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Intro to Libraries: Unlock the Power of Your Library
Step inside the world of today’s library, so much more than books. Discover the amazing services, programs, and resources at your fingertips and learn how the library can support, inspire, and connect you.

Intro to our Library Collection: Beyond Books
From guitars, Lego, binoculars, and Cricut machines to e-books you can read anywhere, your library is full of surprises! Discover all the amazing things you can borrow both on the shelves and online.

Intro to Family History research
Join our Heritage Librarian for an introductory session on exploring your family history. Learn the basics of genealogy research, discover useful resources, and gain tips to start uncovering your own family story.

Early History of Hobsons Bay
Explore the fascinating history of Hobsons Bay with our Heritage Librarian. This session can be tailored to focus on your suburb, sharing stories, people, and places that shaped the local community.

Digitisation sessions
Bring your photos, documents, and memorabilia and our Heritage Librarian will digitise them for you. Preserve your family and local history forever. 

Memory Sharing with History photos
Take a trip down memory lane with old photos of our community. Enjoy looking back at familiar places and faces, share your own stories, and join in friendly conversations about times gone by.

Game On! The Benefits of Play
Join us to explore how games can boost mental health, memory, communication skills, hand–eye coordination, media literacy, and even your confidence with modern technology. This is a fun, interactive, and eye-opening session for all ages. 

What to Play? Discover the Games Discovery Centre
Discover the Games Discovery Centre at Altona North Community Library. Try board games and video games, find new favourites, and enjoy gaming with friends in a fun social space. (Excursion only)

A Virtual Tour of Virtual Reality
Discover how VR is transforming gaming, education, healthcare, and social connection. This interactive workshop will showcase the possibilities of VR and may even give you the chance to experience it for yourself!

Suitable for ages 10+ without medical conditions. 

**These sessions require access to a screen with HDMI capabilities**

Is It a Scam?
How easily can you spot a scam? We’ll put your skills to the test in this session where we highlight common (and not so common) red flags you should be aware of next time your phone gets a notification.

Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
It’s everywhere from your search bar to your social media feed, but what is Artificial Intelligence, and is it something you need to worry about? In this session we’ll delve into AI and the potential benefits and risks.

Understanding Your Digital Footprint
Learn how to secure your accounts, improve your privacy when using social media, and delete what you don’t need. This session helps you understand some of the ways you can stay safer online.

Troubleshooting Your Tech
Learn some simple strategies to troubleshoot mis-behaving technology without needing to throw your arms up in defeat. In this session we'll cover common fixes along with where to look to find answers or support.