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Winter Special Meditation Class

Weekly meditation class with complementary snacks this winter until the end of August.

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Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners

Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.

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East Melbourne Library 20th Birthday

Enjoy live jazz, free BBQ, children's activities, workshops and library tours.

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Cory Doctorow: Ensh***tification

The tech critic discusses the broken promise of the utopian internet.

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Mosaic Art Classes Melbourne: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Make beautiful mosaic lamps at this Turkish lamp workshop

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DJB Photography Class: Full Manual Mode

Bring along your DSLR or mirrorless camera on this highly rated beginner photography course.

Anna Goldsworthy, a middle-aged woman wearing a black top, her arms are resting on a bench in front of her, she has shoulder length brown hair.

Melbourne Conversations: The God We Made

Author and musician Anna Goldsworthy discusses the threat and promise of artificial intelligence.

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Stock Paste: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this popular workshop, turn veggie scraps into versatile stock paste and cut food waste costs.

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Local Lunch Club

Live well, eat well, together at Kathleen Syme Library.

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Memoir as Catharsis

An introduction to the practice of writing to help process difficult emotions.

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Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

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La Caduta: Live Play Reading

Live play reading, in both English and Italian.

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Navigating Emotions Through Art + Drawing Club

A panel discussion exploring the relationship between art and emotion, plus a Drawing Club workshop.

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Marmalades & Cordials: Hands-on Cooking Class

In this workshop, learn to use seasonal citrus to create your own marmalades and cordials at home.

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French Embroidery Workshop

Learn to craft an anemone brooch, from hand-dyeing silk to beadwork.

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Songbirds

Visit Southbank Library on Mondays for Songbirds, with songs, rhymes and stories for littlies.

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Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

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Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners

Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.

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Alan Joyce in Conversation

A discussion with Alan Joyce–one of Australia’s most successful and scrutinised business leaders.

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Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

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Among the Gums

Spend your Saturday among the gum trees for a sensory afternoon of art, making and conversation.

Bright artwork by Trevor Brown features bold, energetic portrayal of pelicans, water and trees.

Dementia-Friendly Open Studio at NGV

A free open studio session for people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers.

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Alice Oseman: Heartstopper Forever

The creator of Heartstopper talks love, heartbreak, friendship and bringing the series to its close.

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Talks Club: Georgian Jewels and the Georgian House

Discover the jewellery and social history that defined one of Britain's most influential periods.

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DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

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Resin Art Classes: Cheeseboards and Coasters

Make abstract art and discover the magic of working with resin.

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Against Intelligence

This lecture explores the questions we should be asking about today’s AI.

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Listening Practice

Join for an hour of calm inspired by Japan’s listening café tradition.

A large-scale handwoven textile featuring various materials like wool, mohair, and beads and varied images and symbols.

Family Art Day at ACCA: Teens' Edition

An inspiring art workshop designed for teens and their families or carers.

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Collecting and Using Culinary Moulds with Diana Morgan AM

In this presentation, Diana will share her passion for collecting culinary moulds.

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STEAM After School at narrm ngarrgu Library

Explore the fun of science, technology, engineering, art and maths with hands-on activities.

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Sumi Jo Melbourne Masterclass

Grammy-winning soprano Sumi Jo mentors emerging opera singers in a rare public masterclass.

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The Power of Geospatial Science: Promise and Peril

Speakers explore the possibilities and perils of geospatial science during National Science Week.

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Roman Marble Mosaic Masterclass

An immersive artist-led mosaic workshop using traditional hand tools and methods.

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Open Mic Comedy Prep Course

Unlock your inner stand-up comic at the ultimate stand-up comedy learning experience.

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Orgasms for Breakfast: Barriers, Myths and Strategies

The session will focus on practical strategies and will conclude with a Q&A and quiz.