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WINTER
PROGRAM
2018
HIGH ROAD
TO READING:
MARK BRANDI
AUSTRALIAN
N AT I O N A L P O E T R Y
S L A M H E AT
D E AT H CA F E
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au 1
WWW.GOLDFIELDSLIBRARIES.COM
CONTENTS
B
Bookings are essential
wherever you see SPE CIAL E VE NTS 4
the B symbol.
BOOK ONLINE SALON OF BIG IDE AS 7
www.goldfieldslibraries.com
BOOK IN PERSON
Go to your local library AUTHOR TAL KS 8
BOOK BY PHONE
5449 2700 W E L L BE ING & CR E ATIVITY 10
Libraries:
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au
FAMILY & LOCAL HISTOR Y 12
Library Agencies:
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/
libraryagencies DIGITAL L ITE R ACY
& TE CHNOLOGY 14
YOUNG ADULTS 18
For the latest details and
information on library
events visit FAMIL IE S & CHIL DR E N 18
www.goldfieldslibraries.com
COMMUNITY23
Library
Explore our comprehensive
range of eLibrary resources
available free to Goldfields
Libraries members!
DID YOU KNOW?
The Brush-Tailed Phascogale (or Tuan) is a
primarily tree-dwelling, nocturnal marsupial
with a very distinctive black brush-like tail. Its
diet predominantly consists of insects, spiders
Find us on social media:
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/social and centipedes which it catches in bark, dead
trees and leaf litter. Habitat clearing has made
the Tuan more susceptible to predators such
as foxes and cats, and as a result, it is now
considered a vulnerable species.
SPECIAL EVENTS
HIGH ROAD TO READING
COLAB EXHIBITION MULTICULTURAL
MARK BRANDI: CHILDREN’S BOOK
MAKING THE LEAP - Showcasing the work of LAUNCH
over 40 writers and visual
HOW I QUIT MY DAY
MARK BRANDI: artists from Bendigo and Help us celebrate the
JOB
WIMMERA – SMALL surrounds. launch of two wonderful
TOWN. BIG SECRET. Every writer’s journey bilingual children’s books
Presented by BendArts.
is – there are no rules or destined for our library
Meet Victorian author Mark roadmaps, in my case, my shelves! The stories have
FRI 3-THU 16 AUG
Brandi, winner of the UK debut novel Wimmera wove been created and illustrated
Bendigo Library
Debut Dagger for crime meaning from the disparate by the Karen and Afghan
fiction. threads of my personal and
LEAVE TAKING: communities to share and
professional life. A WRITING celebrate their cultures
His novel Wimmera is both The quirky and participatory LORRAINE MARWOOD: WORKSHOP with the Greater Bendigo
riveting and unforgettable, So what events from my Write on the Fringe Festival, LEAVE TAKING WITH LORRAINE community. There will
bringing the darkness in a past shaped my writing? community sideline to the MARWOOD be stories, music, and
Victorian country town vividly Bendigo Writers Festival, is We are delighted to launch
How did they manifest in celebratory food.
to life as it slowly reveals its back! Join us for workshops, Leave Taking, a new novel
my debut novel? And what How do we express special
devastating secrets, more speakers and performances, about belonging, loss and Supported by Goldfields
did I learn from the ups and times and memories when
shocking than imagined. and enjoy artistic and love from celebrated local Libraries, City of Greater
downs along the way? someone dear passes away,
literary exhibitions all from a children’s author Lorraine Bendigo Cultural Diversity
Mark grew up Italian in a moves away or our life
This entertaining and local perspective. Marwood. Join us for Inclusion Plan (CDIP) and
Victorian country pub, has circumstances change?
informative session tells the heartfelt readings, delightful the Strategic Partnership
a background in criminal Go online for bookings, Come and try your hand
story of how I made a career music and yummy cake! Project.
justice and three policeman times and details: at a tribute poem or
from writing while offering
brothers. While he fully www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au Book sales and signings. piece. Lorraine will take
exercises and insights into SAT 11 AUG, 11AM
understands what it is to you through some writing
the craft. SAT 4 AUG, 11AM Bendigo Library
be an outsider and how to FRI 3-SAT 11 AUG exercises that will build a
B Bendigo Library celebration piece of your
research crime, it is his ability FRI 22 JUN Bendigo Library
to connect with each reader special person, place or
10AM-12PM SAT 11 AUG, 11AM
that marks him as a master memories.
Wedderburn Library Agency Castlemaine Library
storyteller in the making. THE WRITE STUFF B
THU 9 AUG
Mark tours Goldfields Join the Central Victorian 10AM-12PM
Libraries courtesy of the High Writers’ Collective for a Bendigo Library
Road to Reading Program stimulating and interactive
sponsored by Public Libraries spoken word event featuring
Victoria. poetry, short stories, non- FRINGE FAMILY
B fiction and open mic. FUN DAY
THU 21 JUN, 2-3pm
Gisborne Library A WoTF lead-in event. Lots of fun activities
for young families –
THU 21 JUN, 5.30-6.30PM THU 28 JUN, 6.30-9PM performers, library bags,
Bendigo Library Bendigo Library face painting, badge-
FRI 22 JUN, 2-3PM making and more!
Heathcote Library FRINGE AND
SAT 11 AUG, 10AM-1PM
COLAB LAUNCH Bendigo Library
FRI 3 AUG, 6-8PM
Bendigo Library
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SALON OF
SPECIAL EVENTS
BIG IDEAS
Enter the Salon of Big
IMMERSIVE Ideas and hear from expert
AUSTRALIAN speakers on a range of
NATIONAL SCIENCE II:
REVEALING THE topics including science,
POETRY SLAM: philosophy, arts, history
VICTORIAN HEAT INVISIBLE UNIVERSE
and more.
The search is on for Australian scientists are Prior to the virtual reality
Australia’s 2018 Poetry leading the world in probing tour please download the
the universe through ripples free SciVR app for your GEOFFREY SMITH:
Slam champion! Speak, DOCUMENTARY
scream, howl, whisper in the fabric of space- smartphone.
time and providing unique FILM-MAKER
or even sing your This initiative is supported
poems, stories, lyrics or views of the microscopic
world. Join us for a lively by the Australian Multiple Emmy-Award
monologues in this electric Government as part of winning documentary maker
live event where the talk by two of Australia’s
most experienced science National Science Week and Geoffrey Smith (The English
audience is the judge. Two INTERNATIONAL made possible through the Surgeon, Presumed Guilty)
finalists from each slam CRIME WRITER communicators, Prof Alan
Duffy and Dr Rebecca Allen, generous support of the will talk about film-making;
heat will compete in their ANN CLEEVES ARC Centre of Excellence the relationship between
state final, and the winner as they guide us through
the incredible science for Gravitational Wave contributors, audiences and
and the runner-up from To celebrate the launch Afternoon tea and book Discovery (OzGrav) and
beyond what our eyes directors; and his life as a
each state will compete of the renovated library signing to follow. Swinburne University of
can perceive. Explore this documentarian.
at the national final at the agency at Boort Information Technology.
and Resource Centre, join Ann is a guest at this year’s universe through the use B
Sydney Opera House in B TUE 5 JUN
October. acclaimed British crime Bendigo Writers Festival, of ground-breaking virtual
THU 16 AUG, 7-8PM 5.30-6.30PM
writer Ann Cleeves, creator 10-12 August, and we thank reality technology and make
B Bendigo Library Bendigo Library
SAT 4 AUG, 7PM of the iconic ‘Vera’ and the festival for making this new discoveries through
Hosted by Woodend Library ‘Shetland’ series, for a talk opportunity available. Q&A with the speakers. THU 7 JUN, 5.30-6.30PM
at Woodend RSL about libraries, literature, B Castlemaine Library
32 Anslow Street and her own illustrious THU 9 AUG, 2-3PM
writing career. Boort Library Agency
EMMI VAN HARTEN:
ECOLOGIST
Ecologist Emmi van Harten
is an expert in native
bats, their life cycles and
their habitat. Join Emmi
in the library as she talks
about the fascinating
and mysterious life of
Australia’s bats.
B
Bendigo Writers Festival Keep an eye on the MON 2 JUL
takes place in the heart of website for details of 5.30-6.30
Bendigo’s View Street arts this year’s line up: www. Bendigo Library
precinct and Ulumbarra bendigowritersfestival.
Theatre, bringing together com.au THU 5 JUL, 5.30-6.30
a quality range of authors, Castlemaine Library
spanning a variety of FRI 10-SUN 12 AUGUST
genres, each year. Various locations in Bendigo
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AUTHOR TALKS
SUSI FOX: MINE
B
You wake up alone after WED 6 JUN, 6-7PM
an emergency caesarean, Kangaroo Flat Library
desperate to see your child.
When you are shown the THU 7 JUN, 5-6PM
small infant in the nursery, a Kyneton Library
terrible thought takes root: THU 16 AUG, 5.30-6.30PM
this baby is not your baby. Castlemaine Library
No one believes you. They
say you’re confused and
delusional. Dangerous. But Susi will also be visiting
you’re a doctor – you know Boort and Dingee Library
how easily mistakes can be Agencies in September.
made. It’s up to you to find Look out for more details
your real child before it’s in our upcoming Spring LUCY MAYES: ANITRA NELSON: KIRSTY MANNING:
too late. Program. BEYOND THE SMALL IS JADE LILY
Join Susi Fox, a writer and STETHOSCOPE NECESSARY
GP in regional Victoria, as The compelling and pacy
she talks about her gripping Our health care system Does small mean less? Jade Lily is the second
debut novel. is sick. We live in an era Anitra Nelson, Associate novel of Kirsty Manning,
of factory style medicine, Professor for the Centre a country girl with
Book sales and signings. spiralling costs, complex for Urban Planning at RMIT wanderlust. Join Kirsty as
and chronic conditions, and University, has investigated she gives background to
doctors, at the heart of it, different strategies for her latest and delightful
under pressure as never shared, eco-friendly sweeping story of
before. Join author Lucy living around the world – friendship, loyalty, love and
TIM RICHARDS: Mayes who, on witnessing including central Victoria. identity beginning with a
EUROPE FROM worrying burnout in her Join Anitra as she discusses fierce friendship in 1939
SHERLOCK HOLMES doctor husband, undertook the positive social and Shanghai leading back to
TO ABBA a quest to discover what is economic benefits of Australia in 2016.
really going on behind the small, co-operative living
Travel writer Tim Richards scenes in medicine. Book sales and signings.
and her new book Small is
recounts tales of his travels B Necessary. A partnership event with
across Europe, from tracking THU 14 JUN B Book Bonding, Gisborne.
down Sherlock Holmes and 5.30-6.30PM THU 21 JUN B
jellied eels to exploring the Castlemaine Library 5.30-6.30 THU 26 JUL, 7-8PM
Queen’s garage in Norfolk, In conversation with Castlemaine Library Gisborne Library
and taking a beer bath in a Tim Adam
Czech brewery. You never
THU 19 JUL, 5.30-6.30
know – you may catch the
Bendigo Library
travel bug...
In conversation with
B Cr. Yvonne Wrigglesworth
WED 13 JUN B
2-3.15PM
Castlemaine Library
WED 13 JUN, 5.30-6.30PM
Bendigo Library
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WELLBEING & CREATIVITY
SHARE A YARN:
KNITTING FOR
OTHERS
ADULT
SPELLING BEE DEATH CAFE
The third annual Adult
Drop into our lovely library Spelling Bee – come test
space during the cool yourself against other
winter months to knit or adults and the English
crochet winter woollies for language itself! Great
those who need them. DIGITAL LEGACY – prizes to be won.
ONLINE LIFE B
FRI 1 JUN - FRI 31 AUG AFTER DEATH FRI 27 JUL
LIBRARY HOURS 5.30-6.30PM
Eaglehawk Library More and more of our Castlemaine Library
life is happening online.
That’s why you need to
plan for your digital assets ART AND DEATH:
WRITERS EXPLORE when you pass away. Join THREE ARTISTS IN
SERIES: TRAVEL Stef Cola from Doomsday CONVERSATION
WRITING WITH Tuna as she explores what
TIM RICHARDS happens to your digital Artist and death literacy
presence when you die. advocate Hayley West will
Join award-winning writer B host a conversation with two
Tim Richards as he shares TUE 31 JUL other current artists to talk
the secrets of good travel 5.30- 6.30PM about how death influences
writing and demystifies the Bendigo Library art, how death impacts DEATH CAFE
art of travel reviews. their own works and other
SUPER BRAIN TRAIN WED 8 AUG, 2-3PM
contemporary artists who A Death Cafe is an Annie Morabito works in
Hosted by the Bendigo Castlemaine Library
focus on death. accessible, respectful, private practice as an art
Writers Council. Join us for Super Brain Train,
B group-directed discussion therapist. Her services
an educational dementia- THU 23 AUG
$5 entry which includes on all things death and include end of life support,
awareness workshop 5.30-6.30PM
supper. dying. At a Death Cafe grief and loss counselling.
focussing on a daily holistic Castlemaine Library
B people, often strangers, Hayley & Annie have
WED 13 JUN approach for a brain
gather to eat cake, drink hosted five Death Cafes
protective lifestyle with
7.30-9.30PM coffee and discuss our together at the Old Gaol
dementia prevention tips.
Bendigo Library finite lives. Hosted by in Castlemaine.
Presenter Maggie Flanagan
is a counsellor and wellness Hayley West and Annie B
Morabito. TUE 28 AUG
coach, who has conducted
5.30-6.30PM
community health courses Hayley West is an artist, Bendigo Library
for 18 years. death literacy advocate,
B a member of the Natural
THU 19 JUL Death Advocacy Network
10AM-12PM and on the board of the
Heathcote Library Castlemaine Cemetery Trust.
FRI 20 JUL, 2-4PM
Bendigo Library
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FA M I LY & LO CA L H I S TO R Y
FA M I LY H I S TO R Y M O N T H | 1 - 3 1 AU G U S T
DISCOVERING
HISTORY: A SERIES
OF SEMINARS August is National Family
History Month and we REMEMBERING
THE JEZEBELS encourage you to delve into FAMILY LIFE:
OF BERNAL your family’s past! AN EXHIBITION
STREET: POLICING
PROSTITUTION IN Explore the resources An intimate collection
SANDHURST BENDIGO’S JEWISH offered through Goldfields of common objects
COMMUNITY Libraries. reminiscent of family life
Presented by Attend an Ancestry or predating the 1970s.
Dr Brian Rhule Presented by Trove Online Learning
B Elizabeth Offer Workshop (see page 17). WED 1-FRI 31 AUG
THU 7 JUN B LIBRARY HOURS
5.30-7PM THU 2 AUG Visit a local Family History Eaglehawk Library
Bendigo Library 5.30-7PM group for help.
Bendigo Library
See www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/
familyhistory for details
BRADY AND
THE CRUSOE Bendigo Library, BRAC
AND NUMBER 7 and La Trobe University GISBORNE
partnership FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY
RESERVOIRS BEGINNING FAMILY RESEARCH HELP
HISTORY GROUP: FAMILY
Presented by HISTORY SEMINAR
BENDIGO FAMILY
Dr Danielle Orr Ever wanted to research CHRONICLES AND
HISTORY GROUP A day for family history
B your family history? Have CURIOSITIES OF
THU 5 JUL you started and want to buffs! Includes guest
EVERY WED 10AM-4PM OLD CASTLEMAINE speakers and well known
5.30-7PM know about more of the & SAT 10AM-3PM
Bendigo Library tools you can use? Come to Join us for a glimpse into the genealogists Joan Hunt and
Bendigo Library
this session for beginners social and cultural history of Suzie Zada expert in the
and near-beginners on the old Castlemaine. Discover research of Victorian land
resources the library has the stories behind some of records.
BENDIGO REGIONAL
to help you explore your GENEALOGY the fascinating objects from Morning and afternoon tea
history. SOCIETY the Castlemaine Pioneers provided.
B and Old Residents (PORA)
THU 19 JUL collection, and enjoy oral Please also note the Family
EVERY MON 11AM-3PM
5.30-6.30PM history readings that capture History Room will be open
Bendigo Library
Castlemaine Library the spirit of our early for extended hours during
residents. August.
GISBORNE Afternoon tea provided. For more details see:
GENEALOGY GROUP www.ggg.org.au
Presented in association
EVERY THU 2-5PM with PORA and Castlemaine SAT 25 AUG
Gisborne Library Theatre Company. 9.30AM-4PM
B Gisborne Library
FRI 3 AUG, 2-3PM
Faulder Watson Hall
(across from Castlemaine
Library)
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DIGITAL LITERACY & TECHNOLOGY
TECH SAVVY SENIORS
SCAM SAVVY
INTRODUCTION
If in doubt, don’t! That’s THU 14 JUN, 2-3PM TO EMAIL – PART 2
?
the message Consumer Woodend Library
Affairs Victoria (CAV) is Build your email skills by
giving older Victorians FRI 15 JUN, 2-3PM
learning how to create
when it comes to staying Heathcote Library
an address book, send an
safe online. Come along TUE 26 JUN, 2-3PM email to multiple people,
and learn about common Eaglehawk Library and add attachments and
types of scams and how photos.
to avoid them so that you THU 28 JUN, 10-11AM
B
Castlemaine Library
!
can enjoy your time online THU 26 JUL
IT HELP confidently and safely. 10AM-12PM
Kangaroo Flat Library
Presented by CAV. DIGITAL LEGACY:
One-on-one assistance
B ONLINE LIFE FRI 24 AUG, 10AM-12PM
with laptops, tablets and TUE 12 JUN
phones. Learn about AFTER DEATH Kyneton Library
11AM-12PM
eReaders and how to Gisborne Library
make the most of the Have you ever wondered
library’s fantastic range TUE 12 JUN, 2-3PM what happens to your A special series for INTRODUCTION TO
of eResources. Romsey Library online presence once you seniors wishing to develop THE INTERNET
pass away? confidence and skills
THU 14 JUN, 11AM-12PM
For bookings contact in using technology for Learn about the Internet
Kyneton Library See page 10 to find out
libraries directly. socialising, accessing and how to navigate it, how
more.
B important services and to find information online
BY APPOINTMENT conducting personal and how to use the different
Bendigo, Castlemaine, business. browsers available.
Eaglehawk, Gisborne,
Heathcote, Kangaroo Flat, Devices supplied. B
THU 12 JUL
Kyneton, Romsey Bookings: 10AM-12PM
& Woodend Libraries Kangaroo Flat Library Kangaroo Flat Library
phone 5447 8344 INTRODUCTION TO
FRI 3 AUG, 10AM-12PM
Kyneton Library Kyneton Library SOCIAL MEDIA AND
phone 5422 1365 FACEBOOK
or online INTRODUCTION Not exactly sure what
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/ ‘social media’ is? Gain
TO EMAIL – PART 1
techsavvy a basic understanding
Create a free Gmail by exploring Facebook,
account, and learn how Twitter, YouTube and Skype
to read, compose and reply before you try setting up
to an email. your own account.
B B
THU 19 JUL THU 2 AUG
10AM-12PM 10AM-12PM
Kangaroo Flat Library Kangaroo Flat Library
FRI 10 AUG, 10AM-12PM FRI 31 AUG, 10AM-12PM
Kyneton Library Kyneton Library
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DIGITAL LITERACY & TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE LEARNING WORKSHOPS
Learn about online
information and resources
in these introductory
workshops run by your
friendly library staff. ONLINE BOOKS
BYO device or use one Learn how to borrow
supplied by the library eBooks and audio on your
tablet. Simple steps for INTRODUCTION TO
downloading and using ANCESTRY.COM
MICROSOFT WORD the library’s fantastic
BorrowBox and RBdigital Are you interested in
BASICS family history? Learn
ELIBRARY online collections.
what’s available on the
Develop the confidence RESOURCES B
THU 12 JUL, 2-3PM Ancestry.com database and
and skills to create basic
Learn about the many Bendigo Library how to access it for free
documents using Microsoft
fantastic resources using your library card.
Word such as letters, TUE 17 JUL
resumes and more. available in Goldfields B
11AM-12PM WED 8 AUG, 2-3PM
B Libraries’ eCollection
Gisborne Library Kangaroo Flat Library
THU 14 JUN, 3-4PM including books, magazines,
Romsey Library music, family history and FRI 17 AUG, 10-11AM
children’s virtual stories. Kyneton Library
INTRODUCTION
B
LIBRARY LOGISTICS WED 27 JUN, 2-3PM TO IPADS TUE 21 AUG, 10AM-12PM
Bendigo Library Romsey Library
A gentle introduction to
Discover useful tips for TUE 28 AUG, 2-3PM
driving your iPad. Tips,
getting the most from your Bendigo Library
tricks and enjoyment
library, including catalogue TREASURE TROVE
ensured. THU 30 AUG, 2-3 PM
searching, reserving,
suggesting a purchase and Uncover your family’s B Bendigo Library
MON 16 JUL, 2-3PM
more. secrets hidden among the
Woodend Library
B digitised newspaper records
FRI 15 JUN, 10-11AM available on Trove. ANCESTRY AND
Kyneton Library B TROVE
WED 11 JUL, 2-3PM FACEBOOK FOR
TUE 17 JUL, 10-11.30AM Kangaroo Flat Library THE THIRD AGE An introduction to two
Romsey Library
WED 15 AUG, 5-6PM excellent online databases
Discover how you can use
Castlemaine Library for researching your family
Facebook to keep in touch
history. These databases
with family and friends and
TUE 28 AUG, 2-3PM are freely available with
find local interest groups.
Eaglehawk Library your library card.
Specifically suited to B
seniors with limited know WED 15 AUG, 2-3PM
how. Gisborne Library
B THU 30 AUG, 10-11AM
TUE 31 JUL, 2-3PM
Woodend Library
Eaglehawk Library
Library
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Y O U N G A D U LT S FAMILIES & CHILDREN
LIBRARY AGENCY
Nurture your child’s listening, BABY RHYME TIME
STORYTIMES
language and learning skills
LIBRARY DAY TIME
in these fun-filled sessions
BOORT running each week of the ROMSEY MON 10-10.30am
school terms. BENDIGO MON 10.30-11am
DAY TIME
KYNETON TUE 10.30-11am
THU 14 JUN 10.30-11am
THU 28 JUN 10.30-11am WOODEND TUE 11.30-12pm
MON 16 JUL 10.30-11am KANGAROO FLAT TUE 10.30-11am
THU 26 JUL 10.30-11am CASTLEMAINE WED 10.30-11am
THU 9 AUG 10.30-11am GISBORNE FRI 10.30-11am
THU 23 AUG 10.30-11am
SIMPLE STORIES, SONGS
AND RHYMES FOR 0-1 YEARS.
ELMORE
TODDLER TIME
DAY TIME
MON 4 JUN 11.30am-12pm LIBRARY DAY TIME
FRI 8 JUN 11.30am-12pm GISBORNE MON 10.30-11am
MON 23 JUL 11.30am-12pm THU 10.30-11am
MON 13 AUG 11.30am-12pm KYNETON MON 10.30-11am
BENDIGO TUE 10.30-11am
INGLEWOOD THU 10.30-11am
CASTLEMAINE TUE 10.30-11am
DAY TIME
KANGAROO FLAT WED 10.30-11am
TUE 12 JUN 10.30-11am
ROMSEY THU 10.30-11am
THE WHATEVER TUE 26 JUN 10.30-11am
WOODEND FRI 10-10.30am
BOOK CLUB TUE 17 JUL 10.30-11am
TUE 31 JUL 10.30-11am STORIES, SONGS AND RHYMES
B
A no-pressure book club MON 30 JUL TUE 14 AUG 10.30-11am FOR 1-3 YEARS.
for teens in years 8-11. & 27 AUG, 4-5PM TUE 28 AUG 10.30-11am
Come chat about your Castlemaine Library STORYTIME
favourites, read to a theme Bookings: phone 5472 1458
WEDDERBURN LIBRARY DAY TIME
and compare notes, or even
just let off steam about DAY TIME ROMSEY MON 10.30-11.15am
how your favourite author TUE 24 JUL 10.30-11am* TERM 2 WOODEND TUE 10-10.45am
let you down! MON 16 APR - FRI 29 JUN
EAGLEHAWK TUE 10.30-11.15am
SERPENTINE TERM 3 FRI 10.30-11.15am
MON 16 JUL - FRI 21 SEP BENDIGO WED 10.30-11.15am
DAY TIME
FREE RESOURCES ^ TERM 4 FRI 10.30-11.15am
WED 25 JUL 11-11.30am
FOR STUDENTS! MON 8 OCT - FRI 14 DEC KYNETON WED 10.30-11.15am
WED 29 AUG 11-11.30am^
GISBORNE WED 10.30-11.15am
For loads of FREE computer, join in young adult
events and activities, and CASTLEMAINE FRI 10.30-11.15am
resources for students visit:
borrow from over 300,000 KANGAROO FLAT FRI 10.30-11.15am
www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/ya Please note these storytime
titles including books, DVDs, sessions will be held at: HEATHCOTE FRI 9.30-10.15am
Head to the library to hook magazines, eAudio and more! STORIES, SONGS AND RHYMES
*
up with free wi-fi without Wedderburn College Playgroup
FOR 3-5 YEARS.
even needing to enter your 15-29 Hospital St
Or visit our eLibrary at
library card number! Use a www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/elibrary ^
Serpentine Playgroup
Memorial Hall, 20 Chapel St
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STORYTIME CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK | 18-24 AUG
SPECIALS
SUPERMEN
STORYTIME
Men, bring along a special
child in your life to enjoy
sharing songs and stories
together.
SAT 16 JUN
10.30-11.15AM
MINECRAFT LAB Eaglehawk Library
Enjoy adventures,
challenges and awesome STEM STORYTIME THE BLURBS:
fun with other Minecraft
Enjoy Storytime with a
BOOK WEEK SHOW
fans in our specially built
Minecraft worlds. scientific twist to celebrate A fabulous finale to
National Science Week. Join schools and public
Laptops supplied. libraries across Australia as Children’s Book Week!
For mini scientists, their Come along and enjoy
mums, dads and carers. we celebrate the best of
Ages 8-12 years. kid’s rock band The Blurbs
Australian books, authors
B and illustrators for young performing theatre and
TUE 12 JUN, 5-6PM MON 13 AUG
people. song based on this year’s
Bendigo Library 10.30-11.15AM
Children’s Book Council
Romsey Library
SAT 23 JUN shortlisted titles.
10.30AM-12PM TUE 14 AUG Ages 5-12 years.
Kangaroo Flat Library 10-10.45AM
Woodend Library FRI 24 AUG, 5-6PM
SAT 30 JUN
WED 15 AUG Bendigo Library
10.30AM-12PM
Kangaroo Flat Library 10.30-11.15AM
Bendigo Library
ANN JAMES: TUE 24 JUL, 4-5PM
BIRD AND BEAR Romsey Library FRI 17 AUG
& FRIENDS 10.30-11.15AM THE ANY BOOK CLUB
THU 26 JUL, 4-5PM Bendigo Library
The Woodend Winter Arts For children Romsey Library Welcome to The Any Book
Festival invite you to join under 8 years. Club! A way for kids with an
wonderful children’s author FRI 31 AUG, 4-5PM interest in books to share
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and illustrator Ann James. SAT 9 JUN their loves and hates and
Listen to heartwarming 10.30-11.30AM FRI 31 AUG, 5-6PM engage in a broader literature
stories and watch her Woodend Library Castlemaine Library culture with their peers.
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Enjoy Nintendo Switch on
a Saturday. Race against
friends on 48 tracks in
Mario Kart, adventure with
Mario through a Super
Odyssey or play explosive
Pokemon battles! You’ll
need your library card.
Choose a game and get a
controller. Then PLAY!!
SAT 21, 28 JUL, 4, 11, 18,
& 25 AUG, 10AM-12PM
Kangaroo Flat Library TIM RICHARDS STEP INTO WOODEND WINTER
VOLUNTEERING ARTS FESTIVAL
The secrets to good
travel writing. A two-hour free information The 14th annual Woodend
session about the benefits, Winter Arts Festival will
See page 10 for more rights and responsibilities include something for
information. of volunteers, showcasing everyone – classical violin
current volunteer roles and ensembles, Brazillian
WED 13 JUN, 7.30-9.30PM available across the Greater guitar, art exhibitions, art
Bendigo Library Bendigo region. and poetry workshops,
ROBOTICS CLUB B poetry slam, comedy show,
TUE 5 JUN & 17 JUL children’s entertainment,
Design, build and program KATE NANNESTAD 10AM-12PM food and more.
a robot using the fantastic Bendigo Library
Lego Mindstorms EV3. Writing children’s books. For program details
LIVING EGGS Challenging, creative and WINTER SCHOOL and tickets go to www.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM WED 18 JUL, 7-9PM
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limited places available.
be incubating chicken eggs information on our August witnessing service is Woodend
and you can observe chickens Grab a program from speaker.
Please note that provided by a local Justice
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ALL FOUR sessions. evenings.
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inspired storytimes and 23 AUG, 4-5.30PM the performance space
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e. bendigowriterscouncil@ outside the BVRC.
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