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Peter FitzSimons - The Legend of Albert Jacka

Author Talk

2024-12-05 18:30:00 2024-12-05 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Peter FitzSimons - The Legend of Albert Jacka From the brutal shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, the epic story of the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1 Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Thursday, December 05
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-05 18:30:00 2024-12-05 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Peter FitzSimons - The Legend of Albert Jacka From the brutal shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, the epic story of the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1 Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

From the brutal shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, the epic story of the first Australian soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross in WW1

Our heroes can come from the most ordinary of places. As a shy lad growing up in country Victoria, no one in the district had any idea the man Albert Jacka would become.

The Legend of Albert Jacka is an unforgettable story of the bravery and sacrifice of one extraordinary soldier that takes us from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, all brought to vivid life by one of this country's leading storytellers, Peter FitzSimons.

Peter FitzSimons AM is Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer, and for the past 38 years has also been a journalist and columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Sun-Herald.

He is the author of a number of highly successful books, including Breaker Morant, Burke and Wills, Monash's Masterpiece, Kokoda, Ned Kelly and Gallipoli, as well as biographies of such notable Australians as Sir Douglas Mawson, Nancy Wake and John Eales. His passion is to tell Australian stories, our own stories: of great men and women, of stirring events in our history.

Tickets $20pp OR $10 for Geelong Regional Libraries Members (free to join). {Library Members - enter the first 3 digits of your membership number into the Promotion Code box on the checkout screen to claim your membership discount.}

Book sales and author signings will be offered at this event, proudly supported by Northern Books Castlemaine.

If you require any assistance with attending this event, please notify us of your access requirements via events@grlc.vic.gov.au or 4201 0600 at least two weeks prior to the event date. We have an allocation of tickets available for those who are not in a position to purchase a ticket right now, please contact us in advance if this is the case for you.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

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

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

Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get into the spirit by creating your very own festive crafts. Ages 5-18.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Get into the spirit by creating your very own festive crafts. Ages 5-18.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get into the spirit by creating your very own festive crafts. Ages 8-18.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

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

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Unleash your creativity and design a bauble that's as unique as you are!

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get into the spirit by creating your very own festive crafts. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
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Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Come and celebrate the festive season with us! Enjoy some seasonal stories and craft. Ages 2+

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Learn how to make your very own decoration using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment... more
Learn how to make your very own decoration using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
This event is full

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Dec 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Tue, Dec 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Dec 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mezzanine (North)
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Geelong Library.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques! And go home with a seasonal decoration to get into... more
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques! And go home with a seasonal decoration to get into the festive spirit!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Learn how to make your very own decoration using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment... more
Learn how to make your very own decoration using the Emblaser 2 laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
This event is full

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sat, Dec 21, 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
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine community to join us, hang out, and sell your own zines.

Sun, Dec 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Join us for a special story time all about the Ripples of Emotions. This story time is in partnership with Drummond... more
Join us for a special story time all about the Ripples of Emotions. This story time is in partnership with Drummond Street Services. Ages: Preschool
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
Explore water colour techniques and experiment with presentation ideas to create an amazing artwork. Ages:12-18.
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mezzanine (North)
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Geelong Library.

Tue, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
Make a splash and create an underwater diorama at this hands-on school holiday program. Ages 8+
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster... more
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster or writing a letter advocating for ocean conservation. Ages 8+
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Ages 5+
Registration opens Friday, December 20 2024 at 9:00am