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*IN-PERSON* Lorraine Smith - Journey of a Lost Manuscript

Author Talk

Book shop owner and author Lorraine Smith joins us to reveal the fascinating results of her 18 months of research into this old world discovery.

In 2014 a customer in a Warrnambool second hand bookshop found a sixteenth century parchment from Yorkshire inside a copy of Alice in Wonderland

Lorraine Smith studied Applied Science, specializing in chemistry, at university and qualified as a mathematics and science teacher. After a career in teaching and raising a family of four children with her husband Neil, her love of books led her to where she is today – operating a second hand bookshop in Warrnambool. This book is her third foray in writing non-fiction, having written her family history in 2013 and co-written ‘Warrnambool, a Photographic View’ with Neil in 2015.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures |

TAGS: | recommended |

Leopold Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0675

Hours

Leopold Library

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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. 

Upcoming events

Thu, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Aug 04, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Aug 11, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 12, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Aug 18, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Thu, Aug 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Mon, Aug 25, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Aug 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Everyone is welcome at the Leopold Library for an afternoon of jewellery making with buttons, beads and brocade. You... more
Everyone is welcome at the Leopold Library for an afternoon of jewellery making with buttons, beads and brocade. You will leave the library looking fabulous.