WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MAKE & CREATE
BEE-HAPPY: HOW TO PROTECT & PLANT FOR OUR POLLINATORS
Saturday 5 November, 10:30am-11:30am Bannockburn Library
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Come and learn how to be a bee warrior! Join Eliza Peel, a local farmer on a mission to educate us all to protect bees and ensure our food security. Eliza will speak about spring plantings, responsible bee ownership and what we should do to protect and preserve our bee colonies. Wheen Bee Foundation planting guides are free to attendees while available.
CROCHET CHRISTMAS STAR
Monday 5 December, 6:30pm-8:00pm Waurn Ponds Library
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Super quick and easy project, create a versatile star for a Christmas ornament, gift tag or joined together to make a fun Christmas garland. We supply all materials for this session. Basic crochet skills are required.
CRICUT CHRISTMAS CREATIONS
Wednesday 7 December, 2:00am-3:30am Geelong West Library
Join us as we get creative with the Cricut – a smart cutting machine – and make something in this festivethemed workshop.
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NBN/U3A
UP SESSIONS
UPLIFT
Leopold Library – Wednesday 2 November Ocean Grove Library – Tuesdays in November
10:30am-12:30pm
Drop in and speak to a U3A community mentor about all of your technology questions. Ask anything! From your mobile, tablet or apps to video calls or tips on staying safe online.
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Tuesday 8 November, 10:30am-12:00noon Newcomb Library
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What is perinatal and postnatal mental health? Heather Gallagher, children’s author and freelance journalist, discusses her book, Happy Pants – Why is Mummy so Sad? Joined by Belinda Schmidtke, St John of God, Raphael Services and nurses from Child Health unit.
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series of sessions specially curated to promote brain health and social connection for seniors. In partnership with Golden
CREATE & CONNECT –STORYTELLING & ART SESSIONS
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Community
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
SPEECHIE LIBRARY TALK
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Leopold Library – Friday 4 November, 10:00am-11:00pm Newcomb Library – Friday 11 November, 10:00am - 11:00am Waurn Ponds Library – Tuesday 22 November, 9:30am-10:30am
Join Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year winner, Alice Crook. Alice discusses key development milestones for kids 3-5 years and the role of speech pathologists in speech, language and literacy development.
SEARCHING FOR AN ANCESTOR’S RESTING PLACE
Friday 11 November, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission – Explore how to find relatives who died during world conflicts and learn research tips on war graves and memorial archives. Carole O’Neill delivers this presentation on Remembrance Day.
MOVIES, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
MAKE NOISE IN THE LIBRARY
Saturday 3 December, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Torquay Library
Engage with your local library like never before! Drum up a storm playing African drums! Enjoy music from a young local, learn about the science of noise, listen to and learn music on the ukelele, or explore our eAudio collection. Plus, a FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE & FACE PAINTING!
Explore more events: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – SUMMER SKILLS
Wednesday 21 December 2022 - Sunday 29 January 2023
We’ve got your kids covered during these summer holidays! Our theme is Summer Skills. Why not discover the exciting range of events & programs to keep kids of all ages entertained? Find all the details, including booking information, on our website and social media.
BIG SUMMER READ
From Thursday 1 December
The BIG Summer Read is back! Join. Borrow. Read. Win! Encourage your kids to join this exciting state-wide reading program these school holidays. To get started, download the Beanstack app: https://plv.beanstack.org or visit our website. Registration opens 7 November.
INAUGURAL ARTS & CRAFT MARKET
Saturday 3 December
Visit your local library to browse arts and crafts stalls from local artisans and creatives, and perhaps get a head-start on your Christmas shopping. The Market Day takes place at the following libraries: Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Leopold, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Torquay and Waurn Ponds. Times vary, so please see our website for details.
Event is online For library details, opening hours & further information, visit: www.grlc.vic.gov.au REGISTER FOR AN EVENT Bookings for events are free unless otherwise indicated. YOU CAN BOOK: Online – find and register for an event on the library website: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on In person – staff at your local library branch can book on your behalf. By phone – (03) 4201 0600 Bookings are essential Book sales & author book signings at events book now Geelong Regional Library Corporation 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220 T (03) 4201 0600 E info@grlc.vic.gov.au Event is in-person Printed on stock with recycled content. WHERE YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL Paid tickets. Full details on our website Refreshments Cover image: Melissa Doyle chats with Catriona Rowntree about her new book Fifteen Seconds of Brave, Tuesday 8 November at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.
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Artwork credit: Terri-Anne YlstraI; feels; Watercolour and Pencil on Paper
RESPECT
Tuesday
Geelong Library
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Barwon
Gain an understanding of what respect means to women impacted by family violence in the Barwon region through a lived experience creative interpretation. Local specialist organisations are hosting a Lived Experience Art Exhibition – celebrating the United Nation’s international campaign “16 Days of Activism”. This year’s theme: “Respect Women: Call it out (Respect is)”.
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Wednesday 9 November, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
CANCER: BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS
In partnership with Geelong Region Cancerians
Fear, shock and worry are normal responses to a cancer diagnosis, but what happens in the short and long term? This facilitated forum is a panel of speakers with Mayor Peter Murrihy and includes a Q&A session facilitated by local barrister Allana Goldsworthy.
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Wednesday
Lara Library
November, 2:00pm-3:00pm
DES MOLLOY – THE LAST HURRAH
Tuesday 15 November, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
RACHAEL JOHNS – THE WORK WIVES
Having spent 50+ years
50+ countries
“Penelope”, Des Molloy’s
his old, obscure Yorkshire-made Panther Motorcycle
Rachael Johns is Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues, a genre she coined ‘life-lit’. Her latest novel will make you laugh, cry and wonder what secrets your friends are keeping!
the subject of
books
tales. Des is an awardwinner for Motorcycling as Therapy. His presentation also covers the advantages of motorcycling for mental health and well-being.
Tuesday 8 November, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
MELISSA DOYLE – FIFTEEN SECONDS OF BRAVE
Join us to chat with award-winning journalist Melissa Doyle, former co-host of Channel 7’s Sunrise. Her new book revisits the survivors she met during her years of reporting on the front lines of triumph and tragedy, only to be struck once more by their hard-won wisdom and ability to find meaning in their experiences. Guest host for the event is popular TV presenter, Catriona Rowntree.
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LORRAINE SMITH – JOURNEY OF A LOST MANUSCRIPT
In 2014 a customer in a Warrnambool second-hand bookshop found a sixteenth-century parchment from Yorkshire inside a copy of Alice in Wonderland. Bookshop owner and author Lorraine Smith joins us to reveal the fascinating results of her 18 months of research into this old-world discovery.
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Wednesday 23 November, 5:30pm-6:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
DR MATT AGNEW – DR MATT’S GUIDE TO LIFE IN SPACE
The search for Planet B. Why is Earth so special? And where are the aliens? Dr Matt Agnew (from TV’s The Bachelor 2019) takes us through this fun, information-packed, fascinating look at life in space. Sit back, relax, let your imagination run wild and enjoy this scientific journey.
Wednesday 30 November, 4:00pm-6:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
TALK IT UP: HAVE WE REACHED PEAK WORKING FROM HOME?
Presentation & Panel Discussion
With a focus on all things digital, we take a look at the post-pandemic world and ask “Have we reached the peak of working from home?”. Talk It Up is a new series of thought provoking and real conversations with different voices. Hear from regional community members and leaders directly impacted by global issues, coming together to find local solutions. Join us for a one hour discussion with some of this region’s most innovative leaders in this field, followed by networking and nibbles. Proudly presented in partnership with nbnco and Pirate TV.
SALLY LEAREY, STEF GEMMILL & HEATHER GALLAGHER Panel Discussion Writing for Resilience in Children & Adults GREGORY DAY WITH FACILITATOR DAVID MCCOOEY Words Are Eagles Writing on the Nature & Language of Place AUNTY FAY MUIR, SUE LAWSON, AUNTY EDITH WRIGHT & CORINNA ECCLES Panel Discussion Not About Us Without Us FIONA LOWE Writers’ Workshop Social Media for Authors 18-19 NOVEMBER 2022 AUNTY FAY MUIR ELLIE O’NEILL, D.L. HICKS & MIRANDA LUBY WITH FACILITATOR ABIGAYLE CARMODY Authors In-conversation Creative Path to Publishing MARK SMITH & MIRANDA LUBY Presentation Writing for a Young Adult Audience MARK SMITH ELLIE O’NEILLSALLY LEAREY For the full program of events being held across our region, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword TICKETS NOW ON SALE! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE : WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES
& SPECIAL EVENTS NOVEMBER EXHIBITIONS BLENDED REFLECTIONS ART EXHIBITION Friday 4 November to Wednesday 30 November Geelong Library & Heritage Centre Presented by The Geelong Clinic The work of the eclectic Creative Arts Therapy Group reflects their individual experiences through different lenses and artistic sensibilities. Each artist uses a range of themes and materials to explore personal meaning-making and to express their mental health journey.
WOMEN: CALL IT OUT (RESPECT IS)
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Other panelists to be announced!