An exhibition which recalls the peace celebrations and life following World War I in Geelong and Barwon Region will be on display at the Geelong Heritage Centre, before touring Geelong Regional Library branches....
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Gregory Day is a multi-award winning novelist, poet and musician from Victoria, Australia. He is also an acclaimed nature writer and literary critic. His new novel A Sand Archive was published in 2018 to outstanding reviews. Dual Miles Franklin winner Michelle de Kretser described the book as: “At once effortlessly cosmopolitan and firmly attached to the particularities of place, A Sand Archive is a bravura work”, whilst Stella Prize winner Carrie Tiffany believes that the book’s main character, F.B. Herschell, is “one of the greatest characters of Australian literature”.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm The High Ground, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
3D Pens are a great way to sculpt quickly in 3D. We have some great project ideas to help you get the hang of them, including an Eiffel Tower in an hour. Ages 14+
Join the curator of this fascinating display to learn more about how Geelong reacted to the announcement of the end of WW1 and the impact the Great War had on the communities in Geelong and the region immediately after it ended.
Come and join this expert-facilitated Q & A and knowledge-sharing session with other smartphone users and learners.
Thursday, 31 January 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Queenscliff Library
In 1977, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were savagely murdered in their house on Easey Street, Collingwood – stabbed multiple times while Suzanne’s baby slept. The case became one of Melbourne’s most infamous unsolved crimes. ABC journalist Helen Thomas was a cub reporter at The Age when the murders were committed, and forty years on, she has chased down new leads into bohemia and the gritty underworld to examine the truth in one of Melbourne’s most infamous suburbs.
Monday, 4 March 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Corio Library
21 years in stand- up comedy…fancy that! Accomplished Corporate entertainer and talented stand-up comedian Monica Dullard will provide a sneak preview of some material she will perform at the upcoming Melbourne Comedy Festival. This 21st birthday bash about looking back, and looking forward, will be a hilarious show of ridiculous fun.
Wednesday, 6 March 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Waurn Ponds Library
On the eve of International Women’s Day, we present award-winning novelist Julienne van Loon to discuss her extraordinary new book, The Thinking Woman. In her work, Julienne discusses ‘love’ with author and cultural critic, Laura Kipnis; ‘play’ with award-winning novelist and essayist, Siri Hustvedt; ‘work’ with author and socialist feminist activist, Nancy Holmstrom; ‘fear’ with philosopher, literary critic and author, Julia Kristeva; ‘wonder’ with feminist cultural historian Marina Warner; and ‘friendship’ with pre-eminent feminist philosopher, Rosi Braidotti.
Julienne van Loon holds a Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellowship with the writing and publishing program at RMIT University. Julienne’s honours include the Australian/Vogel’s Award and an appointment as Honorary Fellow in Writing with the University of Iowa. The Thinking Woman is her first nonfiction book.
Thursday, 7 March 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
The Rip is an urban crime novel following a hidden trio of drifters and addicts in inner city Melbourne. Author Mark Brandi’s inspiration came from his intimate knowledge of Richmond, where in 2017 heroin overdose deaths reached a 17-year high, with 34 of those deaths occurring in a four-block area. Mark is a rising star of Australian literature. His first novel Wimmera won the coveted British Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger, and was named Best Debut at the 2018 Australian Indie Book Awards.
Wednesday, 13 March 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join the Geelong Region Cancerians for a specialist panel discussion aimed at exploring the early detection, prevention and research of various types of cancer. Panelists will include Professor Tom Jobling OAM a Director of Gynaecologic Oncology at Monash Medical Centre and recipient of the Order of Australia Medal in 2017 for services to Ovarian Cancer Research; Dr Karl Najjar, a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and awardee of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; cancer survivor Maureen O’Keeffe and panel moderator Roxie Bennett.
Tuesday, 19 March 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm The High Ground, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Declared by UNESCO in 1999, World Poetry Day is designed to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. This World Poetry Day event recognises and celebrates the achievements of five local poets: Julie Maclean, John Bartlett, Kathryn Ross, Rosemary Blake and Graeme Kinross-Smith, with introductions by local poet, prize-winning fiction writer and Associate Professor in Writing and Literature at Deakin University, Maria Takolander (pictured).
Thursday, 21 March 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. No booking required.For a complete downloadable timetable of all our story times across all of our branches, please visit the following page grlc.vic.gov.au/learn/little-readers/events-little-readers
Multiple Times Multiple Locations
Drop in on Tuesdays during Term 2 to tinker with our fun new technology, including the NAO robot, virtual reality, 3D printing and more! No bookings required. Ages 12+.
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
The first 2019 Clever Living Seminar takes a look into the possibilities for citizen-led development; enabling residents to take control of the design of their own high quality, and collective housing. By working as a collective, the model provides a more affordable alternative for people to design their compact home.
Presented in partnership with Geelong Sustainability
Please note, a fee of $5 applies to this session.
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Tuesday, 5 March 2019 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm The High Ground, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
THE ECHO OF COUNTRY – MAKING SENSE OF PLACE AND CULTURAL CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY Don’t miss this singular opportunity to meet and hear leading Indigenous architect and educator Jefa Greenaway discuss the topic of giving agency to Indigenous voices through design.
Event presented in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong. Melbourne Design Week is an initiative of the Victorian Government.
Saturday, 23 March 2019 - 10:30am to 12:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
CREATING HEALTHY ENGAGED COMMUNITIES FOR A CLEVER AND CREATIVE CITY Join our panel of experts as they explore the ways in which clever design can contribute to community connection, resilience and social inclusion. Leading Indigenous architect and educator Jefa Greenaway will be joined on the panel by Valli Morphett, CEO of CoDesign Studio; Sae Ra Germaine Manager Digital Platforms at CAVAL, and Peter Seamer, author of Breaking Point: The Future of Australian Cities.
Saturday, 23 March 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join us for a 4-week adventure into the world of engineering. Challenge yourself as we recreate famous world landmarks, bridges and buildings. Who can build the highest tower? How much weight can your bridge hold? Ages 8+
Wednesday, 6 February 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Corio Library
Join us for a for a 4-week escapade with an award-winning introductory table-top role-playing game for young adventurers. Hero kids is set in a fantasy world where grown-ups of Rivenshore Village are constantly getting themselves into trouble, and it's up to you to sort it out. Bookings are essential and participants are requested to attend all sessions. Ages 8+.
Thursday, 7 February 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Corio Library
This sensory-rich story time is for all children. These sessions accommodate delayed motor skill development and include opportunities for children to interact, with less sitting and more interaction. Audio stimulation is limited and group size is small.
Interested in 3D printing but already know the basics? Meet like-minded people every month to share your ideas and work on your 3D models.
The Helpline is a sharp, witty, big-hearted comedy from a hilarious new Australian writer, Katherine Collette. Join Katherine in conversation as she discusses the divisive nature of the office fridge and other themes of her new novel which is all about people power and brain power—and the difficulty of getting them to work together.
Patrons are advised that Chilwell Library will be closed for refurbishments from Monday 18 March, and will reopen to the public on Thursday 4 April.
Level 5 of the Dome features a flexible, multi-purpose event space with capacity to seat up to 300 people and high-end audiovisual technology make this the perfect venue for business events, receptions, dinners and weddings.
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