events march-may 2013

AUTUMNEDITION

MARCH – MAY 2013

2 | Geelong Regional Library Corporation www.grlc.vic.gov.au

It’s my pleasure to present you with the Geelong Regional

Library Corporation’s events and programs brochure for March

to May 2013.

Your libraries are offering a great number and array of activities and

events this Autumn. We place special emphasis on the development

of reading literacy and with this in mind, provide a huge range of

children’s and youth activities. We are also helping the community

keep pace with changes in technology through our educational

programming.

Libraries are community spaces. Our programming for adults is also

extensive with book chats, poetry, author events, lectures and many

other activities to enjoy.

Enjoy a visit to your local library and join in with the events and

activities that interest you. This brochure details opportunities for

every community member to participate and learn. We hope to see

you in the libraries regularly. There is something for everyone.

Cr Andy Richards Chair

2013 Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board Members:

Cr Tony Ansett, Cr Helene Cameron, Cr Kylie Fisher,

Cr Nathan Hansford, Cr Rod Macdonald, Cr Andy Richards (Chair),

Cr Margot Smith (Deputy Chair).

“Welcome”

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ALL ABOUT kidS! 04

AUTHOR EnCOUnTERS 12

OPEn Mind LECTURE SERiES 14

SPECiAL EvEnTS 16

PROGRAMS FOR AdULTS 17

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Baby Time Nursery Verses

Filled with songs, rhymes and finger plays to stimulate little minds and encourage early language skills, a Baby Time session is an early literacy program for babies aged 0-12 months. Sessions run all year except for January. No booking required.

Tuesdays Lara, Torquay 2:30-2:50pm

Wednesdays Corio, Drysdale 11:30-11:50am Belmont, Geelong West 2:30-2:50pm

Thursdays Bannockburn, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Waurn Ponds 11:30-11:50am

Fridays Barwon Heads, Newcomb 11:30-11:50am

Fourth Saturday of the month Belmont 10:30-10:50am

Toddler Time

Toddler Time sessions encourage early literacy skills through songs, rhymes and a shared reading experience that assists in the development of a lifelong love of reading in your child. Join us for this lively session. Ages 1-3. Sessions run during school terms. No booking required.

Mondays Waurn Ponds 10:30-11am

Tuesdays Newcomb 10:30-11am Corio 11:30am-12noon

Wednesdays Belmont 9:30-10am Ocean Grove 10:30-11am

Thursdays Bannockburn, Geelong West, Lara 10:30-11am

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Mondays 10:30-11:15am Torquay

Tuesdays 10:30-11:15am Bannockburn, Belmont, Chilwell, Corio, Drysdale

Wednesdays 10:30-11:15am Geelong West, Waurn Ponds, Torquay, Lara

Thursdays 10:30-11:15am Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong, Newcomb, Queenscliff

Fridays 10:30-11:15am Barwon Heads, Highton, Ocean Grove

Preschool Story Time

Sharing stories with your child is one of the best ways to encourage early literacy skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes. Sessions run during school terms. No booking required.

Chatter Books

Why not join us for an afternoon of bookish fun? We'll explore your favourite books, authors, genres and so much more! Sessions run during school terms. Ages 8-12. No booking required.

Third Monday of the Month Belmont 4-5pm

First Wednesday of the Month Ocean Grove 4-5pm

First Thursday of the Month Bannockburn 4-5pm

National Simultaneous Story Time

Libraries across the region will read Nick Bland's delightful tale, The Wrong Book, at the same time as thousands of other Australians as part of this annual celebration of children's books. Ages 3+ No booking required.

Wednesday 22 May Bannockburn, Belmont, Corio, Drysdale, Geelong, Geelong West, Highton, Lara, Newcomb, Ocean Grove, Queenscliff, Torquay, Waurn Ponds 11-11:30am

Twilight Bedtime Stories

Put on your pyjamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy to the library for sleepy time stories and songs. Ages 3+

Wednesday 13 March Bannockburn 6-7pm

Mother's Day Bedtime Tales

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate all that is special and unique about our mums. Curl up with some favourite bedtime tales. Ages 3+

Friday 10 May Belmont 6:30-7:30pm


New Favourites

In this fun session explore a selection of new favourites from children's literature through songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 3+

Tuesday 2 April Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 3 April Lara 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 4 April Geelong, Corio Drysdale 10:30-11:30am

Friday 5 April Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

Monday 8 April Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Collage Me Happy

Make your own collaged box from bright and vibrant materials to store the keepsakes that make you happy. Ages 8+

Wednesday 3 April Ocean Grove 4-5:30pm

Monday 8 April Drysdale 2:30-4pm

Wednesday 10 April Corio 2-4pm

Join us for some holiday fun as we explore some of our very favourite things!

The Magical Dr Seuss

Join us as we celebrate the wonderful world of Dr Seuss at this very popular Story Time session. Ages 3+

Wednesday 3 April Waurn Ponds, 10:30-11:30am Geelong West

Thursday 4 April Newcomb, Queenscliff 10:30-11:30am

Friday 5 April Highton 10:30-11:30am

Tuesday 9 April Chilwell 10:30-11:30am

Friday 12 April Ocean Grove 10:30-11:30am

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PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand our Holiday Fun program requires each child participant to be registered via our website for a free ticket to attend.

Mine Craft Paper Craft

Bring your favourite Mine Craft characters to life by creating 3D paper versions in this hands-on workshop. Ages 8+

Wednesday 3 April Corio 2-3pm

Friday 5 April Ocean Grove 2:30-4pm

Monday 8 April Geelong West 10:30-12noon

Tuesday 9 April Queenscliff 2:30-4pm

Wednesday 10 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 11 April Newcomb 2:30-4pm

Collage a Cover

Create a collage version of the cover of your favourite book using recycled and reclaimed materials. Ages 5+

Thursday 4 April Lara 2-3pm

Tuesday 9 April Newcomb 10:30-11:30am

Wednesday 10 April Geelong West 11-12noon

Thursday 11 April Belmont, Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am

Tell Me a Tale Drama Workshop

Join us for an interactive drama workshop and learn some tips and tricks to bring out your best performance. Ages 8+

Tuesday 9 April Torquay 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday 10 April Lara 10:30-11:30am

It’s a Classic!

This engaging Story Time session will bring a selection of children's literature classics to life. Ages 3+

Wednesday 3 April Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Monday 8 April Geelong West 6-7pm

Tuesday 9 April Belmont 10:30-11:30am

My Favourite Things

Create your very own mini book about all of your favourite things. Ages 5+

Tuesday 9 April Ocean Grove 2:30-4pm



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. Ages 12+

Tuesdays* Belmont 12, 26 March 5-6pm 9, 23 April 7, 21 May

Wednesdays* Newcomb 6, 20 March 5-6pm 3, 17 April 1, 15, 29 May

Thursdays* Waurn Ponds 7, 21 March 5-6pm 4, 18 April 2, 16, 30 May

Pop Fiction

Explore what makes your favourite cartoons, games, books and movies awesome at Pop Fiction. Join in to create stories, comics, videos, memes, and talk about everything popular culture. Ages 12+

Tuesdays* Torquay 5, 19 March 4-5pm 2, 16, 30 April 14, 28 May

Wednesdays* Waurn Ponds 13, 27 March 5-6pm 10, 24 April 8, 22 May

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* Continues through school holidays, no bookings required.

Manga Mania

Do you love to draw and create Manga and Anime? Are you a fan of this popular form of Japanese cartooning or would you like to know more? Join us for this session and uncover the ins and outs of Manga Mania. Ages 12+

Wednesday 17 April Bannockburn 4:30-6pm

ALL IN

ALL IN are fun and creative sessions for young people aged 10-18 years. Activities this term will include: Silk Painting, Djembe Drumming, Wall Murals, Claymation, Manga Drawing, Board Games and more. Bookings are not required. Presented in partnership with CoGG Youth Development Unit. Ages 10-18

Wednesdays Corio 6, 13, 20, 27 March 4-5:30pm 24 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May

Artery at Lara Library

At these creative after-school workshops you'll get hands-on with postcard making, rubber stamp printing, Zine creations, collage, drawing and then send your community art projects overseas. Bookings are required as numbers are limited. Presented in partnership with CoGG Youth Development Unit. Ages 12+

Thursdays Lara 14, 28 March 4-6pm 11 April 9, 23 May

TGIF Gametime

Ready for a break at the end of the week? TGIF Gametime is a chance for you to sit back with a controller, deck, or pair of dice and play games new and old. Ages 12+

Fridays* Waurn Ponds 1, 15, 29 March 4-5pm 12, 26 April 10, 24 May

PLEASE NOTE: Due to popular demand our Holiday Fun program requires each youth participant to be registered via our website for a free ticket to attend.


Stop Motion

Create your own stop-motion mini-film at this hands-on workshop. Ages 12+

Wednesday 3 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-4:30pm

Friday 12 April Torquay 2:30-4:30pm

Mini Book Necklaces

Make your own mini book necklace complete with a leather bound cover. Ages 12+

Thursday 4 April Bannockburn 10:30-11:30am Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday 10 April Geelong West 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 11 April Belmont 2:30-3:30pm Corio 2-4pm

Friday 12 April Ocean Grove 2:30-4pm

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Zines!

Create your own mini magazine using mixed media techniques and unleash your creative flair at this hands-on workshop. Ages 12+

Friday 5 April Geelong West 2:30-4:30pm

Monday 8 April Corio 2-3:30pm

Thursday 11 April Geelong 2:30-4:30pm

Friday 12 April Lara 2-3:30pm

Game On!

Get your game on at these hands-on console gaming sessions! Ages 12+

Tuesday 9 April Corio 4-6pm

Wednesday 10 April Lara 6-8pm


Ross McMullin, Farewell Dear People

Noted historian and biographer Ross McMullin's Farewell Dear People tells the stories of ten young men who exemplified Australia's lost generation from the heavy toll suffered during World War I. From a Rhodes scholar to an

acclaimed medical researcher, the fascinating biographies explored in this book seek to fill the gaps in our collective memory.

Thursday 18 April Belmont 6:30-8pm

Jill Stark, High Sobriety

Jill Stark is a Sunday Age writer specialising in public health issues who woke up on New Year's Day 2011 with a hangover to beat all hangovers and decided that it was time to take a break from drinking. The result of this year of abstinence is High

Sobriety, a sobering and very personal look at Australia's troubled relationship with alcohol consumption.

Wednesday 13 March Belmont 6:30-8pm

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All events require booking via website or phone unless specified.

Kate Forsyth, The Wild Girl

In this, the 200th anniversary year of the Grimm Brothers Fairytales, discover The Wild Girl: the untold story of Dortchen Wild, who was the source of some of the most powerful and compelling stories in the famous fairy tale

collection and the true love of Wilhelm Grimm. Author Kate Forsyth is the award winning, internationally bestselling author of more than twenty books including The Witches of Eileanan and Rhiannon’s Ride series and her meticulous research has uncovered a tale of drama and passion not to be missed.

Tuesday 19 March Belmont 6:30-8pm

Peter Stanley, Black Saturday at Steels Creek

The Black Saturday bushfires killed 173 people – ten of those people died in Steels Creek, a small community on Melbourne’s fringe. Prize-winning historian Peter Stanley tells the dramatic stories of this small town on that

one terrifying evening. But Black Saturday at Steels Creek also tells the tale of a community and how, over the weeks and years that followed, they lived with the aftermath of the fire.

Thursday 9 May Belmont 6:30-8pm


Presenting speakers and topics to stimulate community discussion and debate

Robin de Crespigny, The People Smuggler

Robin de Crespigny spent two years chronicling the true story of Ali Al Jenabi, an Iraqi refugee who survived Abu Ghraib, joined the resistance and became a people smuggler to save his family. Ultimately he came to be seen not as a heinous criminal, but as the "Oskar Schindler of Asia". Hear Robin discuss her award winning book The People Smuggler.

Tuesday 26 March Waurn Ponds 7-8:30pm

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Les Robinson, Changeology

Les Robinson is one of Australia's pre-eminent trainers and strategists on the design of behavioural change programs. Hear him discuss Changeology, his latest book that explores how to enable groups, communities

and societies to do things they've never done before.

Tuesday 16 April Waurn Ponds 7-8:30pm

Mary Delahunty, Women in Power: Words, Weapons and Wardrobes

Join business woman and former award-winning journalist, ABC TV presenter, and politician Mary Delahunty for a fascinating insight on what it takes for women to get to the top and how to thrive once there.

Wednesday 8 May Waurn Ponds 7-8:30pm

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Medieval Masterpiece: Discover The Book of Kells

Is The Book of Kells the most beautiful book in the world? Made by medieval monks on the island of Iona late in the 8th century, The Book of Kells is a masterpiece of Celtic illumination. This St Patrick’s Day, learn more about the

book that James Joyce claimed is “the most purely Irish thing we have”.

Sunday 17 March Waurn Ponds 3-4pm

Give Me Excess of It! An evening with Richard Gill

Richard Gill is one of Australia's best known and best-loved musical figures. Give Me Excess of It, is his memoir and traces his life from school days to teaching music in Sydney's western suburbs, to the highs (and lows) of his involvement in almost

every major opera company and orchestra in Australia. Hear one of our greatest musical educators speak about his passion and enthusiasm for spreading not just the joy of music, but its myriad benefits. This is an event not to be missed.

Friday 15 March Peninsula Room, 7-9pm Four Points by Sheraton 10-14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong

A Referendum on the Australian Constitution?

Join the conversation about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Constitutional recognition. We welcome Daphne Yarram, Board Member, National Congress of First Peoples, to speak about this next step for reconciliation, linked to the history of Djillong – our local Aboriginal history.

Tuesday 30 April Waurn Ponds 6:30-8pm

World Poetry Day 2013

Celebrate World Poetry Day 2013 with us. Hear local poets Rosemary Blake, Diane Fahey, Cameron Lowe, Anthony Lynch, David McCooey and Maria Takolander whose work was featured in this year's Best Australian Poems collection.

Thursday 21 March Waurn Ponds Library 7-9pm Upstairs at "The Drum"


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Book Chat

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

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

Second Thursday of the Month Chilwell 2-3pm

Third Thursday of the Month Torquay 7-8pm

First Friday of the Month Torquay 11am-12noon

Second Friday of the Month Queenscliff 11am-12noon

Games Group

Meet new people and enjoy some friendly rivalry over games such as Scrabble, Checkers, cards, Yahtzee and more. No booking required.

First Wednesday of the Month Bannockburn 6-7pm

First Friday of the Month Newcomb 10-11am



Reading and Writing Poetry

Join published poet Rosemary Blake for this interactive workshop. $15 per person, payable on the day. Numbers are limited so bookings are essential.

Saturday 2 March Belmont 2-4pm

Saturday 11 May Belmont 2-4pm

A Long History of Libraries

Hear local history expert Bill Brown talk about the changing face of libraries in Queenscliff over the past 150 years. This special event is part of the 150th anniversary celebrations for the Borough of Queenscliffe.

Thursday 2 May Queenscliff 2:30-3:30pm


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Musical Moments

Share your love of music! Come and chat about the music you listen to and your favourite pieces. Meet new people and learn about our fabulous online database Naxos Music Library.

Wednesday 15 May Bannockburn 6-7pm

Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

Join us as we host special events for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and help to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Enjoy a cup of tea and a chat with library staff and others from your community. Gold coin donation.

Tuesday 21 May Newcomb 11am-12noon

Wednesday 29 May Geelong West 11:30am-12:30pm

Teapot Tales

A morning tea and storytelling event for adults in support of the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Gold coin donation.

Thursday 23 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm


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Time to Travel!


We have called on some experts to provide you with ideas for your next trip, whether just down the road or a plane ride away!

Great Escapes: Adventure Travel for Everyone

Get advice from the adventure travel experts at Swagman Tours. Discover some of the great escapes around the world and in our own backyard.

Saturday 6 April Waurn Ponds 10:30-11:30am

Choose Your Own Adventure!

Don't miss this session full of expert tips and tricks on how to plan, arrange and book your next trip away. From great websites to reliable resources we have everything to make your trip terrific!

Saturday 4 May Belmont 10:30-11:30am


Ask an eLibrarian

Book a 30 minute one-on-one session to help you use library services on your eDevice whilst connected to WiFi.

Every Friday Belmont 10am-12noon

Book a Librarian

Book a 30 minute one-on-one session to help you use library resources and services and get the most out of your library membership.

Every Monday Corio 2-4pm

Every Wednesday Belmont 10am-12noon

iPad Help Desk

Book a half-hour iPad help session with a librarian. You can borrow one of the library iPads, or bring your own.

Second and Fourth Tuesday of the Month Waurn Ponds 2-3pm

iPads for Everyone

Find out why iPads are such useful devices! Discover some secrets to help you get the most out of your iPad. This session is designed for the beginner user – bring your own iPad or borrow one from the library.

Third Tuesday of the Month Waurn Ponds 6-7pm


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iPad Basics

This one hour session will explore all the features of an iPad. From a personal organiser, eReader and gaming console to internet browsing and emailing, we will explore them all. Bring along your own device or get hands-on with one of ours.

Every Second Wednesday Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 7 March Ocean Grove 2-3pm

Thursday 11 April Drysdale 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 16 May Lara 10:30-11:30am

Zinio Digital Magazines

Want to read the latest 'Better Homes and Gardens' magazine each month without the wait? Or something else? You can get free digital magazines delivered straight to your device using Zinio. Come and learn how.

Tuesday 5 March Belmont 6:30-8pm

Monday 18 March Queenscliff 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday 16 April Ocean Grove 6-7pm

Monday 27 May Drysdale 2-3pm

Discovering eReadersBook now for this small group session with a librarian and try our eReaders. This is a session for people who may be considering buying an eReader or who would like to know more.

Wednesday 13 March Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

Wednesday 8 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

Thursday 23 May Drysdale 2-3pm

Thursday 30 May Lara 10:30-11:30am




OneClickdigital eAudiobooks

Learn how to download eAudiobooks from OneClickdigital and transfer content to a portable media player.

Thursday 14 March Waurn Ponds 2:30-4pm

eAudiobooks

Would you like be able to listen to your favourite books on your own device anytime and anywhere? Then Bolinda and OneClick digital are for you. Come and find out how.

Tuesday 26 March Corio 3-4:30pm

Cloud Computing

What is the 'cloud' and how can you use it? Learn all about cloud computing through two free services: Google Drive and Dropbox. A demonstration will also be given on how these services work on an iPad. Some basic knowledge of using computers and having your own email account are necessary to get the most out of the session.

Thursday 28 March Waurn Ponds 6-7pm

Travel Adventures with eResources

Come and explore three online resources that can be used to plan your trip, while travelling, or even just to indulge in some armchair travel.

Friday 12 April Torquay 10:30-11:30am

Monday 22 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

Monday 6 May Belmont 2:30-3:30pm

Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition

This session is for new users of the Ancestry Library Edition database and will provide an introduction to the site for those interested in discovering more about their family history.

Friday 19 April Geelong West 3:30-4:30pm

Friday 10 May Newcomb 3:30-4:30pm

Monday 20 May Torquay 2:30-3:30pm

Popular Online Social Networking Sites

Explore and learn to use popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Friday 19 April Lara 10:30-11:30am

Thursday 2 May Waurn Ponds 2-3pm


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Family History – Starting Your Journey

This presentation provides a basic introduction to starting your family history research using online resources including the Library's database Ancestry Library Edition.

Tuesday 23 April Corio 3-4:30pm

eBooks on Your eReaderBring along your laptop and eReader and begin your journey with eBooks. You will be guided through the entire set up and downloading process and by the end of this session you will have your first eBook to read!

Monday 29 April Waurn Ponds 2:30-3:30pm

Monday 13 May Geelong West 10-11am

Introduction to Email and Internet

Learn the basics of searching the Internet. Create your own email account to keep in touch with family and friends. Aimed at participants with basic computer skills.

Thursday 9 May Drysdale 2-3pm

eBooks on Your TabletWould you like to borrow books from the library and read them on your iPad or Android Tablet? Then download the free Overdrive App from App Store/Google Play, come along to this session, and let us show you how!

Monday 13 May Geelong West 11:30-12:30pm

Where's the News?

Increase your reading pleasure and get more from the internet. We will help you discover current and historical newspapers online.

Friday 24 May Bannockburn 2:30-3:30pm


Bannockburn25-27 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331 p 5281 2367

Barwon HeadsBarwon Heads Primary School, Golf Links Road Barwon Heads VIC 3227 p 5254 2143

Belmont163 High StreetBelmont VIC 3216p 5243 2655

Chilwell51 Russell StreetNewtown VIC 3220p 5221 5129

CorioCox Road (cnr Moa St)Norlane VIC 3214p 5275 2388

Drysdale18-20 Hancock StreetDrysdale VIC 3222p 5251 3855

Geelong49 Little Malop StreetGeelong VIC 3220p 5222 1212

Geelong West153A Pakington StreetGeelong West VIC 3218p 5229 1939

HightonRoslyn Road (cnr Bellevue Ave)Highton VIC 3216p 5243 4864

Lara5 Walkers RoadLara VIC 3212p 5282 4182

NewcombCnr Bellarine Highway and Wilsons RoadNewcomb VIC 3219p 5248 1802

Ocean GrovePresidents Avenue (cnr The Avenue)Ocean Grove VIC 3226p 5255 4218

Queenscliff55 Hesse StreetQueenscliff VIC 3225p 5258 2017

TorquaySurf City PlazaBeach Road Torquay VIC 3228p 5261 3049

Waurn Ponds140 Pioneer RoadWaurn Ponds VIC 3216p 5244 0048

Western Heights CollegeVines RoadHamlyn Heights VIC 3215p 5277 1177

Geelong, Surf Coast and Golden Plainsp 5272 6010

Opening hours and further information available from all libraries and at our website www.grlc.vic.gov.au

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