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Saving Family Stories

Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
2026-09-07 10:00:00 2026-09-07 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Saving Family Stories 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! Leopold Library -

Monday, September 07
10:00am - 11:00am

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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 orientation session will provide you with an overview of using the photo and video digitisation station equipment at Belmont Library. We will take you through what you'll need to do to convert your old slides, film negatives, VHS, camcorder, and super 8 film, and how to book your own session to start digitising your family stories!

You are welcome to bring along a slide, photo or negative to share and practise with.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local & Family History | Computers & Digital Skills |

TAGS: | recommended |

Leopold Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0675
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Leopold Library

Mon, Aug 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 19 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Aug 20 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 21 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 22 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed
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About the Library

Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

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