GRLC What's On Autumn 2015

WHAT S ON AT THE

LIBRARY AUTUMN 2015

HONOURING ANZAC MARSDEN ON EDUCATION NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME COVER COURTESY OF:

WELCOME TO OUR LIBRARIES We are thrilled to bring you an Autumn program full of inspiration, fun and intellectual challenge.

It is a busy quarter with something for everyone, no matter what your age or interests. Celebrate the art of biography with Gough Whitlam’s acclaimed biographer Jenny Hocking and ponder how to create the perfect learning environment with passionate educator John Marsden.

In May we will participate in Library and Information Week by joining other libraries across the country for National Simultaneous Storytime. We also honour the centenary of the ANZAC landing with some very special events.

In this program, we introduce a new section – Makerspaces, full of sessions which will get you creating great things with some new IT skills.

There is something very special happening at Bannockburn Library – a series of workshops with professional artists will be presented in partnership with the Golden Plains Shire Council.

We have a great program of activities for children and young people during the term and over the school holidays. Make sure you encourage the young people in your life to review the events on offer especially for them.

See you soon at the library.

CR ANDY RICHARDS / CHAIR Geelong Regional Library Corporation

Cover image from The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey – chosen for the 2015 National Simultaneous Storytime.

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BOOK NOW

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL BOOK SALES AND AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING AT EVENTS WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL

Unless specified, events are free of charge, however, places are limited.

HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING? Online – go to our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au/events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket.

In person – go to your local library and staff will book on your behalf.

By phone – 03 5272 6010.

Group bookings – 03 5272 6010.

CONTENTS HONOURING ANZAC

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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OPEN MIND LECTURE

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

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LIVING LIBRARY WORKSHOP SERIES

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eKNOW HOW

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MAKERSPACES

LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF!

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

HOLIDAY FUN!

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SCHOOLS' PROGRAM

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Jenny Hocking

John Marsden

Paul Livingston

Acclaimed writer Jenny Hocking, author of Gough Whitlam's biography, on the art of the biography.

Award-winning author and passionate educator John Marsden on Education.

Paul Livingston (aka Flacco) on the story of his family, and his father's war.

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HONOURING ANZAC Across our library network we will be paying tribute to and acknowledging the centenary of the Anzac landing with a selection of displays, workshops and author events to mark this significant milestone.

AUTHOR ENCOUNTER DR. RUTH LEE – WOMAN WAR DOCTOR: THE LIFE OF MARY DE GARIS In every generation there are individuals who create change. Australian Mary De Garis, a pioneering doctor in the early 20th century, is one of these individuals.

This fascinating biography portrays her life, loves and struggles as part the first generation of women ‘medicals’ to graduate from Melbourne University.

She was a ‘war doctor’ in Serbia before settling in Geelong as Geelong’s first female obstetrician. She was beloved by generations of women, providing safe childbirth before the advent of antibiotics and blood transfusions. Dr Ruth Lee will talk about her new biography of this important woman. All ages.

Tuesday 21 April Waurn Ponds 6.30-7.30pm The 'Anzac Star' medal that was given as a commemorative medal to the families of people who served at Gallipoli.

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IN CONVERSATION MEDALS AND MILITARY HISTORY: FROM RESEARCH TO RESTORATION Don Gerling is an ex-serving member of the military and an honorary Kosac.

Join Don in conversation to discuss military history, restoration and research, and enjoy a wonderful display of military medals. All ages.

Tuesday 21 April Ocean Grove 6.30-7.30pm

HONOURING ANZAC

eKNOW HOW

AUTHOR ENCOUNTER

AN ANZAC IN THE FAMILY?

HARVEY BROADBENT – DEFENDING GALLIPOLI: THE TURKISH DEFENCE

For those interested in discovering or tracing their family's military history, this session will show you how to use the library's family history resources to help in your research.

Tuesday 24 March Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Monday 13 April Drysdale 2.00-3.00pm Friday 24 April Bannockburn 10.15-11.15am Monday 11 May Geelong 2.00-3.00pm

READ ALL ABOUT IT! Get a feel for what life was like during World War I by exploring some fascinating historic newspaper resources.

Harvey Broadbent is the author of Gallipoli, the Fatal Shore (2005) and Voices of the First World War (2014) and is a leading authority on Turkey and its history. In a 23-year career with the ABC, he has produced four documentary films on Gallipoli and he is currently the director of the Gallipoli Centenary Research Project. Harvey spent five years translating everything from official records to soldiers' personal diaries and letters to unearth the Turkish story for his latest book Defending Gallipoli: the Turkish Defence. It is chilling and revealing to see this famous battle in Australian history through the ‘enemy’ lens. All ages.

Wednesday 27 May National Wool Museum 6.30-7.30pm

Monday 20 April Torquay 2.30-3.30pm Monday 27 April Geelong West 2.30-3.30pm Friday 8 May Belmont 10.30-11.30am

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SPECIAL EVENTS WORLD POETRY DAY OUR REGION'S POETS Celebrate World Poetry Day by acknowledging seven local poets published in The Best Australian Poems 2014, edited by Geoff Page and published

by Black Inc. This inspiring evening will be hosted by Amanda Johnson and will feature readings by Diane Fahey, Alyson Miller, David McCooey, Joan Kerr, Maria Takolander and Anthony Lynch. Robyn Rowland’s poem will be read by Anthony Lynch. This is the fifth consecutive year that we have celebrated the achievements of our region's poets.

All ages.

Friday 20 March National Wool Museum 6.00-8.00pm "As a deep expression of the human mind and as a universal art, poetry is a tool for dialogue and rapprochement. The dissemination of poetry helps to promote dialogue among cultures and understanding between peoples because it gives access to the authentic expression of a language."

– Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, message for World Poetry Day.

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WORLD POETRY DAY AT OCEAN GROVE Listen to the works of local poets, exchange ideas and celebrate World Poetry Day. All ages.

Saturday 21 March Ocean Grove 10.00-11.00am

SPECIAL EVENTS

PROF. JENNY HOCKING – THE ART OF THE BIOGRAPHY Prof. Jenny Hocking is Research Professor and Australian Research Council DORA Fellow in the National Centre for Australian Studies at Monash University.

An award-winning scriptwriter and acclaimed biographer as well as a regular media commentator, Jenny has written several books including the major political biographies about Gough Whitlam, Lionel Murphy and Frank Hardy. Her work has been long-listed in the 2009 Walkley Awards and shortlisted for several literary awards including the Magarey Medal for Biography, the Queensland Premier’s Awards, The Age Book of the Year and the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards. Jenny Hocking is the inaugural Distinguished Whitlam Fellow at the Whitlam Institute within the University of Western Sydney and was also the Historical Script Consultant on the recent ABC-TV series Whitlam: Power and Passion.

Hear Jenny talk about the art of the biography. All ages.

In conjunction with:

Monday 20 April COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS 6.30-7.30pm

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SPECIAL EVENTS

GEELONG AFTER DARK WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S SONNETS William Shakespeare was born 450 years ago. As part of Geelong After Dark, we present pop-up performances of the great bard's sonnets. From the Cultural Precinct to the Waterfront, the poetry of love, life, mortality and beauty will be just around the corner. All ages.

Friday 8 May Cultural Precinct & Waterfront 5.30-7.30pm

ART & TEXT Writers and poets of the highest calibre will premiere their written works inspired by the permanent collection of the Geelong Gallery. See this wonderful public collection with new eyes as a part of Geelong After Dark. We are excited to present this event in collaboration with Geelong Gallery. All ages.

Friday 8 May Geelong Gallery 6.00-7.00pm

IN THE LIGHT OF NIGHT Rarely seen items from the archive collection of the Heritage Centre have inspired some of the region's finest writers to put pen to page. Join the writers and their inspiration in this historic setting at Council Chambers, City Hall. This unique event gives you the opportunity to hear poetry and prose inspired by significant objects that reflect our region’s history. These objects and the writing they have inspired will see the ‘Light of Night’ together for the first time as a part of the 2015 Geelong After Dark.

Presented in partnership with Geelong Heritage Centre. All ages.

Friday 8 May City Hall Chambers, Gheringhap Street, Geelong 8.00-9.00pm

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OPEN MIND LECTURE

JOHN MARSDEN: EDUCATION John Marsden is an Australian writer, teacher and school principal. He has won every major literary award in Australia for young people's fiction, and the 2006 Lloyd O'Neil Award for contributions to Australian publishing.

His novels have inspired film and television, and the imaginations of many young people throughout the world for more than 30 years. He has a string of huge hits highlighted by the Tomorrow series and Ellie chronicles.

John's interest in education has never waned and in 2006 he established his own school, Candlebark, which has been described by John as "somewhere between Steiner and The Simpsons". Its friendly, lively and positive atmosphere has resulted in such early success that it has a four-year waiting list. John will talk about education, igniting the learning flame and keeping it alight, and whether there is a perfect environment for education.

Tuesday 5 May Geelong West Town Hall 6.30-7.30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS Meet these authors and hear about their books and the writing process BROOKE DAVIS – LOST & FOUND Brooke Davis' debut novel Lost & Found is a highly entertaining road trip that exudes warmth and humour. Come and hear Brooke talk about a novel that explores loss, death, love and trust with a melange of wonderful characters.

Monday 16 March Torquay 6.30-7.30pm

MARGARETA OSBORN – ROSE RIVER A fifth-generation farmer, Margareta grew up on her family's historic dairy farm in Gippsland and she is passionate about farming, rural life and its resilient and wonderful people. Margareta is the author of the bestselling novels, Bella's Run, Hope's Road, Mountain Ash and the no.1 bestselling ebook A Bush Christmas.

Join Margareta for a discussion of her latest novel, Rose River.

Tuesday 17 March Waurn Ponds 12.30-1.30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

KATE WHITE – KEEPING WOMEN IN SCIENCE Why do so many women leave science and why is it important that they stay?

Internationally recognised researcher on gender in higher education, Kate White, explores new models to enable younger women and men to have successful science careers and balance them with other priorities in life.

Wednesday 15 April Waurn Ponds 12.30-1.30pm

TONY WINDSOR – WINDSOR'S WAY Tony Windsor reflects on the three years of the Gillard 'hung parliament': its achievements, testing moments, the characters and his thinking behind the positions he took. He recalls the 2010 election, the 17 days that followed, what influenced him and working with others in the hung parliament for three years.

Tony was born in Quirindi, New South Wales. He was a farmer before entering politics and now, after retiring from politics, continues to farm alongside his sons at Werris Creek. Hear Tony talk about his memoirs.

Wednesday 15 April COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS 6.30-7.30pm In conjunction with:

STEPHEN CUMMINGS IN CONVERSATION WITH DR JOHN LAMP Stephen Cummings first achieved success as lead singer with The Sports, a pop band that had a number of hits in the late 70's including the classic "Who Listens to the Radio?". Stephen has now released 23 albums. His fourth album, A New Kind of Blue, won an ARIA award for "best adult contemporary album" and his eighth album, Falling Swinger, was included in Rolling Stone's list of "100 essential Australian albums". Stephen has also published three novels: Wonderboy, Stay Away From Lightening Girl and Will it Be Funny Tomorrow. Join Stephen in conversation with Dr John Lamp, Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Information and Business Analytics, and host of 94.7 FM The Pulse weekly program, Meanderings.

Thursday 30 April Waurn Ponds 6.30-7.30pm

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

HELEN TRINCA – A LIFE OF MADELEINE ST JOHN Helen Trinca, winner of the 2014 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Non-Fiction, will talk about A Life of Madeleine St John in which she explores the troubled life of Australia’s first woman to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Monday 4 May COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS 6.30-7.30pm Photo credit: Nick Cubbin

PAUL LIVINGSTON – ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE

In conjunction with:

When Paul Livingston (aka Flacco) discovered that his father had been court-martialled for going absent without leave in WW2, not once, but twice, he knew he had to find out why his father had done it. He discovered there were many servicemen who had done the same thing, and like his dad, they weren't running from the battlefield. Join Paul as he discusses the story of his family, and his father's war, in Absent Without Leave.

Saturday 16 May COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS 2.30-3.30pm

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LIVING LIBRARY WORKSHOP SERIES

LIVING LIBRARY WORKSHOP SERIES A series of free workshops with professional artists presented in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council.

The project aims to increase communities and local artists’ access to professional, regional artists and their skills through the formation of a ‘Living Library’.

This will culminate in the creation of an original book, telling the story of the Golden Plains.

Bryon Powell, Wadawurrung Elder, will be providing information on the Wadawurrung history of the Golden Plains Shire for inclusion in the book.

"ONCE UPON A SHIRE…" PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP WITH ANNE LANGDON Anne Langdon is a skilled printmaker who has been working with this medium for her entire career. Come and learn about this amazing technique using a mix of linocut and monoprint techniques. Ages 12+ Wednesday 25 March Bannockburn 6.00-8.00pm

WRITING WORKSHOP WITH MATT PORTER Come and learn a new skill or just experience writing from a unique perspective. Matt Porter is a published author and skilled educator with extensive experience in running writing workshops.

He is passionate about sharing writing tips and activities with a tendency to look at the funny side and always ask “What if?” Ages 12+ Friday 13 March Bannockburn 2.00-4.00pm

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LIVING LIBRARY WORKSHOP SERIES

"ONCE UPON A SHIRE…" BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP WITH BARRY WEMYSS Barry Wemyss is a skilled ceramic artist, bookbinder and sculptor residing in Smythesdale. Challenge the way you think about books and learn how you can make a book into a wonderful piece of art. Ages 10+ Friday 8 May Bannockburn 10.30-2.30pm

ILLUSTRATING WORKSHOP WITH ANDREW PLANT Andrew will be discussing his latest book The Poppy, an illustrated book/ graphic novel about the French town of Villers-Bretonneux, site of one of Australia’s greatest WWI victories, a story both tragic and uplifting. Starting out as a silent book, Andrew will trace its development, from initial concepts, living and teaching in the village, painting and layout, to the final publication. The workshop will then invite ideas from the participants to brainstorm and develop, and work through the process of using pictures to tell a story. Ages 12+ Wednesday 22 April Bannockburn 4.00-6.00pm

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eKNOW HOW

eKNOW HOW TABLET GROUP Meet with other Apple and Android tablet users to discuss all things tablet. Share helpful tips and tricks, discover new apps and meet new people. No booking required.

Monday 2 March Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 19 March Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm Monday 13 April Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL MEDIA This session walks you through the internet's most popular social media applications. By the end, you'll have a good understanding of what social media is, which services you can use and when.

Thursday 12 March Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Monday 20 April Geelong West 2.00-3.30pm Thursday 28 May Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 16 April Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm Monday 4 May Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 21 May Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP – ASK A SPECIALIST Take advantage of the library’s Apple iMacs and Adobe Photoshop software and learn from one of our in-house specialists. Bring in your own digital photos and take your editing skills to the next level.

Wednesdays March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29, May 13 & 27 Waurn Ponds 2.00-5.00pm

DISCOVER YOUR ANCESTRY For those interested in discovering more about their family history, this session will provide an introduction to the library's family history resources.

Monday 16 March Lara 2.30-3.30pm Monday 23 March Corio 6.30-7.30pm Monday 4 May Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Monday 11 May Chilwell 3.00-4.00pm Monday 25 May Torquay 2.30-3.30pm

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LEARN iPAD BASICS Find out why iPads are so popular and learn some secrets to help you get the most out of your device. Bring along your own iPad or use one provided by the library.

Tuesday 3 March Queenscliff 2.00-3.30pm Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 10 March Chilwell 1.30-3.00pm Tuesday 17 March Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Geelong West 3.00-4.00pm Tuesday 7 April Barwon Heads 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 14 April Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 21 April Geelong 10.00-11.00am

ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINES Want to read the latest selection of library magazines delivered straight to your device using Zinio?

Thursday 23 April Highton 3.00-4.00pm Tuesday 28 April Belmont 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 12 May Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 14 May Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am Thursday 21 May Geelong West 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 26 May Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

eBOOKS ON YOUR TABLET

Tuesday 24 March Highton 3.00-4.00pm

Would you like to borrow books from the library and read them on your tablet?

Let us show you the variety of options we have available. By the end of this hands-on session you will have downloaded your first eBook.

Monday 13 April Chilwell 3.00-4.00pm

Tuesday 24 March Lara 10.00-11.00am

Thursday 7 May Geelong West 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 7 April Geelong West 3.00-4.00pm Tuesday 19 May Queenscliff 2.00-3.00pm Tuesday 26 May Geelong West 3.00-4.00pm

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eKNOW HOW

SMARTPHONE BASICS Learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone. Bring your own Apple iPhone, Android or Windows smartphone and learn some tips and tricks to help you use your device to its maximum potential.

Thursday 26 March Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm Thursday 7 May Waurn Ponds 2.30 -3.30pm Tuesday 19 May Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

ANDROID Q&A So you have progressed past the basics and want to know more? Bring your Android tablet and your questions to this roundtable Q&A session.

Thursday 16 April Geelong West 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 28 April Lara 10.00-11.00am Thursday 7 May Geelong 1.00-2.00pm

WHERE'S THE NEWS? Increase your reading pleasure and get greater value from the eCollections by discovering current and historical newspapers online. Download the print issue to your tablet.

Friday 13 March Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 5 May Geelong West 3.00-4.00pm Monday 18 May Ocean Grove 1.30-2.30pm

BLOGGING 101 Ever wanted to create an online journal that shares your interests, opinions and ideas with other likeminded people? If so, blogging is for you! Come along and we will show you how to set up a blog and get you started.

Tuesday 12 May Drysdale 2.00-3.30pm

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MAKERSPACES Let's make things together!

CREATING AN eBOOK Written the great Australian novel, family history or essay? Want to publish it as an eBook? Bring your work of 10,000 words or less to this session to learn how to create headings, tables of contents and a navigation structure for your eBook. This session provides an opportunity for local amateur authors and poets to create a born-digital book and have it uploaded onto the library's Overdrive platform for inclusion in a local authors collection and become part of our eBook collection. All work needs to be original and supplied in a MS Word document.

Tuesday 10 March Geelong West 2.00-4.00pm Tuesday 14 April Ocean Grove 5.30-7.30pm Monday 11 May Belmont 5.30-7.30pm

EDITING WITH MOVIE MAKER Ever wanted to create your own home movies? Come along to this session and learn to create and edit movies with Windows Movie Maker. Bring a selection of your home video clips and photos on a USB stick large enough for your finished project.

Thursday 12 March Corio 10.30am-12.00noon Tuesday 24 March Ocean Grove 2.00-3.30pm Tuesday 14 April Bannockburn 2.00-3.30pm Wednesday 6 May Waurn Ponds 6.00-7.30pm

REMOTE CONTROLS! Would you like to control the world with a TV remote? Learn how to build a basic electronic device and program an Arduino microcomputer to respond to recycled TV remotes.

Thursday 12 March Waurn Ponds 5.30-7.30pm Tuesday 17 March Belmont 3.30-5.30pm Thursday 2 April Belmont 2.00-4.00pm Friday 8 May Corio 4.00-6.00pm Monday 25 May Newcomb 3.30-5.30pm

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eKNOW HOW

PHOTO EDITING 101 Taken digital photos? Not really sure what to do next? Come along to this session to learn some simple editing tricks to make your photographs really shine!

Thursday 19 March Bannockburn 2.30-4.00pm Wednesday 25 March Queenscliff 2.00-3.30pm Tuesday 31 March Ocean Grove 4.30-6.00pm Thursday 9 April Torquay 2.00-3.30pm CREATING INVITATIONS USING MICROSOFT PUBLISHER Microsoft Publisher offers a multitude of possibilities to help you produce professional looking publications such as greeting cards, newsletters and invitations. Come along and learn the basics of Publisher whilst creating your own invitations that you can use for birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries or other occasions.

Thursday 30 April Geelong West 2.00-3.30pm Thursday 14 May Corio 2.00-3.30pm Friday 29 May Belmont 6.00-7.30pm

Tuesday 17 March Drysdale 2.00-3.30pm Thursday 16 April Corio 10.30am-12.00noon Tuesday 26 May Bannockburn 1.00-2.30pm

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MAKERSPACES

MOVING PICTURES Are you wondering what to do with all those digital photos of family and friends?

Bring your iPad and learn how to create a short video using your photos. Add music or a narrative to create a professional looking video. Photos will need to be on the iPad or a website. All participants need to have downloaded the iMovie App for $5.49 from the App Store.

Wednesday 25 March Geelong West 5.30-7.30pm Tuesday 21 April Waurn Ponds 3.00-5.00pm

THIRSTY PLANTS Do you wish your plants could tell you when they need water? Come along and learn how to wire and program an Arduino microcomputer to help you keep your plants happy.

Wednesday 8 April Waurn Ponds 2.00-4.00pm Monday 20 April Corio 5.30-7.30pm Thursday 23 April Waurn Ponds 4.00-6.00pm Wednesday 20 May Bannockburn 5.30-7.30pm

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LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS

LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS BOOK BITES Join us in the library for a 30-minute story time for adults. Just relax and let us read to you! No booking required.

Fridays Waurn Ponds 11.00-11.30am

OVERSIZED CHESS AND CHECKERS Enjoy our oversized board. Have a game or watch the art of Chess and Checkers.

Indoors in Winter and outdoors in Summer. No booking required.

Every Saturday Bannockburn 10.00-11.00am

BOOK CHAT Come and chat about the books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet new people. No booking required.

First Monday of the month Highton 10.30-11.30am First Tuesday of the month Geelong West 10.30-11.30am Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm Third Tuesday of the month Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm First Friday of the month Torquay 11.00am-12.00noon Second Friday of the month Queenscliff 11.00am-12.00noon

HAVE A YARN Bring along your knitting, crochet or embroidery to this monthly get together and share your expertise or become inspired by others.

First Friday of the month Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am

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LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS

BIGGEST MORNING TEA TEA POT TALES A storytelling event for adults. Join us for an entertaning afternoon of words, images and sounds of imagined fun and of course the pot will be hot for a spot of tea. Donations will assist the Cancer Council to carry out vital research, prevention and support services.

Thursday 14 May Geelong West 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 26 May Newcomb 11.00am-12.00noon IN CONVERSATION WITH INA COSTIN CYCLING THROUGH EUROPE In 2013 Ina and a companion travelled around the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Hungary on bicycles. They travelled nearly 3000kms and had many great experiences. This year, another three month cycle trip around Europe is planned, however this time they will be joined by an 82 year young cyclist! Join Ina as she talks about taking on the challenge of cycling Europe!

Monday 23 March Belmont 6.00-7.00pm

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Friday 29 May Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS ART HOUSE Socialise with friends as we create amazing artwork at this after-school activity. No booking required. Ages 12+ Thursdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 Lara 3.30-5.00pm

MANGA CLUB Are you a fan of Anime and Manga? Come along to Manga Club to meet other otaku and draw, discuss and share all things Manga. No booking required. Ages 12+ Mondays March 2, 16, 30 / April 13, 27 / May 11, 25 Belmont 5.00-6.00pm Wednesdays March 4, 18 / April 1, 15, 29 / May 13, 27 Newcomb 5.00-6.00pm

ALL IN MOVIE NIGHT Bring along your family and friends for a BBQ and movie night with us. BBQ starts at 5.00pm, followed at 6.00pm with a movie screening. This program is run in partnership with The fOrt Youth Centre. All ages.

Friday 10 April Corio 5.00-8.00pm

NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2015 To celebrate National Youth Week we will present a series of workshops and sessions at schools and libraries throughout the region. From zines to graphic novels to writing for comedy and film and television, a world of opportunities will be unveiled to unleash the creative minds of the young people of our region. To find out more visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au. Ages 12+ Monday 13 – Friday 17 April

Thursdays March 5, 19 / April 2, 16, 30 / May 14, 28 Waurn Ponds 5.00-6.00pm

ALL IN GAME ON Battle it out with your favourite Xbox and Wii games as we get our game on.

This program is run in partnership with The fOrt Youth Centre. Ages 12+ Wednesday 1 April Corio 2.30-4.30pm

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOLIDAY STUFF!

HOLIDAY STUFF! STENCIL A PAGE Take some old books and produce an exhibition-worthy upcycled masterpiece. Ages 12+ Tuesday 31 March Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm

SCRATCH ART CD'S Scratch out unique designs and give new life to preloved CD’s. Ages 12+ Wednesday 8 April Corio 2.30-4.00pm Friday 10 April Geelong West 2.30-4.00pm

PAPER CRAFT Learn to make decorations using the art of upcycling books and magazines.

Ages 12+ Wednesday 1 April Torquay 10.30am-12.00noon Wednesday 8 April Ocean Grove 2.30-4.00pm Thursday 9 April Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

SHADOW ART Experiment with collage, line and shapes in this hands-on workshop.

Ages 12+ Tuesday 7 April Belmont 2.30-4.00pm

PAPER BEAD JEWELLERY Not quite bling! Use recycled magazines to fashion your own unique jewellery.

Ages 12+ Thursday 9 April Lara 10.30am-12.00noon Friday 10 April Bannockburn 2.30-4.00pm

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

ALL ABOUT KIDS! BABY TIME Come along for a fun-filled session of songs and rhymes for babies. Sessions run all year except for January.

No booking required.

Tuesdays Lara, Torquay 2.30-2.50pm

TODDLER TIME Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action packed Toddler Time program. No booking required.

Mondays during school terms Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.00am

Wednesdays Corio, Drysdale 11.30-11.50am Belmont, Geelong West 2.30-2.50pm

Tuesdays during school terms Belmont 9.30-10.00am Newcomb 10.30-11.00am Corio 11.30am-12.00noon

Thursdays Bannockburn, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 11.30-11.50am

Wednesdays during school terms Belmont 9.30-10.00am Ocean Grove, Torquay 10.30-11.00am

Fridays Barwon Heads, Newcomb 11.30-11.50am

Thursdays during school terms Bannockburn, Geelong West, Lara 10.30-11.00am

Saturday 21 March, 18 April & 16 May Belmont 10.30-10.50am CHATTERBOOKS Bring a friend for an afternoon of bookish fun as we explore your favourite books and so much more! No booking required. Ages 8+ First Thursday of the month during school terms Bannockburn 4.00-5.00pm

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THE WEDNESDAY MIX Mix it up with after-school activities including board games, card games, Xbox, Wii, art activities and big screen movies. No booking required.

Ages 8+ Wednesdays during school terms Corio 4.00-5.00pm

LEGO FRIDAYS

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. No booking required.

Castles, catapults, knights and pirates‌ what can you build? Join other Lego fans and let your imagination run riot!

No booking required. Ages 6+ Fridays during school terms Geelong West 3.45-4.45pm

Mondays during school terms Ocean Grove, Torquay 10.30-11.15am Tuesdays during school terms Bannockburn, Belmont, Chilwell, Corio Drysdale 10.30-11.15am Wednesdays during school terms Geelong West, Lara, Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.15am Thursdays during school terms Belmont, Drysdale, Geelong, Newcomb, Queenscliff 10.30-11.15am Fridays during school terms Barwon Heads, Highton 10.30-11.15am Saturday 2 May & 30 May Geelong West 10.30-11.30am

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STORIES ON THE FORESHORE Join us for an afternoon of storytelling on the foreshore as we celebrate National Seaweek. Ages 5+ Monday 2 March 6 Pier Street, Portarlington 12.30-1.30pm

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME Help us to celebrate Library and Information Week with this year’s National Simultaneous Storytime.

Join us for The Brothers Quibble written by Aaron Blabey. All ages.

TRAVEL THE WORLD IN TALES Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week and join us for an exciting morning as we explore different cultures through storytelling. All ages.

Wednesday 27 May Bannockburn, Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong, Geelong West, Lara, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Queenscliff, Torquay, Waurn Ponds.

The National Simultaneous Story will be read at 11.00am. Bryon Powell, Wadawurrung Elder, will be Bannockburn Library’s special guest as part of the Living Library Series.

Friday 20 March Corio 10.00-11.30am

LEGO MINDSTORMS Learn to unleash the creative powers of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. Bookings for this 9-week course are essential as places are strictly limited. Ages 8+ Tuesdays April 21, 28 / May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16 Corio 3.45-5.15pm Wednesdays April 22, 29 / May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17 Belmont 4.00-5.30pm

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HOLIDAY FUN! GREEN THUMB TALES Join us for a story-time session all about gardens and growing. Learn to grow your own seeds in cotton wool. Ages 3+ Monday 30 March Highton 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 31 March Belmont 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 1 April Geelong 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 8 April Geelong West 10.30-11.30am Friday 10 April Barwon Heads 10.30-11.30am

WASTE-RUMENTS Make musical instruments from reused and recycled objects. Ages 3+ Monday 30 March Torquay 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 31 March Chilwell, Lara 10.30-11.30am Tuesday 7 April Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am Thursday 9 April Belmont 10.30-11.30am

RETOLD FAIRYTALES Hear traditional fairytales with new and exciting twists. Ages 3+ Monday 30 March Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 1 April Geelong West 10.30-11.30am Thursday 2 April Newcomb 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 8 April Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

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HOLIDAY FUN!

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

MOVIE MANIA It’s a recycling rumpus of film fun these school holidays. Ages 8+ Monday 30 March Corio 2.30-4.00pm Tuesday 31 March Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm Wednesday 1 April Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

RECYCLED ROBOTS Exterminate, exterminate… construct a robot from recycled materials and take over the world. Ages 8+

Thursday 2 April Bannockburn 2.30-4.00pm In partnership with Golden Plains Shire Youth Development Team Belmont 10.30am-12.00noon Tuesday 7 April Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

Monday 30 March Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Wednesday 8 April Newcomb 6.00-7.30pm

Tuesday 31 March Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

Friday 10 April Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 2 April Corio 10.30-11.30am Thursday 9 April Geelong 2.30-3.30pm Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

RECYCLED GARDENS Use recycled materials to create your own garden scape. Ages 3+ Tuesday 31 March Corio 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 1 April Queenscliff 10.30-11.30am

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

MARK YOUR PLACE Join us as we create a placemat using recycled materials. Ages 3+ Tuesday 31 March Drysdale 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 8 April Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

HOLIDAY FUN!

FAN ART BOOK COVERS Reproduce the cover of your most beloved books using recycled materials.

Ages 8+ Tuesday 7 April Lara 10.30-11.30am Wednesday 8 April Torquay 10.30-11.30am

Friday 10 April Highton 10.30-11.30am FISHY TALES AT THE MARINE AND FRESHWATER DISCOVERY CENTRE CHARMING CHIMES Magical melodies will fill your home with your newly created wind chime.

Ages 8+ Wednesday 1 April Belmont 10.30-11.30am

UPCYCLED TREASURE BOX Turn an old shoebox into a treasured keepsake using decoupage techniques.

Ages 8+ Wednesday 1 April Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm Tuesday 7 April Corio 10.30-11.30am Thursday 9 April Geelong West 10.30-11.30am

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One, two, three, four, five, once I caught a fish alive‌ Join the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and Queenscliff Library staff for a morning of fishy tales and craft. All ages.

Thursday 9 April Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre 10.30-11.30am

SCHOOLS' PROGRAM

SCHOOLS' PROGRAM KALEIDOSCOPE Let's Talk Recognition – Kaleidoscope is a unique cross-curricular program linked to the AusVELS with rotating workshops held at COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS, Geelong Gallery, Geelong Library and Geelong Performing Arts Centre. For enquiries contact Kelly Clifford, GPAC Youth and Education Program your Coordinator on Imagine community P: 5225 1207. Year 3-8.

without your library and information service...

By appointment only

REMEMBERING OUR ANZAC'S Creative writing workshops inspired by veterans' own stories. Suitable for year 7-8 students. For enquiries contact Deanne Verity, Children's and Youth Services Coordinator, deanne.verity@grlc.vic.gov.au Year 7-8.

By appointment only

LOOK OUT FOR

IMAGINE Library & Information Week 25 – 31 May 2015

www.alia.org.au/liw

BANNOCKBURN 25-27 High Street T 5281 2367 BARWON HEADS Barwon Heads Primary School, Golf Links Road T 5254 2143

GEELONG State Government Offices 30-38 Little Malop Street T 5222 1212 GEELONG WEST 153A Pakington Street T 5229 1939 HIGHTON

BELMONT

Roslyn Road (cnr Bellevue Avenue) T 5243 4864

163 High Street T 5243 2655 CHILWELL 51 Russell Street, Newtown T 5221 5129 CORIO Cox Road (cnr Moa Street) Norlane T 5275 2388 DRYSDALE 18-20 Hancock Street T 5251 3855

LARA 5 Walkers Road T 5282 4182 NEWCOMB Cnr Bellarine Highway and Wilsons Road T 5248 1802 OCEAN GROVE Presidents Avenue (cnr The Avenue) T 5255 4218

MOBILE LIBRARY STOPS Aireys Inlet Anakie Anglesea Cape Clear Deans Marsh Dereel Enfield

Grenville Haddon Leopold Linton Lorne Meredith Portarlington

Rokewood Smythesdale St Leonards Winchelsea General enquiries T 5272 6010

QUEENSCLIFF 55 Hesse Street T 5258 2017 TORQUAY Surf City Plaza, Beach Road T 5261 3049 WAURN PONDS 140 Pioneer Road T 5244 0048 WESTERN HEIGHTS Western Heights College Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights T 5277 1177 Opening hours and further information available at our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au