TERRY DENTON

IMPROVING MEMORY

DON WATSON – THE BUSH

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SUMMER 2014

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COVER IMAGE: IN THE WIMMERA 1864 #1 (DETAIL). PHOTOGRAPH BY POLIXENI PAPAPETROU. GEELONG GALLERY COLLECTION.

WELCOME TO OUR LIBRARIESSummer is an iconic part of every Australian’s life: a time to celebrate, to reflect on the past year and anticipate a fresh beginning as the new year dawns. There are BBQ’s, the beach and, of course, the chance to curl up with a great book!

We have partnered with the State Library of Victoria to offer the SUMMER READ. The focus this year is Victoria, with loads of Victorian authors featured. Ensure you register to be in the running for the SUMMER READ competition prizes.

Keep the laughter going in the school holidays by getting your children and teenagers out of the house and into the library! They will be thrilled by the range of interesting activities on offer in Holiday Fun.

Take some time for yourself and come along to a Special Event or an Author Encounter. It’s a great way to recharge and feel inspired for the year ahead.

One not to be missed is Don Watson, when he joins us in rural Bannockburn to muse on the meaning of the Australian bush. Don Watson is perhaps best known for his speech-writing for former Prime Minister Paul Keating and his subsequent award-winning book Recollections of a Bleeding Heart: A Portrait of Paul Keating PM.

We also offer great opportunities to connect with technology. Come to training sessions for internet, social media, tablets, iPads and much, much more. With iPads for loan and free WiFi available, libraries are places for the whole family to embrace and enjoy. Make the library part of your summer!

CR ANDY RICHARDS / CHAIR

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.

Geelong Regional Library Corporation

BOOK NOW

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL WHEREVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL

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

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS 04LOCAL SHOWCASE

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS 12

YOUTH PROGRAMS 15HOLIDAY STUFF!

ALL ABOUT KIDS! 17HOLIDAY FUN!

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CONTENTS

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Don Watson – The Bush

Starting with his forebears' battle to drive back nature and make a living from the land, Don explores the bush as it was and as it is now.

Terry Denton – Illustrator

Terry shares his imaginative world of book illustration. His work has won many awards, including more than 40 Children’s Choice Awards.

Improving Memory

Dr Lata Satyen will explain the processes by which humans acquire, store and use information and knowledge.

eKNOW HOW 07TECH SAVVY SENIORS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

ON OUR COVER

Polixeni Papapetrou In the Wimmera 1864 #1 (2006)pigment ink print; edition 4/6 Collection: Geelong Gallery – Gift of Dr Robert Nelson through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2010.

In the Wimmera 1864 #1 from the Haunted Country series is amongst the earliest works by the artist to have been staged in the Australian landscape and is one in which she explores the narrative of the 'lost child'.

Treat yourself by visiting the Geelong Gallery, one of Australia’s leading and oldest regional galleries, right in the heart of the city. From iconic colonial masterpieces to compelling contemporary works of art, the Geelong Gallery is the perfect place to unwind. Free entry. Open daily 10am–5pm.

Most Australians live in cities and cling to the coastal fringe, yet our sense of what an Australian is – or should be – is drawn from the vast and varied inland called the bush. But what do we mean by 'the bush', and how has it shaped us? Starting with his forebears' battle to drive back nature and make a living from the land, Don Watson explores the bush as it was and as it now is: the triumphs and the ruination, the commonplace and the bizarre, the stories we like to tell about ourselves and the national character, and those we don't.

Saturday 6 December Bannockburn 4.00-5.00pm

DON WATSON – DISCUSSING THE BUSH

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Terry Denton is best known for his work with Andy Griffiths in the Treehouse series of books. He has also written and illustrated 20 books of his own. Readers are very familiar with his Gasp! stories and the animated TV series that grew out of them.

His work has been short-listed for many awards both in Australia and internationally and he has won more than 40 Children’s Choice Awards throughout Australia. All ages.

Wednesday 10 December Geelong West Townhall 4.30-5.30pm

TERRY DENTON – AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATOR

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In conjunction with:

Barrie Cassidy, ABC TV host of Insiders, launches his book Private Bill. Private Bill is the story of his father who was a PoW during WWII for 1500 days. Told in Barrie's very open and down-to-earth style, this is his father’s experiences as told to him; and is just as much about his mother, his family and the pervasiveness of war. SOLD OUT.

Wednesday 3 December Courthouse Arts Theatre 6.30-7.30pm

BARRIE CASSIDY – PRIVATE BILL

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERSMeet these authors and hear about their books and the writing process

Local author Lee Fox talks about where she got the idea for Ella Kazoo Will Not Brush Her Hair, as well as her most recent book: Ella Kazoo and the Hermit Crabs! All ages.

Friday 23 January Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

LEE FOX – ELLA KAZOO AND THE HERMIT CRABS!

Jennifer Kloester is a local author who loves writing for a wide audience. She is an expert on best-selling novelist Georgette Heyer and a PenguinTeen author with her recent novels The Cinderella Moment and The Rapunzel Dilemma. Jennifer will discuss and explore how we write, how to get published and where ideas come from.All ages.

Wednesday 11 February Geelong West 6.30-7.30pm

JENNIFER KLOESTER – THE RAPUNZEL DILEMMA

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AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

To celebrate Valentine's Day, award-winning romance fiction authors Fiona Lowe and Alli Sinclair discuss writing romance and what it is about the genre that makes it one of the most popular. Alli Sinclair spent her early adult years travelling the world: scaling mountains in Nepal, Argentina, and Peru, rafting the Ganges, and riding a camel in the Sahara. Fiona Lowe is a RITA® and R*BY award-winning, multi-published author of over 28 romance genre novels. When she's not writing, she's a wife, mother, guardian of 80 rose bushes and slave to a cat. She is often found collapsed on the couch with wine.

Thursday 12 February Waurn Ponds 6.30-7.30pm

ROMANCE FICTION IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES

Join local author Rosemary Selkirk as she discusses her most recent book to help allay childhood fears, Are you afraid of Monsters?; as well as local counsellor Naomi Adams for a psychological perspective of childhood terrors. All ages.

Tuesday 17 February Ocean Grove 6.30-7.30pm

ARE YOU AFRAID OF MONSTERS?

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Polyglots2015 continues the tradition of a literary event being presented as part of PakoFesta. This year’s special guest is Earl Livings, Melbourne-based poet & lecturer; and the theme is Many Voices from Many Lands. Audience members are invited to wear national costume.

Wednesday 25 February Geelong West 6.30-8.00pm

GEELONG WRITERS INC. –POLYGLOTS2015

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

ANNE BUIST – MEDEA'S CURSE

Anne Buist is the Chair of Women's Mental Health at the University of Melbourne and has over 25 years clinical and research experience in perinatal psychiatry. She works with Protective Services and the legal system in cases of abuse, kidnapping, infanticide and murder. Anne will introduce her latest novel, Medea's Curse. She has previously published ten erotic romance-suspense novels under the pseudonym Simone Sinna. Her latest work is a psychological thriller.

Wednesday 25 February Waurn Ponds 6.30-7.30pm

Dr Lata Satyen, from Deakin University’s School of Psychology, will explain the processes by which humans acquire, store and use information and knowledge. She will also explain how we can enhance our memory and attention to perform everyday tasks better.

Thursday 19 February Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

DR LATA SATYEN – ENHANCING YOUR MEMORY

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eKNOW HOW

eKNOW HOW

So you've progressed past the basics and want to know more? Bring your iPad and your questions to this roundtable Q&A session.

Tuesday 9 December Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

iPAD Q&A

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 1 December Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 18 December Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 5 January Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 15 January Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 2 February Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 19 February Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

TABLET GROUP

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.

Wednesday 3 December Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Wednesday 7 January Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 13 January Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 20 January Barwon Heads 2.00-3.00pm Waurn Ponds 6.00-7.00pm

Wednesday 4 February Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

Thursday 5 February Torquay 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 10 February Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Tuesday 17 February Ocean Grove 2.00-3.00pm Waurn Ponds 6.00-7.00pm

Friday 20 February Bannockburn 2.30-3.30pm

LEARN iPAD BASICS

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Want to read the latest selection of library magazines delivered straight to your device using Zinio? Come and learn how.

Friday 20 February Corio 11.00-12.00noon

ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINES

eKNOW HOW

Increase your reading pleasure and get greater value from the internet by discovering current and historical newspapers online.

Tuesday 9 December Corio 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 12 February Lara 2.00-3.00pm

WHERE'S THE NEWS?

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

Tuesday 6 January Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 23 February Ocean Grove 1.30-2.30pm

DISCOVER YOUR ANCESTRY

Discover the Bolinda Digital collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks using the BorrowBox app on your smartphone or tablet.

Tuesday 3 February Corio 2.30-3.30pm

eBOOKS WITH BOLINDA

Would you like to borrow books from the library and read them on your iPad or Android 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!

Thursday 19 February Torquay 10.30-11.30am

eBOOKS ON YOUR TABLET

Bring your own Apple iPhone or Android smartphone and learn some tips and tricks to help you use your device to its full potential.

Tuesday 24 February Lara 10.30-11.30am

SMARTPHONE BASICS

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

Tuesday 24 February Belmont 2.30-3.30pm

ANDROID Q&A

TECH SAVVY SENIORS

eKNOW HOWTECH SAVVY SENIORS

Tech Savvy Seniors – The Victorian Seniors Card Age Program in partnership with Telstra has provided funding to the Geelong Regional Library Corporation to offer a series of free digital literacy workshops especially for seniors.

The program known as Tech Savvy Seniors aims to encourage more seniors to embrace technology. The workshops will be held in library branches and in the venues of local community organisations. Library workshops are listed below and can be booked through the library website. Ask at your local branch about workshops being held in community organisations.

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This session walks you through the internet’s most popular social media applications. Gain a good understanding of what social media is and which services you can use and when.

Tuesday 2 December Bannockburn 1.00-3.30pm

Monday 19 January Waurn Ponds 2.00-4.30pm

Friday 30 January Torquay 1.00-3.30pm

Monday 16 February Newcomb 1.00-3.30pm

INTRO TO SOCIAL MEDIA

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 full potential.

Thursday 8 January Chilwell 10.30-12.00noon

Monday 12 January Drysdale 1.30-3.00pm

Wednesday 28 January Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

Thursday 29 January Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

SMARTPHONE BASICS

Bring along your own device to this short workshop where we will help you explore your Microsoft Windows 8 tablet and teach you some tips and tricks to help you learn a little more about the capability of your device.

Wednesday 7 January Geelong West 1.00-2.30pm

Thursday 15 January Geelong 9.00-10.30am

Thursday 12 February Ocean Grove 1.00-3.30pm

WINDOWS TABLET BASICS

This workshop will walk you through the basics of the internet: how it works, how to get online and how to surf the web.

Wednesday 3 December Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET

INTRO TO EBAY AND ONLINE SHOPPING

You know that you can shop, bank and pay bills online but aren’t quite sure how to go about it. Come and learn how to get started.

Thursday 4 December Ocean Grove 2.00-4.30pm

Wednesday 11 February Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

This workshop covers the basics of internet security: the things that can potentially go wrong and the simple steps you can take to avoid them.

Friday 5 December Torquay 1.00-3.30pm

Wednesday 17 December Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

Thursday 22 January Belmont 1.00-3.30pm

Monday 2 February Waurn Ponds 2.00-4.30pm

Thursday 12 February Ocean Grove 1.00-3.30pm

INTRO TO CYBER SAFETY

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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.

Monday 16 February Drysdale 2.00-3.30pm

Friday 20 February Torquay 10.30-1.00pm

Monday 23 February Chilwell 10.30-12.00noon

iPAD BASICSSKYPE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATION

Find out how you can use the internet to keep in touch with friends and family around the globe.

Thursday 15 January Torquay 10.30-1.00pm

Thursday 29 January Lara 1.00-3.30pm

Wednesday 25 February Queenscliff 1.00-3.30pm

eKNOW HOWTECH SAVVY SENIORS

Find out why Facebook is the world's most popular social networking site. This workshop covers setting up an account, connecting and sharing with friends, and learning to control Facebook's privacy and security features.

Tuesday 17 February Bannockburn 1.00-3.30pm

FACEBOOK 101

This workshop for the beginner will explore Android tablets. Bring along your own device and get some tips on how to make the most of your tablet.

Tuesday 24 February Corio 1.00-3.30pm

ANDROID BASICS

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

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

OVERSIZED CHESS AND CHECKERS

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

BOOK BITES

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 Waurn Ponds 2.30-3.30pm Geelong West 6.00-7.00pm

Third Tuesday of the month Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

First Friday of the month Torquay 11.00-12.00noon

Second Friday of the month Queenscliff 11.00-12.00noon

BOOK CHAT

The Summer Read is back and gives Victorians the chance to discover new, local books.

After the often hectic pace of life throughout the year, The Summer Read encourages us all to relax and recharge – and the best way to do that is with a good book.

Choose from a list of ten great books, written by Victorian authors or telling Victorian stories. They include crime, popular and literary fiction, non-fiction and memoir – something for everyone! Recommend another great read and you’ll be in the running to win up to 50 Victorian books. The Summer Read is presented in partnership with the State Library of Victoria and Victorian Public Libraries Network.

www.slv.vic.gov.au/summer-read

1 December 2014 - 15 February 2015

SUMMER READ

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS

Join local craftswoman June Burrell as she shares her love of card-making with the group. Create something special to share with friends this Christmas.

Tuesday 2 December Geelong West 2.30-4.00pm

Gail and Catelyn Mortimer are educators, wellness coaches and presenters who are passionate about promoting healthy living. They also love to help people live an allergen, chemical and preservative free life, by teaching them how to do some back-to-basics cooking. Join them and learn some tips to cook and freeze, prevent wastage and cut down/out preservatives in your food. All ages.

Tuesday 10 February Belmont 6.00-7.00pm

COOKING FOR GOOD HEALTH

Bring along your knitting, crochet or embroidery to this monthly get-together and share your expertise or get inspired!

First Friday of the month Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am

HAVE A YARN

CHRISTMAS PAPERCRAFT WORKSHOP

Learn to make beautiful Christmas decorations using the art of upcycling books and magazines, with an added touch of Christmas colour and flair. All ages.

Saturday 6 December Torquay 10.30-12.00noon

Friday 12 December Ocean Grove 3.30-5.00pm

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

LIBRARY LOVERS DAY

As well as Valentine's Day, February 14 is Library Lovers Day. If you haven’t visited your nearest library recently, take the time to drop by. Let’s make it a date!

Come and join us for a romance-based books discussion. Make a rag-heart wreath as you chat about your most favourite (or most hated!) kiss 'n' tell books.

Friday 13 February Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

KISS 'N' TELL!

Bring your lunch to the library and meet your fellow library users. Chat with others who love to read. Tea, coffee and cake provided.

Thursday 19 February Queenscliff 12.30-1.30pm

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY

Do you have a drum sitting at home but nowhere to play it? Let your creative side loose and join professional musicians Klaas Levelt and Joseph Stanaway in this relaxed and informal drumming jam! (Outside if weather permits).

Wednesday 11 February Bannockburn 6.00-7.30pm

DRUMMING CIRCLE

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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+

Wednesdays December 10 February 4, 18 Newcomb 5.00-6.00pm

Thursdays December 11 February 5, 19 Waurn Ponds 5.00-6.00pm

Mondays December 1, 15 February 2, 16 Belmont 5.00-6.00pm

MANGA CLUB

Come along for a variety of after-school activities including board games, card games, Xbox, Wii, art activities and big- screen movies. No booking required. Ages 12+

Wednesdays during school terms Corio 4.00-5.30pm

ALL IN

Socialise with friends as we create amazing artwork at this after-school activity. No booking required. Ages 12+

Thursdays December 4, 11, 18 January 15, 22 February 5, 12, 19, 26 Lara 3.30-5.00pm

ART HOUSE

HOLIDAY STUFF!

But first, let me take a selfie! At this session we will create artistic selfies, old-school style. Ages 12+

Tuesday 13 January Corio, Newcomb 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 15 January Torquay 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 22 January Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

SELFIES ART ADVENTURE

Join us for an adventurous afternoon of iPad gaming fun. Ages 12+

Tuesday 13 January Ocean Grove 2.30-4.00pm

Friday 16 January Bannockburn 2.30-3.30pm

DIGILICIOUS

Are you creative? Do you enjoy writing, drawing and mixed-media collages? Come along and create your own adventure zine; let your imagination go wild. Ages 12+

Friday 16 January Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

ADVENTURE ZINES

YOUTH PROGRAMS HOLIDAY STUFF!

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

Join the adventure and win great prizes! The Summer Reading Club encourages children and young people to discover great books during the summer holidays. Register online or at the library. www.summerreadingclub.org.au

SUMMER READING CLUB

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

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

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

Fridays Barwon Heads, Newcomb 11.30-11.50am

Saturday 20 December & 21 February Belmont 10.30-10.50am

BABY 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

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

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

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

TODDLER TIME

Austral ian L ibrary and Information Association

Join us for an afternoon of bookish fun as we explore your favourite books and so much more! No booking required. Ages 8+

First Monday of the month during school terms Geelong West 4.00-5.00pm

First Thursday of the month during school terms Bannockburn 4.00-5.00pm

CHATTERBOOKS

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

Mondays during school terms 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 10.30-11.15 am

Fridays during school terms Barwon Heads, Highton, Ocean Grove 10.30-11.15am

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Join us as we 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 8-week course are essential as places are limited. Ages 8+

Tuesdays February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24 Newcomb 4.00pm-5.30pm

LEGO MINDSTORMS

Come along and explore Chinese New Year traditions and make a zodiac box celebrating 2015 – the Year of the Sheep. Ages 8+

Thursday 19 February Ocean Grove 3.30-5.00pm

YEAR OF THE SHEEP

ALL ABOUT KIDS!

Stories and songs from far away places. This year's theme is Different Therefore Equal. All ages.

Saturday 28 February Geelong West 1.00-2.00pm

PAKO FESTA STORYTELLING

HOLIDAY FUN!

ALL ABOUT KIDS!HOLIDAY FUN!

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Board games for everyone. Ages 8+

Wednesday 7 January Belmont, Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

I'M BORED

Join us for a movie adventure that is sure to entertain. Movies are G and PG rated. Ages 8+

Monday 12 January Corio 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 13 January Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

Wednesday 14 January Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

Tuesday 20 January Ocean Grove 6.00-7.30pm

Wednesday 21 January Newcomb, Waurn Ponds 2.30-4.00pm

Thursday 22 January Bannockburn 2.30-4.00pm In partnership with Golden Plains Shire Youth Development Team

MOVIE MANIA

Dive into the deep blue sea with stories of mermaids, pirates and sea creatures. Ages 3+

Tuesday 13 January Bannockburn 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 14 January Geelong, Geelong West 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 15 January Corio, Newcomb 10.30-11.30am

Friday 16 January Highton 10.30-11.30am

Monday 19 January Torquay 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 20 January Chilwell, Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 21 January Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 22 January Drysdale 10.30-11.30am

OCEAN ADVENTURES

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Join us to create your own African adventure diorama in this hands-on craft session. Ages 8+

Thursday 15 January Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Tuesday 20 January Barwon Heads, Corio, Newcomb 2.30-3.30pm

SHOE BOX DIORAMA

3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF! Enjoy stories from space at this fun-filled session. Ages 3+

Friday 16 January Ocean Grove 10.30-11.30am

Friday 23 January Highton 10.30-11.30am

SPACE ADVENTURES

Go on an Aussie animal adventure. Discover the sounds and animal antics of the bush in this story session. Ages 3+

Tuesday 13 January Belmont 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 14 January Lara 10.30-11.30am

Wednesday 21 January Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

ANIMAL ADVENTURES

Join the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and the Queenscliff library for a morning of holiday stories and craft. All ages.

Thursday 15 January Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre 10.30-11.30am

SEA, SAND & STORIES

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ALL ABOUT KIDS!HOLIDAY FUN!

Come along to design and build with Lego and meet other Lego fans. Ages 8+

Friday 16 January Torquay 10.30-12.00noon

Friday 23 January Ocean Grove 2.30-4.00pm

LEGO ADVENTURES

Join in the fun and create your very own Minecraft community – play single or multiplayer. Please bring your library card to the session. In partnership with Golden Plains Shire Youth Development Team. Ages 8+

Tuesday 20 January Bannockburn 6.00-8.00pm

MINECRAFT ADVENTURES

Create your own book adventure. You can choose how the story ends! Ages 8+

Wednesday 21 January Geelong West 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 22 January Belmont 10.30-11.30am

CREATE YOUR OWN BOOK ADVENTURE

Bring along your imagination as we go on an art adventure to create some unique artwork. Ages 8+

Wednesday 14 January Ocean Grove 2.30-3.30pm

Monday 19 January Waurn Ponds 10.30-11.30am

Thursday 22 January Lara 2.30-3.30pm

ART ADVENTURE

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