Rosny & Sorell What's On - August 2021
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Image: 'Hobart Town from
Rosny & Kangaroo Bay'
Prout, John Skinner, 1805-1876
SD_ILS:100945
Sorell
What's On
August 2021
Calendar of events
Family History month Discover Your Family History Join our family history volunteer Sue for a session about discovering your family history. Sue will show you what records are available, how to organise your information and how to find stories from newspapers. This is a practical session, so bring your own laptop or borrow one of ours. There are two sessions to choose from: Friday 20 August 11:00am - 1:00pm Friday 27 August 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family History month
Is there more to your story?
Have you ever thought of using the newspaper to find your family
history? For generations the newspaper was the main source of
community information.
Our family history expert will show you all the library resources
available including how to find newspaper articles online.
This is a practical two hour session so bring your laptop
(or borrow one of ours) and a USB drive to save what you find.
There are two sessions to choose from:
Friday 20 August 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday 27 August 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bookings are essential for everyone who is attending,
adults included.
You can book:
· Online: www.eventbrite.com
· Phone: 6165 6448
· Visit us and chat to a staff member
Family History Basics
Wednesday 11 August
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come along and learn how to research
your family history. We will show you
what information is available and how to
find out more about your family’s past.
Catch up TV and movies
Thursday 12 August
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Would you like to learn about catch up TV
like ABC iView or SBS On Demand?
Would you like to find out how to access
movies from your device?
This session will explore how to watch TV
and movies online.
Drop In Sessions
Bring your device and any Monday 2 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm
questions you have. Monday 9 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Monday 16 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm
We are here on Monday Monday 23 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm
afternoons ready to help you Monday 30 August 2:00pm - 3:00pm
with all things digital.
Internet Basics
Thursday 19 August
10:00am - 11:30am
This session will introduce you to
the internet. Come and learn more
about how to:
find and browse websites
understand hyperlinks
bookmark pages
stay safe online
Computing Basics
Thursday 26 August
2:30pm - 4:00pm
New to computers? This is the perfect
place to start. This session will show you
the basic functions of a computer,
keyboard and mouse. By the end of this
session you will have the skills and
resources you need to keep practising.
Android tablet Drop In
Bring your device and any Tuesday 3 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm
questions you have. Tuesday 10 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday 17 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm
We are here on Tuesday Tuesday 24 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm
afternoons ready to help you Tuesday 31 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm
with all things digital.
Learning support @ Rosny
Reading, Writing and Maths
Do you need help with reading, writing
or maths? Do you know someone who
does?
We provide free, confidential, one to
one help for adults.
Contact David for a friendly chat on
6165 6444.
English Conversation Group
Every Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00am
(School terms only)
Come along and practice your English
skills with this friendly group.
No Bookings equired.
Learner Licence Help
Having trouble getting your car or
motorcycle Learner Licence?
We can offer help.
Ask us for more information.
Heavy Vehicle License testing @ Sorell and Rosny Are you looking to pass your Heavy Vehicle Licence test? Rosny and Sorell Libraries have staff available to help. Contact us today for more information.
Children's programs @ Rosny
Storytime
Every Tuesday
11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes
and lots of fun!
Suitable for children aged 2 - 5 years
and their parents and carers.
Rock & Rhyme
Every Wednesday and Thursday
10:30am - 11:00am
Enjoy songs, action rhymes and short
stories. Meet other parents and have
fun! Suitable for babies and toddlers
from birth to 2 years.
Remember to book
Bookings are essential for everyone
who is attending, adults included.
You can book:
· Online: www.eventbrite.com
· Phone: 6165 6448
· Visit us and chat to a staff memberBook Week
Book Week Storytime & Craft
Tuesday 24 August
11:00am - 12:00pm
Rosny Library is celebrating Children's Book Council of Australia Book Week!
Put on your best costume and join us for a special Storytime & craft activity.
Bookings essential. Places are limited.Winter Film Festival
Our film festival
continues for
its final month!
This month we are screening four fantastic films:
A Testament of Youth
A powerful story of love, war and remembrance. The movie is based on a
classic World War I memoir written by a woman.
Thursday 5 August at 10:30am
The King’s Speech
After the death of his father King George V, Bertie who suffers from a
debilitating speech impediment, is suddenly crowned King.
Thursday 12 August at 10:30am
Out of the Blue
Celebrating Science Week: The murder of an astrophysicist leads detective
Mike Hoolihan to New Orleans where the mystery affects her in ways she
never expected.
Thursday 19 August at 10:30am
Toast
Toast is the ultimate nostalgia trip through 1960’s Britain. It is a delicious love
letter to the tastes and smells that a young boy associates with his journey
into adulthood.
Thursday 26 August at 10:30amThe ISLAND project We are excited to support The ISLAND Project! This project involves a range of studies that relate to understanding who is most at risk of dementia and how those at risk can self-manage behaviours to build resilience to dementia. You only need an email address to participate! Speak to a library staff member for more information.
Sorell Library
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Little, W. J.
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Digital learning @ Sorell
Catch up TV and online movies
Tuesday 17 August
10:30am - 12:00pm
Would you like to learn about catch up
TV like ABC iView or SBS On Demand?
Would you like to find out how to
access movies from your device?
This session will explore how to register
and watch TV and movies online.
Family History Basics
Tuesday 31 August
10:30am - 12:00pm
Come along to learn about researching
your family history. We will show you
what information is available and how to
find out more about your family’s past.
Remember to book
Bookings are essential for everyone
who is attending, adults included.
You can book:
· Online: www.eventbrite.com
· Phone: 6165 6448
· Visit us and chat to a staff memberChildren's programs @ Sorell
Rock & Rhyme
Every Wednesday
11:00am - 11:30am
(School terms only)
Enjoy songs, action rhymes and short
stories. Meet other parents and have
fun! Suitable for babies and toddlers
from birth to 2 years.
Storytime
Every Friday
10:30am - 11:00am
(School terms only)
Join us for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes
and lots of fun! Suitable for children aged
2 - 5 years and their parents and carers.
Britannica Library
The award-winning resource
for children. Perfect for curious children
who want to find out about the world
around them.Learning support @ Sorell
Learner Licence Help
Having trouble getting your car or
motorcycle Learner’s Licence? We can offer
support and help.
Ask us for more information.
Reading, Writing and Maths
Do you need help with reading, writing or
maths? Do you know someone who does?
We provide free, confidential, one to one
help for adults.
Contact Fiona for a friendly chat on
0448 443 686.
Ask a Volunteer
There are volunteers at Sorell Library most
days. They are ready to help you with
computer tasks, email, printing, scanning,
photocopying and so much more.
No need to book, just come in and chat to a
volunteer today!Rock & Rhyme
Every Monday at 9:30am
(School terms only)
We also have a FREE Computing
Basics course running over the next
Clarence Plains Child and few months.
Family Centre
25 Mockridge Road, For more information, including how
Clarendon Vale to book, contact the Child and Family
Phone: 03 6246 6444 Centre.
There are a range of FREE services
and help available at both
Neighbourhood Centres.
Free computer access
Rokeby Neighbourhood
Centre
Internet and email
85 Tollard Drive, No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)
Rokeby applications
Phone: 03 6247 6778 Scanning documents
Tax returns
Get your learner’s licence at
Rokeby Neighbourhood Centre
Mobile phone help
For more information, including how
to book, contact each
Neighbourhood Centre.
Clarendon Vale
Neighbourhood Centre
65 Mockridge Road,
Clarendon Vale
Phone: 03 6247 1411Get in touch
Rosny Library
rosny.library@education.tas.gov.au
Address
46 Bligh Street
Rosny TAS 7018
Phone: 6165 6448
Opening hours
Monday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Sorell Library
sorell.library@education.tas.gov.au
Address
25 Cole Street
Sorell TAS 7172
Phone: 6165 6452
Opening hours
Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pmYou can also read
