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Is this fake news? Knowing your sources online

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2026-11-09 10:00:00 2026-11-09 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Is this fake news? Knowing your sources online Test your knowledge and skills as we discover how you can identify reliable information sources online. Leopold Library - Leopold Meeting Room

Monday, November 09
10:00am - 11:00am

Leopold Library

Leopold Meeting Room

Test your knowledge and skills as we discover how you can identify reliable information sources online.

In our current world of ‘fake news’ and misinformation, how can we find factual and reliable information online? This session will teach you how to assess online information sources quickly and efficiently. 

This is the first of a series of four workshops; it is followed by Can I Trust It? Assessing Websites, then Is That Real? AI Images and Deepfakes and lastly, Is that True? Verifying Claims Online. These may be attended separately or together.

What to expect:

  • This is an educational program that includes a presentation, individual and group activities.
  • You will learn about misinformation and disinformation online, some strategies to spot this unreliable information and practise how to use these strategies.
  • It is facilitated by a library staff member and has a maximum of 6 participants.

Bookings:â?¯

Bookings are essential to save your place in the program. Please cancel your booking if you are no longer able to attend. Bookings close one hour prior to the session.

Further information:â?¯

If you have any questions about this program or requireâ?¯assistanceâ?¯to book, please contact the library on the details below.â?¯

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Jobs & Life Skills | Computers & Digital Skills |

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Leopold Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0675

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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed

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. 

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Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Leopold Meeting Room
Test your knowledge and skills as we discover how you can identify reliable information sources online.

Mon, Nov 09, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join our monthly book club to chat about classic novels and their screen adaptations.

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling artists and creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut and pasting, and all things art and... more
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Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 12, 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

Mon, Nov 16, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Nov 18, 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+

Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Nov 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 19, 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

Fri, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hear from Hugh Guthrie's son, Darren Guthrie, on the life and works of his father.

Mon, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Nov 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Nov 25, 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+

Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 26, 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

Mon, Nov 30, 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!

Mon, Nov 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Dec 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Empower yourself with digital skills with the help of a friendly staff member.

Wed, Dec 02, 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+

Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.

Thu, Dec 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Conversation Club is a safe space for friendly discussion on topics chosen by the participants.

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 03, 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

Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Come along to the Leopold Library and watch a movie from the Library's e-collection streaming service, Kanopy.