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Local and Family History Drop In

Help on hand from friendly Heritage staff

2024-10-09 09:30:00 2024-10-09 14:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Local and Family History Drop In Geelong Heritage Centre staff are visiting Corio Library. Drop in and chat with us about all your family or local history questions. Corio Library -

Wednesday, October 09
9:30am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 09:30:00 2024-10-09 14:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Local and Family History Drop In Geelong Heritage Centre staff are visiting Corio Library. Drop in and chat with us about all your family or local history questions. Corio Library -

Geelong Heritage Centre staff are visiting Corio Library. Drop in and chat with us about all your family or local history questions.

Geelong Heritage Centre staff are visiting Corio Library to help you navigate online family and local history resources. 

Find out how to access online databases, images, maps, documents, newspapers and more with our handy tips.

Our knowledgeable staff will be available at Corio Library to answer your family and local history questions.

Drop in to find out more about all the resources available to support your research.

Please note - the drop in desk will be unattended for a short break between 12 to 12.30pm.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Computers & Tech Help |

TAGS: | recommended |

Corio Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0658

Hours

Corio Library

Mon, Sep 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0658

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

Fri, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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 is now closed

Mon, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Corio Library.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Wed, Oct 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Thu, Oct 10, 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding... more
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding skills while creating games, music and more. Ages 8+

Wed, Oct 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Thu, Oct 17, 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.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding... more
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding skills while creating games, music and more. Ages 8+

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

Thu, Oct 24, 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.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Team up with your grown up to complete challenges using our Junior Bots, including underwater clean-up, food... more
Team up with your grown up to complete challenges using our Junior Bots, including underwater clean-up, food harvest, and a healthy ways maze. Ages 6+

Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Take your craft to the next level in this introduction to Cricut® session!

Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding... more
Experience some of the endless possibilities of the micro:bit micro-computer in this 4-week program. Learn coding skills while creating games, music and more. Ages 8+

Wed, Oct 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 31, 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.