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Writing Workshops with Emma Greville
2024-03-16 14:00:00 2024-03-16 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Writing Workshops with Emma Greville Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, there's something for everyone in this series of three workshops. Pick one that resonates with your passion or join us for the full journey. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Saturday, March 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-16 14:00:00 2024-03-16 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Writing Workshops with Emma Greville Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, there's something for everyone in this series of three workshops. Pick one that resonates with your passion or join us for the full journey. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Multipurpose Room

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Multipurpose Room

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned writer, there's something for everyone in this series of three workshops. Pick one that resonates with your passion or join us for the full journey.

Workshop 1: Short Story Essentials. Saturday 16 March. Have you ever wanted to enter a short story competition, and win? Learn the art of crafting compelling tales and the key elements that make short stories shine with practical writing exercises and feedback.

Workshop 2: Writing for Children. Saturday 20 April. From picture books to middle-grade novels, delve into creating captivating characters, structuring stories, and navigating the publishing process in children’s literature.

Workshop 3: Effective Editing.  Saturday 18 May. In the final workshop of the series, learn (or brush up on) the fundamentals of self-editing and how to cut and shape your story into a polished piece of writing.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures |

TAGS: | recommended |

Boronggook Drysdale Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0656
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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Sep 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 2:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

Upcoming events

Baby Time
Mon, Sep 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
LEGO CLUB - Bookings not required!
Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Dino Discovery - Bookings essential!
Fri, Sep 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Come along and explore dinosaurs of the prehistoric through STEAM based learning with a little crafting, teamwork,... more
Come along and explore dinosaurs of the prehistoric through STEAM based learning with a little crafting, teamwork, and a bit of Dino Yoga! Ages 5+
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3 Keys to Emotional Regulation in Your Child
Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Multipurpose Room
Do you have a child, tween or teen that has such huge emotions it derails your lives? Come along and learn 3... more
Do you have a child, tween or teen that has such huge emotions it derails your lives? Come along and learn 3 practical, ready-to-use strategies for building emotional regulation in your child/ren.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
LEGO CLUB - Bookings not required!
Tue, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Mix and Make: Sustainable Seed Pods
Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kitchen/Craft space
Join us to have a go at making and creating seed pods for your garden using recycled materials. Just bring yourself... more
Join us to have a go at making and creating seed pods for your garden using recycled materials. Just bring yourself and enjoy a chat at the same time.
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Dino Discovery - Bookings essential!
Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Come along and explore dinosaurs of the prehistoric through STEAM based learning with a little crafting, teamwork,... more
Come along and explore dinosaurs of the prehistoric through STEAM based learning with a little crafting, teamwork, and a bit of Dino Yoga! Ages 5+
This event is full
Spring Science Spectacular - Bookings essential
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Dive into the sensational world of weather with hands-on science experiments that spring meteorology to life. Create... more
Dive into the sensational world of weather with hands-on science experiments that spring meteorology to life. Create a rain cloud and rain gauge and learn how scientists predict the weather! Ages 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Sensational Seeds
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Why are seeds sensational? Come along to this story time and craft session to learn about seeds, grow some of your... more
Why are seeds sensational? Come along to this story time and craft session to learn about seeds, grow some of your own and create some seed art to take home! Age: Preschool
Springtime Origami - Bookings essential
Wed, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Fold your way through some fabulous spring themed origami projects. Mingle with others while working through a... more
Fold your way through some fabulous spring themed origami projects. Mingle with others while working through a variety of challenges for all skill levels. Ages 12+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Sounds of Spring - Bookings essential
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Using recycled materials, you can help us welcome the sound of spring by making your very own eye-catching musical... more
Using recycled materials, you can help us welcome the sound of spring by making your very own eye-catching musical windchime. Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Family Movie Time - Bookings essential
Sat, Sep 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Sensational Spring Storytime!
Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Spring into the Library to enjoy a sensational seasonal story time! Sing, dance, rhyme, listen to stories, and make... more
Spring into the Library to enjoy a sensational seasonal story time! Sing, dance, rhyme, listen to stories, and make some craft as we learn all about Spring! Ages: Preschool
Spring Colours with Spheros - Bookings essential
Wed, Oct 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Create the vibrant hues of Spring with paint and Spheros! Join us to explore the fundamentals of coding and craft... more
Create the vibrant hues of Spring with paint and Spheros! Join us to explore the fundamentals of coding and craft your own stunning masterpiece to take home. Ages 12+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Springs, Spirals and Twists - Bookings essential
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
You might call the shape a spring or a spiral but the possibilities are endless. Will you make a hanging mobile, a... more
You might call the shape a spring or a spiral but the possibilities are endless. Will you make a hanging mobile, a coiled necklace or a brand-new invention? It's craft - with a twist! Ages 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Family Movie Time - Bookings essential
Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
Spring Drawings That Grow! - Bookings essential
Sat, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room
Join us for a fun-filled program where your drawings literally grow before your eyes. Let your creativity bloom by... more
Join us for a fun-filled program where your drawings literally grow before your eyes. Let your creativity bloom by creating a hidden surprise in your expanding drawing, or even a plot twist! Ages 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 9 2024 at 9:00am
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