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

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Mindful Moments– Art Workshop for Parents and Carers

Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon!

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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.

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

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Online Banking and Banking Apps – Tech Savvy Workshop

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Join us for this group workshop! Learn how to manage your banking using your smartphone or tablet! This session will cover:

•   How to access your bank account online

•   Checking transactions

•   Making payments

•   Transferring funds and keeping secure.

This session is aimed at intermediate users.

Omeo Service Centre, 9.30 am – 12.00 pm

Monday 24 March 

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Author Event – The Reluctant Deckhand

Join us for this inspiring event with author Lorraine and skipper Commodore!

Persist, even when the odds are against you. That's the motto of Lorraine de Kleuver's new book. The Reluctant Deckhand is a true story based on the author's experiences sailing with her husband. From gradually overcoming her fears and seasickness to gaining more confidence in assisting Commodore through the harsher elements, these sea tales are eye-opening.

We will be in conversation with both Lorraine and Co asking many questions about their time at sea as well as discuss ‘The Reluctant Deckhand’ and the motivations behind writing the story.

Bairnsdale Library, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Wednesday 9 April

Lakes Entrance Service Centre, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Wednesday 30 April

Paynesville Service Centre, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm

Tuesday 6 May

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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 – Scratch for Beginners – Ages 8 - 12 years

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.

Mallacoota Service Centre, 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

Wednesday 26 March

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Lego Mindstorms – Build and Program a Robot – Ages 9 - 13 years

Want to build and program a working robot model?

Children will work in groups 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.

Orbost Service Centre, 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm

Wednesday 26 March

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Little Bang – Discovery Club – Ages 3 -5 years

Join us for this four-week science program!

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.

Paynesville Service Centre, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Thursday 27 March

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‍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