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Take Flight

incredible stories of Australian women who reach for the sky

2024-11-05 18:00:00 2024-11-05 19:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Take Flight In her new book Take Flight, bestselling pilot Kathy Mexted shares the stories of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies. Belmont Library -

Tuesday, November 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-05 18:00:00 2024-11-05 19:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Take Flight In her new book Take Flight, bestselling pilot Kathy Mexted shares the stories of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies. Belmont Library -

In her new book Take Flight, bestselling pilot Kathy Mexted shares the stories of ten women who have beaten the odds to find success and joy in our skies.

Featuring:

 

Sacha Dench – paramotorist who followed the flight path of swans across the Arctic tundra, based in the UK

Alida Soemawinata – helicopter pilot who delivers medical aid to remote villages, based in Borneo

Heather Swan – world record–breaking BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot, based in Yackandandah, VIC 

Catherine Conway – glider pilot, adopted at birth she later found out her biological family were also pilots, based in South Australia

Stef Walter – mental-health worker who wingwalked on a flying plane to show the benefits of facing challenges head on, based in Ballarat, VIC

Kirsten Seeto – lives in a mountainside tiny house where she paraglides alongside eagles, based in Bright, VIC

Emma McDonald – diesel fitter turned performing aerobatic pilot, based in Lake Macquarie, NSW

Jessica Johnston – record-holding speed skydiver who overcame her fear of flights to find healing after the death of her brother, based in Cunnamulla, QLD

Krystal De Napoli – Gomeroi astrophysicist inspired by stories her mum told of the night sky, based in Melbourne

Donna Tasker – hot air balloon pilot who hand-sewed her own balloon, based in Darwin

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Belmont Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0665

Hours

Belmont Library

Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0665

About the Library

Library services first began in Belmont in 1885. Our current library was officially opened on 28 October 1982 by the Hon FN Wilkes MP, Minister for Local Government and his Worship the Mayor, Cr PF Ward JP. The building was renovated in 2010 making it a modern, pleasing and community-centric library environment. The renovated library was officially opened by the Hon Richard Wynne MP, Minister for Local Government. Belmont Library is a large and busy hub within easy reach of the High Street commercial precinct.

Upcoming events

Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to life! Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. Ages 10+
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Wed, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to... more
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to life! Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. Ages 10+
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Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to... more
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to life! Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. Ages 10+
This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join our Speech Pathologist Anita Mills in a presentation focused on helping parents and carers to build their... more
Join our Speech Pathologist Anita Mills in a presentation focused on helping parents and carers to build their child's language and literacy development. Bookings Essential.

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

Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

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

Tue, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Wed, Dec 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Create a festive digital Christmas collage with your favourite photos using your iPad or tablet and the fun and free-to-use app PicCollage. Ideal for Christmas cards - both print and digital!

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Come and celebrate the festive season with us! Enjoy some seasonal stories and craft. Ages 2+