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Deep listening to nature

Nourish your body and mind during this catered event with acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch as he guides you through listening to nature during this immersive presentation

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Tuesday, 11 March 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Belmont Library

eKnow How

Saving Family Stories - photo & digitisation station introductory sessions

Learn how to digitise your photos, VHS tapes, slides and film negatives ready to share with family and friends!

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Author Encounters

Dr Sian Prior - Writers workshop

Join author Dr. Sian Prior for a workshop on crafting non-fiction stories. Topics include identifying your reader, writing voice, character development and what to avoid.

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Saturday, 15 March 2025 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Special Events

World Poetry Day celebration

Join us for a panel discussion on the future of poetry and the announcement of the Local Word Poetry Prize winners. Featuring poetry readings from poets and presenters.

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Wednesday, 19 March 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Special Events

Geelong Fragrance Fair -scents for mind & mood

Experience the world of scent with a marketplace, talks, and a workshop. Discover fragrances & scent’s impact on memory and well-being, and hear from experts in the field.

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Saturday, 22 March 2025 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

David Rathgen - No Place Quite Like It

Discover the legacy of Walter Withers, a key yet overlooked figure in Australian art, as David Rathgen explores his journey, influences,and impact on the Heidelberg School.

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ocean Grove Library

Special Events

Housing information fair

Meet local housing organisations for housing support options for a cross section of the community. Attend presentations on aged housing and renter support.

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Monday, 31 March 2025 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Corio Library

Special Events

No Fear in Shakespeare: Breaking Down Barriers to the Bard

Discover the power of Shakespeare in this acting seminar and workshop. Engage with actors, explore iconic texts, and experience the Bard’s work in this interactive session.

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Wednesday, 16 April 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Kate Grenville - Unsettled

One of Australia’s most celebrated writers, Kate Grenville explores ancestry, colonisation, and the land we share in a thought-provoking conversation with author Jock Serong, about her latest novel Unsettled.

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Wednesday, 23 April 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Natasha Lester – The Mademoiselle Alliance

Bestselling author Natasha Lester shares the gripping true story behind The Mademoiselle Alliance, her latest novel of love, sacrifice, and espionage in WWII France.

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Monday, 28 April 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Waurn Ponds Library

Author Encounters

Dervla McTiernan - The Unquiet Grave

Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan returns with the latest novel in her acclaimed Cormac Reilly crime fiction series. Join Dervla in conversation with Margaret Hickey.

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Tuesday, 29 April 2025 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

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