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Geri-Fit seniors exercise class at Old Midland Courthouse

Old Midland Courthouse 49 Helena Street, WA, Australia

Geri-Fit is an evidence-based, low impact physical fitness program developed in the USA to keep people moving as they age. The exercises used in Geri-Fit are designed to improve flexibility...

FREE

Tai Chi Fridays

Glenroy Community Hub Library 50 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy, VIC, Australia

The Glenroy Library hosts free weekly Tai Chi sessions for adults of all ages, led by an experienced Active Merri-bek trainer. Tai Chi involves a unique combination of gentle and...

FREE

Spring into Adult Learners Week Film Screenings at Queenstown Library!

Queenstown Library West Coast Community Services Hub, 9-13 Driffield Street, Queenstown, Tasmania, Australia

Spring into Adult Learners Week Film Screenings! Join us at Queenstown Library for two captivating documentaries, via Beamafilm, celebrating the beauty of nature. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and insightful stories that will inspire and connect you. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just starting to explore the wonders of the natural world, these...

Free

English conversation group

Brisbane Square Library 266 George Street, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are...

Free

Culture Connect with KHT: Workshop with Cassie Fisher-Patterson

Koorie Heritage Trust Birrarung Building Fed Square Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Are you a university student new to Australia and Melbourne and looking to learn more about First Peoples art, culture and histories? The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and the...

Magic of Watercolour : a taster class

Ferntree Gully Library 1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia

Discover the magic of watercolour with Ferntree Gully Art Centre tutor Bev who will teach you how to create a beautiful piece of watercolour artwork. All art materials will be supplied. Bookings Essential phone 98006455

Free

Pixel Art Workshop

Glenelg Library 2 Colley Terrace, Glenelg, SA, AUSTRALIA

Pixel art is a fun, simple to learn type of 2D digital art using individual pixels to create an image. In this interactive session participants will be walked though how...

Free

Women’s Health Information Session

Come along for a free health education session with the latest information on women’s health, with a focus on menopause. A Health Educator from Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH)...

Health and wellbeing

Women’s Health Information Session

Preston Library Gower Street, Preston, Vic, Australia

Come along for a free health education session with the latest information on women’s health, with a focus on menopause. A Health Educator from Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH)...

FREE

Tech Help @ Wanneroo Library

Wanneroo Library 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo, WA, AUSTRALIA

Need help setting up your email? Need to be shown how to download an eBook? Want to better understand your device? Want to know how to scan and attach files...

FREE

Adult Learners Week Film Screening at Devonport Library

Devonport Library paranaple centre, 137 Rooke Street, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Humorous, authentic and compelling, Burt’s Buzz is a journey into the remarkable double life of Burt Shavitz— a reclusive beekeeper who reluctantly became one of the world’s most recognizable brand identities. This documentary runs via Beamafilm for 1hour and 29 minutes. Directed by Jody Shapiro and featuring Burt Shavitz.

Free

Energy Monitoring

City of PAE Libraries - Parks Library 46 Trafford St, Angle Park, South Australia, Australia

Measure your appliance energy usage. Join Robert, our resident electronics expert, to discover how easy it is to set up an appliance energy monitor on your phone. Identify which appliance...

Free

Music and Meditation

Greystanes Community Centre NSW

Event details Join us for a evening filled with soulful melodies, peaceful meditation and light dinner. Immerse yourself in a serene atmosphere as you unwind and connect with your inner...

FREE

Talk to a Living Book!

Wyndham Library Service - Hoppers Crossing (Plaza) Library Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing, VIC, Australia

Our local ‘Living Books’ from our very own Wyndham Library of Stories will be sharing stories about their life and experiences that will inspire and delight. Our Library of Stories will help you better understand the people and places that make our community such a great place to live. There will be time to connect...

FREE

Calling all adult learners and poetry enthusiasts – Listen on Line

Online

Are you ready to embark on a journey of language and literacy exploration? Believe it or not, listening and writing poetry can be an incredible tool for enhancing your skills and unlocking your creative potential. Listening to poetry can do wonders for your language skills. It exposes you to a whole new range of words...

Free

Spotlights and Stars

Discover the magic of our bushland at night at our Spotlights and Stars event. Led by knowledgeable local ecologists, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore our bushland after...

FREE

Book Club

Become a part of a fun and engaging Book Club! Whether you're an avid reader or just starting to explore the world of books, this club is perfect for you. We'll be meeting in person on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM at Newman Library (26 Kalgan Drive, Newman). Get ready to...

FREE

Art of Living Yoga

Spotswood Community House 598 Melbourne Road, Spotswood, VIC, Australia

Yoga sessions

FREE
Event Series City of Melton Learning Festival

City of Melton Learning Festival

Melton Library & Learning Hub: 31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337 31 McKenzie Street, Melton, Victoria, Australia +1 more

Embrace the joy of learning this September! The City of Melton Learning Festival is back for the sixth year – and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year’s festival theme is Sustainability, and we are excited to bring you over 40 earth-friendly programs throughout the week at our libraries and community centres. With author...

Free

Endeavour Early Learning Open Day

Come join us at 21B Endeavour Rd for a fun-filled day of activities including hair braiding, rock painting, a bubble party and a sausage sizzle. Our doors are open to everyone curious about our vibrant learning environment. Meet our passionate educators, explore our classrooms, and discover the exciting programs we offer. Whether you're a parent,...

FREE

Technology Tutorials – Hervey Bay Library – Basic Photo Editing

Hervey Bay Library 161 Old Maryborough Road, PIALBA, Queensland, Australia

Technology tutorial in the use of the Edit and Create tools in the photos app to edit photos including using the filters, adjustments, crop & rotate and much more. Laptops...

Free

Raising multicultural children workshop

Join us for an in-depth workshop on raising bilingual children! We'll start by exploring the different definitions and forms of bilingualism and multiculturalism and how they can be acquired. You'll also learn about why parents raise their children to be proficient in more than one language, and the cognitive and social benefits of multiculturalism. We'll...

FREE

Wheelchair Nature Scoot and Shoot

churchill National Park Churchill Park Drive, Lysterfield South, Victoria, Australia

Parks Victoria and Victoria Walks invite you to join our experienced volunteer guides to explore Churchill National Park by wheels or foot. There will be an opportunity to contribute observations...

Free

Writing to the Ancestors at Old Midland Courthouse

Old Midland Courthouse 49 Helena Street, WA, Australia

The stories of those in our family who came before us are a rich vein to explore through either oral history, family myth or factual research. In this workshop we will explore creating poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction based on your own ancestor’s stories. With several poems published that engage with the stories of her...

FREE

All Things Ferments! Extended Introduction to Fermenting at Home

Yarraville Community Centre 59 Francis Street,, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia

Fermented foods boost gut health and overall well-being. Learn the basics of fermentation to preserve food effectively, using time and the right environment. This ancient practice can seem daunting, but...

$75

Koala seminar and guided walk

Join us to celebrate Threatened Species Day and learn about one of our most treasured and threatened species in NSW, the beloved koala, during our seminar and guided walk. During...

FREE

Becoming an Independent Author

Bunbury Public Library 2 ParkField Street, Bunbury, WA, AUSTRALIA

In this workshop, international award-winning independent author, and Executive Director of the Book Reality Experience, Ian Hooper, will take you through what it means to be an independent author within...

FREE

Textile Stewardship & Mini Market at Montrose Library

Montrose Library 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Montrose, Victoria, Australia

Join Pat at Montrose Library who will explain Textile Stewardship. How clothing is made, used, reused and recycled. Focusing on sustainability. Following the talk the Montrose Community Cupboard will have...

Free

Emotional Wellness: Freedom to Feel Good – Mornington Library

This presentation will give you an insight into how positive thinking, thoughts, emotions and self-awareness can have an impact on decreasing your anxiety and improving your mental health and well-being....

Health and wellbeing

Emotional Wellness: Freedom to Feel Good – Mornington Library

Mornington Library Vancouver Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This presentation will give you an insight into how positive thinking, thoughts, emotions and self-awareness can have an impact on decreasing your anxiety and improving your mental health and well-being....

FREE

Saturday Morning Circle

12 Glass Rd 12 Glass Road, Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia

Come and share your stories, feelings and emotions, be witness, be seen, lets connect.

FREE

Practical Interior Design

Mooroolbark Library 7 Station St, Mooroolbark, Vic, Australia

Sometimes the choices around renovating or decorating can be incredibly overwhelming. Join Tara from Cantwell Interiors to learn how you can make simple changes in your home to improve your mood, your sleep and overall sense of pride in your space. Time for Q&A if you have any questions about your home.

Free

Dance class for adults at Belgrave Library

Belgrave Community Rooms 1+2 (Entire Space) at Belgrave Library Reynolds Lane, Belgrave, Victoria, Australia

Join us for a fun beginner dance class at Belgrave Library. This session is perfect for adults looking to explore the joy of dance in a welcoming and engaging environment....

Free

Laughter Yoga and Meditation With Lynette

Boronia Library Park Cres, Boronia, Vic, Australia

Join Lynette, from the Ferntree Gully Laughter Club, for a unique and fun workshop on Laughter Meditation. This is a unique way of relieving stress and finding inner peace through...

Free

Tai Chi For Beginners With the Community Learning Centre at Rowville Library

Rowville Library Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville, Victoria, Australia

Tai Chi combines movement and breathing while gently stretching the whole body. It is beneficial for all ages and abilities, helping to improve coordination, balance, breathing, relaxation, posture and muscle...

Free

Tai Chi For Beginners With the Community Learning Centre

Rowville Library Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville, Victoria, Australia

Tai Chi combines movement and breathing while gently stretching the whole body. It is beneficial for all ages and abilities, helping to improve coordination, balance, breathing, relaxation, posture and muscle...

Free

Gallery tour – Island Welcome

The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

What does it mean to welcome? Unravel the threads of tradition and activism in 'Island Welcome', where each piece of jewellery reflects deep thought on the power of welcome. Learn about the motivation and techniques of these 12 Australian contemporary artists in the latest exhibition at the Riddoch Art & Cultural Centre through our guided...

Free

Saturday String Jam

If you’d like to jam with other string players, explore improvisation and different playing styles, or try out going electric for strings, this is the place for you! All ages and stages welcome, in the beautiful auditorium at the School of Creative Arts, 8 Lindsay Road Wangara, only 20 mins from Perth CBD.

$16.5

Art Ready! demonstration: Photographing your artwork

Whether you have sold an artwork, submitting to an exhibition, applying for a grant, completing a commission or wanting to document for insurance purposes – you will want a great image of your artwork. Join professional photographer Sue Blackburn who will share quick and easy tips and tricks on how to take the best photographs...

$30

In conversation with Grahame Neville, Tamworth City Library

Tamworth City Library 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, Australia

Join us in conversation with passionate adult education and literacy advocate, Grahame Neville, who had been unable to progress in his role of 30 years at the laundry department of...

Concord Community Quilters

Concord Library : 60 Flavelle Street, Concord 2137, NSW

Concord Community Quilters was founded in 2016 by local quilter Leonie. It has since grown to 20 members who share their love, skill and inspiration of quilting together on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January) from 2:00pm in the Function Room of Concord Library. Visitors and new members are warmly welcome. For further...

FREE

Origami Group @ Cambridge Library

Tune in, chill out and learn the art of paper folding with other creative individuals. Please note: Library group events can be subject to change without warning. Contact the Library for event confirmation.

FREE

Boys farm Heritage Trail Group Hike

Lysterfield Lake Park Horswood Road, Lysterfield South, Victoria, Australia

Join Parks Victoria's volunteer guides and explore the Boys Farm Heritage Trail through beautiful Lysterfield Park. Enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings, chat to other walkers and spot some of the...

Free

Ayurveda Healing Through Cooking

Yarraville Community Centre 59 Francis Street,, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia

Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with Ayurvedic Cooking. Join Seema’s morning class for light yoga asanas, Pranayama, and a nutritious cooking session. Start with an energizing drink and a...

$65

Stella Day Out

Stella Day Out is a free one-day literary festival that celebrates and promotes the contributions of women and non-binary writers to Australian literature. It is an initiative to champion Australian...

FREE

Immersive creative writing with Joanna Morrison

In this workshop with author Joanna Morrison, we'll explore how structure, stakes, characterisation and curiosity relate to narrative tension, what to look for when editing your own work, and what...

$12

Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation

Yarraville Community Centre 59 Francis Street,, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia

Join us for an engaging workshop on eco-friendly mushroom cultivation. Learn the basics of growing mushrooms using sustainable practices and reusable plastic buckets. Gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience,...

$95

Social Textiles Group

Bring your own project or join a group craft project using textiles (crochet, sewing, embroidery, etc.). Build skills, confidence and community while caring for the environment and reducing waste - we highly encourage reusing, repurposing and repairing! Drop in and head home as you please within this three hour timeframe. -Three sewing machines and 1...

FREE

Art in the Afternoon – Mixed media drawing with Amy Scully

Join us on the second Sunday of the month to explore your creative side. Experience mindful approaches to artmaking and try new techniques and mediums as you express yourself and enhance your wellbeing. Find your voice while you cultivate creativity. These sessions are ideal for participants seeking to connect with themselves, their creativity and community....

$26.5

International Literacy Day: Stories and Crafts with Vikki Conley

Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library 182 St Georges Road, North Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

To celebrate International Literacy Day, come scoot, skip and paddle around the world in an interactive and fun story time. Hear award winning author, Vikki Conley read her Speech Pathology...

FREE
Event Series Saltwater Freshwater Art Exhibition

Saltwater Freshwater Art Exhibition

The Nulla Nulla Regional Gallery will be hosting the Saltwater Freshwater Art exhibition from 9 August to 22 September 2024. The exhibition will open with an event on Friday 9 August from 3:30-5pm. Saltwater Freshwater Arts is a biennial touring exhibition combining the Saltwater Freshwater Aboriginal Art Award and contemporary cultural objects exhibition from the...

Free

Be Connected Program

Learn how to "Be Connected" to the world through the "Be Connected Program". A taster session about how to better use your smartphone, Tablet device or computer using the Be...

Free

Card Making

Cobram Community House 43-45 Punt Road, Cobram, Vic, Australia

Learn how to create unique, interesting and beautiful cards. All materials supplied.

$7
Event Series Learn To Play The Ukulele

Learn To Play The Ukulele

Croydon Library 5 Civic Square, Croydon, VIC, Australia

Have you always wanted to learn an instrument? Why not try the ukulele! Join Peter from Croydon U3A for a series of three ukulele workshops that will focus on studying chords, learning songs, and most of all having fun! Small group. Bookings are essential. Ukuleles are supplied but feel free to bring your own!

Free

Author talk with Peter Lacey – Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay Library Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay, NSW

Celebrate History Week with Peter Lacey, president of the South Coast History Society. Peter will share stories of remarkable Eurobodalla women, from pioneers to a world-renowned economist. Bring your own contributions of significant local women to honour. Don't miss this special event!

FREE

Digital Mentoring – Windsor

The Digital Literacy Foundation is offering digital mentoring sessions and if eligible, iPads to seniors in the Hawkesbury community. To book a session contact the Digital Literacy Foundation for bookings...

FREE

SPAN Community House Lunch with Darebin Libraries

SPAN Community House Clyde Street, Thornbury, Vic, Australia

Join Darebin Libraries at the SPAN Community House Lunch for a great way to meet new friends and neighbours and learn about all the ways the library can keep you learning in Adult Learners Week and beyond. . . . Image: A block of green with a centred butterfly shape inset with an image of...

Free

Festival of Sustainable Choices – Moruya

Come along to our inaugural Festival of Sustainable Choices and help inspire a positive change towards a sustainable future. At the festival, you can explore stalls and activities, and attend...

FREE
Event Series Learn To Play The Ukulele

Learn To Play The Ukulele

Croydon Library 5 Civic Square, Croydon, VIC, Australia

Have you always wanted to learn an instrument? Why not try the ukulele! Join Peter from Croydon U3A for a series of three ukulele workshops that will focus on studying chords, learning songs, and most of all having fun! Small group. Bookings are essential. Ukuleles are supplied but feel free to bring your own!

Free

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Auburn Library NSW

Participants will learn more about maintaining good emotional and mental health, reducing the stigma associated with mental health, recognising early signs of mental health problems, and seeking professional help if...

FREE