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Weighed Down

Embracing body confidence

2024-11-13 17:30:00 2024-11-13 18:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Weighed Down "Weighed Down" challenges societal norms of beauty, health and wellness and discusses how to embrace a more accepting and diverse definition of body confidence. Ocean Grove Library -

Wednesday, November 13
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-13 17:30:00 2024-11-13 18:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Weighed Down "Weighed Down" challenges societal norms of beauty, health and wellness and discusses how to embrace a more accepting and diverse definition of body confidence. Ocean Grove Library -

"Weighed Down" challenges societal norms of beauty, health and wellness and discusses how to embrace a more accepting and diverse definition of body confidence.

Join us for a discussion with the author and co-author of the book "Weighed Down" that challenges societal norms of beauty, health and wellness and discusses how to embrace a more accepting and diverse definition of body confidence. "Weighed Down" encourages readers to create a more positive impact on people's mental health and body acceptance.

"Weighed Down" is written by Mary Pearson and co-written by Nelly Rose and Brigitte Botten.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Ocean Grove Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0655

Hours

Ocean Grove Library

Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0655

About the Library

Ocean Grove is the largest town on the Bellarine and boasts a long library history – a free library opened in the public hall in 1910 and our current library was opened as part of The Grove Centre in 1993. This busy library has frequent children’s activities enlivening the space and reflecting the diverse demographics of our community.

Upcoming events

Thu, Nov 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Connect, collaborate and celebrate with your community by decorating hands to make into heart shaped wreaths made... more
Connect, collaborate and celebrate with your community by decorating hands to make into heart shaped wreaths made together with others. Wreaths will be displayed in the library. Ages 5+

Mon, Nov 25, 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
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Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Nov 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Nov 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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+

Mon, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Dec 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Dec 12, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Mon, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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