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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, Oct 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 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

Wed, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Thu, Oct 31, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Nov 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Nov 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.

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
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Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
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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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