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Forming Connected Family Relationships through Storytelling

Local Word Writers Festival - Presentation with Q&A

2024-08-24 11:00:00 2024-08-24 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Forming Connected Family Relationships through Storytelling Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers. Ocean Grove Library -

Saturday, August 24
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-24 11:00:00 2024-08-24 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Forming Connected Family Relationships through Storytelling Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers. Ocean Grove Library -

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual three-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and panel discussions for writers and readers.

As parents, we all want to feel connected with our children. We want to create nourishing relationships built on love and trust.

Helping our children to learn to be resilient in the face of today’s challenges and mental health struggles is one of our key roles as a parent. Using personal stories not only helps our children learn these skills, but it also helps us to build connected relationships.

Led by Andy McNeilly, this workshop is filled with stories and examples of how to do this at home. You will walk away with simple strategies to help your children learn the skills to become more resilient and face the challenges of today’s world.

As a primary school teacher, Andy McNeilly noticed that schools were doing a great job of teaching the academics, but students were lacking social and emotional learning skills. He started to run some workshops to help parents, and after receiving great feedback, he decided to write a book. Connecting with Your Kids was Andy’s first book, released in 2019. His second book, Connecting with your Teens, was released in 2023.

Up to 20 participants aged 18+. For parents, educators and aspiring writers.

Tickets $20pp OR $10pp for library members (free to join).

For the full program of 15 events being held across the region, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Ocean Grove Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0655

Hours

Ocean Grove Library

Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0655

About the Library

Ocean Grove is the largest town on the Bellarine and boasts a long library history – a free library opened in the public hall in 1910 and our current library was opened as part of The Grove Centre in 1993. This busy library has frequent children’s activities enlivening the space and reflecting the diverse demographics of our community.

Upcoming events

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Aug 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 28, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn the basics of Micro:Bits. From building a Magic 8 Ball to programming a Banana Keyboard. Ages 8+

Mon, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn the basics of Micro:Bits. From building a Magic 8 Ball to programming a Banana Keyboard. Ages 8+

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Sep 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 11, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn the basics of Micro:Bits. From building a Magic 8 Ball to programming a Banana Keyboard. Ages 8+

Mon, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Sep 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn the basics of Micro:Bits. From building a Magic 8 Ball to programming a Banana Keyboard. Ages 8+

Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Bring recycled materials to life! Listen to stories of young builders to inspire your child's project before... more
Bring recycled materials to life! Listen to stories of young builders to inspire your child's project before building with recycled materials in this imaginative session. Recommended age: Preschool
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to... more
Discover the basics of Microsoft Word while designing your own Search and Find puzzle. Take home your puzzle to challenge friends and family. Recommended age: 8-12
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration... more
Grab some pencils and let your creativity fly! Draw real-life legends or wild superheroes in a colourful celebration of awesome, every day and out-of-this-world heroes. Recommended age: 5-8
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 9:00am