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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, Dec 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Dec 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
Thu, Dec 26 Closed
Fri, Dec 27 Closed
Sat, Dec 28 Closed
Sun, Dec 29 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

Mon, Jan 06, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Tue, Jan 07, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash and create an underwater diorama at this hands-on school holiday program. Ages 8+

Tue, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Make your own art journal. Whether you are interested in a journal for drawing, for daily thoughts or just as a... more
Make your own art journal. Whether you are interested in a journal for drawing, for daily thoughts or just as a creative outlet. Spend some time decorating your own journal masterpiece. Ages 12-18

Wed, Jan 08, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages:... more
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool

Thu, Jan 09, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+

Thu, Jan 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Be inspired by the natural world. Join us to create a bush flower pompom using yarn, embroidery thread, & colourful... more
Be inspired by the natural world. Join us to create a bush flower pompom using yarn, embroidery thread, & colourful felt to accessorize your school bag, key chain, or anything else! Ages 10-18

Fri, Jan 10, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Sat, Jan 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Mon, Jan 13, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age:... more
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age: Preschoolers

Tue, Jan 14, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash in our special Swim Safe Storytime, co-facilitated with our lifeguard friends at our local City of... more
Make a splash in our special Swim Safe Storytime, co-facilitated with our lifeguard friends at our local City of Greater Geelong Swim Sport and Leisure Centres. Suitable for ages 3+

Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Ages 5+

Wed, Jan 15, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster... more
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster or writing a letter advocating for ocean conservation. Ages 8+

Thu, Jan 16, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Fri, Jan 17, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Sat, Jan 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV,... more
Ignite your imagination & creativity! Join us for a range of art-making activities developed by artists & the NGV, fostering social connection, sparking innovative thinking & self-expression. Ages 3+

Mon, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Explore water colour techniques and experiment with presentation ideas to create an amazing artwork. Ages:12-18.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash this summer using salt or sand and watercolour paints to create a colourful beach scene. Ages 8+

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run... more
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!