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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.

More info here

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.

More info here

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

Special Events

Talk It Up: Water Matters!

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on water security for World Environment Day. In partnership with Barwon Water.

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Wednesday, 5 June 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Creative & Connected

Regional Runways: Tumaduni exhibition launch event

Launch of a fashion exhibition showcasing diversity and representation on the catwalk, art events and in retail. 

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Thursday, 6 June 2024 - 5:45pm to 8:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Ariane Beeston - Because I'm Not Myself, You see

Join author Ariane Beeston for an important discussion about recognising and surviving post-natal depression.

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Friday, 14 June 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Melinda Clarke - The accidental map maker

Ever wondered how a map is made? Come along and meet Melinda, creator of City Maps Illustrated and the famous Melbourne Map.

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Saturday, 22 June 2024 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Drysdale Library

Author Encounters

Hana Assafiri - The Audacity to be Free

Hear from Hana - author & founder of the iconic Moroccan Soup Bar, discussing her memoir and sharing her inspiring story.

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Wednesday, 26 June 2024 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Colac Library

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