Friends of Barwon Heads Community Library Inc in Barwon Heads, Victoria | Community organisation

Friends of Barwon Heads Community Library Inc

Locality: Barwon Heads, Victoria

Address: Golf Links Rd 3227 Barwon Heads, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is here, and it's an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate and learn about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Str...ait Islander Peoples. At Geelong Regional Libraries, we acknowledge and celebrate First Nations Peoples of this land as the custodians of learning, literacy, knowledge and story. Looking to engage your kids in in a NAIDOC Week activity? Follow the link on our website to find some beautiful, downloadable affirmation cards and colouring pages, created by Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Service Inc: http://ow.ly/oazU50Ch8GD Or head into central Geelong to enjoy the stunning Aboriginal art digital projections on City Hall. Featuring artwork developed through The Torch art, cultural and arts vocational programs. (Daily 8.30-11pm until 15 November). More info: http://ow.ly/qPYI50Ch8FI #NAIDOC2020 #EventsGeelong

25.01.2022 Want to borrow an eBook but dont know where to begin? If you, or someone you know, needs a hand with eBooks, you can call our eCollections Helpline on (03) 420...1 0645. Youll be able to speak with a Geelong Regional Libraries staff member, who will take you through how to set up BorrowBox step-by-step. #LibrariesChangeLives

25.01.2022 Libraries have extended opening hours from today! We have lots of measures in place to protect you, our staff and the wider community, including increased clean...ing, book quarantine and strict hygiene and social distancing measures. So if youre looking for some new books, DVDs, CDs or audiobooks, come and see us! Visit grlc.vic.gov.au/locate to see the opening hours for your local library branch. See more

24.01.2022 We appreciate your patience as our staff curate and pack thousands of book packs that will be delivered to members all over the region - this haul is just one d...ays deliveries packed and ready to go at Ocean Grove and The Dome. And we love receiving lovely feedback too - glad we can continue to serve our communities during tough times. #LibrariesChangeLives Public Libraries Victoria See more

24.01.2022 Have you heard? From Wednesday 12 August, all Geelong Regional Libraries members who live within the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe, Surf... Coast and Golden Plains Shire Council areas will be able to access our new Click & Deliver service. Members can select up to 20 items (books, magazines, CDs, DVDs) which will be delivered contactless to your door. Items will automatically have a loan period of 8 weeks. Each member is eligible for one delivery each month. This service is entirely FREE. Stay tuned for further details next week. #LibrariesChangeLives

23.01.2022 Barwon Heads Community Library is open!!!

22.01.2022 We know literacy is one of the best gifts to give a child, but have you heard about the benefits of audiobooks for learning how to read? According to research, ...listening to audiobooks can improve comprehension as they provide context, helping children decode words and comprehend challenging text. Check out our wonderful childrens eAudiobooks by visiting our eCollection https://catalogue.grlc.vic.gov.au/bolinda Photo by jonas mohamadi from Pexels See more

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the #InternationalBooker2020 winner The Discomfort of Evening, by author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld and translated from Dutch by Michele Hutchis...on. Hear from the judging panel on the reasons behind their decision. Find out more: https://bit.ly/31sqUYg #TranslatedFiction #DutchLiterature #TheDiscomfortofEvening #MariekeLucasRijneveld #MicheleHutchison #winner

22.01.2022 Dont miss our first preview event ahead of the 2020 Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival when we explore the consequences of Australias coal addiction ...with Emeritus Professor Judith Brett, author of the Quarterly Essay The Coal Curse. This years festival theme is Life, Changing; join Judith in conversation with journalist Eve Fisher on next Wednesday and trace the unusual history of Australias economy: http://ow.ly/dAiJ50B3hBy See more

21.01.2022 Parents and friends at Barwon Heads Primary School say thank you to teachers and staff with drawings & words page10; plus much more in the July issue...read online at www.talkingheadsmag.com

20.01.2022 Since the Uluru Statement from the Heart was formed in 2017, Thomas Mayor has travelled around the country to promote its vision of a better future for Indigeno...us Australians. Hes visited communities big and small, often with the Uluru Statement canvas rolled up in a tube under his arm. He joins us to discuss his book Finding the Heart of the Nation: The Journey of the Uluru Statement towards Voice, Treaty and Truth - the story of his own journey and interviews with 20 key people, Thomas will be joined in conversation by Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles. Wednesday 8 July, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Book now for this virtual event: http://ow.ly/WKdT50AbXo4 Hardie Grant Books

19.01.2022 http:// Upcoming changes to services // We are excited to introduce a contactless Click & Collect service, which will be available to members residing within our loc...al government areas from Monday 21 September. After Friday 18 September, the current Click & Deliver service will only be available to vulnerable people and those who cannot access the new Click & Collect service. Find out more about Click & Collect, and the changes to Click & Deliver, here: http://ow.ly/3Sdo50Bs0ks

19.01.2022 Grab some great reads during the school holidays at the library! As far as we are aware the hours continue to be 4-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and Saturday 10-1pm until further notice. #community #barwonheads #free

18.01.2022 Love seeing these bags out and about thank you Barwon Heads Community Bank Branch for your ongoing support of our library

16.01.2022 Curious Creatures Summer Reading Club Download your free activity book for Preschoolers, Primary or Secondary age. At Barwon Heads library... - Sign up for your own library membership card. - Borrow books from the great reads list. - Collect a reading log. - Visit your library all summer long. - Ask your librarian for more information about animals, creatures and things that inspire curiosity. - Participate in the SRC activities at your library to receive SRC themed incentives and prizes. #barwonheads #community #free #joinupjoinin

15.01.2022 Dont forget the library are delivering to your door step #community #barwonheads #free

15.01.2022 Did you know that the Ancestry and ProQuest have extended their generous offer of temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition for our library members un...til 31 August? Make sure you access by clicking the Ancestry link on our eCollection page (http://ow.ly/DlFa50AAHHj), as it wont work if you go directly to the Ancestry or Ancestry Library Edition website. You have to be a library member to log in, just make sure you have your library barcode (found on the back of your library membership card) and PIN on hand. If you need further help digging into the past, or would like to explore our archives, you can contact our wonderful Heritage Centre team: (03) 4201 0630

14.01.2022 Our eCollections are increasingly popular, but we know not everyone feels comfortable with the technology involved. Were pleased to announce our dedicated eCol...lections Helpline to assist anyone who might need a hand. Just call (03) 4201 0645 and youll be able to speak with a Geelong Regional Libraries staff member, who will take you through how to set up BorrowBox step-by-step. If you know someone who might need assistance please let them know about this helpline - all they need is the above phone number and their membership card handy. #LibrariesChangeLives

14.01.2022 Barwon Heads people stocking up on the correct items Enjoy

13.01.2022 Barwon Heads Community Library new opening hours: Friday: 9.00am 1.00pm Saturday: 9.00am 1.00pm Tuesdays: 2.00pm 6.00pm... Wednesdays: 2.00pm 6.00pm Please bring your library card to scan on entry for trace and track, sanitise, stay 1.5 apart, wear a face covering and smile with your eyes please! Welcome back and thanks for playing your part and keeping our community safe #barwonheads #community #free #joinupjoinin

12.01.2022 If you love Young Adult fiction, youll LOVE our new YA-focussed Instagram profile - @checked.in.ya! One part guessing game, two parts discovery, each week we d...rop hints and then drop #friYAy book reveal. The profile is run by the biggest YA fans we have, and its definitely a fun way to discover your next favourite YA read! Find it here: www.instagram.com/checked.in.ya #loveozya #yabookstagram #librarieschangelives See more

12.01.2022 Great news - Ancestry and ProQuest have extended their generous offer of free temporary remote access to Ancestry Library Edition for our library members until ...30 September! You can access it by clicking the Ancestry link on our eCollection page (http://ow.ly/DlFa50AAHHj) - it wont work if you go directly to the Ancestry or Ancestry Library Edition website. You have to be a library member to log in, just have your library barcode & PIN on hand. Image reference: GRS2009[01586]066 Wright Family c.1867

11.01.2022 12 17 years old? Want to help make sure youth voice is heard across Greater Geelong? Nominations for 2021 Geelong Youth Council members are now open! Head to ...https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au///8d62f6743648767.aspx for more info and to nominate yourself. Not sure what the Geelong Youth Council does? Some of the 2020 Youth Council team can help with that.

11.01.2022 Did you know that: Reading reduces stress by 68%? It works faster than listening to music, going for a walk or enjoying a cup of tea. Reading will advance your childs learning? A bedtime story six days a week can put kids almost a year ahead when they start school.... Reading is good for your brain? It helps keep it active as you get older. Reading leads to self awareness? It is closely linked to increasing our understanding of our own identity. Reading fiction increases empathy? It helps us better understand and connect with people in the real world. Reading enables us to form our own opinions? It opens our minds to think and feel in different ways, rather than following the crowd.

10.01.2022 Last opening day at Barwon Heads tomorrow 2-6pm news coming from Geelong Libraries next week on a click and collect delivery service from Aug 12

10.01.2022 Please enjoy reading the digital Talking Heads mag for July here...

10.01.2022 Please remember your photo id/proof of residence when you go to the library. If you are a local that goes in all the time you still need to bring it! This is a government restriction that staff must follow strictly. Enjoy your library time, take your id and keep smiling

09.01.2022 Longer hours resuming except for Barwon Heads. We will have to be patient until July 17th to wait for longer hours. In the meantime please visit our wonderful library staff member Penny on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 4-6pm or Saturday 10-1pm.

08.01.2022 A quick reminder that our chutes remain open 24/7 for contactless returns. If you pass your local library branch on your daily walk, or supermarket visit, remem...ber you can return books at any time. Many of our picture books are out on loan at the moment, and we would be especially grateful for any picture book returns as our staff work to fill the incredible number of Click & Deliver orders. Thank you! (Note: There will be no fines issued during this period).

08.01.2022 Just a reminder to maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres. In case you were wondering, thats 47 James Patterson novels #thepattersonchallenge Libraries SA

07.01.2022 Healthy boundaries and an alternative ending It just got better

06.01.2022 Ready to read some of the best books of the year? The Booker Prize Longlist celebrates outstanding fiction written in English and published in the UK and Irelan...d. This years longlist includes previous winner Hilary Mantel along with eight debut novelists. Find the longlist on our catalogue: http://ow.ly/6wPd50AUYzp The shortlist will be announced on 15 September, and the 2020 winner will be announced in November. Find out more about the Booker Prize here: http://ow.ly/fiYq50AUYzq

06.01.2022 As part of National Scams Awareness Week, weve partnered with NBN Co to host a free information session with the latest insights and intelligence from Scamwatc...h to raise awareness about the most common and emerging scams. Well look at the most common types of NBN related scams, how can you recognise a scam and practical tips to protect yourself. There will be time to ask questions throughout the presentation. Thursday 20 August, 2:00pm-3:30pm. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/q3YR50AZ2DP NOTE: This is an online program. A link to join will be emailed to you prior to the session. If you need assistance to sign up please let us know. ACCC Consumer Rights

05.01.2022 Are you on the lookout for fun, easy and educational activities for your preschooler to do at home? Check out our Letter of the Week videos! Exploring a singl...e letter each time, your little ones will explore words, objects and ideas around that letter - you can see all of the Letter of the Week videos on our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist See more

05.01.2022 Our new Click & Deliver Home Delivery Service launches today! Up to 20 items, delivered to your door for FREE. Jump online to find out all the details, place a ...request or see the FAQs and conditions: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/deliver Were expecting a high level of demand from our book and movie loving members, and we appreciate your patience as we launch this new service. Do you know someone who would appreciate this service but is not online? You can call any of our local branches (numbers here: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/locate) and our friendly staff can take a request over the phone - youll just need to have your library membership card (or barcode number) handy. #LibrariesChangeLives

04.01.2022 Following close consultation with the Barwon Heads Primary School, were pleased to advise that Barwon Heads Library will resume its full opening hours from to...day (Monday 27 July): Tuesdays: 2.00pm 6.00pm Wednesdays: 2.00pm 6.00pm Friday: 9.00am 1.00pm Saturday: 9.00am 1.00pm These hours can also be found here: http://ow.ly/76mn50AIyLR We look forward to welcoming you though the doors.

01.01.2022 Ever wanted to delve into learning about a new topic, but feel overwhelmed or dont know where to start? Our wonderful team have been busy compiling subject gui...des, a curated guide to help you explore different subjects through our resources. The guides cover various topics - Decluttering, Gardening, Meditation - and work like a choose your own adventure resource, where you can choose the format you prefer: eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, films on Kanopy and other web resources. Start exploring today: http://ow.ly/DbMW50AKTRl