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Author in Conversation: Gregory Day - The Bell of the World

Local Word Writers Festival

2023-08-26 16:30:00 2023-08-26 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Author in Conversation: Gregory Day - The Bell of the World 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
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-26 16:30:00 2023-08-26 17:30:00 Australia/Melbourne Author in Conversation: Gregory Day - The Bell of the World 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.

Gregory Day’s new novel has been described by The Guardian as ‘an electric crescendo of Australian nature writing’ and by The Saturday Paper as ‘a glorious creation, a singing gift’. The Bell of the World is indeed both a song to the natural wonders that are not yet gone and a luminous prehistory of contemporary climate change and its connection to colonialism. It is a book immersed in the early to mid-twentieth century but written very much for the hearts of the future.

Gregory Day is a writer and musician living on Wadawurrung tabayl in the Eastern Otways region of Victoria, Australia. Gregory has published six novels to date and has won many awards, including the Australian Literature Society Gold Medal. In 2019 Gregory’s novel A Sand Archive was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. In 2020 Gregory received the Patrick White Award for his ongoing body of work and in 2021 he received the Nature Conservancy Australia Nature Writing Prize.

In conversation with literary and arts professional, Harriet Gaffney, including audience Q&A.

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, Feb 03 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Feb 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Feb 09, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

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

Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you... more
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you love watercolours or acrylics? Chalk or pastels? Ages 5-18

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8 -18 

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8-18

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sat, Feb 15, 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, Feb 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Feb 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Feb 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

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

Mon, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you... more
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you love watercolours or acrylics? Chalk or pastels? Ages 5-18

Tue, Feb 18, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

Tue, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!
This event is full

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8 -18 

Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Feb 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Thu, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Thu, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8-18

Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, Feb 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Cave
Mix it up with a variety of activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5-18. 

Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Feb 23, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Sun, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

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

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

Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you... more
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you love watercolours or acrylics? Chalk or pastels? Ages 5-18

Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Tue, Feb 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8 -18 

Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Wed, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Feb 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques!
This event is full

Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Thu, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Celebrate Pokémon Day with us at the library with crafts and activities. Ages 8-18

Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8-18

Fri, Feb 28, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our library! Come in and use our sewing machine or overlocker during opening hours.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
The Cave
Mix it up with a variety of activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 5-18. 

Mon, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you... more
Lose yourself in a world of colour as you experiment with different styles of paint and other materials. Will you love watercolours or acrylics? Chalk or pastels? Ages 5-18

Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Mezzanine (North)
Always wanted to learn how to sew on a sewing machine? Then come and take a beginner's class at Geelong Library.

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

Tue, Mar 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Mix it up with after-school activities including art, craft, games, tech activities, LEGO and more. Ages 8 -18 

Wed, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

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

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

Thu, Mar 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun... more
You can sew so much more than clothes! With just a needle, thread, and some basic sewing skills you can complete fun sewing projects. Ages 8-18

Fri, Mar 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Mar 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.