Torquay Library is abandoning the age-old relationship between silence and reading for one special morning this weekend. <\/p>\n
On January 18, the library will play host to \u201cMake Noise in the Torquay Library\u201d which will see people socialise through learning, music and laughter. <\/p>\n
Activities include a laughter session with Phillipa Challis OAM from Geelong group Live Life Laughing, ukulele lessons under guidance from Bellbrae Ukulele Group, an eAudio demonstration and hands-on science activities for kids (including jumping sand) as well as other sound-related experiments.<\/p>\n
Surf Coast Shire councillor Margot Smith, deputy chair of the Broad of Geelong Regional Library Corporation, said the event served as an opportunity to embrace the evolving face of public libraries. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Torquay Library is such an asset to our community, and this event showcases the library as a social place \u2013 a place to connect, to learn new skills, and also to have fun,\u201d Cr Smith said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople may think of public libraries as hushed spaces, but modern libraries can be full of energy and activity. I encourage residents as well as visitors to head along to this great family day out and enjoy the library\u2019s noisier side.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phillipa Challis OAM said she\u2019s excited to lead participants through a workshop celebrating the joy and health benefits of laughing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you laugh you use every muscle in your body. It is an easy way for people of all abilities to have a complete work out and do so without resorting to jokes or humour, and be invigorated by all the benefits of laughter \u2013 more energy, less stress and a happier outlook on life,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt will immediately put a smile on their face, have them sharing laughter with complete strangers, and leave them feeling energised and exhilarated,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The event \u2013 which will run from 10am-1pm \u2013 will also include a sausage sizzle and face painting. It is free to attend, and no bookings are required. <\/p>\n
Torquay Library is located within the Surf City Plaza on Beach Road, Torquay. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Torquay Library is abandoning the age-old relationship between silence and reading for one special morning this weekend. On January 18, the library will play host to \u201cMake Noise in the Torquay Library\u201d which will see people socialise through learning, music and laughter. Activities include a laughter session with Phillipa Challis OAM from Geelong group Live […]<\/p>\n