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25.01.2022 Join some of your favourite local librarians for ‘Baby Time @ Home’ and learn about some lovely gentle activities and songs to help you and your baby have fun together! https://youtu.be/jP4OqXpw8Z0

25.01.2022 School holiday program: Enjoy a special school holiday Story Time with 'Who Woke the Baby', by Jane Clark, then make your own jungle with an elephant, snake and monkey from everyday items you're likely to have around the house. Watch the video and learn out how to make your own jungle here: http://ow.ly/2y8S50BCFXr

24.01.2022 School Holiday activity for youth: Have a plain t-shirt that is screaming for a makeover? Watch this DIY tutorial to learn how to make your own t-shirt transfer with your favourite images or an original design. Watch the video here: http://ow.ly/ihEa50BANeg

23.01.2022 Want to show off some new cooking skills this Christmas season? Check out these special Christmas cookbooks in our collection for inspiration - whether your family celebrates with a traditional feast, BBQ on the beach, or maybe a modern vegan spread, we have hundreds to choose from - here is just a small selection: 'Christmas Cooking with the Weekly' http://ow.ly/rvvW50CIxow... 'Christmas: simple recipes, menu planners' by Donna Hay https://bit.ly/3n7aUDD 'Chefs host Christmas too: a cook's guide to blitzing the holiday season' by Darren Purchese https://bit.ly/3a01rKl 'How to eat your Christmas tree: delicious, innovative recipes for cooking with trees' by Julia Georgallis https://bit.ly/378XSQu 'Vegan Christmas: over 70 amazing recipes for the festive season by Avant-Garde Vegan / Gaz Oakley https://bit.ly/3n2YGvD

23.01.2022 Our new contactless Click & Collect service is now available! Starting today, members can arrange a time to collect their holds from their local library branch - this will allow you to access more items, more often. The process is simple - place holds as you normally would, and when you are notified that your items are available, you can nominate a convenient time to collect your items! Please note appointments are limited; we appreciate your patience You can find out more on our Click & Collect page: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/collect

22.01.2022 School Holiday activity: Make your own puzzle bracelet, where the pieces fit together just like pieces of a jigsaw! Each piece is unique but when joined together they make something beautiful. See the instructions here: http://ow.ly/8EM150BALwv

22.01.2022 Looking for something to help entertain kids this school holidays? We're celebrating International Creativity Month with 30 activities that children can do at home each day during January. They include: A DIY Lava Lamp: https://bit.ly/3qnt5WU... An origami crocodile: Video here: https://bit.ly/2LRSwko and instructions here: https://bit.ly/39wFq41 A backyard bee hotel: https://bit.ly/3igqKdp You can download the activity sheets at any time - they're step-by-step, easy to follow and fun! Check out the full program and links to activity sheets and videos on Your Library @ Home: http://ow.ly/KIbI50CYUaM

21.01.2022 Great news! The easing of restrictions has allowed us to make the sewing machine at Corio Library available for use. You can either book in a time to reserve a spot or visit the library to see if it is not in use. Find out all the details of library services at this time at www.grlc.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

21.01.2022 We're pleased to announce the return of in person events with 'Growing up Disabled in Australia' on Thursday 11 February at 6.30pm. Led by writer and appearance activist, Carly Findlay and featuring contributors Lucy Carpenter and Alistair Baldwin, this discussion will explore some of the most pressing issues faced by those living with a disability.... Tickets are limited, with less than a dozen left: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4730645 Things will operate a little differently to ensure we run events that are safe for everyone - please take the time to read the details in the event listing. Please note, we will continue to run events both online, and in person - check the event listing before booking We've sure missed seeing authors, speakers and our incredible community in person and look forward to seeing all your faces there. Black Inc. Carly Findlay OAM

21.01.2022 Youth school holiday program: We'll show you how to create enviable social media photos of your favourite books or your ‘to be read’ pile! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @checked.in.ya Watch the video here: http://ow.ly/YDBY50BCG77

19.01.2022 School Holiday activity: ready to code your own adventure? You can learn to create your own scenes and characters, and then send them on an adventure as you learn to code with ScratchJr. See the video and instructions here: http://ow.ly/yzqU50BANby

19.01.2022 We're starting to feel the Christmas spirit! And you can too, by joining in the Geelong Night of Lights this Friday evening. We will be lighting up the staircase of the Dome at 9pm, so if you're in the city centre, swing by to have a look! Tune in to @Bay 93.9 from 7pm to 9pm for a festive two-hour broadcast bringing Geelong together and raising funds for the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal to help families in need. You can donate here: www.bethany.org.au/geelong-giving-tree-app...eal For details of Geelong Night of Lights and all of the other Christmas in Geelong festivities, head to http://ow.ly/KcMx50CvkRm. This very festive community event is being hosted by City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal and bay 93.9 Geelong. #GeelongTogether #GeelongGivingTree

19.01.2022 Youth school holiday program: Learn how to create a slick adventure story using Adobe Spark Post. Share your video with friends or post it to your Instagram account (age 13+ only). Find out more including a video and instructions, here: https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on/spark-stories

19.01.2022 Do you need some #ReadingStack inspiration? Check out our 'Summer Reads 2021' selection, curated by our team: http://ow.ly/nH1M50D1VjE There are plenty of ideas in there, including: 'If I Had Your Face' by Frances Cha (Find it here: https://bit.ly/39cw8dz)... 'The Dictionary of Lost Words' by Pip Williams (Find it here: https://bit.ly/3rXMcby) 'Amnesty' by Aravind Adiga (Find it here: https://bit.ly/38ek6kp) See more

19.01.2022 Libraries are just books, right? Wrong! Libraries are information hubs; accessible, welcoming, inclusive spaces for our communities to learn, grow, explore and connect. We also provide a huge collection of digital resources, which we call the 'eCollection' - we have over 10,000 eBooks and 7,000 eAudiobooks and this session will show you how to access these and our other free online resources. Register today: http://ow.ly/p4HA50CrSUV

17.01.2022 As of tomorrow (Monday 18 January) masks are no longer required to be worn in libraries unless you cannot maintain social distance. This change was announced by the Premier last week in line with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Find out all the details of library services at this time, on our Coronavirus webpage: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

16.01.2022 Have the choruses of "I'm bored!" already started in your household? Find a daily dose of creative inspiration for kids of all ages in our January School Holiday program. We're celebrating International Creativity Month with activities that children can do at home each day during January. From crafts to quizzes, and science to cooking, there is sure to be something to combat even the most severe case of boredoms! Check out the full program and links to activity sheets and videos on Your Library @ Home: http://ow.ly/KIbI50CYUaM

15.01.2022 School is out and Christmas is only days away! Our team has put together some fun and festive activities - Christmas themed books (print, StoryBox, eBooks) to read, a wreath you can make from recycled materials, super cute Australian animal baubles to create and more. Explore the activities here: http://ow.ly/JXUO50CQERU

15.01.2022 For a truly heart-warming and uplifting discussion facilitated by the wonderful Lee Kofman, we invite you to watch the recording of our Social Inclusion Week event, 'Marie Younan A Different Kind of Seeing', available now on our YouTube channel. Marie’s story is one of overcoming extreme adversity to become an inspiration for others, with the help of dedicated educators such as her co-author Jill Sanguinetti. As one of our attendees commented loved the personal growth a...nd taking back her life and love that her care and compassion is being passed forward to other migrants. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8gOz8aljGw Social Inclusion Week Scribe Publications #isoinclusion

14.01.2022 The shortlist for the 2021 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards has been announced! Explore the 26 shortlisted titles across seven categories, from some of the nation’s most respected and promising writers, with stories of love and survival, hope and loss, intimacy and escape. Get your summer reading list ready with the nation's best writing, vying for its richest literary prize, and vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Award: https://www.wheelercentre.com//victorian-premier-s-literar The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas

14.01.2022 October is History Month so we’re delving into the archives and sending you back in time! Are you missing the Dome during lockdown? Here is a blast from the past (four years)! Although you can’t visit us right now, there is still plenty to do while you wait for the doors to swing back open: http://ow.ly/TnGf50BCFKg #FlashbackFriday

14.01.2022 As we stride into the future - have you considered digging into the past? Ancestry and ProQuest have extended their generous offer of temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition for our library members until 31 March! To access Ancestry, click on the 'Ancestry' link on our eCollection page: http://ow.ly/FIYT50BCFF1 (Please note, you will be unable to gain access directly via the Ancestry or Ancestry Library Edition websites). You must be a library member to log in, so make sure you have your library barcode (found on the back of your library membership card) and PIN on hand. Photo details: Welcome Home to Lce. Cpl. Clarence, Bellerine Street, Geelong. Reference: NOW1919-04-10

13.01.2022 Are you a local writer with a great story about growing up in the country? Then get writing and submit your story to the ‘Growing Up in Country Australia’, a new anthology in the Growing Up series is coming in 2022: http://ow.ly/i7L150D30Sc And while we have you, have you booked your ticket for ‘Growing Up Disabled in Australia’ Panel Discussion; our first in-person event for adults this year? Seats are limited so please book early! http://ow.ly/quiX50D30Sd

13.01.2022 Christmas and the holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, however for many it can also be a time of struggle: loneliness, financial pressure, stress - on top of what has already been a very tough year. If you need support at any time over the Christmas period, visit www.givewhereyoulive.com.au/holidayhelp/ where you’ll find a list of organisations that can help you with food, crisis support, housing, mental health, family violence, financial stress and tenancy ...support. Please pass on this information to anyone who may need it. Give Where You Live Foundation BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force)

13.01.2022 We are so excited about development of the new Queenscliff Hub, which will include the Library, Queenscliffe Historical Museum and Visitor Information Centre. In order to move to a temporary location to allow for construction of the Hub to begin, Queenscliff Library will not provide services such as Click & Collect and a return chute for a two week period. The last day of operation from the Library will be Tuesday 20 October, and from Wednesday 4 November, the Library will b...e housed at the currently vacant building ‘The Tavern’ (18 Hesse St), along with the Visitor Information Centre and Queenscliffe Historical Museum. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/NKBe50Bwqrp Find out more about the Queenscliffe Hub project on the Borough of Queenscliffe Hub web page: http://ow.ly/Apb650Bwqro

12.01.2022 School Holiday activity time! Is your child already looking for some fun activities to do this school holidays? In our Boredom Busters activity, you can learn how to make a colourful balloon bowl, play a wild and whacky drawing game or go on a scavenger hunt nature walk; check out our video and instructions here: http://ow.ly/SCYE50BvOPg

10.01.2022 We are SO excited that New York Times bestselling author of 'The Dry' and former Geelong resident, Jane Harper joins us to discuss her compelling new novel, 'The Survivors' on 8 October. Set on the Tasmanian coast, 'The Survivors' is a compelling, deep mystery, visiting the ever-fascinating themes of grief and guilt - it will keep you reading well past your bedtime! Jane will be chatting with Kate Mildenhall, author of the newly released novel 'The Mother Fault', so don't m...iss out on this opportunity to hear two of Australia's best authors in conversation; book here: http://ow.ly/rJBx50BvOJU Pan Macmillan Australia See more

08.01.2022 Great news; a contactless collection service will commence from our mobile libraries today (Monday 28 September) library members will be able to pick up holds and return collection items at the usual stops on the mobile library routes without making a Click & Collect booking. Members will not be able to board the library however, and please note there will be some disruptions to Mobile Library services on weekends during October and November. Find out more in the FAQ section of our Click & Collect page: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/collect

08.01.2022 School holiday program: Did you know you can travel the world on a cooking adventure without leaving home? In this program you can design your very own recipe journal with recycled materials, and fill it with tasty, traditional recipes from around the world. See the activity here: http://ow.ly/tP9L50BCFTk

07.01.2022 Everyone has a story to tell and ABC Melbourne wants to hear yours. ABC Radio Melbourne presents its inaugural storytelling event, Homespun, in March 2021 and will debut on radio and streamed online. They're looking for people to share their 5 minute story. The only catch is you must feature the line ‘I swear I’m telling you the truth’ somewhere in your (true!) tale. If your story is selected you will tell your story on stage alongside ABC presenters and notable Australians. Find out more: http://ow.ly/yJV250COMLw

07.01.2022 http:// Upcoming online events and programs // See the fantastic online events and programs on offer, register and connect with your community and library: Pirate Adventure, Mon January 11, (downloadable activity sheet, available anytime) https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4775630 Online Selling, Mon January 11, 10:00am-11:00am: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4695706 Art Spark, Tues January 12, (downloadable activity sheet, available anytime): https://events.grlc.vi...c.gov.au/event/4775631 Paris Jay Guide to a Healthy You, Tues January 12, 12noon-1:00pm: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4720914 Rainbow Chocolate Cups, Wed January 13, All Day: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4775632 Alphabet Photography, Thurs January 14, All Day: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4775633 3D Modelling with Tinkercad, Thurs January 14, 10:00am-11:00am: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4747029 Tanya Lewis - Ethically Declutter and Reduce Waste, Thurs January 14, 12noon-1:00pm: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4720915 Slightly Spooky Quiz, Fri January 15, All Day: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4775634 Find Your Next Great Read, Fri Jan 15, 2:00pm-3:00pm: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4721145 Slow Down Time, Sat January 16, All Day: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4775635 Handy Creatures, Sun January 17, All Day: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4775636 DIY Tangram Puzzle, Mon January 18, All Day: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4783850 Disaster Preparation at Home, Mon January 18, 10:00am-11:00am: https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/4695716 And that’s not all! Visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on to explore all of our upcoming events.

07.01.2022 What are you up to this week? Why not join one of our many, varied online events? eMagazines and eNewspapers for free, Mon 21 September, 11:00am-12noon: http://ow.ly/gkL750BvOyd Great Apps for Lockdown, Tues 22 September, 11:00am-12noon: http://ow.ly/4F5a50BvOy7 Purl Jam Knitting Circle, Tues 22 September, 3:30pm-4:30pm: http://ow.ly/teSn50BvOyc... Baby Time @ Home, Wed 23 September, 11:00am-11:20am: http://ow.ly/BtsB50BvOy9 Rachael Brown and Vikki Petraitis - Lawyer X - A Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival preview event, Wed 23 September, 7:30pm-8:30pm: http://ow.ly/qH7A50BvOya CV/Resume Writing Tips, Thurs 24 September, 2:00pm-3:00pm: http://ow.ly/VYuW50BvOyf Reader’s Theatre @ Home, Fri 25 September, 4:00pm-4:45pm: http://ow.ly/CcQh50BvOyb eBooks on Your Kobo eReader, Mon 28 September 10:00am-11:00am: http://ow.ly/Gxjw50BvOy5 Purl Jam Knitting Circle, Tues 29 September, 3:30pm-4:30pm: http://ow.ly/y0ps50BvOy6 Baby Time @ Home, Wed 30 September, 11:00am-11:20am: http://ow.ly/xyBe50BvOy4 Malcolm Knox Bluebird, Wed 30 September, 7:30pm-8:30pm: http://ow.ly/KTNn50BvOye And that’s not all! Visit http://ow.ly/FVEI50BvOy8 to explore all of our upcoming events.

05.01.2022 Do you love the story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen? Enjoy our special stop motion animation tribute, and then have fun with the extra activities inspired by this classic tale. See the video and check out the extra activities here: http://ow.ly/SEto50BAQqm

05.01.2022 It's that time of year when many of us make a resolution to get into shape - physically, mentally or spiritually. If this sounds like you, then why not start 2021 the right way, and join us for our New Year, New You summer lunchtime series. We are presenting four online workshops during January, presented by local experts who will provide inspiration and advice on nutrition, de-cluttering, holistic wellbeing and re-discovering your waist-line! The first session will take place next Tuesday 12 January. Visit the What's On section of our website to browse and register for events: http://ow.ly/B3kY50D02PB

04.01.2022 Will you be listening to the last episode of Trace 'The Informer' tomorrow, ahead of next week's Word for Word preview event? Get listening and register for this amazing panel event, featuring Rachael Brown, Vikki Petraitis - Author Page, joined by self-confessed true crime obsessive and podcaster Meshel Laurie. Don't miss out; register here: https://bit.ly/3hQlcnS

03.01.2022 One of our staff members Simon has been busy behind the scenes recording more fast and fabulous interviews with some of our most successful local authors. First cab off the rank in this second series is Alli Sinclair Author, whose books explore history, culture, love and grief, and relationships between family, friends and lovers. She captures the romance and thrill of discovering old and new worlds, and loves taking readers on a journey of discovery. Listen here: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/virtual-events/adults/audio

03.01.2022 The Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival program is now live A stellar line-up of presenters over one jam-packed weekend, 20-22 November. Take a look below, or at www.wordforwordfestival.com.au

02.01.2022 Amazing news - Ancestry and ProQuest have extended their generous offer of temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition for our library members until the end of the year! To access Ancestry, click on the 'Ancestry' link on our eCollection page: http://ow.ly/FIYT50BCFF1 (Please note, you will be unable to gain access directly via the Ancestry or Ancestry Library Edition websites). You must be a library member to log in, so make sure you have your library barcode (found on the back of your library membership card) and PIN on hand.

01.01.2022 Join Zoe from Geelong Regional Libraries this wonderful ‘Story Time @ Home’ video! Read a fun book about a cat named Kit who perhaps doesn’t like birthdays as you may think she should!), sing happy birthday and get some great ‘party’ activity ideas you can do at home with your family: https://youtu.be/sQyauh5XdNQ Book details: ‘Cats Do Not Like Birthdays’ by Nicki Greenberg, published by Affirm Press

01.01.2022 Only one week until Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival announces their 2020 online program! Thought provoking panels and in conversation sessions over one jam packed weekend, 20-22 November. The full program will be announced and tickets will go on sale Thursday 1 October. Sign up to their eNews and you'll be amongst the first to know - as well as be in the running to win book prize packs: www.wordforwordfestival.com.au/subscribe/ #W4W2020 #LifeChanging City of Greater Geelong Deakin University - Arts and Education