Libraries will re-open on Tuesday 9 June.
Your Library @ Home is a range of free, informative and entertaining content accessible from anywhere!
Explore our extensive eCollections from the comfort of your home!
This session is designed to support those aged 12-25, but all participants are welcome.
COVID-19 has meant living and learning in challenging circumstances for everyone. Join us as we talk all things youth mental health during this time. We have put together a panel of experts and lived experience specialists to answer your questions about looking after our own mental health and the health of those around you. You can watch or take part in this discussion, hosted by headspace National CEO Jason Trethowan, by entering your questions in the Q&A section.
This is a joint event brought to you by Geelong Regional Library Corporation and headspace Geelong.
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This is a Libraries Change Lives event.
Thursday, 4 June 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm Virtual Event
Want to read magazines for free on your device? This session will show you how to access a huge range of different titles from the comfort of your own home with your Geelong Regional Libraries membership.
Please note, this is an ONLINE EVENT. Once you book in for a session, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Do you play chess? Whether you are an expert chess player, or a beginner, you can join our online chess tournaments. Both competitions are open to players of all ages however for our underage players a parent or guardian will need to complete a form that will be sent out via email once a booking is made. All details and conditions of play will also be included in the confirmation email.
The platform is web based so any device (PC, laptop, tablet, phone) can be used to play.
10am start time - Beginners
2pm start time - Intermediate/ Advanced
Please note - disregard the stated end times - the tournament does not have a set end time.
Multiple Times Virtual Event
Are you missing the opportunity to have a conversation with others who speak your language? We are hosting a series of online chats in various languages. Join us online through Zoom to connect and converse in languages other than English.
Please note this is an ONLINE EVENT. Once you book in for a session, you will be sent a link to join the session. Monday 25 May: Nepalese
Monday 1 June: AUSLAN
Monday 15 June: Italian
Monday 22 June: French (for the advanced speaker - must be fluent in French)
Drop in on our Zoom session for a relaxing yarn with friends. Join forces with us to help KOGO- Knit One, Give One, the non-profit organisation supplying winter woollies to Victorians in need. All skill levels welcome.
Multiple Times Multiple Locations
Join us via Zoom (video conferencing platform) and enjoy a conversation about movies you have been watching and hear recommendations from others.
Ever wanted to know what is in the Cloud and how to use it to save your photos? Come along and learn about using Cloud storage, such as DropBox and Google Drive.
Please note this is an ONLINE EVENT. Once you book in for a session, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Tuesday, 9 June 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event
Come along and enjoy a conversation about books you have been reading and hear recommendations from others.
Wednesday, 10 June 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event
Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of online passwords you need to remember? This session will introduce you to a variety of ways to securely save and store your passwords and leave all your password worries behind.
Please note: this is an ONLINE EVENT. Once you book into the session you will be sent a link for the session.
Thursday, 11 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Virtual Event
Want to get the inside scoop on how to take your resume to the next level? Learn some useful tips that will make your resume stand out.
Wednesday, 17 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Virtual Event
Join with other participants online to bring a play to life. This is your chance to be a star for a day! Take on a character to read aloud with fellow cast members. Sessions will be run through Zoom.
Instructions for Zoom and a copy of the play will be emailed to participants before the session starts.
Friday, 19 June 2020 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm Virtual Event
Do you have items at home that are too good to throw out but you no longer want to keep? Have you considered online selling? Come along and we will show you how and share some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Tuesday, 23 June 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event
Would you like to borrow books from the library and read them on your iPad or Android tablet? Then download the free Bolinda Borrowbox App from the app store/Google Play, come along to this session and let us show you how.
Thursday, 25 June 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event
So you've learnt the basics and want to know more? This intermediate session will extend your iPad skills further. Bring along your own iPad or use one provided by the library.
Friday, 26 June 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Virtual Event
Learn how to download eBooks from Bolinda to your Kobo eReader using a computer. All Kobo eReaders including Aura, Clara, Forma and Libra models are supported.
Tuesday, 30 June 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event
Do you want to change the world? Learn about engaging with Australia’s political system, beginning online petitions, contacting the press and talking to your local member of parliament. Discover how you can be a force for change, large or small.
Tuesday, 7 July 2020 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Virtual Event
Looking to share your writing in a safe, online environment? Come and share an original piece of writing with a small and appreciative audience via Zoom (video conferencing). Writing can be poetry, prose, travel writing - whatever you like - but should be limited to five minutes. This is a great opportunity to share your writing and meet other local writers.
Here you will find a library of our Story Time @ Home videos, including Story Time and Letter of the Week; click through to explore, learn, sing and smile along with us.
Story Time @ Home
Wednesday, 20 May 2020 - 12:37pm to 12:37pm
Welcome to our newly adapted Code Club @ home. Ages 8-15 years.
Join Geelong Regional Library’s Scratch Studio where weekly projects are shared and tested in a closed, moderated web-space.
The best part about Code Club is meeting up with other kids who love coding too. We don’t want you to miss out on this, so we will be hosting (optional) weekly virtual meetings.
All participants must be registered by an adult. Program details will be emailed with your booking confirmation. For bookings contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au
Monday, 11 May 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Virtual Event
Here you will find a library of our BabyTime @ Home videos. Join us for a fun filled session of songs and rhymes for babies.
Baby Time @ Home
Thursday, 21 May 2020 - 3:33pm to 3:33pm
We are pleased to announce that Geelong Regional Libraries’ branches and Mobile Libraries will re-open to the public on Tuesday 9 June.
All GRLC members now have immediate access to a great selection of eBook and eAudiobook titles, without any loan queues.
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