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The Longest Book in the World

A creative workshop for all ages
2024-07-03 11:00:00 2024-07-03 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne The Longest Book in the World Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world! Corio Library - Makerspace

Wednesday, July 03
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-03 11:00:00 2024-07-03 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne The Longest Book in the World Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world! Corio Library - Makerspace

Corio Library

Makerspace

Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world!

“The longest book in the world” is a multi-disciplinary arts project aimed at producing a concertina book - the longest book in the world. This will be a community made travel book focusing on popular, treasured, and personal landmarks within the boundaries of the City of Greater Geelong to produce the longest book in the world. Geelong aims to beat the last recorded length of a concertina book of 814.26 metres created by Yang Shuanming of in Taiyuan, Shanxi China in 2019 (as recorded in the Guinness Book of records).

This is a free creative workshop. All are welcome and materials will be supplied.

Supported by Geelong Writers Inc and Geelong Regional Libraries.

Workshops are held on the lands of the Wathaurong people, and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

TAGS: | recommended |

Corio Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0658
Hours

Corio Library

Mon, Dec 30 Closed
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
Thu, Jan 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 2:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

Upcoming events

Purl Jam Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Mon, Jan 06, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 5+
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Tue, Jan 07, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Look and Sea! - Bookings recommended
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Wed, Jan 08, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Ripples of Emotion Storytime - In partnership with Drummond Street Services
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Join us for a special story time all about the Ripples of Emotions. This story time is in partnership with Drummond... more
Join us for a special story time all about the Ripples of Emotions. This story time is in partnership with Drummond Street Services. Ages: Preschool
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Thu, Jan 09, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+
Purl Jam Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
Salty and Sandy - Bookings recommended
Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
Make a splash this summer using salt or sand and watercolour paints to create a colourful beach scene. Ages 8+
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Fri, Jan 10, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+
Create a splash with watercolours - Bookings recommended
Fri, Jan 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Space
Explore water colour techniques and experiment with presentation ideas to create an amazing artwork. Ages:12-18.
Cancelled
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Sat, Jan 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Mon, Jan 13, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
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Great Barrier Reef Exploration - Bookings recommended
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Makerspace
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NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Wed, Jan 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Art splosh! - Bookings recommended
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Makerspace
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Ages 5+
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Thu, Jan 16, 9:00am - 5:30pm
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Ready, Set, Prep! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Purl Jam Knitting Circle
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Fri, Jan 17, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
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Splish-Splash Science - Bookings recommended
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Cancelled
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Sat, Jan 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Cancelled
NGV Kids on Tour - In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Baby Time
Wed, Jan 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Water Worlds - Bookings recommended
Wed, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
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Swim Safe Storytime - In partnership with Swim, Sport and Leisure Centres
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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Purl Jam Knitting Circle
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Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
Baby Time
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Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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Makerspace
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Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
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