Local History of Leopold and the Bellarine
Learn about historic Leopold
Friday, April 19
10:00am - 11:00am
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2024-04-19 11:00:00
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Local History of Leopold and the Bellarine
Join us at the Leopold Library for a roundup of all things local history in the area.
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Join us at the Leopold Library for a roundup of all things local history in the area.
Bryan Marra has researched extensively on the area of Leopold and the greater Bellarine.
Bryan will cover the following topics:
- Point Henry Tea Gardens on Thursday 25 January, from 10am
- Transport – Roads, Railways, Cobb & Co on Friday 23 February, from 10am
- Churches on Thursday 28 March, from 10am
- Leopold at War on Friday 19 April, from 10am
- Leopold Halls on Friday 31 May, from 10am
Picture credit: Newcombe Street, Portarlington, c.1900. From the collection of the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Local & Family History |
TAGS: | recommended |
Leopold Library
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Leopold Library
| Mon, May 04 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Tue, May 05 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Wed, May 06 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Thu, May 07 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Fri, May 08 | 9:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, May 09 | 9:00AM to 1:00PM |
| Sun, May 10 | 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.