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Inspired by the women behind the charity Dress for Success, The Changing Room is an uplifting and heart-warming story of female empowerment, proving that there is more to fashion than just clothes. A story of hope and second chances and the power of female friendship, The Changing Room is contemporary women’s fiction at its best – with a social cause at the heart.
Wednesday, 1 April 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Belmont Library
Learn how to earn $500 towards you or your children’s education with the Bethany’s Saver Plus program. Visit a pop-up information booth to find out if you are eligible for the program. Don't miss this opportunity to become more financially savvy while supporting your child’s education.
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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
Learn the basic functions of the Apple iPad and how it can be used. Bring along your own iPad or use one provided by the library.
Be inspired by the colours of Autumn and create a whimsical Autumn-themed item using the Brother DesignNCut cutting machine. Learn how to use the cloud-based design platform, Canvas Workspace, to take your creation from digital file to 2D decoration.
Trove is the National Library of Australia’s online repository of digital materials. Come along to this introductory workshop to learn how to search, find and get access to the millions of digitised books, images, maps, newspapers, sound recordings and more.
Looking for an ancestor who served in the military? Learn about some of the fantastic resources you can use to discover relatives or explore this fascinating area of history.
Create a wind chime using recycled materials that you can take home to enjoy the magical melodies. Ages 8+
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.
Tiny seeds grow into big things! Join us for a special story and craft session and make your very own cress head to take home. All ages
Hop along to this frog frenzy as we make paper craft frogs and 3D frog life cycles. Ages 5+
Learn to bend, twist and sculpt wire to make something truly unique and create your own piece of whimsical art. Ages 12+
Turn your backyard into a haven for bees and birds and make your own bird feeder and bee hotel in this hands-on session. Ages 8+
Would you like to borrow books from the library without leaving home and read them on your tablet? Let us show you how easy it is and the variety of options available.
Lack confidence with computers? Want to learn how they work in a safe, friendly environment? In this self-paced session we will cover the basics on how to use a computer.
Get cosy and creative with wool weaving! Come along and create a unique woven piece using wool, beads and natural items.
Thursday, 7 May 2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Belmont Library
Interior designer Bronnie Masefau is renowned for her residential designs and has over 25 years of experience in interior design. She is the author of five books, including her latest The Meaning of Home: A Place to Belong, in which she explores how the spaces we live in contribute to and craft our lives.
Saturday, 9 May 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Belmont Library
Stef Gemmill is a children's author, her picture book A Home for Luna was published in 2019 and her next books In My Dreams and Toy Mountain due soon. Join Stef for an intimate talk on creative writing for children. She will discuss ideas, what motivates her, working with editors and illustrators; her writing practice and the path to publication. All readers, budding and established authors welcome.
Interested in discovering more about your family's history? This session will provide an introduction to the library's family history resources.
Join us as we celebrate Library and Information Week with this year's National Simultaneous Storytime. Come along for a special presentation of Alpacas With Maracas, written and illustrated by Matt Cosgrove. All branches (except Barwon Heads, Chilwell & Western Heights).
A sacred site, known as Murujuga, is home to the largest and oldest collection of rock art in the world but is under threat from the mining industry. Connection To Country, an award-nominated documentary highlights the resilient push made by the Traditional Owners of Western Australia’s Pilbara region to protect the Burrup Peninsula.
This screening is part of National Reconciliation Week.
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action packed Toddler Time program. No bookings 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
Join us for a fun filled session of songs and rhymes for babies. Sessions run all year except for January. No bookings required. For a complete downloadable timetable of all our story times across all of our branches, please click here.
Sphero BOLT is an app-enabled robotic ball that provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun. Join us for this 4-week program to complete assigned challenges with BOLT. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 8+
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.
