOLIDAY STUFF! DIGILICIOUS Join us for an adventurous afternoon of iPad gaming fun. Ages 12+ Tuesday 13 January Ocean Grove 2.30-4.00pm Friday 16 January Bannockburn 2.30-3.30pm

ADVENTURE ZINES

SELFIES ART ADVENTURE But first, let me take a selfie! At this session we will create artistic selfies, old-school style. Ages 12+ Tuesday 13 January Corio, Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm Thursday 15 January Torquay 2.30-4.00pm Thursday 22 January Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

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Are you creative? Do you enjoy writing, drawing and mixed-media collages?

Come along and create your own adventure zine; let your imagination go wild. Ages 12+ Friday 16 January Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

ALL ABOUT KIDS! SUMMER READING CLUB Join the adventure and win great prizes!

The Summer Reading Club encourages children and young people to discover great books during the summer holidays.

Register online or at the library. www.summerreadingclub.org.au

BABY TIME Come along for a fun-filled session of songs and rhymes for babies. Sessions run all year, except for January.

No booking required.

Tuesdays Lara, Torquay 2.30-2.50pm Wednesdays Belmont, Geelong West 2.30-2.50pm Corio, Drysdale 11.30-11.50am Thursdays Bannockburn, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 11.30-11.50am Fridays Barwon Heads, Newcomb 11.30-11.50am Saturday 20 December & 21 February Belmont 10.30-10.50am TODDLER TIME Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program. No booking required.

CHATTERBOOKS

Mondays during school terms Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.00am

Join us for an afternoon of bookish fun as we explore your favourite books and so much more! No booking required.

Ages 8+

Tuesdays during school terms Belmont 9.30- 10.00am Newcomb 10.30-11.00am Corio 11.30-12.00noon

First Monday of the month during school terms Geelong West 4.00-5.00pm

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

A ustral i an Li b rary and Information Association

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

Thursdays during school terms Bannockburn, Geelong West, Lara 10.30-11.00am

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

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

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

YEAR OF THE SHEEP Come along and explore Chinese New Year traditions and make a zodiac box celebrating 2015 – the Year of the Sheep. Ages 8+ Thursday 19 February Ocean Grove 3.30-5.00pm

PAKO FESTA STORYTELLING

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

Stories and songs from far away places.

This year's theme is Different Therefore Equal. All ages.

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

Saturday 28 February Geelong West 1.00-2.00pm

Fridays during school terms Barwon Heads, Highton, Ocean Grove 10.30-11.15am

LEGO MINDSTORMS Join us as we unleash the creative powers of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine.

Bookings for this 8-week course are essential as places are limited.

Ages 8+ Tuesdays February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24 Newcomb 4.00pm-5.30pm

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HOLIDAY FUN!

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

HOLIDAY FUN! I'M BORED Board games for everyone.

Ages 8+ Wednesday 7 January Belmont, Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

MOVIE MANIA

OCEAN ADVENTURES Dive into the deep blue sea with stories of mermaids, pirates and sea creatures.

Ages 3+ Tuesday 13 January Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 14 January Geelong, Geelong West 10.30-11.30am

Join us for a movie adventure that is sure to entertain. Movies are G and PG rated.

Ages 8+

Thursday 15 January Corio, Newcomb 10.30-11.30am

Monday 12 January Corio 2.30-4.00pm

Friday 16 January Highton 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 13 January Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

Monday 19 January Torquay 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 14 January Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 20 January Chilwell, Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 20 January Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

Wednesday 21 January Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 21 January Newcomb, Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 22 January Drysdale 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 22 January Bannockburn 2.30-4.00pm In partnership with Golden Plains Shire Youth Development Team

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SHOE BOX DIORAMA Join us to create your own African adventure diorama in this hands-on craft session. Ages 8+ Thursday 15 January Belmont 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 20 January Barwon Heads, Corio, Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

ANIMAL ADVENTURES Go on an Aussie animal adventure.

Discover the sounds and animal antics of the bush in this story session.

Ages 3+ Tuesday 13 January Belmont 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 14 January Lara 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 21 January Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

SEA, SAND & STORIES Join the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and the Queenscliff library for a morning of holiday stories and craft.

All ages.

Thursday 15 January Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre 10.30-11.30am

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SPACE ADVENTURES 3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF! Enjoy stories from space at this fun-filled session.

Ages 3+ Friday 16 January Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am Friday 23 January Highton 10.30-11.30am

HOLIDAY FUN!

LEGO ADVENTURES Come along to design and build with Lego and meet other Lego fans.

Ages 8+ Friday 16 January Torquay 10.30-12.00noon Friday 23 January Ocean Grove 2.30-4.00pm

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

CREATE YOUR OWN BOOK ADVENTURE Create your own book adventure.

You can choose how the story ends!

Ages 8+ Wednesday 21 January Geelong West 10.30-11.30am Thursday 22 January Belmont 10.30-11.30am

ART ADVENTURE Bring along your imagination as we go on an art adventure to create some unique artwork. Ages 8+ Wednesday 14 January Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm Monday 19 January Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am Thursday 22 January Lara 2.30-3.30pm

MINECRAFT ADVENTURES Join in the fun and create your very own Minecraft community – play single or multiplayer. Please bring your library card to the session. In partnership with Golden Plains Shire Youth Development Team.

Ages 8+ Tuesday 20 January Bannockburn 6.00-8.00pm

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GEELONG State Government Offices 30-38 Little Malop Street T 5222 1212 GEELONG WEST 153A Pakington Street T 5229 1939 HIGHTON

BELMONT

Roslyn Road (cnr Bellevue Avenue) T 5243 4864

163 High Street T 5243 2655 CHILWELL 51 Russell Street, Newtown T 5221 5129 CORIO Cox Road (cnr Moa Street) Norlane T 5275 2388 DRYSDALE 18-20 Hancock Street T 5251 3855

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QUEENSCLIFF 55 Hesse Street T 5258 2017 TORQUAY Surf City Plaza, Beach Road T 5261 3049 WAURN PONDS 140 Pioneer Road T 5244 0048 WESTERN HEIGHTS Western Heights College Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights T 5277 1177 Opening hours and further information available at our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au