What's On at Geelong Regional Libraries - Summer 2019-2020

WHAT'S ON AT THE

LIBRARY SUMMER / 2019-20

BLANCHE D'ALPUGET

CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS

CLAIRE G. COLEMAN

WELCOME

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We’re delighted to share our sensational summer program with you which is full of big names, big ideas and even bigger experiences for people of all ages.

Christos Tsiolkas will be talking about the birth of the Christian Church, Nicole Haddow will discuss the path to financial success in Smashed Avocado and in her breathtaking sequel to the The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris unpacks the triumph of human will in Cilka’s Journey. Find out more on pages 7-13.

This school holidays the whole family can escape to the cool of the library – we have great programs, history, displays, technology, plus of course books, eBooks, audiobooks and DVDs for children (and adults, too!).

Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year, especially in the close communities we enjoy in the Geelong region. You can find our special Christmas events on pages 14 and 15 for adults and page 40 for children.

And finally, I’d like to wish ‘happy birthday’ to Leopold Library, which opened on 3 December 2018.

This fantastic library is a credit to its enthusiastic staff and the community that has embraced it.

If you haven’t visited yet, don’t delay – it’s a wonderful space.

Cr Ron Nelson / Chair Geelong Regional Library Corporation

Cover image: Family Fun Photo: Mike Dugdale

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 and make your booking.

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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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

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CREATIVE & CONNECTED

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HERITAGE 23 eKNOW HOW

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YOUTH PROGRAMS / HOLIDAY STUFF!

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ALL ABOUT KIDS! / HOLIDAY FUN!

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Come and experience your library like never before, with a laughing group, sound experiments, ukulele lessons, listen to a band…

Ever wanted to know more about how to keep a diary?

We all have a story to tell; learn how to best tell yours.

A thrilling and ambitious new novel from the author of the bestselling and prize-winning Terra Nullius.

MAKE NOISE IN TORQUAY LIBRARY

DIARY WRITING WORKSHOP

CLAIRE G. COLEMAN – THE OLD LIE

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SPECIAL EVENTS LEOPOLD LIBRARY'S 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY! Leopold Library is turning one and you are invited to come along and join the fun. Hosted in partnership with the Leopold Child and Family Centre, there will be children's activities, Makerspace, live entertainment, a children's disco, face painting, a BBQ and more.

No bookings required.

Friday 6 December Leopold 3:00-7:00pm

MAKE NOISE IN TORQUAY LIBRARY Do you think of libraries as “shhh-ing” places? Now is your chance to engage with your local library like never before.

Join us at this event and you can: • laugh with a professional laughing group • give kids a place to experiment with how sound travels; how we hear; how noise can change • listen to and learn music on the ukulele • explore our eAudio collections • enjoy a local youth band play Participants will also be able to enjoy a sausage sizzle and face painting.

No bookings required.

Saturday 18 January Torquay 10:00-1:00pm

MOTORING MADNESS COMES TO CORIO! The library, in partnership with Geelong Museum of Motoring, presents an exhibition which will relive Australian motoring history. Enjoy looking at a couple of classic cars plus a digital display from the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre showcasing Geelong's unique motoring history. No bookings required.

Saturday 1 February Corio 11:00-1:00pm

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REDUCE OVERWHELM: EMBRACE LIFE BALANCE Do you sometimes feel exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to balance and juggle family, work, household chores, social activities, self-care and nourishment? Have you found yourself stuck in old habits, patterns and behaviours? Jo Surkitt is a Positive Change Educator and will provide strategies and techniques to create balance, reduce overwhelm and rewire and refire your brain. Create new healthy habits, thought patterns and behaviours that are simple, sustainable, and long lasting.

Thursday 6 February Lara 6:30-7:30pm Thursday 13 February Torquay 6:30-7:30pm

SAUCY PAT BRONTË We know of his children Charlotte, Emily and Anne, but we know very little of him. Patrick Brontë – his wife called him Saucy Pat - was the son of an Irish potato farmer who taught himself to read and won a Cambridge scholarship.

Despite being an Anglican priest for over fifty years, he was centre stage in a literary scandal and a murderous revolution. For ages biographers have got it wrong – now discover the truth.

Presented by Cenarth Fox. Saturday 8 February Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm

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SHERLOCK HOLMES COMES TO GEELONG! Sherlock Holmes has appeared in more plays, books and films than any other fictional character. Cenarth ‘Ken’ Fox knows a bit about Mr Holmes, having written three plays and five books about Sherlock and staged his ‘Sherlockian’ show over 200 times to adults and children. In this family-friendly show you’ll meet Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes, Watson and Moriarty, the schoolboy Sherlock Holmes and Lord Byron and witness the detective skills performed

by Sherlock Holmes. Fox is narrator and storyteller and – as Sherlock – proves that ‘truth is indeed stranger than fiction’.

Saturday 8 February Newcomb 10:00am-12noon

DIARY WRITING WORKSHOP Ever wanted to know more about how to keep a diary? Dr June Alexander is a non-fiction writer with special skills and interest in diary writing, mentoring and editing. She encourages people of all ages to keep a diary and write about their life – we all have a story to tell! Workshop tickets $10 ($5 concession) Saturday 8 February Belmont 9:30-11:30am

SUBMERGED – STORIES OF AUSTRALIA’S SHIPWRECKS Shipwrecks are an important part of Australia’s rich maritime heritage.

Together, the Australian National Maritime Museum and Australian Maritime Museums Council have unlocked fascinating stories to remember everyone who has lost their lives on our coast.

4 December 2019 to 31 January 2020 Ground Floor, Level 2 and Level 3 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

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BRONNIE MASEFAU – STYLING YOUR HOME

ROBYN ROWLAND – SERENDIPITY AND THE CURIOUS MIND In 2009 Robyn Rowland visited Turkey for the first time and fell in love with the country.

After that, a silken thread drew Robyn through the countries of the old Ottoman Turkey. Mosaics from the Map, her 10th book of poems, covered these travels. Her new book, Under This Saffron Sun explores the Turkey of today. This presentation, combining photographs, poetry and images, promises to be a unifying and exciting journey of travel and literature. Robyn has written 11 books of poetry and her work appears in national/international journals, over forty anthologies and eight editions of Best Australian Poems.

Wednesday 12 February Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

Interior designer Bronnie Masefau is renowned for her residential designs and has over 25 years of experience in interior design. She is also 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.

Wednesday 19 February Bannockburn 6:30-7:30pm

IAN ROGERS – GEELONG BOTANIC GARDENS This spectacular book takes readers on a pictorial journey through time. See the evolution of Geelong’s world-famed Botanic Gardens from the original aspirational vision, to the modern green space overlooking Corio Bay today. Written by Ian Rogers, retired employee of the City of Greater Geelong and former Director and long-time advocate of the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

Thursday 20 February Belmont 6:30-7:30pm

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OPEN MIND SERIES FRED WATSON – COSMIC CHRONICLES Are we alone in the universe? Where did the moon come from? How do we know what stars are made of? Could there really be a future in asteroid mining? In Cosmic Chronicles, Fred Watson – Australia’s astronomer-at-large and bestselling author – explores the hottest topics in space science and astronomy.

Watson presents the most up-todate knowledge on everything from light echoing around the cosmos, the mechanics of black holes and how to navigate the hidden delights of nightfall, to the most profound questions facing humankind. With mind-bending stories from the frontiers of science, Cosmic Chronicles is an expert’s view of what we know and how we know it.

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Fred Watson is an English-born astronomer and popular scientist. In 1995 he became astronomer in charge of the Australian Astronomical Observatory, but is best known for his work with science outreach, for which he has written many books, as well as musical and choral works.

On top of his many nationwide radio slots with the ABC, Watson has also been a frequent guest on television show, The Project. In January 2010, Watson was made a member of the Order of Australia for service to astronomy, particularly the promotion and popularisation of space science through public outreach. He is a frequent guest on Space Nuts podcast with Andrew Dunkley.

Thursday 13 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS BARRY HEARD – THE OPERATORS Sophisticated computer hacking told the Asian syndicate everything it needed to know about Wally – everything but why it would be a big mistake to kidnap him!

The Operators is a thrilling yarn of wit, man bags, and old-fashioned ingenuity in the face of a changing world.

Barry’s books include the bestselling memoir Well Done, Those Men, its prequel, The View from Connor’s Hill, and the World War I novel, Tag.

Photographer Credit: Zoe Ali 2019

Wednesday 4 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

CHRISTOS TSIOLKAS – DAMASCUS The author of six novels including Loaded, The Slap and Barracuda, each of which was made into either a film or television series, Tsiolkas is one of Australia’s most highly recognized and awarded authors.

This stunning new novel is a work of soaring ambition and achievement, of immense power and epic scope, taking as its subject nothing less than events surrounding the birth and establishment of the Christian Church. It is a masterpiece of imagination and transformation: an historical novel of immense power and an unflinching dissection of doubt and faith, tyranny and revolution, and cruelty and sacrifice.

Tuesday 3 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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BLANCHE D’ALPUGET – BOB HAWKE: THE COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY Bob Hawke began life as a good Christian boy from a teetotal family. He became a wild, drinking, womanising student, a Rhodes Scholar, a champion of workers, a folk hero recognised throughout the country, and a dynamic politician who was elected four times as Australia’s Prime Minister. Bob’s widow and biographer, Blanche d’Alpuget is an acclaimed novelist, biographer and essayist.

She has won numerous literary awards, including the inaugural Australasian Prize for Commonwealth Literature in 1987. Join Blanche in conversation with Robert Gott to discuss her definitive commemorative biography marking Bob Hawke’s extraordinary life and legacy.

Tickets $60 per person ($50 concession) (includes lunch and a glass of champagne on arrival) Saturday 7 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 12noon-2:00pm

J.M. GREEN – SHOOT THROUGH J.M. Green is a crime writer based in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Her debut novel, Good Money, the first hardboiledcrime novel featuring Stella Hardy, was shortlisted for a 2016 Ned Kelly Award, the Sisters in Crime's Davitt Award for best debut, as well as the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. Shoot Through is the third in the Stella Hardy series, following Too Easy.

Thursday 5 December Corio 6:30-7:30pm

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SHANE TINDAL – JUST LIKE A SON Eighteen year old Freddy has always wanted to be a pilot like his WWII pilot father and enrols at the Point Cook Air Force College as a cadet. After active service Freddy wakes up, severely injured in a strange hut to find out that he has crashed a Vampire jet, and is to face a court-martial. Shane Tindal’s debut novel draws inspiration from her experience of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Tuesday 10 December Lara 6:30-7:30pm

HEATHER MORRIS – CILKA'S JOURNEY Cilka’s Journey is the breathtaking sequel to the internationally bestselling novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Based on what is known of Cilka’s time in Auschwitz, and on the experience of women in Siberian prison camps, this is a powerful testament to the triumph of the human will in adversity. Cilka’s Journey will make you weep, but it will also leave you with the remarkable story of one woman’s fierce determination to survive, against all odds.

Wednesday 11 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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RON HEDGCOCK – CONFESSIONS OF AN UNASHAMED ASPERGER Both entertaining and confronting, Ron’s Confessions is not just autobiographical.

It consists of a set of essays on author Ron Hedgcock’s discoveries and speculations about Asperger Syndrome.

At the age of 83 he talks candidly about his married life, describing experiences with family, children, friends, therapists and cats. Ron is a retired professional actor, with many years of experience in radio, television and film.

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

CATHERINE JINKS – SHEPHERD Tom Clay is a boy among violent men.

He keeps his own counsel and watches over his sheep. He is alert to danger: and a vicious killer named Dan Carver is coming for Tom. This riveting, fastpaced new novel from the multi-awardwinning Catherine Jinks brings the brutality and courage of Australia’s colonial frontier vividly to life – and sees one of our master storytellers at the peak of her powers.

Thursday 12 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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NICOLE HADDOW – SMASHED AVOCADO At thirty, journalist Nicole Haddow had an unstable income, no financial plan and only credit-card debt to her name.

But less than two years later she was a homeowner. In Smashed Avocado, Nicole explains the steps she took to purchase her own home, and interviews other people who have found diverse ways to enter the property market, including rentvesting, flipping, Airbnb, tiny homes and buying regionally.

ANGELA SAVAGE – MOTHER OF PEARL

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

This novel explores the unsettling and extraordinary process of trying to bring a child into the world across borders of class, culture and nationality.

A luminous and courageous story about the hopes and dreams we all have for our lives and relationships, and the often fraught and unexpected ways they may be realised. Angela Savage is an award-winning Melbourne writer, who has lived and travelled extensively in Asia. She is currently the Director of Writers Victoria.

Tuesday 4 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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DI WEBSDALE-MORRISSEY – ON A WING AND A PRAYER In 1934, Melbourne’s Lord Mayor announced a London-to-Melbourne air race to celebrate his City’s centenary.

The audacious plan captured imaginations across the globe. Sixty-four entrants from eleven countries signed up, but only twenty planes eventually took off on 20 October 1934. This heroic race, considered the greatest single sporting event in the history of aviation, is a tale of eccentric characters, daring deeds and sublime courage. Di Websdale-Morrissey’s page-turning account will have readers holding their breaths, just as the world did eighty-five years ago.

HEATHER ELLIS – TIMELESS ON THE SILK ROAD Author and adventurer Heather Ellis shares stories and stunning images from her new book, Timeless On The Silk Road : An Odyssey From London to Hanoi. Based on her solo motorcycle journey along Central Asia’s fabled Silk Roads of antiquity, her stories are infused with a deep spiritual power and sense of wellbeing.

Sunday 16 February Uniting Church Chapel 83-89 Hesse Street Queenscliff 3:00-4:00pm

Saturday 8 February Geelong West 3:00-4:00pm

Photography Credit: Brian Randall Photography

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KATE DOWNEY – THE LUCY STAR TRILOGY Kate Downey wrote her Lucy Star Trilogy (Lucy Star @7, Lucy Star @13 and Lucy Star @18) - in the Chilwell Library. Kate wanted to write about what transgender people experience psychologically and physically.

Learning, listening and understanding gender dysphoria is vital in order for trans people to live in a world where they feel safe to be who they really are.

Monday 24 February Chilwell 10:30-11:30am

JOAN ATHERTON HOOPER – NOTHING TO CRY ABOUT: A MEMOIR A candid memoir looking back over a tumultuous life, from becoming an orphan and ward of the state at two years of age after her father’s murder, to becoming an abandoned wife in Melbourne with young children who later struggle with drug, alcohol and mental health issues.

The personal struggles she experienced along the way are all testimony to author Joan Atherton Hooper’s resilience and courage.

Tuesday 18 February Ocean Grove 6:30-7:30pm

CLAIRE G. COLEMAN – THE OLD LIE A thrilling and ambitious new novel from the author of the bestselling and prize-winning Terra Nullius. Shane Daniels and Romany Zetz have been drawn into a war that is not their own. Lives will be destroyed, families will be torn apart. Trust will be broken.

When the war is over, some will return to a changed world. Will they discover that glory is a lie? Claire G. Coleman's new novel takes us to a familiar world to ask what we have learned from the past.

Tuesday 25 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:30-7:30pm

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

Saturday 7 December Newcomb 10:00-11:30am

SATURDAY MAKERSPACE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL A CRAFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS QUILLING You are invited for an afternoon of chat, craft and good company. Join us to learn the art of quilling and leave with some paper Christmas craft to adorn cards or your tree.

Learn about the Corio makerspace and how to make various Christmas crafts in this special one-off event.

Saturday 7 December Corio 9:30-11:30am

Tuesday 3 December, Thursday 19 December Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm

CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP Learn how to make your own Christmas greeting cards in this hands-on craft workshop. All materials are provided.

Wednesday 4 December Lara 10:30-11:30am

MACRAME SNOWFLAKES Macrame is the art of knotting string in patterns to make decorative articles.

Get into the Christmas spirit at Corio Library and take a crash course in how to make snowflakes from macramé cord.

Monday 9 December Corio 2:00-4:00pm

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UPCYCLED CHRISTMAS CRAFT

CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING

This creative and fun session of crafting for adults utilises old books and other recycled materials to create an assortment of original Christmas trees.

Our very own library staff member, Eve, is a card-making devotee and will assist you in this workshop to make your own Christmas card to take home.

This event is designed for adults.

Wednesday 11 December Waurn Ponds 6:00-7:30pm

Saturday 14 December Belmont 3:00-4:00pm

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Ever wanted to deck your halls with handmade decorations? Join us at Torquay Library to find out how to recycle old books and magazines into beautiful Christmas decorations. This session is for children and adults.

Thursday 12 December Torquay 4:00-5:30pm

GREEN SCREEN SEASON'S GREETINGS Take a digital image of yourself in a festive envioronment using the Green Screen at Leopold Library. Post the image on social media as a Season's Greeting to friends and family.

Friday 13, 20 December Leopold 4:00-6:00pm Thursday 9 January Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

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CREATIVE & CONNECTED PURL JAM – KNITTING CIRCLE

IDPWD FILM AND TECH FEST

Drop in on Friday afternoons 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.

Leopold Library is hosting a film and tech fest to celebrate International Day of People with Disability, and promote an accessible and inclusive culture for everyone! Enjoy films from online streaming service, Kanopy, then try out virtual reality, 3D pens, 3D printer and Green Screen in our Makerspace.

Snacks provided. No bookings required.

Fridays Corio 2:00-3:00pm

POETRY READING FROM SCRIBES WRITERS Enjoy poetry from the heart with Scribes Writers. Come along and learn more about this personal, creative and expressive process.

Monday 2 December Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Monday 17 February Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 3 December Leopold 11:00-5:00pm

DEMENTIA EXPLAINED This thought-provoking talk, delivered in partnership with Dementia Australia, will deliver important information to anyone who is seeking to understand dementia.

Come along to learn about dementia, including what it is, the behaviour changes associated with this disease and what you can do if you are concerned.

Thursday 5 December Leopold 6:00-7:00pm

FRIDAY FLICKS 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.

Friday 13 December, 10 January, 14 February Leopold 10:30-12:30pm

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

Thursday 5 December, 2 January, 6 February Geelong West 6:00-7:00pm Friday 6 December, 3 January, 7 February Torquay 11:00-12noon

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

Saturday 7 December Bannockburn 9:30-11:00am Thursday 13 February Lara 6:00-7:30pm

WRITERS OF THE BELLARINE Are you a writer and looking to share your original writing with a group of like-minded people? Come along and share a five minute piece of writing with a small audience at the Drysdale Library.

This is a great opportunity to meet other writers in a safe environment and feel motivated to write. No bookings required.

Thursday 12 December, 13 February Drysdale 6:00-7:30pm

Wednesday 11 December, 8 January, 12 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 12 December, 13 February Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm Friday 13 December, 10 January, 14 February Queenscliff 11:00-12noon Monday 16, 20 December, 17 February Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 18 December, 15 January, 12 February Newcomb 6:30-7:30pm Tuesday 17 December, 21 January, 18 February Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm Friday 6 December, 3 January, 7 February Leopold 10:30-11:30am Friday 21 February Bannockburn 2:30-3:30pm

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CRAFT FOR A CAUSE – PENGUIN JUMPERS Oil pollution is a serious threat to little penguins. They will try to preen the toxic oil from their feathers and ingesting it can kill them. Little penguin rehabilitation jumpers play an important role in saving them but we need to ensure they fit the penguins properly and are safe to use.

If you are a confident knitter and can follow a pattern, please join us at Corio Library to help knit penguin jumpers.

No bookings required.

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.

Tuesday 14 January Leopold 5:00-6:00pm

Thursday 9, 16, 23, 30 January Corio 2:30-3:30pm

IGKNITE Are you a knitter? You can help the Rotary Club of Drysdale by knitting beanies to raise money for mental health research and initiatives as part of its 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. No bookings required.

Saturday 14 December, 18 January, 22 February Drysdale 2:00-4:00pm

Image courtesy of Smellies Flowers

VISIBLE MENDING REVISITED Bring in your repairs and share your visible mending progress with others. This session also provides an opportunity to learn some new techniques and find helpful resources.

If you're new to visible mending, learn about making a feature of clothing repair.

Suitable for ages 12+ to adults.

Saturday 18 January Bannockburn 9:30-11:00am

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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.

Thursday 23 January Lara 10:30-12:30pm

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP WITH GAWS Join us to find out more about this long established local charity, the services offered at the Moolap facility and how you can help the animals in care. Experienced GAWS Veterinarian, Dr Ruth, will be on hand to offer practical tips on responsible pet ownership as well as information about adoption.

Thursday 23 January Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm

THE ADVENTURES OF HUNTER AND PHOEBE Meet Hunter, an ex-working dog of Vision Australia and his trainer, Phoebe.

Learn about the highs and lows of life as a trainer in this fun and informative session for the whole family.

Thursday 16 January Lara 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 22 January Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm

Wednesday 5 February Leopold 10:00-12noon

MILLENNIALS' BOOK CHAT 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.

Thursday 23 January, 20 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5:30-6:30pm

CINEMA 101: HOW TO READ MOVIES In this discussion group, we look at the key terms of cinema, including miseen-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.

Thursday 30 January Geelong West 6:30-7:30pm

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SCRABBLE CLUB

Join us on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. During her 30 years+ of experience in the beauty industry, Diane Marks has developed an insight into self esteem and confidence and how they affect your life.

Playing games is a great way to relax.

Come along on Mondays and enjoy being part of a group who play competitive Scrabble. Expand your vocabulary, improve your game and make new friends.

Ages 16+

Thursday 30 January Chilwell 10:30-11:30am

Mondays in February Lara 12:30-3:00pm

BASIC SEWING LESSONS Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Why not take a beginner’s class at Corio Library?

Attendees will produce a small item from start to finish during their two hour class. Come and explore your creative side in our sewing makerspace.

Bookings essential.

Tuesday 4 February Corio 2:00-4:00pm

MEDITATIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE – HANDPAN Come and listen to the gentle sounds of local musician Joseph Stanaway as he plays this most extraordinary and surprising instrument and transports you with his sensitive and atmospheric approach to music.

Friday 31 January Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm

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CHINESE ASTROLOGY FOR 2020: METAL RAT Salwa Abboud is a FengShui Master from The Ministry of Feng Shui & Four Pillars of Destiny. Participants will learn how to capitalise on their destiny in 2020.

Please bring your chart with you if you attended the session in 2019.

Saturday 8 February Corio 10:30-12noon Belmont 1:30-3:00pm

CREATIVE & CONNECTED

GO GREEN SCREEN We are celebrating Library Lovers Day all week at Newcomb Library. Join us to create a fabulous photo using the Green Screen.

Newcomb: Monday 10 February 3:30-4:30pm Tuesday 11 February 11:30-12:30pm Wednesday 12 February 5:30-6:30pm Thursday 13 February 11:30-12:30pm Friday 14 February 12noon-1:00pm

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

AN INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLISM IN CHRISTIAN ART Ron Hedgcock, local art historian and researcher, has assembled many brilliantly coloured slides of artworks to deliver a series of academic lectures on Religious Art history, under the title of 2000 Years of Christian Art. The series is not intended to promote any particular religious point of view. This is the first presentation in the series, providing an overview of sacred symbols and conventions.

Thursday 13 February Leopold 6:00-7:30pm

Come along to this hands-on workshop for an introduction into the art of Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo). This session is presented by Japanese expatriate Kazuko Horii-Watson (Reisen Horii), who studied for over forty years under the great calligrapher Master Tetsusen Horino.

Participants should wear clothing suitable for painting. Ages 18+ Monday 10 February Corio 5:30-7:00pm Saturday 18 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-12noon Thursday 20 February Drysdale 6:00-7:30pm

THE ART OF THE BONSAI Bonsai is the art of growing certain trees and shrubs, of many varieties, in small, shallow containers. Join local enthusiast Mark Ludlow as he shares his expertise in a demonstration followed by a Q&A session.

Mark will also bring some bonsais for viewing from his extensive collection at home.

Thursday 13 February Corio 2:30-3:30pm

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INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET Learn to crochet by making 'Granny Squares' and experience how learning a few basic stitches can grow into amazing creations. If you have your own hooks and wool please bring them along, otherwise you can borrow them from the library.

Tuesday 18 February Queenscliff 2:00-3:00pm

KEEPING BACKYARD CHOOKS Always wanted to keep backyard chooks?

Presenters from the Geelong and District Poultry Club will talk about buying, feeding and housing backyard chooks as well as how to keep them healthy and producing eggs.

Thursday 20 February Lara 6:30-7:30pm

GREAT OCEAN ROAD GIN Great Ocean Road Gin has been operating since 2017. During that time it has built up a reputation for quality product and commitment to the locals and local area.

Come and listen to owner Ann Houlihan’s story about how she decided to make the sea change to Anglesea, develop her skills in production and business, and live the dream.

Thursday 20 February Torquay 6:30-7:30pm

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TALKING DADS: THE DAD MINDSET SHOW Rich Bolus (creator of The Dad Mindset podcasts) together with parent, author, teacher and educator Andy McNeilly, will host a talk about the struggles and successes of being a father with a panel of local dads.

Wednesday 26 February Waurn Ponds 6:30-7:30pm

TEA TALKS WITH TRACEY Tea is a central component of many cultures and despite differences in the variety of tea and styles of preparation, it is a global symbol for hospitality, friendship and welcome. Join Tracey for a little taste of the diverse and fascinating world of tea – to show just how far this little plant has travelled and how it has come to mean so much to so many.

Saturday 29 February Drysdale 2:00-3:30pm

HERITAGE

HERITAGE CELEBRATING OUR MARITIME HISTORY We're celebrating our rich maritime history with some fascinating events; exhibitions, quizzes, Green Screens and more! Fun ahoy!

SHOW YOUR SEAFARING COLOURS Pick up a themed colouring-in page from the Heritage Centre Reading Room and share your finished masterpiece on social media by tagging us on Facebook @geelongregionallibraries or Instagram @geelonglibraries and include the hashtag #HeritageCentreMasterpiece 3 December – 22 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

AHOY GEELONG! AN EXHIBITION CELEBRATING GEELONG'S MARITIME HISTORY

AHOY, ME HEARTIES!

Visitors to the Heritage Centre Reading Room are invited to explore an exhibition of photoraphs and objects that celebrate Geelong's rich maritime history.

No bookings required.

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Picture yourself in the past with the help of the Green Screen and the Geelong Heritage Centre’s digitised historical photo collection. Let us place you back into Geelong’s amazing maritime history.

All ages welcome. No bookings required.

3 December – 22 February Heritage Centre Reading Room Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Tuesday 21 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 12noon-2:00pm

ARE YOU A QUIZ WHIZ? People of all ages are are invited to visit the Heritage Reading Room and test themselves with the Maritime History Quiz.

Answers can be found in the Heritage Centre's maritime history exhibition.

3 December – 22 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

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CHERYL BAULCH – TOGETHER THEY SERVED 1914-1918 Cheryl Baulch has produced a definitive record of men and women from the Surf Coast who were enlisted in World War I. She has drawn from many resources to create an easy to use and informative reference tool. Join us at Torquay Library to find out how Cheryl researched the information, how she chose to present the details and what were the key outcomes from this project.

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

DNA IN FOCUS – AND IN PLAIN ENGLISH There are two main outcomes from a DNA test for family history purposes: ethnicity estimates and DNA matches.

This presentation looks at both, but with more emphasis on DNA matches and how you can solve your family history puzzles.

It also examines the impact of doing a DNA test on you, your family and others.

Presented by genealogist, historian and researcher Susie Zada.

EXPLORING SURF COAST’S HISTORY Heritage Centre staff will be exploring Surf Coast history through interesting maps, photographs and other resources held in the Geelong Heritage Centre.

Thursday 27 February Torquay Library 6:30-7:30pm

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Tuesday 11 February Belmont 6:30-7:30pm

HERITAGE

GETTING THE MOST FROM ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Hitting some brick walls?

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

Thursday 12 December, Wednesday 22 January Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 11 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm Includes a visit to the Heritage Centre

REMEMBERING THE END Join Pam Jennings from the Bellarine Historical Society to learn more about what happened in the local area following WWI. Pam’s talk will focus on memorials, the post-war struggle of returned soldiers, Red Cross societies and peace celebrations in the area.

Wednesday 19 February Drysdale 11:00-12noon

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

Wednesday 29 January Thursday 27 February Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

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

USING REVIEWS TO MAKE AN EDUCATED CHOICE Ever wanted to know what appliance to buy or which accomodation to book?

Let us show you where to find reviews that will help guide you in making the right choice.

Tuesday 3 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

MAKERSPACE MONDAYS Would you like to be 3D scanned? Want to experience virtual reality? Come along and learn about these amazing technologies. No bookings required.

Mondays in December, January, February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm

RASPBERRY PI MEETUP 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 Thursday 23 January, 27 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5:30-7:30pm

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Monday 3 February Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

iPAD BASICS 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.

Tuesday 10 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Thursday 12 December, 9 January, 20 February Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Monday 13 January Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Tuesday 21 January Corio 3:00-4:00pm

eKNOW HOW

3D PRINTING BASICS Discover how to create your own models to 3D print. Design your own custom project and see an item 3D printed in this beginner's session.

Monday 9 December, 10 February Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Thursday 16 January Corio 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 30 January Leopold 1:00-2:00pm

FACETIME PLAYTIME FOR GRANDPARENTS Keep in contact with your grandchildren, and even play games with them, using the video chat apps FaceTime on iPads and Skype. This session will show you how to get started on FaceTime and Skype and introduce 'real life' games and activities you can play.

Tuesday 10 December Belmont 3:00-4:00pm Wednesday 19 February Waurn Ponds 2:00-3:00pm

GREAT APPS FOR YOUR DEVICE Take advantage of some of the fantastic apps available on your smartphone or tablet. Bring your own device and learn how to read eBooks and eMagazines, listen to music and more.

Wednesday 11 December Waurn Ponds 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 8 January Belmont 10:00-11:00am Wednesday 26 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 26 February Torquay 2:00-3:00pm

CREATE A TRAVEL DIARY Come and learn to create an online travel diary/blog. Share your trip with friends and family. Then order a printed photobook to keep.

Thursday 12 December, 6 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

NEW TO THE LIBRARY For new members and old who want to learn to skilfully navigate the library's website, catalogue, online collection, and use your library account more fruitfully.

Thursday 12 December, 6 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

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LEARN A LANGUAGE WITH MANGO Ever wanted to learn a language?

Let an app do it for you for with Mango Languages, our language-learning eResource that will deliver short, fun and convenient lessons to your device.

Friday 13 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm Monday 30 December Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

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

Monday 9 December Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

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

Monday 16 December Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

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COMPUTER BASICS New to computers? Come along and learning the basics in this straighforward session that will give you the confidence to use computers in your everyday life.

Friday 13 December, Monday 24 February Newcomb 10:00-11:00am Thursday 30 January Lara 10:30-11:30am Thursday 20 February Corio 10:30-11:30am

eKNOW HOW

VIRTUAL REALITY – 3D ART Create stunning 3D art in a Virtual Reality space. Ages 14+ Friday 13 December, Friday 21 February Newcomb 2:00-3:30pm

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

Monday 16 December Leopold 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 7 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

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.

Tuesday 17 December Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm Tuesday 21 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PHONE CAMERA Get the most out of the camera on your smartphone or tablet. This workshop will show you how to utilise the photographic tools at your fingertips.

Thursday 19 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 5:30-6:30pm Wednesday 22 January Torquay 11:00-12noon

DRAW AND CUT WITH CANVAS WORKSPACE Learn how to create 2D designs to be drawn or cut into fabric or paper using the Brother Design'n'Cut software, Canvas Workspace.

Thursday 19 December Belmont 1:00-2:00pm Wednesday 29 January Belmont 3:30-4:30pm Thursday 6 February Chilwell 10:30-11:30am

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INTRODUCTION TO LASER CUTTING

VIRTUAL REALITY

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

Jump into the future! Experience the latest in virtual reality technology with us.

Ages 14+

Monday 30 December Leopold 11:00-12noon

Thursday 9 January Bannockburn 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 4 February Leopold 9:30-10:30am

Friday 10 January Newcomb 10-11:30am

INTRODUCTION TO KANOPY

Tuesday 14 January Corio 2:00-3:00pm

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

Monday 6 January Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

Tuesday 11 February Drysdale 2:00-3:00pm Tuesday 25 February Leopold 9:30-10:30am

GREEN SCREEN ME

Wednesday 22 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Drop in and let us show you how to create impossible photos using the library's green screen. Suitable for the whole family.

No bookings required.

Monday 10 February Corio 2:00-3:00pm

Thursday 9 January Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 15 January Barwon Heads 2:00-3:00pm

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

Wednesday 15 January Highton 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 5 February Belmont 11:00-12noon

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eKNOW HOW

TABLET & SMARTPHONE Q&A Bring along your smartphone or tablet and discuss apps, features and library services available through your device.

Wednesday 22 January Corio 2:00-3:00pm

MOUSE AND KEYBOARD BASICS New to the world of computers?

Learn the basics of using a mouse and keyboard.

Monday 20 January, 17 February Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

DROP-IN TECH HELP Would you like to know more about eBooks, eMagazines or how to use the library catalogue? Do you need some assistance with your tablet or smartphone? Come along to our drop-in sessions on the mobile library for some help getting started.

No bookings required.

Tuesday 21 January Lorne 10:00am-12noon Tuesday 21 January Aireys Inlet 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday 25 February Lorne 10:00am-12noon Tuesday 25 February Aireys Inlet 2:00-4:00pm

Wednesday 19 February Lara 3:00-4:00pm

MAKERSPACE SHOW AND TELL Get tips and tricks from patrons and staff who get creative in the Leopold Makerspace. Each month will feature a different project focusing on the 3D printer, laser cutter, 3D pens or a combination of the tools available for public use.

Thursday 23 January, 27 February Leopold 6:00-7:00pm

EMAGAZINES FOR SUMMER READING Relax this summer with a wide selection of free magazines available with your library membership, delivered straight to your device. Please bring along your own device.

Friday 24 January, Thursday 13 February Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 8 January Waurn Ponds 2:00-3:00pm

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EDIT PHOTOS ON YOUR DEVICE Learn how to use photo editing apps to make your photos look clearer, brighter and sharper. Bring along your own device and photos and learn some simple techniques to dramatically improve their quality.

Wednesday 29 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm

3D PRINTING: DESIGN A PHONE STAND

Wednesday 21 February Torquay 1:30-3:00pm

Learn more advanced 3D design techniques and create a custom phone stand in this intermediate session.

ANDROID BASICS

Friday 24 January Newcomb 10:00-11:30am Thursday 13 February Corio 4:00-5:00pm

BASIC ROBOTICS During this two-part session we will customise a robot to print and then add the Arduino circuity to create movement.

Tuesday 28 January, 25 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm

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

Friday 31 January Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

EDIT VIDEOS WITH iMOVIE Would you like to edit and share your own videos using the free iMovie app on your Apple device? Come along to this session to learn how.

Wednesday 5 February Torquay 2:00-3:00pm Thursday 20 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 3:30-4:30pm

eKNOW HOW

eAUDIO BOOKS Ever wanted to relax and listen to a good story? Perhaps in the car, doing house work or maybe fishing? Come and find out all about eAudio books at your library so that you can listen to them wherever you might be.

Wednesday 5 February Ocean Grove 2:30-3:30pm

3D DRAWING: HEART ART FOR VALENTINES DAY 3D pens are a great way to sculpt quickly in 3D. We have some great Valentines Day project ideas to help you get the hang of them, or draw your own creation.

Friday 14 February Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

HOMEWORK HELP HOW TO MANAGE SCREEN TIME Come along to learn some tips and strategies that will help you effectively minimise screen time for yourself or your children.

Make the most of your library membership by using databases to support your child's learning and help with school projects.

Come and learn about ScienceOnline, Encyclopedia Britannica and more.

Thursday 13 & 27 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 25 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm Thursday 27 February Belmont 6:30-7:30pm

eSMART CYBERSAFETY Find out how to stay safe online. Develop your cybersafety knowledge, increase your awareness of online risks and the strategies to avoid those risks.

Friday 28 February Newcomb 10:00-11:00am

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YOUTH PROGRAMS 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 booking required. Ages 12+ Thursdays during school terms Lara 3:30-5:00pm

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 12+ Commencing Thursday 6 February Leopold 4:00-5:00pm

THINK, MAKE, DO From tech to craft, the library offers so many opportunities to try new things.

Join us as we 'think, make and do' using various materials and technology.

No bookings required. Ages 12+ Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm Monday 10, 17, 24 February, 2 March Drysdale 4:00-5:00pm

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CODING WITH SPHERO 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 to explore coding with Sphero BOLT. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic. gov.au Ages 12+ Commencing Tuesday 4 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm Commencing Friday 7 February Bannockburn 4:00-5:00pm

MANGA CLUB 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+ Wednesday 4, 18 December, 12, 26 February Newcomb 5:00-6:00pm

YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF FOR YOUTH MINUTE TO WIN IT

HARRY POTTER POLYMER CHARMS

Have you got what it takes to conquer some deceptively simple challenges in one minute? Pit yourself against the clock and other competitors to see who comes out on top. Ages 12-18

Charmus Magnificus! Wear your love of Harry Potter with your own Hedwig charm, Nimbus 2000 necklace or a Deathly Hollows pendant made from polymer clay. Ages 12-18

Monday 6 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm

Thursday 9 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm

Friday 10 January Corio 2:30-4:00pm

Monday 13 January Corio 2:30-4:00pm

Tuesday 14 January Belmont 2:30-4:00pm

Wednesday 15 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm

Thursday 16 January Lara 2:30-4:00pm

DIY UKULELE Decorate and make your own ukulele and learn a song. Take your ukulele home at the end of the day or join our uke group, Where's Harry? Includes vegetarian and 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 15 January Waurn Ponds 1:30-4:30pm

Monday 20 January Newcomb 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 23 January Geelong West 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 23 January Ocean Grove 2:30-4:00pm

SUMMER MIX Ready to mix it up! Join us for an afternoon of Green Screen photography, Virtual Reality, 3D printing, games on the big screen and art. In partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Youth Development Unit.

For bookings contact Tania: 0400 555 273.

Ages 12-18 Wednesday 15 January Newcomb 1:00-4:00pm

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TRIVIA NIGHT

FUN WITH FELT Let us show you how to make your own colourful pencil case, mobile phone case or notebook cover. All materials are supplied. Ages 12-18 Monday 13 January Leopold 2:30-4:00pm Tuesday 14 January Ocean Grove 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 16 January Torquay 2:30-4:00pm Friday 17 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm Wednesday 22 January Belmont, Corio 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 23 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 23 January Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:00pm Friday 24 January Drysdale 2:30-4:00pm

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Dress up as your favourite film character and test your movie knowledge as you battle it out in an evening of trivia fun!

Prizes to be won! Book your table (max.

6 per table). Pizza and drinks provided; BYO snacks. In partnership with the City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit.

For bookings contact Aleisha: 5272 4683, 0421583369 or ahaworth@geelongcity.vic.gov.au All ages Tuesday 14 January Ocean Grove 5:30-7:30pm

SPHERO DRIVE Compete in a Sphero BOLT race to the finish line, dodging obstacles along the way. Then learn to code your Sphero to navigate its own way around the racetrack! Ages 12-18 Tuesday 14 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-4:00pm Thursday 16 January Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:00pm Friday 17 January Leopold 2:30-4:00pm Friday 24 January Torquay 2:30-4:00pm

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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 you never knew existed.

In partnership with the fOrT Youth Centre.

Ages 12-18 Friday 17 January Corio 2:30-4:30pm

MAKE YOUR OWN NEON LED LIGHT PICTURE Choose from stencils, then bend and twist LED rope into pictures and words. Use two colours for effect or build on your piece with other objects. Take your creation home with you and hang it on your wall.

In partnership with City of Greater Geelong, Youth Development Unit.

Bookings essential via www.geelongyouth.eventbrite.com.au Ages 12-25 Wednesday 22 January Waurn Ponds 1:30-4:30pm

SILENT DISCO Bust out your best dance moves at our silent disco. In partnership with the City of Greater Geelong Youth Development Unit.

For bookings contact Aleisha: 5272 4683.

Ages 12-18

JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP Come along to this hands-on workshop for an introduction into the art of Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo). This session is presented by Japanese expatriate Kazuko Horii-Watson (Reisen Horii), who studied for over forty years under the great calligrapher Master Tetsusen Horino.

Participants should wear clothing suitable for painting. Ages 12-18 Saturday 18 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-3:30pm

Wednesday 22 January Leopold 4:00-7:00pm

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 – what more could you want?

In partnership with the fOrT Youth Centre.

Bookings essential as places are strictly limited. Ages 12-18 Friday 24 January Corio 5:30-7:30pm

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ALL ABOUT KIDS! TODDLER TIME Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action packed Toddler Time program. No booking required.

Mondays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Waurn Ponds & Leopold 10:30-11:00am Tuesdays during school terms Belmont 9:30-10:00am Newcomb 10:30-11:00am

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

Wednesdays during school terms Belmont 9:30-10:00am Ocean Grove, Torquay 10:30-11:00am

Mondays Waurn Ponds, Drysdale 11:30-11:50am

Thursdays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Bannockburn, Corio, Geelong West, 10:30-11:00am

Tuesdays Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Leopold 11:30-11:50am, Lara, Torquay 2:30-2:50pm

Fridays during school terms Drysdale, Lara, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:00am Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:00-2:30pm

Wednesdays Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Corio 11:30-11:50am Geelong West 2:30-2:50pm Belmont December 2:30-2:50pm & February 11:30-11:50am

Sundays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:00pm

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

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Please note, our regular events do not run on public holidays - please check the website or at your local branch for more information.

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

INCLUSIVE STORY TIME

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

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 and a small group size.

Bookings are recommended.

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 Queenscliff December 10:30-11:15am Fridays during school terms Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Barwon Heads Library, Highton 10:30-11:15am Queenscliff commencing 7 February 2:00-2:45pm

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

THE AMAZING SUMMER READ Sign up for the Amazing Summer Read for your chance to win a book pack. Register at any library to participate and complete the reading challenges for an entry into the prize draw. The Amazing Summer Read commences 1 December 2019 and concludes 31 January 2020.

Prize winners will be notified. All ages.

Commencing Sunday 1 December All branches

MEGA LEGOÂŽ CLUB Join other LEGOÂŽ fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. No bookings required.

Ages 5+ Mondays 2, 9, 16 December Leopold 4:00-5:00pm Fridays 6, 13, 20 December Fridays 7, 14, 21, 28 February Drysdale 3:45-4:45pm

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ROCKPOOLS GALORE

SUMMER ART ADVENTURE

Discover the diversity of animals that can be found living locally in our rock pool habitats. Children will touch and experience the special characteristics of these unique creatures.

Take a break from the heat and join us at the library for summer-themed art and craft activities. Fun for the whole family; make your own jar aquarium and kite in these hands-on workshops.

No bookings required.

Friday 6 December Leopold Age 4-8: 2:45-4:30pm Age 8+: 4:30-5:45pm

Saturday 7 December, Saturday 8 February Bannockburn 10:00-11:30am

CHRISTMAS CAPERS Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas-inspired craft workshop.

No booking required. All ages.

Tuesday 3 December Corio 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 11 December Lara, Corio 4:00-5:00pm

TINSEL TALES Join us for a very special family Christmas story session with Christmas tales, carols and Christmassy craft. All ages.

Wednesday 18 December Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Friday 20 December Leopold 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 24 December Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

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Monday 16 December Waurn Ponds 3:45-4:45pm Torquay 4:00-5:00pm Tuesday 17 December Belmont 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday 18 December Leopold 4:00-5:00pm Thursday 19 December Corio, Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm Friday 20 December Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY Join us for a special reading of A Friend Like Mine by Samantha Warne and Matt Howorth and share your wish for a more inclusive world as we celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

All ages.

Tuesday 3 December Torquay, Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am Corio 11:30-12:00noon Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Leopold 2:30-3.00pm Ocean Grove 3:30-4.00pm

LET'S GO LEGO CLUB 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 children with autism. Parents and carers are required to stay with their children.

Delivered in partnership with Golden Plains Shire.

Wednesdays during school term Commencing 12 February Bannockburn 4:00-5:00pm

CODE CLUB: SCRATCH 1 Sign up for Code Club. Term 1 is all about Scratch. Take a tour of the Scratch interface and create games and animations. This program is suitable for beginners and bookings are essentials for this course. To get the most from this program participants are requested to attend all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 9-11 Commencing Monday 3 February Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm Participants are required to bring a laptop.

Commencing Tuesday 4 February Newcomb 4:00-5:00pm Commencing Friday 7 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB 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 Commencing Monday 3 February Geelong West 2:30-3:30pm Commencing Friday 7 February Waurn Ponds 11:30-12:30pm

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JUNIOR-BOTS Learn to create simple step-by-step programs and develop basic coding skills with our Blue-Bot floor robots. This 4-week course is designed to progressively build on the skills developed each week and activities are designed for parents and carers to experience alongside their child. Participants are asked to attend all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au.

Ages 5+ Commencing Monday 3 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm Commencing Thursday 6 February Geelong West 3:30-4:30pm

CODING WITH EDISON The Edison robot is a powerful, engaging tool for learning computational thinking and computer programming in a handson way. With built-in sensors Edison can respond to light and sound, follow lines, avoid obstacles, and communicate with other Edison robots. Join us for this 4-week course to explore coding with Edison robots. For bookings please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 8+

COMIC CREATORS Learn to create your very own superhero comic book in this fun and informative 4-week program. No bookings required.

Ages 8+ Commencing Tuesday 4 February Corio 4:00-5:00pm

LEGOÂŽ WEDO 2.0 Build and construct LEGOÂŽ WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple drag-anddrop software. Activities are designed for children to attend with a parent/guardian, and participants are requested to attend all sessions in this 4-week course.

For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 7-11

Commencing Tuesday 4 February Lara 4:00-5:00pm

Commencing Tuesday 4 February Bannockburn 4:00-5:00pm

Commencing Wednesday 5 February Torquay 4:00-5:00pm

Commencing Thursday 6 February Corio 4:00-5:00pm

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

CONSTRUCTION CLUB

TECH CLUB

Join us for a 4-week adventure into the world of engineering. Challenge yourself as we recreate famous world landmarks, bridges and buildings. Who can build the highest tower? How much weight can your bridge hold? For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 8+

Explore Micro:Bits and Sam Labs in this 4-week technology focused course.

For bookings please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 8+

Commencing Wednesday 5 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 4:00-5:00pm

FLIGHT CLUB Take to the skies in this 4-week exploration of things that fly! Learn to make bubbles, build rockets, design parachutes and make helicopters that fly.

Ages 8+ Commencing Wednesday 5 February Corio 4:00-5:00pm

HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT Dress up in your favourite house colours and join other Potterheads in this very special event to celebrate the Triwizard Tournament. All ages.

Commencing Thursday 6 February Ocean Grove 4:00-5:00pm

LITTLE EXPLORERS Pack your bags for a special story journey around the world. Hear stories about children from other countries and cultures, and learn words and songs in different languages. No booking required.

Ages 3-6 Thursday 13, 20, 27 February Torquay 2:00-3:00pm

LIBRARY LOVERS' DAY Roses are red, that's what they say.

Celebrate stories on Library Lovers' Day. Join fellow Library Lovers for a book themed story session. All ages.

Friday 14 February Leopold 10:30-11:15am Ocean Grove 11:00-12noon

Wednesday 5 February Lara 4:30-5:30pm Newcomb 5:30-6:30pm Thursday 6 February Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 6:00-7:00pm

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HOLIDAY FUN FOR KIDS! LITTLE YOGIS Relax, bend, and stretch in this interactive yoga adventure for children and families.

Please note that this program is not delivered by qualified yoga teachers.

Ages 5+ Monday 6 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 7 January Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 15 January Geelong West 10:30-11:30am Thursday 16 January Corio 10:30-11:30am Leopold 2:30-3:30pm Monday 20 January Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm

FREE PLAY WITH EDISON With built-in sensors Edison can respond to light and sound, follow lines, avoid obstacles and communicate with other Edison robots. Join us for this fun session with Edison Robots. Ages 8+ Tuesday 7 & Monday 20 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

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BEAUTIFUL BUTTONS Get creative with colourful buttons to make your own hand-crafted greeting card or beautiful artwork to take home.

Ages 8+ Monday 6 January Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 14 January Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 15 January Corio, Torquay 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 16 January Belmont 10:30-11:30am Friday 24 January Barwon Heads Library 10:30-11:30am

HOLIDAY FUN!

PAPER BAG PUPPETS Take inspiration from your favourite story to create a unique puppet from a simple paper bag, and then bring it alive in your own puppet show. Ages 5+ Tuesday 7 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am

GLORIOUS GARDENS

Thursday 9 January Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am

What will you find hidden in your garden?

Join us for a magical session of stories and songs, and then create your own garden inspired craft to take home. All ages.

Monday 13 January Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 7 January Corio 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 8 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 14 January Belmont, Drysdale 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 15 January Lara 10:30-11:30am Thursday 16 January Queenscliff 10:30-11:30am

Monday 13 January Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 22 January Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 14 January Chilwell, Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 23 January Newcomb 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 15 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Thursday 16 January Newcomb 10:30-11:30am Friday 17 January Drysdale, Highton 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 22 January Geelong West 10:30-11:30am

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MINI JUNIOR-BOTS

CARDBOARD CONSTRUCTION

Have fun coding simple programs (for absolute beginners) with our supercute Blue-Bot floor robots. Activities are designed for parents and carers to experience alongside their child.

Ages 5+

Boxes, boxes, boxes! What could you make?

Use your imagination and transform old recycled boxes into new, amazing creations.

All ages.

Wednesday 8 January Corio 2:30-3:30pm Thursday 9, Tuesday 14 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Thursday 16 January Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am Monday 20 January Leopold 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 21 January Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

PUZZLE IT OUT Design and create your very own jigsaw puzzle! Then challenge your friends and family to puzzle it out. All ages.

Friday 10, Wednesday 22 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Friday 17 January Torquay 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 21 January Leopold, Corio 10:30-11:30am

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Thursday 9 January Corio 10:30-11:30am Friday 10 January Drysdale 10:30-11:30am Bannockburn 2:30-3:30pm Monday 20 January Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 21 January Chilwell 10:30-11:30am Thursday 23 January Belmont 10:30-11:30am Friday 24 January Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

MOVE IT, SHAKE IT, MAKE IT Join us as we sing, dance, stretch and move along to our favourite active stories.

Then take home a piece of the action with an interactive craft activity. Ages 5+ Monday 13, Tuesday 21 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Tuesday 14 January Corio 10:30-11:30am

HOLIDAY FUN!

TREEHOUSE ESCAPADES Are you a fan of the Treehouse series?

Have you ever wished you could have your very own 13 Storey Treehouse?

With a little imagination and creativity you can. Construct a diorama of your favourite Treehouse storey, or bring your own ideas to life. Ages 8+ Friday 10 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm Monday 13 January Lara 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 15 January Leopold 10:30-11:30am Thursday 16 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Monday 20 January Corio 2:30-3:30pm Tuesday 21 January Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm Wednesday 22 January Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

OSMO MASTERPIECE Supercharge your drawing skills with this amazing augmented reality app. Ages 8+ Thursday 16, Wednesday 22 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

DREAM CATCHERS Join us for this special hands-on session and make your own dream catcher to take home.

Ages 5+ Monday 13 January Newcomb 2:30-3:30pm Friday 17 January Barwon Heads Library 10:30-11:30am Bannockburn, Winchelsea House 2:30-3:30pm Monday 20 January Torquay 10:30-11:30am Wednesday 22 January Lara 10:30-11:30am Thursday 23 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Friday 24 January Highton 10:30-11:30am

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LEGO® CHALLENGE

HOUR OF CODING

Are you up for the LEGO® Challenge?

Test your building skills by completing as many of the LEGO® challenges as possible in one hour. Ages 8+

Anyone can learn to code! Let us show you how easy and fun coding can be and unleash your inner computer prowess.

No experience necessary. Ages 8+

Monday 13 January Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 16 January Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 14 January Leopold 10:30-11:30am

Monday 20 January Lara 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 16 January Geelong West 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 21 January Belmont 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 21 January Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday 22 January Torquay 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 23 January Corio 10:30-11:30am

MINI LEGO® WEDO 2.0 Build and construct LEGO® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop software. Ages 8+ Friday 17 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am Monday 20 January Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:00pm

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Friday 24 January Leopold 10:30-11:30am

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2020 is Year of the Rat. Join us for a special family story session to celebrate Chinese New Year with stories, songs and craft. All ages.

Friday 24 January Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 10:30-11:30am

MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER – FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 2019

DONATE PACKAGED, NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND WE WILL WAIVE YOUR LIBRARY FINES! PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO ASSIST LOCAL PEOPLE Please only donate food items with an expiration date of May 2020 or later Fines for damaged or lost items are not included in this campaign

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