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Free events WHAT’S ON Autumn 2021
Registering for events Your local Moreland library
How to register for an event account, you can access events online at Brunswick
facebook.com/morelandlibraries. Most Corner Sydney Road and Dawson Street, Brunswick 3056. Phone 9389 8600
Register to attend online and in-person of our events are also available on our Campbell Turnbull
events at moreland.vic.gov.au/whatson YouTube channel. You can access these 220 Melville Road, Brunswick West 3055. Phone 9384 9200
or phone any Moreland library. within a week after the event at
Coburg
moreland.vic.gov.au/libraries.youtube
For Children & Family events, please Corner Victoria and Louisa Streets, Coburg 3058. Phone 9353 4000
register via the Moreland City Libraries’ If you would like to join our mailing list to
Fawkner
Eventbrite page. receive our free What’s On booklet or to
77 Jukes Road, Fawkner 3060. Phone 9355 4200
subscribe to our library eNewsletter, email
While COVID-19 restrictions are in place, Glenroy
libraryevents@moreland.vic.gov.au or
many of our events are being held on 737 Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy 3046. Phone 8311 4100
speak to a library staff member. For more
Facebook. These events are available
information regarding library events phone
to viewers with or without a Facebook
9353 4000.
account. If you don’t have a Facebook
For updates on what’s happening
at Glenroy for Libraries After Dark,
follow Moreland City Libraries
Facebook page or call 8311 4100.
| 2 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 3
As Greece prepares to celebrate the 200th
Greek bicentennial anniversary of its independence, the library Greek bicentennial
has organised a program of events presented
by members of the Greek community.
Pandemos/Πάνδημος In their own image: a history The labyrinth of a Greek Beneath the Fig Leaves: a
of the Hellenic presence in family tree memoir of food, family and
7 pm, Thursday 11 March
Counihan Gallery Australia, 1810s to present Greece
7 pm, Tuesday 23 March
In Brunswick 7.45 pm, Monday 22 March Coburg Library 7.45 pm, Thursday 25 March
Brunswick Library Brunswick library
Poet and multi-disciplinary artist Georgia Want to gain some insight into your Greek
Kartas/Saint Jorge performs Pandemos, an Socio-cultural historian Leonard Janiszewski heritage and personal family history? Olympia Panagiotopoulos will discuss her
exploration of Greek iconography, quantum and documentary photographer Effy Kalliroe has extensive experience collating debut memoir, Beneath the Fig Leaves,
mechanics and queerness. Developed Alexakis will tell the fascinating story of her own family tree. She will explain the a vibrant and compelling tribute to her
during Georgia’s Wheeler Centre Hot Desk Australia’s Greek presence over the last best methods and handy hints for tracing heritage and parents’ journey. Enjoy a rich
Fellowship in 2020, Pandemos and other 200 years. They will explore why living in your Greek family history. tapestry of food, family and Greece in this
poems will be delivered as part of the Australia is a popular choice for the Hellenic powerful exploration of the ties that bind.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
Counihan Gallery’s celebration of the Greek men and women.
this event may change. Please check Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
Bicentenary and International Women’s
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions the library Facebook page or website for this event may change. Please check
Day.
this event may change. Please check the updates. the library Facebook page or website for
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions library Facebook page or website for updates. updates.
this event may change. Please check the Image credit: Giannopoulos Giannopoulos family Registrations essential.
Gallery Facebook page or website for updates. Greek passport, 1953. Courtesy A. Giannopoulos,
from the ‘In Their Own Image: Greek-Australians’ Registrations essential.
National Project Archives, Macquarie University,
Registrations essential. Sydney.
Registrations essential.
| 4 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 5Greek bicentennial Learning & lifestyle
Greek Storytime Grandmothers John Wood in conversation Moreland writing circle
10.30 am, Friday 26 March 7 pm, Tuesday 30 March Moreland City Libraries YouTube Monthly, 6.30 pm Thursdays
Coburg Library Coburg Library 25 March, 29 April, 27 May
Join us for a delightful peek behind the Microsoft Teams
Join Yiayia Kalliroe for a fun Storytime in Koraly Dimitriadis presents 2 poems about curtains at the life of John Wood, one
Greek and receive a take home activity. her Grandmothers, the first written during of Australia’s most beloved actors. In A place to meet online for writers, poets
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions the Melbourne COVID lockdown. Mourning conversation with Lisa Dempster, John will and creatives of all types. This is a place
this event may change. Please check the recent death of her grandmother take you on an enchanting jaunt through for those who love words and how they
the library Facebook page or website for in Cyprus, without being able to spend his childhood to his time on the silver fit together. Explore writing prompts and
updates. time with her family, she is reminded of screen and discuss his book How I Clawed receive creative recommendations.
the death of her other grandmother who My Way to the Middle. March’s writing prompt is: “the only
passed away a decade ago. Find this video on our YouTube channel at essential item”
Registrations essential.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions moreland.vic.gov.au/libraries.youtube April’s writing prompt is: “art imitates artist”
this event may change. Please check May’s writing prompt is: “unlikely friends”
the library Facebook page or website for Registrations not required. Image credit: instagram.com/freephotoscc/
updates.
Registrations essential.
Registrations essential.
| 6 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 7Learning & lifestyle Learning & lifestyle
Movie chat Live at the Library – Featuring Vida: A Woman for Our Time Demystifying foster care
Pinch Points & Tender Buttons
7 pm, Thursday 11 March 7.30 pm, Tuesday 16 March 2 pm, Thursday 18 March
7 pm, Thursday 8 April 6 pm – 8 pm, Friday 12 March Moreland City Libraries Facebook Moreland City Libraries Facebook
7 pm, Thursday 13 May Brunswick Library
Microsoft Teams Vida Goldstein remains Australia’s most Simon Benjamin, CEO of the Lighthouse
Leave your library card at home and loan celebrated crusader for the rights of Foundation, joins us to correct some
Whether you’re a movie buff or just love yourself to a free double headline show at women. Author Jacqueline Kent will common misconceptions about the process
a good film, join us online for movie chat. Brunswick Library. For one night only, we discuss Vida’s life - as a campaigner for around becoming a foster carer.
Suggested films for each month will be break the silence and make a commotion women’s suffrage, an advocate for peace,
advertised on the What’s On page of the among the collection with best-sellers, a fighter for social equality and a shrewd Registrations encouraged.
Library website at the beginning of each post-punk outfit Pinch Points and indie political commentator.
month. dream-pop band Tender Buttons.
Our suggested film will be available to Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions Registrations encouraged.
view before the chat via our eLibrary, this event may change. Please check
easily accessed with your free library the library Facebook page or website for
membership. Seen other great films? Why updates.
not join and recommend something you
liked? Registrations essential.
Registrations encouraged.
| 8 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 9Learning & lifestyle Learning & lifestyle
Writing your life Superannuation Deborah Rodriguez – Looby
The Morrocan Daughter
7.30 – 8.45 pm 7:30 pm, Thursday 8 April 7.45 pm, Tuesday 20 April
Tuesday 23 March Microsoft Teams 10.30 am, Saturday 10 April Brunswick Library
Brunswick Library Moreland City Libraries Facebook
Following on from our money essentials To celebrate 100 years of the Archibald
Have you got a story to tell? Acclaimed sessions last year, join Isolde and Nes Internationally bestselling author Deborah Prize, we will be holding a screening
author Maureen McCarthy will give a brief for a discussion on managing your Rodriguez will discuss her enchanting of Looby. Keith Looby won the 1984
overview of writing memoirs. The session superannuation for the future. Nes is a new novel, The Moroccan Daughter. Archibald with his portrait of Max Gilles
will explore some of the fundamentals of superannuation specialist who works for From the twisted alleyways of the ancient as Bob Hawke. Always controversial for
writing: getting started, finding a voice and one of Australia’s top 3 superannuation his insistence on painting controversial
medina of Fès to a marriage festival
digging deep within one’s own memory fund administrators. Isolde is a financial figures, Looby uncovers the life and work
high in the Atlas Mountains, Deborah
and experiences for a story. speaker and community engagement of an artist we need to remember. This
Rodriguez’s entrancing new bestseller is a
specialist with the Salvation Army. film screening will be accompanied
In partnership with the Brunswick modern story of forbidden love set in the
by a Q&A with the producer of Looby and
Neighbourhood House. In partnership with the Salvation Army sensual landscape of North Africa. a showing of local Moreland portraits from
and Gambler’s Help Inner North. the Counihan Gallery In Brunswick.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
Registrations encouraged.
this event may change. Please check Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
the library Facebook page or website for Registrations essential. this event may change. Please check the
updates. library Facebook page or website for updates.
Image credit: Max Gilles as Gough Whitlam,
Registrations essential. Keith Looby
Registrations essential.
| 10 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 11Learning & lifestyle Learning & lifestyle
Sofia Chapman – Food forests for Pentridge Inside Out Healthier gaming for teens
Todd in Venice balcony gardens
7 pm, Monday 10 May 7 pm, Tuesday 11 May
7:30 pm, Wednesday 21 April 7 pm Tuesday 4 May Coburg Library Coburg Library
Moreland City Libraries Facebook Coburg Library
Adrian Didlick spent the last 10 years Is gaming big in your home? Isolde
Sofia is a local writer and professional Kaye Roberts-Palmer will talk about preserving images of Pentridge prison, Scherrer from Gamblers’ Help will discuss
accordionist with the band Vardos. Join making the most of your balcony space. which have now been curated into a photo some of the popular games our teens are
Sofia for a discussion of her experiences Learn about clever planting, choosing the book by Katrin Strohl. These images show playing and unpack the features to work
writing the book adapted from her popular right pots and microclimates. this important historical landmark and the out how safe and healthy they are for our
play Todd in Venice. conditions in which people worked, lived teens.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
and died. Presented by
this event may change. Please check the
Registrations encouraged. library Facebook page or website for upda Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions Moreland City Council Children’s Services
Image credit: Nina Luong on Unsplash this event may change. Please check Moreland City Council Youth Services
the library Facebook page or website for
Registrations essential. updates. Registrations encouraged.
Registrations essential.
| 12 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 13Be Connected Be Connected
One-on-one digital help Digital privacy and Digital resources Navigating health
security check-up for job seekers information online
Remote assistance via
telephone or video call. Remote assistance via Remote assistance via Remote assistance via
telephone or video call. telephone or video call. telephone or video call
Do you have questions about using
computers, phones or devices? Learn how to keep yourself safer online Are you looking for work? This workshop How do we know what to trust online?
Make a booking at a time that suits and avoid unwanted surveillance with tips will introduce a range of digital resources to How do we spot misinformation and sort
you by calling 9389 8603 or emailing for safe habits and useful apps. assist you in resume writing, searching for fact from fiction?
learnmore@moreland.vic.gov.au Make a booking at a time that suits jobs online and submitting job applications. Learn how to find accurate health
you by calling 9389 8603 or emailing Make a booking at a time that suits information and reputable sources online.
Registrations essential. learnmore@moreland.vic.gov.au you by calling 9353 4018 or emailing Make a booking at a time that suits
learnmore@moreland.vic.gov.au you by calling 9389 8603 or emailing
Registrations essential. learnmore@moreland.vic.gov.au
Registrations essential.
Registrations essential.
| 14 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 15Be Connected Children and Family
Image editing with Pixlr Make your own
digital jigsaw puzzle
Bookable workshop
Microsoft Teams Bookable workshop
Microsoft Teams
From touching up photos to creating
surrealist digital artworks and more. This Learn how to create your own digital
session will introduce the free photo jigsaw puzzle and then share it with
editing tool Pixlr. Suitable for beginners
with basic computer skills. You will need an
friends and family in this fun introductory
workshop. You will need an internet FAMILY STORYTIMES
internet connected device for this session. connected device for this session.
Make a booking at a time that suits Make a booking at a time that suits
you by calling 9389 8603 or emailing you by calling 9389 8603 or emailing
learnmore@moreland.vic.gov.au
JOIN THE
learnmore@moreland.vic.gov.au
Registrations essential. Registrations essential.
ADVENTURE!
KIDS’ HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
| 16 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 17Children and Family Children and Family
Auslan for babies Harmony Week Storytimes Poetry workshop DIY watercolour Easter eggs
with Claire Saxby
2 pm, Wednesday 3 March 4 pm, Thursday 25 March
Coburg Library meeting room Join the Moreland City Libraries’ Team as 2 pm, Sunday 21 March Coburg Library Makerspace
we celebrate Harmony Week with a series Moreland City Libraries online event
of special Storytimes. Celebrate Easter and create some beautiful
Have you ever wanted to communicate
with your baby or toddler before they Poetry has pattern and rhythm (and watercolour Easter eggs. This after-school
Glenroy: 10.30 am, Monday 22 March sometimes rhyme). It can be serious, or craft activity is suited for primary school
are verbal? Join Darren from The Auslan
Company in Hearing Awareness Week to Fawkner: 11.30 am it can be fun. Let’s make this one fun. aged children.
learn more about Auslan for babies. Learn Wednesday 24 March Bring your imaginations and your tongue- Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
some basic signs and where to find more Brunswick: 10.30 am twisting word play and we’ll write a poem this event may change. Please check
resources. This session is designed for Thursday 25 March about pets – the one you have or the one the library Facebook page or website for
parents of babies and toddlers. you wish you had. updates.
Coburg: 10.30 am, Friday 26 March
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions This event is for children aged 6 – 12 years.
this event may change. Please check Registrations essential.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
the library Facebook page or website for this event may change. Please check Registrations essential.
updates. the library Facebook page or website for
updates.
Registrations essential.
Registrations essential.
| 18 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 19School Holiday Activities School Holiday Activities
Aboriginal Storytime Awesome Autumn Painting on canvas Cartooning masterclass
treasure hunt with Gavin Aung Than
11.30 am, Wednesday 7 April 2 pm, Wednesday 7 April
Brunswick Library Coburg Library meeting room 2 pm, Thursday 8 April
2 pm, Wednesday 7 April
CB Smith Reserve, Fawkner Moreland City Libraries online event
Aboriginal cultural educator Eva Jo Have you ever wanted to create a
Edwards invites you to join her in masterpiece on real canvas? We have Iron Man? Spider Man? Forget them, it’s
What to look for in Autumn? Find the clues
the presentation of traditional and everything you need in this school holiday time to meet Australia’s own superheroes!
and complete the tasks around CB Smith
contemporary stories relayed through activity! Grab some acrylic paint, a round Cartoonist and New York Times bestselling
Reserve in our awesome Autumn treasure
spoken word, dance, music and art. canvas, a brush, or some patterned Aussie author Gavin Aung Than introduces
hunt. If it’s too windy or rainy we will have
Exploring both ancient and modern stampers and make your own work of art. you to the Super Sidekicks, his new middle
an awesome Autumn craft inside the
history the session is a young person’s library instead. Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions grade graphic novel series. He’ll tell you
introduction to Aboriginal culture of today this event may change. Please check all about the series and take you behind
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions the scenes to show you how he makes a
and yesteryear. the library Facebook page or website for
this event may change. Please check graphic novel. Then, get your pencils ready
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions updates.
the library Facebook page or website for as he teaches you how to draw the Super
this event may change. Please check updates.
Registrations essential. Sidekicks characters yourself!
the library Facebook page or website for
updates. This event is for children aged 7 – 12 years.
Registrations essential.
Registrations essential. Registrations essential.
| 20 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 21School Holiday Activities School Holiday Activities
Autumn wind spinners The Puppet Circus Mindful Monkey
by Circus Mystique 2 pm, Tuesday 13 April, Brunswick Library
2 pm, Friday 9 April
Brunswick Library 2 pm, Tuesday 13 April
Glenroy Library Meet the Mindful Monkey and her friends Breathing Bobby, Sensory Sally and Emotional Eric
Get creative with our Autumn wind as they take you on an adventure to the land of mindfulness. Full of song, dance, puppetry and
spinners. These spinners are made with mindfulness exercises this workshop is an incredibly fun way to practice reining in our monkey
Roll up, roll up! Come and see this
fabric petals and easy to decorate with minds.
hilariously funny puppet show where
fabric paint and fabric makers. See what you will experience lots of fun puppets This workshop offers children helpful hints and tricks for practising mindfulness, clear thinking
beautiful designs you can create. Pop them performing live circus skills. Amazing and self-aware calm. And you get to make your own Mindful Monkey sock puppet!
in the garden and watch them spin. characters, bubbles, audience interaction Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions this event may change. Please check the library
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions and rogue penguins make this a fantastic Facebook page or website for updates.
this event may change. Please check show not to be missed!
This event is for children aged 4 – 8 years.
the library Facebook page or website for Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
updates. this event may change. Please check Registrations essential.
the library Facebook page or website for
Registrations essential. updates.
Registrations essential.
| 22 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 23School Holiday Activities Children and Family
Tarantella dance workshop Get to know Sphero Craft workshop Meme workshop
2 pm, Wednesday 14 April 2 pm, Thursday 15 April 4 pm, Wednesday 5 May 4 pm, Thursday 6 May
Coburg Library meeting room Glenroy Library Brunswick Library Makerspace Coburg Library Makerspace
What sounds like a spider but is really a Sphero is an app-enabled robot that Test your sewing skills and get yourself This National Youth Week join us for a
traditional Italian dance? The Tarantella!! responds to your command! ready for ‘Special Persons’ Day’ by making super fun meme workshop. Learn how to
Join Rosa Voto from the Melbourne School This session is for children who have not a hand-crafted gift. Sewing machines make a GIF and manipulate images with
of Tarantella for a fun and interactive had any experience with our Sphero robots will be provided and a selection of fabric text as well as learn what formats are best.
workshop. Learn the moves and make the to introduce them to coding. to make handy bags or a cover for your Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
dance come alive with your own flair and laptop/iPad. this event may change. Please check
Using iPads children will learn how to
passion. ‘drive’ Sphero, negotiate obstacles and Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions the library Facebook page or website for
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions draw and even play a game of robot this event may change. Please check updates.
this event may change. Please check soccer. the library Facebook page or website for This event is for people aged 12 – 18 years.
the library Facebook page or website for updates.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions
updates. this event may change. Please check This event is for people aged 12 – 18 years. Registrations essential.
the library Facebook page or website for
Registrations essential. updates. Registrations essential.
This event is for children aged 8+ only.
Registrations essential.
| 24 Whats On | Autumn 2020 | 25National
Simultaneous
Storytime
...from space!
Wednesday 19 May 2021
Storytime 11 am, Wednesday 19 May at:
Brunswick Library, Campbell Turnbull Library
Proudly supported by
Coburg Library, Fawkner Library, Glenroy Library
Office of the Chief ScientistChildren and Family Children and Family
Rhymetime
Rhymetime Toddlertime
Fawkner: 11.30 am Tuesdays Coburg: 10.30 am Mondays
Glenroy: 10.30 am Wednesdays Glenroy: 10.30 am Tuesdays
Coburg: 10.30 am & 11.30 am Thursdays Brunswick: 10.30 am Wednesdays
Brunswick: 10.30 am & 11.30 am Fridays Fawkner: 11.30 am Fridays
*There are no Rhymetime sessions during the school holidays. *There are no Toddlertime sessions during the school holidays.
Rhymetime is for pre-walking (0-18mths) babies and their carers. Enjoy a fun-filled session Toddlertime is for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their carers. A fun introduction to
based on music and movement as you and your baby share rhymes and action songs. the Storytime experience, Toddlertime includes simple songs, short stories and movement
Activities like Rhymetime introduce fun ways you can support your baby’s physical activities. The Toddlertime word sheet can be found on the Moreland website, to be printed
development and literacy. Rhymetime word sheets can be found on the Moreland website, to and used at home. This session aims to develop language, self-confidence and early literacy
be printed and used at home. Sessions are for 30 minutes and are free. skills in a fun environment. Sessions are for 30 minutes and are free.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions this event may change. Please check the library Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions this event may change. Please check the library
Facebook page or website for updates. Facebook page or website for updates.
Registrations essential. Registrations essential.
| 28 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 29Children and Family Kids eResources
Moreland City Libraries has a range of online activities for children. These include games,
picture books, eBooks, eAudiobooks, puzzles and information resources.
Storytime
Library members can access these online activities for free. For more information go to
moreland.vic.gov.au/children-eresources
Storybox Library: Listen to Andy Griffiths, Sally Rippin and many more as they make
great Australian books come alive.
Animalia: Graeme Base’s Animalia takes kids of all ages on a stimulating learning
adventure through one of the world’s most beloved and well-known picture books.
Storytime Britannica Kids Library Edition: Encyclopedia Britannica is a trusted information
resource. Three levels of information for children, teens and adults can be accessed at the
Glenroy: 10.30 am Mondays
library or at home.
Fawkner: 11.30 am Wednesdays
Brunswick: 10.30 am Thursdays
Coburg: 10.30 am Fridays Busy Things: Games to develop language and literacy, problem solving, general
knowledge and creative development. Suitable for 3yrs+.
Storytime is suitable for preschool children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
Enjoy songs, stories and craft activities with your child. Help them develop their language Busy Code: Busy Code introduces children to simple programming concepts.
skills and love of reading. Sessions are for 45 minutes and are free. Recommended for children 6 – 11 years.
Due to changes in COVID-19 restrictions this event may change. Please check the library
Facebook page or website for updates. BorrowBox: Access a great range of children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks through the
BorrowBox app.
Registrations essential.
| 30 Whats On | Autumn 2021 | 31Join the
adventure!
To find out more go to moreland.vic.gov.au/libraries
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