{"id":86102,"date":"2023-10-19T13:51:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T02:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/library-celebrations-for-regions-seniors\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T02:53:41","slug":"library-celebrations-for-regions-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/library-celebrations-for-regions-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Library celebrations for region&#8217;s seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG Regional Libraries has joined in the month-long celebration for Victorian Seniors Festival, hosting range of activities and events across its libraries throughout October designed to inspire, engage, and connect with seniors.<\/p>\n<p>The Victorian Seniors Festival is a statewide initiative designed to bring together individuals aged 60 and above, providing them with opportunities to learn new skills, foster friendships, and embrace the joys of life.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong Regional Libraries chief executive officer Vanessa Schernickau said the network&#8217;s libraries were safe and welcoming spaces for people to come together and connect, with the spotlight being shone on seniors this month.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Attend an intergenerational Story Time Teddy Bears picnic at Bannockburn, learn about Meditation and Mindfulness at Lara, learn helpful tips to plan your next trip online at Colac.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At Belmont Library you can attend a session an introduction to the Photo and Video Digitisation Station, where you can learn how to preserve precious family memories.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We will soon expand this amazing service to other libraries thanks to the support of Kings Funerals \u2013 stay tuned.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Seniors can brush up on digital skills by booking into our Building Digital Skills and Digital Literacy sessions, designed to empower people with the digital knowledge needed in today&#8217;s world. Or &#8216;Book a Librarian&#8217; for a one-on-one session where they will help you make the most of the library&#8217;s resources and services \u2013 these free sessions are available year-round.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Events over the coming days include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enrolment for the free Building Digital Skills workshops for over 50s, suitable for beginners and intermediates, at the Apollo Bay Library today (Friday, October 20) from 10.30-11.30am<\/li>\n<li>Tech Help Drop In at Drysdale Library on October 2 from 2- 3pm* Colour Your Stress Away at Corio Library on October 24 from 2-3pm, and<\/li>\n<li>Purl Jam Knitting Circle at Apollo Bay Library on October 25 from 2-3pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information and a detailed schedule of events, head to the GRLC website at <a href=\"http:\/\/grlc.vic.gov.au\">grlc.vic.gov.au<\/a>, or phone your library and chat to the staff to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG Regional Libraries has joined in the month-long celebration for Victorian Seniors Festival, hosting range of activities and events across its libraries throughout October designed to inspire, engage, and connect with seniors. 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