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Declared by UNESCO in 1999, World Poetry Day is designed to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. This is Geelong Regional Libraries’ 10th year of celebrating World Poetry Day, this year recognising the achievements of local poets including David McCooey, Jo Langdon, Cameron Lowe, Maria Takolander and Melbourne poet, Rose Lucas. The event will feature introductions by local poet and author of three novels, John Bartlett. Bookings required.
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
In the late 1800s, rather than run the risk of his under-achieving sons tarnishing his reputation at home, Charles Dickens sent two of them to Australia. The tenth child of Charles Dickens, Edward Bulwer Lytton Dickens, known as Plorn, had consistently proved unable ‘to apply himself ’ to school or life. So aged sixteen, he is sent, as his brother Alfred was before him, to Australia. This is Tom Keneally in his most familiar terrain. Taking historical figures and events and reimagining them with verve, compassion and humour.
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
The ExChange is a two-day network and showcase conference for the Australia and New Zealand music industry, produced by Folk Alliance International in partnership with the Port Fairy Folk Festival.
It focuses on economic development, industry partnerships and professional development for musicians, arts workers and those interested in folk music and culture.
Australian showcase artists include Alana Wilkinson, Benny Walker, Emily Wurramara, Fenn Wilson, Saije and The Maes. International artists performing as a part of the event include The East Pointers (CAN), The Jellyman’s Daughter (SCO), Ian Sherwood (CAN) and many more. In addition special feature artists include Eleanor McEvoy (IRL), Marcia Howard & Shane Howard.
This is a paid event. Bookings through Folk Alliance.
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Monday, 2 March 2020 - 8:00am to 10:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Hosted by Derek Guille, this gala will feature a special opening ceremony by Wadawurrung artists followed by performances by Port Fairy Folk Festival 2020 Artists of the Year, Gina Williams & Guy House, Shane Howard, The East Pointers and many special guests.
Includes the presentation of the FAI Lifetime Achievement Award to Port Fairy Folk Festival Founding Director, Dr Jamie McKew, OAM.
A portion of proceeds from this event will go toward the Cobargo Community Bushfire Recovery Fund.
Further information here.
Tickets $50+bf, includes drinks & canapes.
Monday, 2 March 2020 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join us for free folk music performances at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. FREE. All welcome, no bookings required.
Tuesday 3 March, 12:30-1:15pm Lunchtime performance: The Jellyman’s Daughter (SCO)
Wednesday 4 March, 12:30-1:15pm Lunchtime performance: Ian Sherwood (CAN)
Wednesday 4 March, 6:00-7:00pm Songcatchers: Hosted by Paul Petran featuring Eleanor McEvoy (IRL), Marcia Howard & Shane Howard.
These performanceas are part of The ExChange, a two-day network and showcase conference for the Australia and New Zealand music industry, produced by Folk Alliance International in partnership with the Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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Join our 4-week writing course at the Dome. Try out different writing techniques and share your writing with the group. Bring your own device or use ours. No booking required. Ages 8+
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVER PROPOSED TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING.
In our urgent transition to a zero emissions economy we need to accelerate our pace and focus on carbon reduction solutions scientifically researched in Drawdown, the most comprehensive plan ever to reverse global warming. This seminar will present 100 economically viable solutions - from clean energy to land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. These 100 substantive solutions represent a credible path forward not just to slow the earth’s warming but also to reach drawdown, that point in time when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere peak and begin to decline.
Gene Blackley from Project Drawdown Australia promotes an inspiring vision for a thriving economy and society in our future negative-carbon world, by embracing the extraordinary opportunities for Australia to be an economic superpower with a renewable-powered circular economy.
Please note a small fee of $5 applies for each of these seminars.
Tuesday, 3 March 2020 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
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
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Meet other Raspberry Pi users and learn all about these microcomputers in a friendly environment.
No bookings required.
Saturday, 14 March 2020 - 10:30am to 2:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join Nevo Zisin, author of award-winning Finding Nevo for a workshop that tackles gender diversity, self-love and finding your voice. Nevo will discuss their own lived experience as a non-binary transgender person and investigate concepts of reclaiming one's story through writing.
Participants will explore their own relationships with gender, their bodies, and discover new tools for self-exploration and accessing authenticity. Participants will be required to bring a pitch idea or outline or a piece of writing to share in the workshop. This workshop is open to women and non-binary writers.
Tickets: $55/$60 + booking fee. Workshop participants gain free entry to the panel session.
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Sunday, 29 March 2020 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
'Kindred peels back the labels we all wear to find the people, stories and beating hearts underneath. It’s a book for everyone.’ – Lili Wilkinson.
What does it mean to be human? Is sexuality and identity political? And what does community look like? Kindred contributors Alison Evans, Erin Gough, Marlee Ward and Nevo Zisin discuss how belonging and identity is shaped by the people we love and the society we live in. For teen readers and lovers of YA, this is your chance to hear from the LGBTI+ community on queer representation in Australia.
Tickets: $10 + booking fee (free for Workshop participants)
Sunday, 29 March 2020 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
This fun-filled 4-week program combines everyday objects and experiences with genuine scientific enquiry methods. The program has been designed for children to share with their parent/carer and participants are requested to attend all sessions. For bookings, please contact cysmanager@grlc.vic.gov.au Ages 3-5.
Come along to the annual city-wide Geelong After Dark celebrations to see the library in an entirely new light! With something for all ages and abilities, GAD 2020 will feature music, dance, circus acts and more – prepare to be surprised and delighted.
Friday, 1 May 2020 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Get advice and tips from enviro designers, architects and sustainability experts on how to improve the sustainability of your home and garden. Whether you rent, own or plan to build or renovate, there are many ways to achieve a healthy, comfortable home with minimum running costs, find out how! This is a great opportunity to book in for one or two 20 minute appointments where you receive one-on-one personalised advice about your property on topics including: ecologically sustainable design/architecture, garden design (including edible gardens), energy efficiency, solar PV & batteries, retrofitting, water conservation, eco materials, thermal comfort ratings.
Please note a small fee of $5 applies per appointment. Bookings open soon.
Saturday, 2 May 2020 - 10:30am to 1:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
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.
Inclusive Story Time provides opportunities for children to experience the magic of stories and develop a love of reading in a low stimulus environment, with limited audio stimulation and a small group size. Bookings are recommended.
Explore the benefits and optimise your use of myGov. In partnership with the Australian Department of Health and Human Services.
Got a story to tell or ideas to share? Learn how to use Spark Video to create a story from historic digitised photos, icons, voice-over, writing and background music. All you need is an email address to get started.
Talk of ‘fake news’ is all over the media at the moment. But what is fake news, and, more importantly, how do you avoid being misled by a fake story? This workshop will help you develop techniques for identifying fake news and scrutinising what you read online.
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.
We all watch movies, but do we really understand them? In this discussion group, we look at the key terms of cinema, including mise-en-scène(what we see), cinematography (how we see it), sound (the accompanying audio), and editing (how elements are cut and arranged). Watch clips from classic films and have the chance to use some of these terms to speculate on the ideas or sensations the filmmakers are trying to convey.
Augmented reality lets you see the world that you'd normally see, but with extra computer-generated characters walking alongside you! This session will introduce you to a range of entertaining and useful augmented reality apps that you can access on your device.
Hop along to this frog frenzy as we make paper craft frogs and 3D frog life cycles. Ages 5+
Play around with recycled and repurposed materials to create printed patterns with shades of green. Add your prints to a large-scale display at the library or take them home with you. All ages.
Have you ever wondered how much water a pot plant needs? Learn how to test soil using Micro:Bits. With a little bit of coding and wire to create and electrical circuit, and you’ll always know when the plants need watering. Ages 12-18.
