As the weather cools down, Libraries ACT is offering events, classes and activities to keep locals entertained this winter.
From the media release:
“Our winter program has begun and offers a range of free activities that are not only entertaining but educational too,” said Vanessa Little, Director, Libraries ACT.
“There are special events to keep kids busy and help them continue learning during the winter school holidays. Activities include word play, making stop-motion animation movies, making 3D books and glasses plus story time.
“In August, for National Science Week, children will be amazed by demonstrations of scientific phenomena – liquid nitrogen, rockets and even explosions at the Dr Graham’s Funomena ‘Greatest Hits’ interactive show. Kids can explore the world of science with the Little Scientists Puppet Show.
This winter there’s also an abundance of events and classes for adults with author talks, how-to courses on social media and technology, scrabble competitions and posture and flexibility classes to name a few.
Some of the most anticipated programs include:
In My Mother’s Hands: author talk with Biff Ward
Biff Ward’s memoir In My Mother’s Hands was shortlisted for the 2015 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Join Biff to hear about her story, touching on mental illness, the effects of not talking about traumatic events, the meaning of communism in the 1950s, love and the resolution of family patterns. When and where: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm, Wednesday 10 June 2015, Civic Library.One-on-one digital literacy training
Book in for a personalised 30 minute session on a topic of your choice. Topics include email, eBooks, internet and computer basics, tablets, and privacy and security. When and where: 2 pm – 4 pm, various days from Thursday 4 June until Thursday 27 August 2015, Belconnen, Tuggeranong and Gungahlin libraries.Maintaining your bicycle with CycleJam
Want to learn the basics of bicycle maintenance? Join a workshop run by the skillshare group CycleJam and learn how to fix small problems on your bike. When and where: various times, various days from Friday 12 June until Monday 17 August 2015, Woden and Dickson libraries.One app to rule them all
Do you find your life getting away from you? Wish you had a perfect personal assistant to synchronise schedules and organise lists? Come meet a line-up of apps that organise your tech to simplify your day and applify your life. When and where: 6 pm – 7 pm, Friday 21 August 2015 at Dickson Library and Monday 31 August at Woden Library.“Visit the Libraries www.library.act.gov.au for a full list of activities on offer. Bookings are essential for all activities and can be made on the Libraries ACT website or by calling 6205 9000. A number of activities are already booking fast, so make sure you get in quick to secure your spot,” Ms Little concluded.
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