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Contemporary Library Design - Exploring Biyal-a

Presented in partnership with Geelong Design Week

2024-11-26 16:00:00 2024-11-26 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Contemporary Library Design - Exploring Biyal-a Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks. Over 10 days from 21 to 30 Nov, 2024. Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library -

Tuesday, November 26
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-26 16:00:00 2024-11-26 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Contemporary Library Design - Exploring Biyal-a Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks. Over 10 days from 21 to 30 Nov, 2024. Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library -

Geelong Design Week is an annual event that celebrates Geelong's UNESCO City of Design status by offering a vibrant array of workshops, exhibitions, and talks. Over 10 days from 21 to 30 Nov, 2024.

This panel discussion will explore the unique design aspects of the new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library and in particular the incorporation of Wadawurrung cultural elements and stories into the design of the building, such as the living water narrative, as well as aspects of community programming and social activation for a new community.

Panellists:

  • Corrina Eccles - Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
  • Aleksander Borek - Buchan Architects
  • David McCartney - City of Greater Geelong
  • Vanessa Schernickau - Geelong Regional Libraries

Panel Chair/Facilitator:

  • Marsha Uppill - Director/Co-Founder, Arranyinha

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.

Image credit: Tom Roe

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures |

TAGS: | recommended |

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

armstrongcreek@grlc.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 4201 0672
Branch manager
Jen Brus

Hours

Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Mon, Mar 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 2:00PM to 4:30PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0672

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Tue, Apr 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 10:50am
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Thu, Apr 03, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
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Fri, Apr 04, 10:15am - 11:30am
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Fri, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join the Media Room induction session to access a space equipped with a green screen, podcasting, and recording tools.

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 12-18.

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wanga Creative Studio (West)
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Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 12-18.

Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 10:50am
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