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Panel Discussion: Living Place, Writing Place

Local Word Writers Festival

2023-08-26 14:30:00 2023-08-26 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Panel Discussion: Living Place, Writing Place Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Saturday, August 26
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-26 14:30:00 2023-08-26 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Panel Discussion: Living Place, Writing Place Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Local Word Writers Festival is an annual two-day event of local writers presenting workshops, presentations and author in-conversations for writers and readers.

“We need to tell more stories that celebrate and explore the complex, dynamic, joyful and sometimes mundane heart that is regional Australia, and the best people to tell those stories are regional writers.”

Join us for a broad panel discussion involving writers who have set their works on and been influenced by our magnificent environment of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and, more broadly, Wadawurrung Country.

The panel features Gunditjmara actor, writer and theatre-maker Tom Molyneux, creator of the stage play, The Mission; Dorothy Johnston, author of One for the Master (Wakefield Press/1997) and Ruth (Hale & Iremonger/1986), which were both shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award; Kgshak Akec, author of Hopeless Kingdom (UWAP/2023), shortlisted for the 2023 Miles Franklin Literary Award and winner of The 2021 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.

With panel chair, Geelong author Rhett Davis (Hovering Hachette/2022), winner of the 2020 Victorian Premier's Award for an Unpublished Manuscript.

Don't forget to check out our other Local Word sessions!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Sun, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Mon, Jul 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

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

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Creatives of all ages are invited to join local artist Fern Smith to help create the longest book in the world.

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

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn... more
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn how to construct your personalised zine.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Level 2
Have fun sketching unique still life compositions at the iconic Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!

Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Mon, Jul 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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

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

Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to... more
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to life! Recommended age 8-12.

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

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

Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 04, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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

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

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to... more
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to life! Recommended age 8-12.

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

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

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

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

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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

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

Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to... more
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to life! Recommended age 8-12.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Aug 13, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Aug 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques!

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

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
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, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Mon, Aug 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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