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Get to Know: Short Stories

Let's talk about the short stories genre.
2024-12-10 10:30:00 2024-12-10 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Get to Know: Short Stories Boronggook Drysdale Library -

Tuesday, December 10
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 10:30:00 2024-12-10 11:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Get to Know: Short Stories Boronggook Drysdale Library -


Join us to explore this short yet mighty genre. From classics to modern day there will be some great new discoveries waiting for you!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading, Book Clubs & Writing Groups |

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Boronggook Drysdale Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0656
Hours

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 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.

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