Phone 5152 4225 or book in person at the library for these free events

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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Seniors

Join us for this informative session about Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in East Gippsland!

Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in East Gippsland provide free mental health support to adults anywhere in East Gippsland.

Come and learn:

• What is the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local?
• Who do they support?
• What supports are on offer?
• What can you expect when you ask for help?
• How can the Local support you, your friends, family, or neighbours

‍Mallacoota Service Centre

Monday 2 June

10.30am - 12.30 pm

Banking Scams Information Session Presented by Commonwealth Bank

Commonwealth Bank will be presenting a Staying Safe Online seminar which is designed to teach people who aren't confident using digital platforms how to identify and avoid scams and fraud, how to protect themselves online, and give them confidence to securely manage their finances online. Attendees will learn how to:

· Identify scams and suspicious links

· Protect themselves from scams and fraud (online and telephone scams)

· Create strong passwords and keep them secure

· Safely access online banking

· Stay digitally safe while travelling

The event will run for 60 minutes including time for questions and answers. These sessions are part of the our Positive Ageing Education Series

Bairnsdale Library

Monday 23 June

2.00 pm - 3.30pm

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Thursday 26June

2.00 pm - 3.30pm
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Orbost Service Centre

Wednesday 11June

2.00 pm - 3.30pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Thursday 5 June

2.00 pm - 3.30pm

Discover the Upside of Ageing – Presented by Live Up

Learn more about Live Up and their mission to help older people stay independent through healthy ageing.

Live Up is an online initiative designed to make healthy ageing information free and accessible for all. Working with leading healthy ageing experts, they’re helping older people take charge of their ageing journey. We will be joined by Live Up’s Community Engagement professional, John, who will be providing information on Live Up’s resources and how you can access their services. This session is part of the our Positive Ageing Education Series.

Bairnsdale Library

Friday 4 July

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

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Introduction to the Cloud – Tech Savvy    ‍

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Ever wonder, what is the Cloud? This workshop provides basic information on both what the Cloud is and how it operates. The Cloud can be confusing, but it’s an excellent resource to have, especially when it comes to backing up your valuable documents, photos and videos. This session is aimed at those who already have a basic understanding of the internet.

Bairnsdale Library

Thursday 5 June

1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
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Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Thursday 12 June

9.30 am - 12.00 pm

Mallacoota Service Centre

Friday 20 June

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Omeo Service Centre

Monday 16 June

9.30 am - 12.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Thursday 12 June

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Thursday 12 June

9.30 am - 12.00 pm

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Navigating Zoom –Tech Savvy

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This session will be spent exploring and learning how to navigate Zoom. We will also spend a short amount of time looking at Microsoft Teams, which operates in a similar way. This session is aimed at those who already have a basic understanding of the internet.

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Bairnsdale Library

Monday 16 June

1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
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Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Thursday 12 June

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm
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Omeo Service Centre

Monday 23 June

9.30 am - 12.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Thursday 19 June

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Thursday 12 June

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

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June Monthly Movie Screening‍

Experience a free movie screening in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to connect over shared cinematic experiences. For specific film information, ask in library.

Bairnsdale Library

Monday 2 June

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Thursday 12 June

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Thursday 19 June

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

2.15 pm - 4.15 pm

Mallacoota Service Centre

Friday 27 June

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Omeo Service Centre

Tuesday 3 June

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Tuesday 10 June

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Friday 20 June

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

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Mindful Moments – Art Workshop for Parents and Carers

Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon!

Discover the calming power of art through our Mindfulness Art Workshop for Parents & Carers.

This session will focus on creating mindfulness art using simple materials like paper and pens/markers that you can easily find at home.

Mindful art is a great way to calm the mind and enhance mental wellbeing.

Take a break from your daily routine and join us to create something beautiful while also nurturing your mental wellbeing.

Guided activities with easy-to-follow instructions.

No experience needed – all skill levels welcome.

Materials provided.

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Bairnsdale Library

1.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Runs Wednesday weekly, except school holidays.

*HACC PYP supports Victorians from birth to 65 years to actively participate in their community.

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Bairnsdale Library Book Club

Bairnsdale Library will be trialing a monthly Book Club for anyone interested in meeting new people and discussing a shared book.

To register your interest, visit the Bairnsdale Library or phone 5152 4225 for more information.

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Reading Circles - Adult Literacy Program

Do you want to get better at reading?

Come in, have a cuppa, learn how to use the library, and improve your reading.

Join us each Wednesday from 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm, Bairnsdale Library, Meeting Room 3.

It’s free!

If you'd like to know more about this program, call us on 5152 4225 or visit Bairnsdale Library.

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Code Club – Paynesville

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Want to learn basic computer coding? Want to have fun learning how to develop animations and games?

Join us for this four-week program and learn how to code using Scratch. Participants will need to be confident independent readers. Bookings are essential as places are strictly limited.            

Paynesville Service Centre, 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm 

Tuesday 3 June

Tuesday 10 June

Tuesday 17 June

Tuesday 24 June

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LEGO Mindstorms – Mallacoota

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Want to build and program a working robot model?

Children will work ingroups of three to build and program a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot to complete fun challenges. Learn and practice simple coding skills over four weeks and watch your robot follow your every command. Participants must commit to all four weeks when booking.  

Mallacoota Service Centre, 3.30 pm - 4.45 pm

Wednesday 11 June

Wednesday 18 June

Wednesday 25 June

Wednesday 2 July

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Little Bang Discovery Club – Orbost

Little Bang Discovery Club (LBDC) is a four-week course designed for pre-schoolers (aged 3–5) and their accompanying adult co-learners.
The aim of the LBDC is to develop ideas and skills that inspire further scientific exploration, discovery and learning. Key features of the LBDC are the hands-on activities, question and answer time and a Discovery Box and Book loaned to each child for the duration of the LBDC. Activities experienced during each session can be safely replicated and further explored at home. A Discovery Club Passport is provided to each child and stamped after each session and a graduation ceremony follows a Science Fair in the final session. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions.

Orbost Service Centre, 11.00 am - 12.00 pm

Wednesday 4 June

Wednesday 11 June

Wednesday 18 June

Wednesday 25 June

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Video Games and Board Games

Get your game on!

Join us for fun with the Nintendo Switch/Xbox and board games! Enjoy free game time for kids ages 5–12. Parentsare encouraged to stay with younger children. This is not a supervised event.

Omeo Service Centre

X-Box Available

Monday - Friday during school holidays

9.00 am - 5.00 pm 
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Bairnsdale Library

Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturdayduring school holidays

9.00 am – 5.30 pm

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Monday - Friday during school holidays

9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Monday - Friday during school holidays

9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Monday - Friday during school holidays

9.00 am – 5.00 pm

Science Discovery Boxes available for loan

Are your little ones curious about the world? Do they want to know more about the night sky, or how sound travels? We’re excited to announce that library members can now borrow one of 17 different Science Discovery Boxes – themed, age-appropriate science and nature kits.

There are three ranges available:

• Spark! Discovery Boxes are designed for ages 8-12. Boxes include The Human Body, Mini Beasts and even a proper telescope!
• Spark! Curiosity Discovery Boxes are designed for ages 5-7. Boxes include Metal Detector, Houdini, and Flight or Fall.
• Spark! Junior Discovery Boxes are designed for ages 3-5. Boxes include Magnetism, Measurement, and Light and Colour.

Each activity is carefully researched and comes with helpful notes to explain the activity. These boxes are designed to be used with adult supervision and participation – they’re a great family activity.

These kits are available at the Bairnsdale Library, however, you can place a reservation online, by phone or in person at the library and the kit (when available) will be sent to your local branch or mobile library for collection.

As we anticipate high demand for these boxes the loan period is four weeks, with a limit of one kit per family. Borrowers will be fully responsible for the boxes that they borrow. Loss or damage of items will incur a charge.

Science Discovery Boxes catalogue

For more information, phone 5152 4225

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Bairnsdale Library is open late on Thursday nights as a safe and warm place to hang out.

We offer a range of events to enjoy, or just come in and use the library resources or relax.

To find out about our upcoming activities, visit the Libraries After Dark page.

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Are you keen to start your own garden at home? Join our free seed library and start planting!

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The Seed Library is available at each of our libraries across the region, including Mobile Libraries and lets you cultivate food and plants at home, share seeds, and build your gardening knowledge. Together, we don’t just grow plants, we grow a community. Library members can borrow up to three seed packets at any one time to plant and grow in their home gardens.

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How does it work?

Borrow: Borrow up to three packets of seeds from your Library

Grow: Plant the seeds in your garden

Collect: Harvest seeds from your garden

Return: Return seeds to your nearest library to share with others.

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How to become a Seed Library member

Visit your nearest Library and speak to our friendly staff to begin borrowing. If you aren't yet a member of the library, join today.

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Interested in helping with the East Gippsland Seed Library?

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the packing of seeds for our Seed Library. Workshops are held monthly at the Bairnsdale Library.

If you enjoy gardening and/or working with seeds, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to meet with like-minded people and help the community continue to grow produce from their own homes.

Interested in volunteering? Phone 5152 4225