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*ONLINE* Dr Joëlle Gergis - Humanity's Moment

In-conversation with Dr Sian Prior, writer and broadcaster.

2022-09-21 19:30:00 2022-09-21 20:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *ONLINE* Dr Joëlle Gergis - Humanity's Moment Joëlle shows us that the solutions we need to live sustainably already exist - we just need the social movement and political will to create a better world. Online -

Wednesday, September 21
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-21 19:30:00 2022-09-21 20:30:00 Australia/Melbourne *ONLINE* Dr Joëlle Gergis - Humanity's Moment Joëlle shows us that the solutions we need to live sustainably already exist - we just need the social movement and political will to create a better world. Online -

Joëlle shows us that the solutions we need to live sustainably already exist - we just need the social movement and political will to create a better world.

When climate scientist Joëlle Gergis set to work on the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, the research she encountered kept her up at night. Through countless hours spent with the world’s top scientists to piece together the latest global assessment of climate change, she realised that the impacts were occurring faster than anyone had predicted.
 
In Humanity’s Moment, Joëlle takes us through the science in the IPCC report with clear-eyed honesty, explaining what it means for our future, while sharing her personal reflections on bearing witness to the heartbreak of the climate emergency unfolding in real time. But this is not a lament for a lost world. It is an inspiring reminder that human history is an endless tug-of-war for social justice. We are each a part of an eternal evolutionary force that can transform our world.

This book is a climate scientist’s guide to rekindling hope, and a call to action to restore our relationship with ourselves, each other and our planet.

Dr Joëlle Gergis is an award-winning climate scientist and writer at the Australian National University. She is an internationally recognised expert in Australian and Southern Hemisphere climate variability and change who served as a lead author for the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report – a global, state-of-the art review of climate change science.

Joëlle will be in conversation with Dr Sian Prior.  Sian is a writer, broadcaster, musician and teacher. She has presented programs on ABC Melbourne, ABC RN and ABC Classic, and has been a regular columnist for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She teaches creative writing at RMIT University and runs her own online writing courses. Her first book, 'Shy: a memoir' was published in 2014 and her second, 'Childless: a Story of Freedom and Longing', in 2022 (Text Publishing). In the late 1980's Sian worked for the Australian Conservation Foundation, campaigning on global warming. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Mar 29 Closed
Sat, Mar 30 Closed
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Bring a little bit of magic into your life as we revisit the Australian Classic book Possum Magic by Mem Fox. Read... more
Bring a little bit of magic into your life as we revisit the Australian Classic book Possum Magic by Mem Fox. Read the story, learn about Australian animals - weave a little magic of your own! Ages 5+

Tue, Apr 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor North (The Nook)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Tue, Apr 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
Come along and create your own magical paper art. Try your hand at Origami, pixel art, silhouette art and whatever... more
Come along and create your own magical paper art. Try your hand at Origami, pixel art, silhouette art and whatever else inspires your creative spark! Ages 12+

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
What is a poem, and how are they made? This workshop with poet, Jo Langdon, explores the power and magic of poetic... more
What is a poem, and how are they made? This workshop with poet, Jo Langdon, explores the power and magic of poetic language to transform everyday and ?ordinary? subject matters into magic! Ages 8+

Wed, Apr 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Take inspiration from Enid Blyton's magical stories and create a 3D cardboard Enchanted Woods, complete with your... more
Take inspiration from Enid Blyton's magical stories and create a 3D cardboard Enchanted Woods, complete with your own magic faraway tree, fairies, pixies or people. Ages 5+
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Thu, Apr 04, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
Learn how to turn a BBC micro:bit into a flashing LED screen using code. Make a Magic 8 ball game then ask it... more
Learn how to turn a BBC micro:bit into a flashing LED screen using code. Make a Magic 8 ball game then ask it questions. Put your name up in lights or make animals magically appear on screen. Ages 8+
This event is full

Fri, Apr 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Reading Nest,Activity Room
Join us for some magical stories, songs and activities! Make your own magic wand to take home. Ages: Preschool.

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Explore the magical world of Lego. Challenge yourself to build a mythical creature, a magic castle or simply go... more
Explore the magical world of Lego. Challenge yourself to build a mythical creature, a magic castle or simply go wherever your imagination leads you! Ages 8+

Mon, Apr 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
What better place to write all your hopes and dreams than in a tiny magical book that you create yourself with... more
What better place to write all your hopes and dreams than in a tiny magical book that you create yourself with beautiful recycled papers. Ages 15+

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
See the world in a magical way! Explore seemingly impossible images and illusions while learning how they trick the... more
See the world in a magical way! Explore seemingly impossible images and illusions while learning how they trick the human brain. Create your own illusions to impress your family and friends. Ages 8+

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ground Floor North (The Nook)
Join other carers in Geelong to connect, knit, crochet, and raise awareness of elder abuse.

Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! 5+

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Ever wondered how magicians wow an audience? Come take a look behind the scenes, learn different types of magic and... more
Ever wondered how magicians wow an audience? Come take a look behind the scenes, learn different types of magic and how to do your own tricks! Ages 8+

Wed, Apr 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Be inspired by nature's magic in this mixed media session where you create your own watercolour landscape. Ages 12+

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Bring a little bit of magic into your life as we revisit the Australian Classic book Possum Magic by Mem Fox. Read... more
Bring a little bit of magic into your life as we revisit the Australian Classic book Possum Magic by Mem Fox. Read the story, learn about Australian animals - weave a little magic of your own! Ages 5+

Thu, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Activity Room
Come along and create your own magical paper art. Try your hand at Origami, pixel art, silhouette art and whatever... more
Come along and create your own magical paper art. Try your hand at Origami, pixel art, silhouette art and whatever else inspires your creative spark! Ages 12+

Fri, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Come explore the magic of Fairy Tales with some classic Fairy Tales re-told, and create your own Fairy Tale... more
Come explore the magic of Fairy Tales with some classic Fairy Tales re-told, and create your own Fairy Tale patchwork cottage! Age: Preschool.

Fri, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Explore the magical world of Lego. Challenge yourself to build a mythical creature, a magic castle or simply go... more
Explore the magical world of Lego. Challenge yourself to build a mythical creature, a magic castle or simply go wherever your imagination leads you! Ages 8+

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Geelong Library.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Apr 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Fri, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Cave,Activity Room
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sat, Apr 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine... more
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine community to join us, hang out, and sell your own zines.

Sun, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+ 

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Need to make or fix something, but you don't have a sewing machine? Here is your opportunity to use one of our... more
Need to make or fix something, but you don't have a sewing machine? Here is your opportunity to use one of our machines, to make that repair, finish that project or create something new.

Tue, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ground Floor North (The Nook)
Join other carers in Geelong to connect, knit, crochet, and raise awareness of elder abuse.

Tue, Apr 23, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Learn, discover and explore everything related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and the Arts! This program... more
Learn, discover and explore everything related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and the Arts! This program is suitable for advanced coders. Ages 8+
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Apr 24, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Fri, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Cave
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Apr 29, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8+