What's On Rosny June 2023

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What's On Rosny June 2023
What's On              June 2023
Rosny                  Photo: Rosny Library staff with
                       our award for Clarence City
                       Council Community Event of
                       the Year 2023: Clarence Reads
                       Twilight Reading Fair

libraries.tas.gov.au
What's On Rosny June 2023
Calendar of events
Regular programs
Mondays              2:00pma- 3:00pm          Device Advice

Tuesdays             10:00am - 11:00am        English Conversation Group
                     11:00am - 11:30am        Storytime
                     10:30am - 12:00pm        Book Chatters (2nd Tuesday)

Wednesdays           10:30am - 11:00am        Rock & Rhyme
                      3:15pm - 4:15pm         Lego® Club

Thursdays            10:30am - 11:00am        Rock & Rhyme
                     10:30am - 12:15pm        Film Club (1st and 3rd Thursdays)

Fridays              11:00am - 4:00pm         Family History Help

Saturdays            10:00am - 12:00pm        Chronicles of Yarnia (3rd Saturday)

Please register via Eventbrite by scanning the QR
code or visiting the website.

If you need help to make a booking, phone or chat to
one of our friendly staff.

To help us deliver a successful program please:
    Follow physical distancing requirements and help children with this.
    Practise good hygiene. We provide sanitiser for you.
    Stay home if you're unwell.

Can't make it? Please let us know so that others don't miss out.

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Calendar of events
June Events
27 May - 3 June                              National Reconciliation Week

Friday 2 June            11:00am - 12:30pm   Family History - Writing Family
                          1:30pm - 3:00pm    Stories (2 session times)

Thursday 8 June          10:30am - 12:30pm   Winter Film Fest - Suffragette

Tuesday 13 June          10:30am - 12:30pm   Book Chatters

Thursday 15 June         10:30am - 12:15pm   Winter Film Fest - #AnneFrank:
                                             Parallel Stories

Tuesday 20 June          10:00pm - 11:00am   Protect yourself against scams

Tuesday 20 June           3:15pm - 4:15pm    Knitting and crochet for beginners

Thursday 22 June         10:00am - 11:30am   Canva Basics - make a short video
                                             using your images

Thursday 22 June         10:30am - 12:30pm   Winter Film Fest - Baxter and Me

Monday 26 June           10:00am - 11:30am   Introduction to MyGov

Tuesday 27 June           3:15pm - 4:15pm    Knitting and crochet for beginners

Thursday 29 June         10:30am - 12:30pm   Winter Film Fest - Le Week-end

June dates to remember
Monday 12 June          King's Birthday      Closed

Thursdays               Winter Film Fest

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Digital classes
                        Protect yourself against scams with
                        BeConnected (Guided webinar)
                        Tuesday 20 June
                        10:00am - 11:00am
                        The amazing team at Be Connected and the
                        Office of the eSafety Commissioner, are offering
                        this free online lesson or webinar, all about
                        online scams and how to keep yourself
                        protected.

                        This guided session will give you the opportunity
                        to ask questions of an expert in the field.

                        Designing with Canva - making short
                        videos from your images
                        Thursday 22 June
                        10:00am - 11:30am
                        This is the third in a series of Canva Basics
                        sessions. This month you'll amaze your friends,
                        family and colleagues with a fun video or "reel"
                        made from photos and the special movie effects
                        built into Canva. Your video would be great for
                        social media, attached to an email as a fun,
                        animated newsletter, or a special electronic
                        greeting card.

                        Introduction to MyGov
                        Monday 26 June
                        10:00am - 11:30am
                        Want help to access MyGov for tax help,
                        Medicare or My Health Record? We can help
                        you set up an account and link the services you
                        need. We will supply a laptop, a cuppa, and any
                        equipment you need.

                        Bookings essential.

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Digital sessions
                                         Device Advice
                                         Every Monday
                                         2:00pm - 3:00pm
                                         Do you have computer or technology questions?

                                         We can help you set up your new device,
                                         transfer data, answer your tech questions, learn
                                         about apps and software, and more!

                                         No need to book. Just drop in and chat to our
                                         friendly staff.

Winter Film Fest
We will be hosting our annual Winter Film Fest in partnership with Beamafilm on
Thursdays during June, July and August. Titles include Suffragette, Baxter and Me, Road
to Bali and many more. Discover a new film or revisit an old favourite as you enjoy our
large HD TV and cosy space.

Grab a Winter Film Fest booklet or jump onto Eventbrite for more information.

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Community Connections
                        Family History - Writing Family
                        Stories
                        Friday 2 June
                        11:00am - 12:30pm
                        1:30pm - 3:00pm (repeat of 11:00am Session)
                        You have researched using information from
                        home, online records and newspapers. What will
                        you do with this information and how will you
                        share it with your family? There will be lots of
                        ideas presented, followed by Q&A and practical
                        activities.

                        If you’re interested in blogging your stories, the
                        July session will be a full day continuation on how
                        to get started on blogging.
                        Join Sue for this session looking at online
                        newspaper resources to find the stories behind
                        the events.

                        Bookings essential.

                        Book Chatters
                        Tuesday 13 June
                        10:30am - 12:00pm
                        Held on the 2nd Tuesday each month, Book
                        Chatters is our book group with a difference.

                        Each month features a new theme with no set
                        book to read. We'll choose a range of books on
                        the theme for you to borrow on the day.

                        June theme: Fire

                        While we can't provide a real fire, our rooms are
                        warm and toasty and there will be a hot drink
                        and snack available.

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Community Connections
                        Chronicles of Yarnia
                        Saturday 17 June
                        10:00am - 12:00pm
                        Bring your latest project to our monthly craft
                        group, held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
                        Relax in the library and be inspired by other
                        yarnies.

                        Grab a cuppa from our coffee station.

                        Knitting and crochet for beginners
                        (parent / carer / child)
                        Thursday 20 and 27 June
                        3:15pm - 4:15pm (after school activity)
                        Join us on for a fun session learning the basic
                        stitches and how to get started. This is a
                        parent/carer/child activity, but anyone who
                        wants to learn is welcome.

                        We will supply a cuppa, and any equipment you
                        need. We have yarn, needles, and hooks ready
                        to go, but feel free to bring your own as well if
                        you'd like to work on your project at home
                        afterwards.

                        Please book for everyone who is coming.

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Children's Programs
                        Storytime
                        Tuesdays
                        11:00am - 11:30am
                        Our free 30 minute session includes stories,
                        rhymes, and lots of fun. Storytime is suitable for
                        pre-schoolers aged 3-5 years with their
                        parents/carers.

                        Song of the month: Round and Round the
                        Mulberry Bush

                        Rock & Rhyme
                        Wednesdays and Thursdays
                        10:30am - 11:00am
                        A 30 minute lap-sit program for babies and
                        toddlers aged birth to 2 and their parents/carers.
                        Learn songs and action rhymes together, meet
                        other parents and children, and have fun.

                        Song of the month: Round and Round the
                        Mulberry Bush

                        LEGO® Club
                        Wednesdays
                        3:15pm - 4:15pm
                        Join in our LEGO® challenges, build some
                        amazing projects, have fun, and make new
                        friends!

                        Open to all ages.

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Dark MOFO - Stories After Dark

Stories After Dark
Saturday 17 June
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Libraries Tasmania will again be hosting our DarkMOFO event Stories
After Dark.

Explore all public spaces at 91 Murray Street - including the carpark,
Foyer, Allport Museum of Fine Arts, the Hobart Library and State Library
and Archives.

This year's event includes performances, art installations, exhibitions,
music, sound, lights and storytelling.

We hope to see you there!

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English Learning Support
                              Learning Support
                              Do you need help with reading, writing, or
                              maths? Do you know someone who does?
                              We can provide free, confidential, one-on-one
                              help for adults. We also offer -
                                  IELTS preparation classes.
                                  Help with preparing for the Australian
                                  Citizenship test.
                                  Help with getting your learner driver's
                                  licence.

                              English Conversation Group
                              Every Tuesday
                              10:00am - 11:00am
                              Come along to learn, practice, and improve your
                              English skills with our friendly group.
                              Tea, coffee and morning tea provided.
                              No bookings required!

                              Learner Licence Help
                              Having trouble getting your car or motorcycle
                              Learner Licence?

                              We can offer help.

                              Ask us for more information.

 To find out more contact David for a friendly chat on 6165 6444.

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About us
Rosny Library
46 Bligh Street
Rosny Park

Monday         9:30 am - 6:00 pm                   rosny.library@libraries.tas.gov.au
Tuesday        9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday      9:30 am - 6:00 pm                   (03) 6165 6448
Thursday       9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Friday         9:30 am - 7:00 pm
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Saturday       9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday         Closed
                                                   Rosny Library

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                  or need assistance accessing the information contained in
                  this booklet

   Libraries Tasmania recognises the deep histories and cultures of the Aboriginal
   people of lutruwita/Tasmania. We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people as
   the traditional and continuing custodians of the land, waters and sky. We pay
   respect to the Elders, past and present who hold the memories, traditions, culture
   and knowledge of Country. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres
   Strait Islander peoples, whose Countries were never ceded.

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