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*IN-PERSON* Fiona Lowe - A Home Like Ours

Author Talk

2021-03-10 18:30:00 2021-03-10 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *IN-PERSON* Fiona Lowe - A Home Like Ours What really lies beneath the idyllic facade of this small town? From 'The Queen' of novels about family and relationships, Geelong best selling author Fiona Lowe. Waurn Ponds Library -

Wednesday, March 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-10 18:30:00 2021-03-10 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *IN-PERSON* Fiona Lowe - A Home Like Ours What really lies beneath the idyllic facade of this small town? From 'The Queen' of novels about family and relationships, Geelong best selling author Fiona Lowe. Waurn Ponds Library -

What really lies beneath the idyllic facade of this small town? From 'The Queen' of novels about family and relationships, Geelong best selling author Fiona Lowe.

A picturesque small town, a cosy community garden, a facade of tolerance and acceptance - but when three women with wildly different loyalties come together, what secrets and lies will be revealed? Can such disparate women unite to save the garden and ultimately stop the town from tearing itself apart?

A timely novel exploring prejudice and privilege, from bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe. Geelong based Fiona has been a midwife, a sexual health counsellor and a family support worker; an ideal career for an author who writes novels about family and relationships. Previous novels include Just an Ordinary Family, Home Fires and Birthright, to name a few.

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In-person guests are limited to 40 seats for this event. If you have booked a ticket your name will be on the door-list. Attendees without a ticket cannot be admitted. There is no need to show or print a ticket/reservation, please just provide your name as you arrive.

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Seating will be socially distanced (and we ask you to please not move the seats), as will queues for book sales and book signings. Cashless book purchases are preferred.

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Please note, there may be further restrictions on audience numbers, or the event may be moved online depending on government Coronavirus regulations at the time. We will advise registrants of any changes via email and our website.

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  • Stay home if you are unwell – if you have symptoms, get tested
  • Wash your hands – and cough and sneeze into your elbow
  • Continue to use hand sanitiser
  • Keep your distance – 1.5 metres away from anyone you don’t live with

We request that you please be patient and flexible due to the evolving nature of this pandemic.

Access for People with Disabilities

If you have any access requirements in order to participate in this event, please email us at events@grlc.vic.gov.au or telephone (03) 4201 0523 and a member of the events team will be available to discuss your requirements further.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Waurn Ponds Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0670

Hours

Waurn Ponds Library

Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0670

About the Library

Waurn Ponds Library is located next to LeisureLink aquatic and fitness centre, over the road from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. The modern building features a children’s area on the ground floor with a semi-outdoor reading deck and family room. The first floor offers flexible areas for reading and study, and large non-fiction and young adult collections. Other features include public access PCs, free WiFi, coffee and vending machines, and a meeting room for community hire. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow... more
Where does your food come from? Learn about farming and growing your own food in this hands-on session. Plus, grow your own cress from seed! Recommended age: 5-8.

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us as we use new and recycled materials to create your very own bulletin board. BYO mementos such as photos,... more
Join us as we use new and recycled materials to create your very own bulletin board. BYO mementos such as photos, tickets, etc. Other materials supplied. Recommended age: 12-18.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the world of food through stories, songs and craft. Recommended age: Preschool.

Wed, Jul 09, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make your own feast! Learn to make non-edible delights out of fluffy pom poms. Recommended age: 8-12.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming.... more
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming. For budding gardeners and nature lovers. Recommended age: Preschool

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer... more
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer clay. Recommended age: 8-12.
This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Play, move and create in this gentle sensory experience - perfect for calming curious minds and active bodies!... more
Play, move and create in this gentle sensory experience - perfect for calming curious minds and active bodies! Recommended age: 5-8.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Registration opens Friday, July 4 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Jul 23, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5+ 
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 2:50pm
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.