Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Family History Chat

Register 11 Seats Remaining

Family History Chat
2026-08-26 14:00:00 2026-08-26 15:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Family History Chat Do you love family history? Want to share your interest in a friendly environment? Come along and enjoy a conversation, share your stories, and exchange research tips. All skill levels welcome. Boronggook Drysdale Library -

Wednesday, August 26
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar

Do you love family history? Want to share your interest in a friendly environment? Come along and enjoy a conversation, share your stories, and exchange research tips. All skill levels welcome.

Come along once a month to share your family history stories with other history lovers and exchange research tips. We will also delve in to resources available at the library and elsewhere.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local & Family History |

TAGS: | |

Boronggook Drysdale Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0656
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget

Boronggook Drysdale Library

Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 2:00PM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
Tel: (03) 4201 0656
About the Library

The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming events widget
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Thu, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Game On!
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler Time
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Audio Editing with Audacity - An introduction to 'Audacity' software
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
This session is designed to teach participants about the basics of Audacity, a free audio editing tool used by... more
This session is designed to teach participants about the basics of Audacity, a free audio editing tool used by podcasters around the world.
Exploring 3D print design - Go beyond the basics and have fun practicing new skills.
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Have some fun and expand your 3D printing design skills.
Baby Time
Mon, Aug 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Preschool Story Time
Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Upcycling in the garden
Tue, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Join us for some great ideas and a chat on ways to upcycle in the garden.
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
The Junior Mix
Tue, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 5+ 
Family History Chat
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Do you love family history? Want to share your interest in a friendly environment? Come along and enjoy a... more
Do you love family history? Want to share your interest in a friendly environment? Come along and enjoy a conversation, share your stories, and exchange research tips. All skill levels welcome.
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Game On!
Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler Time
Fri, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Exploring 3D print design - Go beyond the basics and have fun practicing new skills.
Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Have some fun and expand your 3D printing design skills.
Baby Time
Mon, Aug 31, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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.
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
The Junior Mix
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 5+ 
Fruit Trees for beginners
Wed, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Join us as we learn about growing fruit trees for the first time. Get some handy tips and some inspiration to get... more
Join us as we learn about growing fruit trees for the first time. Get some handy tips and some inspiration to get into the garden to grow your own fruit at home.
Book Chat
Wed, Sep 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Come along and enjoy a conversation about the books you have been reading, hear recommendations and meet other readers.
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Thu, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Game On!
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
3D Printing Basics
Mon, Sep 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Discover what 3D printing is and how it works. Learn the basics of design and get started today.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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.
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
Air Dry Clay - Craft Connect
Tue, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Join us for a fun session where you can craft and connect with others.
The Junior Mix
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 5+ 
Drysdale Library Book Club
Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Espionage, plot twists, who-dunnits, shocking endings... What's not to love? Join the Drysdale Library Book Club.
The Drysdale Film Circle - Enjoy a movie and a chat on us from our extensive catalogue.
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Movies, discussion and connecting.
Rescheduled
Flash Writing Sessions
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Friday, September 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Who has time to write a novel? Flash fiction is perfect to try some writing and have it be read by an audience. Join... more
Who has time to write a novel? Flash fiction is perfect to try some writing and have it be read by an audience. Join us to write, prepare and share your own flash fiction.
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Game On!
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw... more
Experience fun and challenges in Game On! Dive into board games, test skills and teamwork. Roll the dice, draw cards, make your move! Recommended ages 12-18
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Flash Writing Sessions
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Who has time to write a novel? Flash fiction is perfect to try some writing and have it be read by an audience. Join... more
Who has time to write a novel? Flash fiction is perfect to try some writing and have it be read by an audience. Join us to write, prepare and share your own flash fiction.
Armchair Actors - Discover the fun of live short play reading!
Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Come along and connect with others while enjoying the fun of some armchair theatre. You'll discover some old... more
Come along and connect with others while enjoying the fun of some armchair theatre. You'll discover some old classics while having a great time. No experience required!
This event is full
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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.
Employment and Career Advice - Facilitated by the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
The Junior Mix
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Multipurpose Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended... more
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO® and more. Recommended ages 5+ 
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kitchen/Craft space
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler Time
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Is This Fake News? Knowing Your Sources Online - Navigating Mis & Disinformation Online 1
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1
Test your knowledge and skills as we discover how you can identify reliable information sources online.
See all events