Come along to our sewing makerspace on Tuesdays and enjoy being part of a diverse group united by a love of sewing. Bring your project, or be inspired by others and start something new. Use the sewing machine or sew by hand. Please note that this is a community-led session, not staff run. No bookings required.
Multiple Times Corio Library
The Edison robot is a powerful, engaging tool for learning computational thinking and computer programming in a hands-on way. With built-in sensors Edison can respond to light and sound, follow lines, avoid obstacles, and communicate with other Edison robots. Join us for this 4-week course to explore coding with Edison robots. For bookings please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au. Ages 8+
Tuesday, 23 July 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Build and construct LEGO® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and drop software. Activities are designed for children to share with their parent/carer and participants are requested to attend all sessions in this 4-week course. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au. Ages 7-11.
Multiple Times Multiple Locations
Learn to design, build, program and control LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 in this hands-on session. Get the most out of Advanced Mindstorms by attending all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au
Ages 12+
Wednesday, 24 July 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm Ocean Grove Library
Learn to create simple step-by-step programs and develop basic coding skills with our Blue-Bot floor robots. This 4-week course is designed to progressively build on the skills developed each week and activities are designed for parents and carers to experience alongside their child. Participants are asked to attend all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 5+
Journey through time with us as we explore the astounding, surprising and downright dirty innovations of our ancestors. This 5-week block will take us on an adventure to ancient Egypt, a ramble with some Romans and a voyage with the Vikings! No bookings required. Ages 8+
Wednesday, 24 July 2019 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Corio Library
Lara RSL Sub Branch presents Coming Home, an exhibition which remembers soldiers and nurses returning to Australia from WW1 in 1919. The exhibition features unique Lara memorabilia from returning soldiers, nurses and Lara Lake Primary School. This is a joint venture with Geelong Heritage Centre’s Remembering the End Exhibition which is being held at the Lara Library from 1 - 28 July.
Thursday, 25 July 2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Lara Library
Join other LEGO® fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. No booking required. Ages 8+
Multiple Times Waurn Ponds Library
Are you an aspiring writer? Join our weekly writing group at The Dome. Keep a journal, try different writing techniques and share your writing with the group. Bring your own device or use ours. No bookings required. Ages 12+
Multiple Times Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Interested in Raspberry Pi? This meet-up group is suitable for those who are new to, or knowledgeable about, these credit-card sized computers. A capable little PC, it can be used for many of the things that your desktop does. Bring your Raspberry Pi if you have one, or you can use one of ours. No booking required. For more information contact: Steve Levakis - SLevakis@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Join this book circle for millennials and young people. Come along to discuss what you’ve been reading lately, share your thoughts and ideas, and meet new people. No bookings required.
Multiple Times Inspiration Space, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
