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MAKE & CREATE COLOUR YOUR STRESS AWAY Corio Library, Belmont Library & Highton Library Various dates & times. See website for details De-stress your day with some mindful colouring, watercolour art or drawing while enjoying a chat and the company of other people.
KANZASHI FABRIC FLOWERS
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Thursday 23 November 10:30am-11:30am Boronggook Drysdale Library Discover the intricacies of Kanzashi fabric flowers. Traditionally used as hair ornaments they can be made into brooches, hairclips or clothing embellishments.
CRICUT CHRISTMAS Waurn Ponds Library, Geelong West Library & Chilwell Library Various dates & times. See website for detail Get into the holiday crafting spirit! The festive treasures that can be created with our Cricut Maker are endless.
HEALTH & WELLBEING WELCOME SUMMER WITH GENTLE YOGA
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Friday 1 December, 10:30am-10:45am Bannockburn Library
‘Salute to the sun’ in our beautiful library courtyard for the first day of summer with yoga. This gentle practice is for all abilities and includes instruction for chair poses.
HERITAGE GETTING THE MOST FROM ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION
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Tuesday 21 November, 2:30pm-3:30pm Highton Library Having trouble finding those elusive ancestors? Learn how Ancestry Library Edition can help you. Share your own tips and discoveries with others.
WORKSHOPS & LECTURES GET TO KNOW: JOHN KEATS Thursday 30 November 2:00pm-3:00pm, Online Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Keats’ verse, explore the depths of his emotions, and discover the magic of his words in this online poetry reading event.
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MOVIES, MUSIC & PERFORMANCE THE DRYSDALE FILM CIRCLE Wednesday 8 November, 5:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday 6 December, 5:30pm-7:30pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
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Fan of movies, discussion and discovering new things while connecting with others? Come along to this monthly session and enjoy a film from our catalogue.
BOOK LAUNCH – ‘CHRISTMAS UNDER THE OVERPASS’ Saturday 4 November, 10:30am-12:00noon, Leopold Library Come and celebrate the launch of local Leopold illustrator Katrina Fisher’s new picture book.
SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK 18-26 November Various locations Aiming to help all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in society. Connect, collaborate and celebrate with events happening across our library network.
Explore more events: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 1 November – 20 December
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Check out the exciting sessions on offer after school – for every age and interest: coding, watercolouring, Lego, Manga, book clubs, home school programs, art start, Cricut, drones to try and fly and so much more!
STEM MAKER PROJECT BY THE BRAINARY
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Various locations We’re proud to partner with The Brainary® to offer free STEM programs for 12-18 year-olds. The project supports the development of STEM skills, with a focus on play with robotics, VR and 3D printing. Check out the sessions at various libraries!
FESTIVE STORY TIMES & CRAFTS Various times & locations Tis’ the season to enjoy festivethemed Story Time and craft sessions for children (and Santa’s Mailbox) throughout December.
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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
Incendiary feminist and bestselling author Clementine Ford appears at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre Thursday 9 November.
Geelong Regional Library Corporation 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220 T (03) 4201 0600 E info@grlc.vic.gov.au
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Bookings are essential
Event is online
Book sales & author book signings at events
Paid tickets. Full details on our website
Refreshments
For library details, opening hours & further information, visit: www.grlc.vic.gov.au
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AUTHOR & SPECIAL EVENTS
NOVEMBER HERITAGE LOCAL & FAMILY HISTORY DROP IN AND WORKSHOPS
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Tuesday 7 November, Waurn Ponds Friday 17 November, Apollo Bay Monday 20 November, Leopold Tuesday 28 November, Colac Drop in to your local library and chat with our friendly and knowledgeable Heritage team about your research, or book a spot in one of our workshops.
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Thursday 9 November, 6:00pm-7:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
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CLEMENTINE FORD – I DON’T
Why are vulnerable communities in our region more at risk than ever before from extremism? What factors are contributing to its increase and what can we do to counteract them?
Limited tickets remain!
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TALK IT UP #3 – HAS EXTREMISM ENTERED MAINSTREAM SOCIETY?
Incendiary feminist and bestselling author Clementine Ford presents her case against marriage for the modern woman. Appearing in-conversation with author Alice Robinson.
Thursday 9 November, 10:30am-11:30am Boronggook Drysdale Library
Wednesday 29 November, 4:30pm-6:00pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
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Join community leaders from the wider Geelong region to discuss this important topic as we discuss solutions to global problems, to apply on a local level.
DECEMBER
TANIA FARRELLY – WAR OF HEARTS Join us for a discussion with local author Tania Farrelly about her latest book, a gripping tale of love during World War I. Tania is in conversation with fellow local author, Alli Sinclair.
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Wednesday 6 December, 6:30pm-7:30pm Boronggook Drysdale Library
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PEARL WILSON – TICKET TO PARIS
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Friday 10 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Apollo Bay Library
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Tackling the topic of grief and recovery, this is a contemporary women’s fiction novel that shows how to rise from the depths of despair to the joys of a new life through self-discovery.
DENISE MAIN – MISSION: ANGELA Come along to hear local author Denise Main discuss her novel. Mission: Angela – a compelling story of espionage and love set post-WW2.
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Thursday 7 December, 7:30pm-8:30pm Online
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JACK HEATH – KILL YOUR HUSBANDS
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Tuesday 14 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Belmont Library
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DARRYL JONES – GETTING TO KNOW THE BIRDS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
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Interested in birds but don’t know where to start? Overwhelmed by bird guides? Then this is the talk for you! Learn all about the birds you see around you.
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Tuesday 21 November, 6:00pm-7:00pm Belmont Library
A witty, page-turning, twisty whodunit from the bestselling author of the Hangman series, perfect for fans of Benjamin Stevenson. Jack will be in-conversation with author Ben Hobson.
Thursday 7 December, 11:30am-12:30pm Queenscliff Library
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MATTHEW RYAN DAVIES – THE BROKEN WAVE
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Hear from the author of The Broken Wave, set in Queencliff. Matthew is also the author of Things We Bury, recently optioned for television.
SUZANNE LEAL – THE WATCHFUL WIFE SPECIAL EVENT
Author of The Deceptions, The Teacher’s Secret and Border Street is in conversation with Abigayle Carmody to chat about her new novel The Watchful Wife and her writing inspiration.
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Belmont Library, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Torquay Library Various dates & times. See website for details.
ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET DAY Tuesday 21 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Bannockburn Library
LORRAINE SMITH – JOURNEY OF A LOST MANUSCRIPT In 2014 a customer in a second-hand bookshop found a sixteenthcentury parchment inside a copy of Alice in Wonderland. Join Lorraine to hear the fascinating results of her research into this old-world discovery.
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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.
SUMMER FUN AT TORQUAY LIBRARY Celebrate summer, community and all things local at this fun family event. Market, face painting, street food from Perla Taco, Storytime, science demonstrations, sunflower seed plating and much more! Local author Favel Parrett will be appearing to share her new children’s book Kimmi: Queen of the Dingoes, at 1pm.