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

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Thursday 29 May

10.00am - 12.00 pm

Mallacoota Service Centre

Monday 2 June

10.30am - 12.30 pm

Omeo Service Centre

Wednesday 14 May

10.30am - 12.30 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Thursday 15 May

1.30pm - 3.30 pm

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Art Therapy for Seniors

Join us for this exciting, artsy experience!

If you want to experience art to create, enjoy and meet likeminded people then come spend sometime with art therapist Jodie Tuckwell.

Enjoy a relaxing morning meeting new people and delving into your creative side as Jodie walks you through creating your very own vision board.

You won’t need to bring anything, just yourself!

This workshop is part of the Shires Positive Ageing Series

Bairnsdale Library

Monday 12 May

10.00 am - 12.00 pm

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Elder Rights Australia Information Sessions

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Spend some time with an advocate from Elder Rights Australia!

During this information session, Elder Rights Australia will be providing information about:

-The value of advocacy

-Rights in aged care

-Navigating the aged care system

-How to recognise and respond to elder abuse

-The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Program

Bairnsdale Library

Monday 19 May

10.00 am – 12.00pm

Omeo Service Centre

Tuesday 20 May

1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Monday 19 May

2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Insurance Information Session for Seniors‍

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Join Gippsland Community Legal Service to discuss:

- Types of insurance

- Difference between sum insured cover and total replacement cover

- Understanding policy exclusions and risks

- Steps to take after an event and more.

The session will include case study discussions, attendees are welcome to bring their own insurance documents to better understand their personal coverage. This Information Session is part of the Shires Positive Ageing Education Series.

Bairnsdale Library

Friday 9 May

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Lakes Entrance Service Centre

Friday 16 May

10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Mallacoota Service Centre

Friday 30 May

2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Friday 30 May

9.30 am – 11.30 am

Omeo Service Centre

Friday 23 May

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Tech Savvy – Introduction to Email

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Join us for our Introduction to Email workshop!

This workshop covers the basic skills you need in order to understand how to help keep in touch with your friends and family via email.

This session is aimed at those who already have a basic understanding ofthe internet.

It is recommended to bring your own device.

Bairnsdale Library

Thursday 15 May

1.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Mallacoota Service Centre

Wednesday 21 May

1.30 pm - 3.30 pm

Omeo Service Centre

Monday 26 May

9.30 am - 12.00 pm

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Tech Savvy – My Gov and My Health Record

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Learn more about MyGov and My Health Services!

This session will delve into the use of My Gov and My Health Record.

We will show you the basics of the My Gov website and what you can use it for, while also exploring some of the services offered, such as My Health Record.

This session is aimed at those who already have a basic understanding of the internet.

Bairnsdale Library

Monday 12 May

1.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Omeo Service Centre

Monday 19 May

9.30 am - 12.00 pm

Orbost Service Centre

Thursday 15 May

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Paynesville Service Centre

Friday 9 May

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm

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Chair yoga with International Yoga Teacher Rhonda James

Are you interested in learning a new way to relax and maintain fitness?

Chair yoga is gentle and supports the body to move into postures while sitting in a chair. There are various yoga techniques that can be integrated with chair yoga that supports older adults to develop and maintain muscle strength. Researchers have found that chair-based exercise improves upper and lower body. Want to feel good, have a laugh and have a good stretch? Come and try chair yoga with International Yoga Teacher Rhonda James.

Bairnsdale Library

Friday 23 May

11.00 am – 12.00 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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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