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Stitch and Sew

Free Access to Sewing Machines and Overlockers

2024-09-16 10:00:00 2024-09-16 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Stitch and Sew Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Monday, September 16
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-16 10:00:00 2024-09-16 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Stitch and Sew Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a beginner, our equipment is here for you. A brief induction is required for first-time users, and we provide basic threads to get you started. Just bring your own supplies, and you're ready to create!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine (North)
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!
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Tue, Oct 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques!
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Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
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Learn how to make your very own creation using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
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Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest,Activity Room
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5+

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Come along and explore dinosaurs of the prehistoric through STEAM based learning with a little crafting, teamwork,... more
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Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for an adventure into the world of engineering as we recreate famous world landmarks, bridges and buildings.... more
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Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
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Fri, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine... more
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Sun, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5+

Tue, Oct 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for an adventure into the world of engineering as we recreate famous world landmarks, bridges and buildings.... more
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Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, October 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Learn how to make your very own creation using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now... more
Learn how to make your very own creation using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn... more
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn how to construct your personalised zine.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8+

Fri, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Oct 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
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Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5+

Tue, Oct 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mezzanine (North)
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Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for an adventure into the world of engineering as we recreate famous world landmarks, bridges and buildings.... more
Join us for an adventure into the world of engineering as we recreate famous world landmarks, bridges and buildings. Who can build the highest tower? How much weight can your bridge hold? Ages 8-18

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
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Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
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Fri, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.