What’s On at Goldfields Libraries

Family history online

Family history online

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn how to research your family history online. An introduction to online resources and databases for researching and compiling your family history. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone number … Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Read More »
Minecraft Lab

Minecraft Lab

Free
Castlemaine Library
Come along and have some Minecraft fun! Come along to Minecraft Lab and enter our Minecraft world with other players. Ages 8-12 years. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Amitav Ghosh, Luke Kemp and Clare Wright live-streamed on our big screen as part of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Please note: This is a live-streamed event. No presenters will be … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Read More »
Get ePrepared

Get ePrepared

Free
Castlemaine Library
Feel more confident in a crisis by getting your essential documents in order. We'll help you prepare for any disaster by creating a list of essential documents, and teaching you … Read More »
Connecting with kids

Connecting with kids

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
A workshop focusing on using emotional intelligence to understand and guide children's behaviour. A workshop focusing on using emotional intelligence to understand and guide children's behaviour, covering beliefs around parenting, … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Drop by for free health checks and information from experts on a range of men's health topics. Drop by for free health checks and information from experts on a range … Read More »
Auslan Storytime

Auslan Storytime

Free
Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Drop by for free health checks and information from experts on a range of men's health topics. Drop by for free health checks and information from experts on a range … Read More »
Woodend Library
Maya introduces her latest Australian rural fiction novel. Bestselling author Maya Linnell introduces her eighth rural fiction novel with Allen & Unwin. Maya gathers inspiration from her rural upbringing and … Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Maya introduces her latest Australian rural fiction novel. Bestselling author Maya Linnell introduces her eighth rural fiction novel with Allen & Unwin. Maya gathers inspiration from her rural upbringing and … Read More »
AI for beginners

AI for beginners

Free
Woodend Library
Learn all about artificial intelligence. Curious about what AI (artificial intelligence) actually is, or want to be aware of evolving developments? Come along to this easygoing, beginner-friendly workshop featuring a … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Come and play some card games with our Italian cards. Grab your friends and check out these colourful, awesome cards and learn a new game. BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide … Read More »
Minecraft Lab

Minecraft Lab

Free
Kyneton Library
Come along to Minecraft Lab for lots of fun in our Minecraft world with other kids. Come along to Minecraft Lab and enter our Minecraft world with other players. Ages … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Tips and tricks for parenting tweens and preparing for teens. For parents and carers of primary school-aged children. Learn how understanding and parenting this age can help set parents up … Read More »
Kintsugi workshop

Kintsugi workshop

Free
Woodend Library
Learn the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi - repairing ceramics with gold or lacquer to celebrate imperfections, not hide them. Read More »
Bonjour Storytime

Bonjour Storytime

Free
Woodend Library
Come along to Storytime in French and English. A joyful bilingual storytime featuring the French language. Ages 2-6 years. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide a phone number when booking … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
Join us for a fun celebration of all sorts of animals in this special Saturday Storytime. Ages 3‑7 years. Join us for a fun celebration of all sorts of animals … Read More »
Dingee Library Agency
Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do should you be the victim of one. Online scams are increasing, with scammers becoming more … Read More »
Heathcote Library
Learn how to untap a vast catalogue of films, documentaries, educational videos, and TV series, all for free with your library card. Learn how to untap a vast catalogue of … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Learn basic skills to build your confidence. Have a question about your Android phone? Learn basic skills to build your confidence. No question is too silly! BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Read More »
iPhones for beginners

iPhones for beginners

Free
Bendigo Library
Learn basic skills to build your confidence Have a question about your iPhone? Learn basic skills to build your confidence. No question is too silly! BOOKINGS REQUIRED ~~~~~~ Please provide … Read More »
Auslan Storytime

Auslan Storytime

Free
Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Read More »
Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy

Free
Kangaroo Flat Library
Take time out and join with others for some intricate, mindful and relaxing colouring. Resources and refreshments provided. Read More »
Grow great tomatoes

Grow great tomatoes

Free
Kyneton Library
Hear expert tips and gain inspiration to grow your own terrific tomatoes this year. July is the time to sow your tomato seeds to grow an abundance of delicious tomatoes … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
How brands, governments, and influencers are lying to you. Saving the planet is big business, with savvy companies hopping on the sustainability bandwagon. Some may have altruistic ends in mind, … Read More »
Memory Mate

Memory Mate

Free
Elmore Library Agency
Discover the range of iPhone apps that are readily available for remembering appointments, setting reminders, and recording information. Read More »
Ancestry tips and tricks

Ancestry tips and tricks

Free
Castlemaine Library
Learn some tips and tricks to make searching Ancestry.com.au easier Ancestry.com holds a wealth of information for family history researchers. We'll share some tips and tricks to make the search … Read More »
AI for beginners

AI for beginners

Free
Kyneton Library
Learn all about artificial intelligence. Curious about what AI (artificial intelligence) actually is, or want to be aware of evolving developments? Come along to this easygoing, beginner-friendly workshop featuring a … Read More »
Minecraft Lab

Minecraft Lab

Free
Gisborne Library
Come along to Minecraft Lab for lots of fun in our Minecraft world with other kids. Come along to Minecraft Lab and enter our Minecraft world with other players. Ages … Read More »
Heathcote Library
A desperate chapter in our nation's history, told through the perspective of men forced into surrender and captivity on the Burma Railway. Writer and history buff Peter Mitchell returns with … Read More »
Kyneton Library
A desperate chapter in our nation's history, told through the perspective of men forced into surrender and captivity on the Burma Railway. Writer and history buff Peter Mitchell returns with … Read More »
Bendigo Library
Learn how to download and use apps helpful for everyday life. Learn how to download and use apps helpful for everyday life – from safety tips to medication reminders, getting … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Info on topics most parents can relate to, including communicating, negotiating the world of porn, media and technology, and sex with teens. Touching on topics that most parents can relate … Read More »
Kangaroo Flat Library
An introduction to using online resources for family history. An introduction to using online resources for family history, including library databases, Births, Deaths and Marriages, Trove, and Australian Defence Force … Read More »
Digital legacy planning

Digital legacy planning

Free
Eaglehawk Library
Learn why it is important to have a digital legacy plan, what you need to consider, and how you might go about it. Learn why it is important to have … Read More »
Gisborne Library
Indulge your creativity and make bespoke cards using beautiful papers, ephemera, and embellishments. Indulge your creativity and make bespoke cards using beautiful papers, ephemera, and embellishments. No experience necessary and … Read More »
Bendigo Library
An informal, reflective group presentation for anyone interested in deepening their relationships. An informal, reflective group presentation for anyone interested in deepening their relationships. Facilitated by Kathryn Fortuna from The … Read More »
Saturday Philosophy

Saturday Philosophy

Free
Castlemaine Library
Gather with like-minded people to enjoy a session of thought-provoking ideas run by the Central Goldfields School of Philosophy. Read More »
Heathcote Library
Learn how to start researching your family history using ancestry.com.au, subscribed to by Goldfields Libraries. Learn how to start researching your family history using ancestry.com.au, subscribed to by Goldfields Libraries. … Read More »
Tracy Crisp: Pearls

Tracy Crisp: Pearls

Free
Kyneton Library
A performance and book talk. Pearls is a messy tapestry of human experiences that are relatable and authentic. Read More »
Tracy Crisp: Pearls

Tracy Crisp: Pearls

Free
Gisborne Library
A performance and book talk. Pearls is a messy tapestry of human experiences that are relatable and authentic. Read More »
Bendigo Library
An introduction to using online resources for family history. An introduction to using online resources for family history, including library databases, Births, Deaths and Marriages, Trove, and Australian Defence Force … Read More »
Castlemaine Library
Learn why it is important to have a digital legacy plan, what you need to consider, and how you might go about it. Learn why it is important to have … Read More »
Woodend Library
A fun, interactive intergenerational session exploring classic nursery rhymes and old-fashioned games. A fun, interactive session exploring classic nursery rhymes and old-fashioned games. Discover their origins, compare past and present … Read More »
Auslan Storytime

Auslan Storytime

Free
Bendigo Library
A special Auslan Storytime presented by a deaf storyteller and an Auslan interpreter. For both deaf and hearing children 2-6 years. Read More »