Events

Technology class - Social media uses and pitfalls - Hastings Library

20 Feb 2020 Recommended for adult audiences
So you want to sign up for social media and don’t know where to start?
Feeling overwhelmed or manipulated by social media?

This session is designed to learn about the features of various platforms, how it can be used for good and a source of information as well as staying safe online.

Bring along your preferred device – phone or tablet.

Hastings Library, 7 High Street, Hastings 3915

Tagged as: , Workshop

Story dogs reading program - Rosebud Library

20 Feb 2020 Suitable for children aged 7 - 10
Story Dogs is a fun and unique reading support program that improves children’s reading and communication skills by children reading to a trained companion dog and its handler.

Children must be able to attend for 15 minutes on a weekly basis during school term and be accompanied by an adult. The program will begin Thursday 6 February.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

5 more dates

Tagged as: , Children

Very Snuggly Quilt Program - Rosebud Library - February

21 Feb 2020 Victorian Quilters Inc. will be in the Rosebud Library making quilts as part of the Very Snuggly Quilt program. No bookings required.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

Tagged as: , Art & Craft

Seeing Eye Dogs and Puppy Carers by Vision Australia - Mornington

21 Feb 2020 It takes time, love, patience and money to raise these special working dogs that will become the gift of independence for people who are blind or have low vision.

The Puppy Carer program requires volunteers, with support from the Seeing Eye Dogs team, to care for a puppy in their home from 8 weeks old until 15 months of age. Join us to learn about this program and how you can become involved.

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Community

French Speaking with Celine - Mornington Library

25 Feb 2020 Are you studying French or would like to practice your French language skills?

Join us for a fun hour of casual French conversation and improve your French language skills in a relaxed environment.

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Culture

Days for Girls Charity Sewing - Mornington Library - February

26 Feb 2020 Recommended for adult audiences.

Days for Girls Charity Sewing: Come and lend a hand

Days for Girls is a grassroots not for profit organisation providing girls in developing countries with sustainable hygiene products. These girls have nothing suitable to manage their period, a Days for Girls Kit will last for 3 years enabling them to attend school every day of every month.

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Art & Craft

How to beat sugar cravings - Natalie Gibson - Rosebud Library

28 Feb 2020 Recommended for adult audiences.
Sugar is addictive and our world is filled with intensely pleasurable sweet treats - which are hard to resist. However we all know the effects that sugar can have on us which is why we try and minimise as much as possible. Natalie will discuss the effects of sugar on our body, why it has such a hold on us and how we can quit sugar whilst minimising the withdrawals.

Rosebud Library, McDowell Street, Rosebud 3939

Tagged as: , Family

Author Talk with Anna George - Hastings Library

28 Feb 2020 Anna George has worked in the legal world as well as the film and television industries. Anna has written two critically acclaimed novels: What Came Before and The Lone Child.
The Lone Child is set in Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula and is about parenting, class and judgement. Anna is currently working on her 3rd novel.
Join Anna to learn about what inspires her writing and why.

Hastings Library, 7 High Street, Hastings 3915

Tagged as: , Books

Technology discussion group - March -Mornington Library

03 Mar 2020 Recommended for adult audiences.

Do you have questions about technology trouble shooting?
Do you want to ask about using browsers; computers/laptops; email; online purchasing; or buying a new device?

We can discuss any of these topics but please note this is a group session and not a one on one session.

Please bring along your laptop/tablet as you will be using your own device in the session.

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Community

Live 'n' Local - Mornington Library

05 Mar 2020 Are you a local writer? Then here's your chance to read or perform your latest work and develop networks across the peninsula.

Mornington Library, Vancouver Street, Mornington 3931

Tagged as: , Culture, Shire Events, Workshop