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Author Encounters

Dervla McTiernan: What Happened to Nina?

From number one internationally bestselling author comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war. Dervla is in coversation with PJ Pomare.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Creative & Connected

Jordan Pecar - ArtGusto exhibition

View this special art exhibition entitled My Japanese Infactuation. Jordan's subjects include dragons and all things Japanese.

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Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Special Events

Geelong Candlelight Vigil forum

Join us for an important panel discussion about family violence in our community. In partnership with Meli, The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.

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Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Fiona Basile - Immerse

Join Fiona as she talks about her stunning photographic book celebrating the beauty and joy of a special open-water swimming community.

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Thursday, 2 May 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Queenscliff Library

Author Encounters

Julie Goodwin - Your Time Starts Now

Food and fame, failure and freedom: the life story of Australia’s first MasterChef. Hear from Julie as she talks about her soul-baring memoir.

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Tuesday, 7 May 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Carla Pascoe Leahy - Becoming a Mother

A truly special Mother’s Day event with local historian, Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy, discussing Australian motherhood since the 1950s.

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Saturday, 11 May 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ocean Grove Library

Author Encounters

Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood - Black Duck

Join Bruce and Lyn as they discuss Black Duck, a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce Pascoe’s farm.

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Monday, 13 May 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Creative & Connected

Grief Week exhibition

A unique collection of art pieces and written works that are powerful narratives of personal grief. In partnership with Hope Bereavement Centre.

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Friday, 17 May 2024 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Special Events

Live and Local - Sydney Writers Festival livestreamed

Visit participating libraries to hear high profile authors, livestreamed free and direct from the SWF 2024.

Screening details here

Thursday, 23 May 2024 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Multiple Locations

Special Events

Writing for musical theatre with Guy Langford

Explore the building blocks of musicals, how they’ve been applied to genres and create your own in this introductory writers' workshop.

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Saturday, 25 May 2024 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Creative & Connected

Esther Gonstalla - Infographics in science communication

Part of the Melbourne Design Week, discover how infographics help us communicate scientific findings.

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Monday, 27 May 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Waurn Ponds Library

Creative & Connected

Corio Bay camera club exhibition

This 70th Anniversary exhibition showcases the diverse range of styles and subject matter created by Corio Bay camera club members.

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Saturday, 1 June 2024 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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