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Purl Jam

Knitting and crochet social group
2026-10-01 14:00:00 2026-10-01 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Purl Jam Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome. Corio Library - Corio Meeting Room

Thursday, October 01
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Corio Library

Corio Meeting Room

Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

What to expect:

  • This is a social group that meets to knit, crochet and chat together, working on individual projects. It is supported by a library staff member with a group size of 5-15.
  • This group is open to all whether your a crocheter or knitter, expert or beginner.
  • A selection of yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks are provided or bring along your own projects. 
  • Participants can also contribute to Knit One Give One (KOGO), the volunteer run program that donates knitted garments to those in need. 

Bookings:

Bookings are not required for this drop in session.

Further information:

If you have any questions about this program or require assistance, please contact the library on the details below.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social Connection | Health & Wellbeing | Art, Craft & Sewing |

TAGS: | recommended |

Corio Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0658
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About the Library

This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

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Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Embroidery Basics - Craft Connect
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, and tech activities. Recommended ages 12-18
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
This event is full
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our... more
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Tech help drop in
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get friendly, step-by-step help with everyday tech tasks like using your device, downloading files, or sending emails.
Visible mending - Repair your clothes with beauty.
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending.
First Monday Book Club
Mon, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
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Library Play Time
Mon, Sep 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
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Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Embroidery Basics - Craft Connect
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, and tech activities. Recommended ages 12-18
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Wed, Sep 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Collage workshop - Craft connect
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed collage session where you can craft and connect with others.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
This event is full
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our... more
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Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Tech help drop in
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get friendly, step-by-step help with everyday tech tasks like using your device, downloading files, or sending emails.
Sewing Machine Basics - Craft connect
Mon, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us at the library for a free beginners' lesson using the library's sewing machines.
Library Play Time
Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Make new friends! Join our relaxed, play-based session that includes guided and free-play activities. Explore... more
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Preschool Story Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Embroidery Basics - Craft Connect
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
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Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
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This event is full
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our... more
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Tech help drop in
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get friendly, step-by-step help with everyday tech tasks like using your device, downloading files, or sending emails.
Let's talk scams
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Corio Meeting Room
Develop an understanding of different scams and learn strategies to avoid being scammed.
Interactive play story time
Mon, Sep 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Corio Meeting Room
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe... more
Connect in this energetic story time where stories come to life through movement and play! Swish, splash and tiptoe through 'We are Going on a Bear Hunt' and more. Recommended age: Preschool
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Embroidery Basics - Craft Connect
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Getting your first part-time or casual job - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join the experts from the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre for helpful advice and insider tips on finding and applying... more
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Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
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Corio Meeting Room
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
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Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Connect and play
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a play date and meet other families. Join in your own way. Recommended age: Preschool
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our... more
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
Craft a fabric badge - Bookings recommended
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Makerspace
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Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Tech help drop in
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Get friendly, step-by-step help with everyday tech tasks like using your device, downloading files, or sending emails.
Active games - Bookings recommended
Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Corio Meeting Room
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Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
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Corio Meeting Room
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Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design your own board or card game. Recommended age: 8+
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Corio Meeting Room
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices,... more
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Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
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Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.
The Youth Mix
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Corio Meeting Room
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, retro games, tech activities, and good company. Recommended ages 12-18
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Corio Meeting Room
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Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
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The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 30, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Playing with paint
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Corio Meeting Room
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative... more
No brushes allowed! Have fun playing with paint by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Recommended age 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn... more
Get those photos, VHS tapes, Super 8/8mm film reels, camcorder tapes, slides and negatives out of storage and learn how you can bring them to digital life, ready to share with family and friends!
This event is full
Purl Jam - Knitting and crochet social group
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our... more
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.
Family Movie Time - Bookings recommended
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Makerspace
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 9:00am
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