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Family history chat

History month 2026
2026-10-09 09:00:00 2026-10-09 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Family history chat Bring your family photos to share. Leopold Library -

Friday, October 09
9:00am - 12:00pm

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Bring your family photos to share.

Do you love family history? Want to share your interest in a friendly environment?

Come along and enjoy a conversation, share your stories, bring your memories and photos.

Bryan Maara will be available to chat to about his experience in family history research.
There will also be a Ancesty.com demonstration – FREE to use on the library.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local & Family History |

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Leopold Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0675
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Leopold Library

Mon, Sep 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Sep 08 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Sep 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Sep 10 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Sep 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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Tel: (03) 4201 0675
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. 

Upcoming events

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Preschool Story Time
Mon, Sep 14, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Classics Book Chat - A Room with a View by E M Forster
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Is the film as good as the book? Or could it actually be in this case, that the film better?
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Artists Assemble!
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and craft. Activities vary each week. Let your imaginations fly! Recommended ages 5-18
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Pokémon play time
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will... more
Come and join us as we discuss, craft and try to catch them all, in Pokémon play time this school holidays! We will be creating our own new Pokémon and looking for old favourites. Ages 5-8.
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Create a rainbow keyring - Bookings recommended
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box.... more
Join friends new and old as we gather to learn weaving skills. Take home a rainbow keyring and a paper gift box. Recommended age: 8+
Local history - Convicts, hulks and exiles
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us at the Leopold Library to hear Bryan Marra discuss his research into the exiles, as convicts were called in... more
Join us at the Leopold Library to hear Bryan Marra discuss his research into the exiles, as convicts were called in Victoria, who found themselves living in the Geelong area.
Interactive play story time
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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're Going on a Bear Hunt' and more. Recommended age: Preschool
Conversation Club - Tell us what you think
Thu, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.
Craft a fabric badge - Bookings recommended
Thu, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative... more
Create your own upcycled fabric badges to personalise your tote, tee or hoodie! Learn simple sewing and creative techniques while repurposing old clothes. No experience needed. Recommended ages: 12-18
Active games
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Move your body and play games in this active session. Learn how to stay safe and be a good sport. Recommended age: 5-8
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Make your own board games - Bookings recommended
Tue, Sep 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Love board games? Challenge yourself and your friends to make your own! Put your craft skills to the test and design... more
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+
Make and play with puppets - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices,... more
Calling all puppeteers! Come and make your own puppet and have fun bringing your puppet to life using voices, stories and settings. Recommended age: Preschool
Colour photography challenge - Bookings recommended
Thu, Oct 01, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different... more
See the library through a different lens and find beauty in everyday things! Pick a colour and photograph different objects to create your very own collage. Recommended age: 12-15.
Saving Family Stories - Introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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!
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Baby time
Tue, Oct 06, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Tech Help - Digital Basics - Drop in
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.
Toddler time
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
Conversation Club - Tell us what you think
Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.
Family history chat - History month 2026
Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Bring your family photos to share.
Friday Flicks - Movies at the Leopold Library
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come along to the Leopold Library and watch a movie from the Library's e-collection streaming service, Kanopy.
Preschool story time
Mon, Oct 12, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
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