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*IN-PERSON* Franca Di Pietro - Life with a Psychopath

Author Talk

2022-08-11 18:30:00 2022-08-11 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *IN-PERSON* Franca Di Pietro - Life with a Psychopath A debut drama/thriller about living with a psychopath and dealing with toxic relationships. Corio Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-11 18:30:00 2022-08-11 19:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *IN-PERSON* Franca Di Pietro - Life with a Psychopath A debut drama/thriller about living with a psychopath and dealing with toxic relationships. Corio Library - Meeting Room

Corio Library

Meeting Room

A debut drama/thriller about living with a psychopath and dealing with toxic relationships.

Introducing Francesca Di Pietro’s journey of discovery in writing her first novel, the inspiration for Francesca's writing on this topic, how this novel represents triumph and not tragedy and the leitmotif of the smashed rooster on the cover – its meaning and implications. Questions are definitely welcome at the end.

This event is free of charge however bookings are required.

Please note, this event may include readings, media, and discussion around topics such as sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, physical violence, and identity-based discrimination and harassment. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Corio Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0658

Hours

Corio Library

We're closed Friday April 25 due to ANZAC Day
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Easter Break)
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 Closed
(ANZAC Day)
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 2:00PM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0658

About the Library

This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:35am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Corio Library.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to... more
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to complete with their caregiver. Ages 5 - 8 years.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:35am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to... more
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to complete with their caregiver. Ages 5 - 8 years.

Wed, May 07, 10:35am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Corio Library.
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to... more
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to complete with their caregiver. Ages 5 - 8 years.

Wed, May 14, 10:35am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill levels are welcome.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to... more
Make simple animations and games as you learn basic coding using Scratch Jr. Activities are designed for children to complete with their caregiver. Ages 5 - 8 years.

Wed, May 21, 10:35am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.