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Wednesday 17 November, 2:30pm-3:30pm Waurn Ponds Library
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Monday 13 December, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Newcomb Library Have you missed seeing your friends and family in person? Come along and we’ll show you how you can make video calls and catch up with everyone online. IN - P E R S
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LEARN TO USE: ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION Wednesday 17 November, 3:00pm-4:00pm Torquay Library
Interested in discovering more about your family history? This session will provide an introduction to the library’s extensive family history resources.
Come along and learn how to sign up for an email account so that you can send messages and attachments. Discover the basics of Internet searching, and how you can recognise reputable websites.
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Friday 26 November, 10:30am-11:30am Geelong West Library
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Augmented Reality (AR) lets you see the world that you would normally see, but with computer-generated images alongside you! This session will introduce you to a range of useful AR apps for your device.
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES FREUD VS JUNG (KEY DIFFERENCES)
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Thursday 4 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Online event This session takes a closer look at some of the fundamental ideas from the two great psychoanalysts of the twentieth century.
GAMES DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERS
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Saturday 13 November, 9:30am-11:30am | Corio Library Ever wondered what Dungeons & Dragons is all about? Join us in celebrating International Games Week with a short introductory foray into the world of D&D. No previous experience required.
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Thursday 2 December, 2:00pm-3:00pm Chilwell Library
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BANNOCKBURN LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Wednesday 17 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Bannockburn Library
Come along and join the Bannockburn Library Book Club. We provide the books. BYO coffee and share your views. Expect stimulating conversation with a welcoming community of fellow readers.
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Thursday 9 December, 2:00pm-3:00pm Belmont Library
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Come along to find out what makes ‘the Scottish play’ such a compelling piece of theatre. In this deep-dive critical analysis of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, we’ll discuss the plot and prominent themes, and read and analyse key speeches.
ONLINE EVENTS SHARE YOUR TRAVEL HORROR STORIES Wednesday 24 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Online event
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Longing to travel and see the world? Come to this session where you’ll be able to alleviate your wanderlust and share hilarious stories of holiday mishaps and vacation nightmares.
Explore more events: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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During school term | Online Tech is the word with our term four after school programs! Learn to code at Code Club, explore simple electronics, master your drawing and puzzle solving skills and more. Visit our website for more details and booking information. Bookings required, numbers will be limited.
BABY TIME, TODDLER TIME & PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
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During school term | Online Join in the fun on Zoom with your little ones. Visit our website for more details and booking information.
SUMMER READING CLUB Commencing December Be happy, stay safe and keep reading over the summer break with our Summer Reading Club. Discover new authors, explore amazing adventures and log your reading achievements online. Visit our website for more details.
REGISTER FOR AN EVENT Events may be subject to change due to COVIDSafe government requirements, including vaccinations. We will notify registrants via email and on our website.
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Luke Keogh, Curator at the National Wool Museum, Geelong, will speak about his book The Wardian Case at Belmont Library on 11 November.
For branch details, opening hours & further information, visit: www.grlc.vic.gov.au
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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 100 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. th
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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.
JANET BROWN – PLAYWRITING
Saturday 27 November, 3:00pm-4:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
Friday 12 November, 11:00am-1:00pm Colac Library
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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 Tuesday 16 November, 7:30pm-8:30pm Online event
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
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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!