Goldfields Libraries November What's Online Program 2020

WHAT’S ONLINE




NOVEMBER 2020
Online programs to connect, inspire and learn
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RAMONA KOVAL:
A LETTER TO LAYLA traits of our earliest hominid ancestors through
Brilliant presenter and writer Ramona Koval talks to the terrifying promise of artificial intelligence.
to the ever-engaging Robyn Annear about her Woven throughout are Ramona’s observations of
latest non-fiction title, a kaleidoscopic portrait of her three-year-old granddaughter, Layla, and her
humanity written with warmth, insight and curiosity. hopes and fears for Layla’s generation.
A Letter to Layla is a wide-reaching, totally
compelling look at what makes us human, from the TUE 24 NOV, 7-8PM BOOK
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Photo: Abigail Heitbaum

LYNNE KELLY AND MARGO NEALE:
SONGLINES
Weaving deeply personal storytelling with extensive
research on mnemonics, Songlines: The Power
and Promise offers unique insights into Indigenous
traditional knowledges robust for over 60,000
years. Lynne and Margo share understandings of CENTRAL VICTORIAN AUTHOR
how these vast stores of information were encoded SHOWCASE
through song, story, art, dance and ceremony, In celebration of Australian Reading Hour, three
rather than simply recorded in writing.
celebrated local authors, Carmel Bird, Glenda
In recognition of NAIDOC Week, 8-15 November. Millard and Alex Miller, read from their own work.
To round out a wonderful hour, local journalist and
WED 11 NOV, 7-8PM
BOOK writer Lauren Mitchell discusses with the trio their
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favourite reads, why they write, and the power of
words.
Visit australiareads.org.au for more great free
events 1-12 November.
THU 12 NOV, 7-8PM BOOK
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SUE GUNNINGHAM: ALL THE DAYS STARTING TO WRITE A MEMOIR
AFTER & WALDENE Join Sue Gunningham for this friendly, informative
Join author Sue Gunningham, a passionate session ideal for anyone with a story to tell about
advocate of memoir writing and a Black Saturday a time in their life. Whether your story is happy,
bushfire survivor. All the Days After describes the sad, funny or frightening – it’s about your life and
traumas she experienced following the death of how you experienced it: a memoir just for you, a
her partner on Black Saturday, while Waldene - legacy for your family or a commercial publication.
Love in the Shadows blends prose, poetry and love Includes readings, discussion, writing time and
letters to tell the story of their romance. Sue will constructive feedback.
share her cathartic writing process as well as her
experiences of Black Saturday. FRI 20 NOV, 10AM-12.30PM BOOK
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THU 19 NOV, 7-8PM BOOK
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Presentations

CONNECTING THE DOTS: A LIFE
LIVED WELL WITH DISABILITY
Join us for a wonderful online conversation
with highly respected nomadic Elder, artist and
storyteller Uncle Alan Parsons. Uncle Alan will
share stories about living with a physical disability
from birth and overcoming barriers and challenges
to live a rich, independent and giving life with
community at its heart. Uncle Alan is of the Bidjira
people from Carnarvon Gorge.
Part of the Bendigo Cares project, in partnership with the City of
Greater Bendigo.
TUE 17 NOV, 7-8PM
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DISCOVERING HISTORY: NOW
INTO DEEP WATER
Presented by Natasha Joyce. BUILDING AND USING A SMALL
LABYRINTH
The thousands of children born on or brought
to the frontier goldfields of Bendigo existed in a Curious creative Amanda Collins explores the
dangerous landscape, with the risk of accident or how’s of labyrinths and the benefits of walking
death ever-present. Children were witness to the one regularly.
tragic deaths of siblings and playmates with their • How can walking be meditation?
inquest testimonies providing a rare insight into • How can a labyrinth calm the mind and body?
their experiences. • How does a labyrinth and a maze differ?
• How can I make one at home?
Bendigo Library, BRAC and La Trobe University partnership.
THU 5 NOV, 5.30PM-6.30PM THU 26 NOV, 7-8PM
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BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Young families are invited to enjoy stories with an
African flavour. Guest presenter Benjamin Ato Sam
was born in Ghana and delights in sharing his culture
through story, music and cooking.
In celebration of Universal Children’s Day.
Best suited to ages 3-6 years.
FRI 20 NOV, 10.30-11AM
MEET ME AT THE LIBRARY PODCAST
Tune into this very special podcast series to hear
stories of how public libraries across Central www.youtube.com/goldfieldslibraries
Victoria are bringing people together. Produced
by Anne-Marie Middlemast with the assistance
of the Community Broadcasting Foundation and
Goldfields Libraries. Episodes are released weekly
from Thursday 12 November.
meetmeatthelibrary.podbean.com/

Be Connected Workshops
Goldfields Libraries are partnering with the Australian
Government to empower people over 50 to navigate
the online world.
STAYING SAFE ONLINE
Learn the essentials of safe passwords, how to pay
safely online and tips to avoid scams and tricks.
WED 4 NOV, 2-3PM
WED 18 NOV, 10-11AM
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ALL ABOUT APPS
What is an app? Learn about apps, or applications FAMILY HISTORY
- the amazing little programs that can help you do
almost anything on a smart-device. Learn how to start researching your family history
online.
TUE 10 NOV, 2-3PM
BOOK TUE 24 NOV, 2-3PM
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DOING MORE WITH ZOOM
Learn how to set up an account, share your INTRODUCING MYGOV
screen, share files and create meetings in Zoom. Find out how MyGov can make managing your
online government services easy and convenient.
WED 11 NOV, 2-3PM
BOOK WED 25 NOV, 2-3PM
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GETTING STARTED ONLINE
Learn how to use search engines such as Google, DEVICES FOR LOAN
how to search for websites, use bookmarks and Goldfields Libraries have internet-connected
save files and images. devices available for 3-month loan. If you, a friend
or relative are over 50 and would benefit from a
THU 12 NOV, 10-11AM loan during this challenging time we would love to
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support will be provided. Next available loan period
ONLINE TOOLS FOR is 14 Dec 2020 - 5 Mar 2021.
BUSHFIRE SEASON
Discover how you can use online tools and apps to
stay informed during bushfire season. For more information on BeConnected, or any
of these sessions, please phone 5449 2700 or
THU 19 NOV, 2-3PM
BOOK email [email protected]
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Presented via ZOOM. Session link emailed 1 hour prior to event.

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