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BANNOCKBURN LIBRARY BOOK CLUBWednesday 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.

READING, BOOK CLUBS & WRITING GROUPS

INTERNET AND EMAIL FOR BEGINNERSFriday 26 November, 10:30am-11:30amGeelong West Library

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.

COMPUTERS & TECH HELP

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR BEGINNERSSaturday 13 November, 9:30am-11:30am | Corio Library

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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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LEARN TO USE: ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITIONWednesday 17 November, 3:00pm-4:00pmTorquay Library

Interested in discovering more about your family history? This session will provide an introduction to the library’s extensive family history resources.

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LEARN TO USE: VIDEO CHAT APPSWednesday 17 November, 2:30pm-3:30pmWaurn Ponds Library

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.

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FREUD VS JUNG (KEY DIFFERENCES)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.

WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

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BABY TIME, TODDLER TIME &PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

During school term | Online

Join in the fun on Zoom with your little ones. Visit our website for more details and booking information.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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.

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SUMMER READING CLUBCommencing 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.

AUGMENTED REALITY ON YOUR DEVICEThursday 2 December, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Chilwell Library

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.

COMPUTERS & TECH HELP

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SHARE YOUR TRAVEL HORROR STORIESWednesday 24 November, 2:00pm-3:00pm Online event

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.

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SHAKESPEARE DISCUSSION GROUPThursday 9 December, 2:00pm-3:00pm Belmont Library

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.

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Luke Keogh, Curator at the

National Wool Museum, Geelong,

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Case at Belmont Library on 11 November.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

HEALTH & WELLBEING

EXHIBITIONS & PROJECTS

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Thursday 11 November, 7:30pm-8:30pm Online event11

FIONA MCINTOSH – THE SPY’S WIFE 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.

AUTHOR & SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 2 December, 6:30pm-8:00pmGeelong Library & Heritage Centre 02

SPOKEN WORD POETRY NIGHT

In partnership with lowercase poetry GeelongSpoken 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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STILL GROWINGUntil 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.

Thursday 11 November, 6:30pm-7:30pm Belmont Library11

LUKE KEOGH – THE WARDIAN CASE

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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.

Wednesday 10 November, 6:30pm-7:30pm Waurn Ponds Library10

SHAUNA WILSON – YOU SAY DIFFERENT: I SAY INDIVIDUAL

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Shauna provides insight into how she has navigated through a

complex life journey as a transgender woman.

Tuesday 16 November, 7:30pm-8:30pm Online event16

DAVID HUNT – GIRT NATION

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.

Saturday 4 December, 10:30pm-3:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 04

SUE LAWSON – EDITINGA 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.

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Wednesday 8 December, 6:30pm-7:30pmGeelong Library & Heritage Centre 08

CASSANDRA SZOEKE – SECRETS OF WOMEN’S HEALTHY AGEINGLearn 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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Friday 10 December, 10:00am-11:00amOnline event 10

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!

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

Saturday 20 November, 10:30am-3:30pmGeelong Library & Heritage Centre 20

JANET BROWN – PLAYWRITING

Learn the ins and outs of playwriting with successful local author

and playwright, Janet Brown. Suitable for beginners and those with

experience. $10pp.

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Monday 6 December, 10:00am-11:00amNewcomb Library06

COOK UP A STORM WITH THE LIBRARY

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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Friday 12 November, 11:00am-1:00pmColac Library12

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEMENTIAThe 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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Saturday 20 November, 10:00am-11:30am Leopold Library20

BOOK LAUNCH – CATO’S CAN CAN

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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 27 November, 3:00pm-4:30pm Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 27

LOOBY FILM SCREENING

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Partnership event with Geelong Gallery

In celebration of the 100th 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.

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D E C E M B E R

Tuesday 23 & 30 November, Tuesday 7 December 2:00pm-3:30pm | Newcomb Library

SLOW STITCH FOR WELLBEING

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.

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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 late-

2021 through to mid-2022. Find out more on our website.