What's on at Geelong Regional Libraries November - December

EXHIBITIONS & PROJECTS

AUTHOR & SPECIAL EVENTS

STILL GROWING Until 21 November | Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

In partnership with Barwon Community Legal Service This is an exhibition of art works produced by people who participated in the Still Growing community art project, aimed at increasing the value, respect and dignity of older people in our community. Presented by Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network.

CREATIVE COLLECTIVE MEMORY ARTS PROJECT The project aims to create an arts based memory project detailing our community’s experience through COVID-19, working with local artists to facilitate workshops from late2021 through to mid-2022. Find out more on our website.

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER

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Thursday 2 December, 6:30pm-8:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

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SPOKEN WORD POETRY NIGHT

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Wednesday 10 November, 6:30pm-7:30pm Waurn Ponds Library

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SHAUNA WILSON – YOU SAY DIFFERENT: I SAY INDIVIDUAL Shauna provides insight into how she has navigated through a complex life journey as a transgender woman.

In partnership with lowercase poetry Geelong Spoken word poetry night invites those new and familiar to poetry to share their craft with an audience of like-minded people. All are welcome, whether you come to share your work or just to listen.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

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Thursday 11 November, 6:30pm-7:30pm Belmont Library

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How a Simple Box Moved Plants and Changed the World The great toll of the Wardian case — the introduction of invasive species, establishment of colonial plantations, and the extractive economy of colonisation — is as critical to this compelling story as the quest for scientific and technological knowledge that it represents.

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Discussing the highly anticipated new historical adventure from the bestselling author of The Champagne War. This new historical novel is as lush as it is tense and adventuresome.

Tuesday 16 November, 7:30pm-8:30pm Online event

Saturday 20 November, 10:00am-11:30am Leopold Library

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BOOK LAUNCH – CATO’S CAN CAN Celebrate the launch of local Bellarine illustrator Katrina Fisher’s new picture book, Cato’s Can Can, authored by Juliet M. Sampson. Join in the family fun with a Story Time, craft activity and book signing.

Saturday 20 November, 10:30am-3:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIA The Dementia Australia Geelong team will deliver an information session for those wanting to know more about dementia or to understand how to support someone living with dementia. Includes opportunity for questions.

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Tuesday 23 & 30 November, Tuesday 7 December 2:00pm-3:30pm | Newcomb Library

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In this series of workshops you will learn basic English Paper Piecing skills and work towards creating your own unique masterpiece. Focus on the simple process of creation, and reap the benefits of slow stitching for wellbeing. Please note you will need to book in to all three sessions in the series. book now

JANET BROWN – PLAYWRITING

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Monday 6 December, 10:00am-11:00am Newcomb Library

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COOK UP A STORM WITH THE LIBRARY

Learn the ins and outs of playwriting with successful local author and playwright, Janet Brown. Suitable for beginners and those with experience. $10pp.

Saturday 27 November, 3:00pm-4:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Friday 12 November, 11:00am-1:00pm Colac Library

SLOW STITCH FOR WELLBEING

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

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Learn about the findings of a unique study that has focused on the health of more than four hundred women in their mid-to-late lives. Cassandra Szoeke shares the wisdom revealed by this comprehensive study, showing how to promote overall wellness and providing the key ingredients for living a long and healthy life.

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David will be appearing with special guest facilitator Charles Firth (from the ABC’s The Chaser) to discuss Girt Nation, The Unauthorised History of Australia Volume 3.

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Wednesday 8 December, 6:30pm-7:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

HEALTH & WELLBEING book now

DAVID HUNT – GIRT NATION

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A completed first draft is just the start of the writing journey. Every piece of work, whether written by a novice or a multi-award-winning author, needs editing. And more than once. $10 pp.

CASSANDRA SZOEKE – SECRETS OF WOMEN’S HEALTHY AGEING

FIONA MCINTOSH – THE SPY’S WIFE

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SUE LAWSON – EDITING

LUKE KEOGH – THE WARDIAN CASE

Thursday 11 November, 7:30pm-8:30pm Online event

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Saturday 4 December, 10:30pm-3:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Get cooking with the library! Join us as we discover new recipes, techniques and cooking resources to make your next dish shine.

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LOOBY FILM SCREENING Partnership event with Geelong Gallery In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Archibald Prize, and the Archie 100 exhibition at Geelong Gallery, join us for a free screening of Looby, a documentary about controversial painter and winner of the 1984 Archibald Prize, Keith Looby.

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Friday 10 December, 10:00am-11:00am Online event

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VEGGIE GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS We will discuss setting up your vegetable garden, growing from seed, greenhouses, soil preparation and options, the pitfalls, the triumphs and the pests!