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JULY/AUGUST 2023 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
MAKE & CREATE
GET CREATIVE WITH CRICUT®
Tuesday 4 July, 10:30-12:00 noon
Geelong West Library
Take your craft to the next level in this introduction to Cricut® session! Learn how to navigate Design Space® and create something unique to take home.
MIX & MAKE – RAG RUG MAKING
Friday 14 July & Friday 11 August, 11:00am-12:00 noon
Colac Library
Use second-hand clothing to make a rag rug and get crafty in a safe space for all abilities and backgrounds. Materials required: clean, second-hand clothing that you are happy to cut up and turn into a rug, and fabric scissors.
COMPUTERS & TECH HELP
GETTING THE MOST FROM ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION
Tuesday 1 August, 2:30pm-3:30pm | Highton Library
Wednesday 16 August, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Belmont Library
Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Come along to this session to explore the features of Ancestry Library Edition, which may help you with your family history research.
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD OF SALVIAS
Tuesday 25 July, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Bannockburn Library
A Seed Library event
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Landscape designer Lyndi Garnett discusses how to grow and care for salvias. Presented in partnership with the Bannockburn and District Garden Club Inc. Afternoon tea provided. Garden Club will collect $5 cash entry on the day.
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
EXHIBITING AT THE ROYAL GEELONG SHOW
Friday 4 August, 10:30am-11:30am | Newcomb Library
Thursday 17 August, 1:30pm-2:30pm | Waurn Ponds
Gail Joordens, Homecraft Co-ordinator and blue-ribbon winner, answers all your questions and provides insider tips for entering art and craft, cookery, vegetables and more at the Royal Geelong Show in both adult and junior categories.
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READING, BOOK CLUBS & WRITING GROUPS
SHAKESPEARE DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday 24 August, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Belmont Library
Join us for an enchanting exploration of Shakespeare’s comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Whether you are a seasoned Shakespeare enthusiast or a newcomer to his works, this session is sure to captivate and inspire you.
JOB & LIFESKILLS
USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO LAND A JOB
Saturday 15 July, 3:00pm-4:00pm
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
Explore artificial intelligence with ChatGPT and learn how to engineer AI prompts to generate helpful output. Find out how ChatGPT can help with writing a cover letter and resume, and how to do so ethically and responsibly.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
DANCING STORY WITH THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET
Tuesday 25 July, 9:30am-10:15am & 10:30am-11:15am | Corio Library
Thursday 27 July 10:30am-11:15am & 11:30am-12:15pm | Boronggook
Drysdale Library
Come along to this amazing free dance and storytelling event with The Australian Ballet. No previous dance experience is required. Ages 3-5. Bookings essential.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
12-20 August | Multiple locations
Innovation: Powering Future Industries is this year’s theme. Learn about all aspects of technology at various library sessions.
READ, GROW, INSPIRE: BOOK WEEK 2023
19-25 August | Multiple locations
Join in the fun at your local library and dress up as your favourite book character to celebrate Book Week.
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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 can book on your behalf.
By phone – (03) 4201 0600
Dr Angraj Khillan, Victorian recipient of the Australian of the Year award. Guest speaker at AOTY Exhibition launch Wednesday 5 July at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.
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Event is online
Book sales & author book signings at events
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EXHIBITIONS
AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2023 EXHIBITION
1 July – 16 August | Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
This travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia showcases objects of personal significance from the eight state and territory recipients of the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards, including national winner Taryn Brumfitt.
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Wednesday 5 July, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION – OPENING EVENT
Join us to hear from the Victorian recipient of the Australian of the Year award, Dr Angraj Khillan. Light refreshments will be provided.
Thursday 13 July, 2:00pm-3:00pm | Colac Library 11 & 13
Tuesday 11 July, 12 noon-1:15pm | Waurn Ponds Library
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MAYA LINNELL – KOOKABURRA COTTAGE
Kookaburra Cottage is a delightful, warm, and captivating rural romance from the bestselling author of Paperbark Hill. Maya will be in conversation with local library lover and Australian television presenter, Catriona Rowntree at the Waurn Ponds event.
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Wednesday 19 July, 7:30pm-8:30pm
MEG FOSTER – BOUNDARY CROSSERS
Explore the hidden history of Australia’s other bushrangers. Historian Meg Foster reveals the stories of bushrangers who didn’t fit the mould.
WRITERS’ WORKSHOP
AUTHOR & SPECIAL EVENTS
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
Wednesday 2 August, 6:30pm-8:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
ELECTRIFY EVERYTHING AT HOME
Join us for the launch of Geelong Sustainability’s new All Electric Homes Program, designed to help households make the switch from gas to a solar powered all-electric future.
Presented in partnership with Geelong Sustainability.
Saturday 29 July, 10:00am-12 noon
Mechanics Hall, 21 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
PEARLS & MONSTERS: WHAT DO JOURNEYS OF SELF-DISCOVERY REVEAL?
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Presented in partnership with Apollo Bay WORDfest
Join us as Apollo Bay local Kate Bourne interviews Ramona Koval, Lauren Burns, and Sophie Matterson, all who have undertaken very different journeys that are both physical and deeply personal.
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Saturday 22 July, 10:30am-1:30pm
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THE BIRTH OF A POEM WITH LYN CHATHAM
Where do poems come from? This workshop will take participants through the birth of a poem, followed by exercises for creating their own poem. Suitable for beginners or those who would just like to join in a discussion of another’s creative process. Tickets $30pp OR $20pp for GRLC Members (free to join) OR $10 for Concession holders.
BUILDING DIGITAL SKILLS
June – December
Various dates & locations
Are you over 50 and want to build your online skills? We are delivering free sessions across our library network from June to December to help you confidently use your smartphone, computer, or device. Join in & improve your ability to navigate the digital world. Find out more on our website.
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GREGORY DAY WITH FACILITATOR HARRIET GAFFNEY Author in conversation The Bell of the World JAYNE TUTTLE Dinner and Show Paris or Die TOM MOLYNEUX, DOROTHY JOHNSTON & KGSHAK AKEC WITH PANEL CHAIR, RHETT DAVIS Panel Discussion Living Place, Writing Place LAURA WATERS Presentation Travel writing and memoir writing – where to start? 25-26 AUGUST 2023 KGSHAK AKEC MARK TOWSE, RICH LARSEN & S.D. HINTON WITH PANEL CHAIR ALLI SINCLAIR Panel Discussion Publish Your Book in 2023 LIZ MONUMENT Writers Workshop Writing Fiction – The Tricks of the Trade MARK TOWSE Full program & tickets available from Mon 17 July visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword ON SALE FROM MON 17 JULY! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE :
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