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SUMMARY:Celebrating Carers: A community film event - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Carers in the Port Macquarie Hastings area are invited to join us for Celebrating Carers: A Community Film Event. A warm\, engaging Carers Week program at Port Macquarie Library\, featuring two uplifting short films from Bus Stop Films’ award‑winning inclusive filmmaking catalogue. Each film highlights themes of care\, connection\, disability representation and community\, followed by guided discussions to deepen reflection and conversation. \nFilm screenings: \n‘Groundhog Night’ (16 minutes) – For carer Gary\, moving on keeping his family together isn’t always easy. Tensions run high when his late wife’s parents arrive unannounced after he brings home a date. \n‘Stairs’ (12 minutes) – A young man’s dream to make a living in Ulaanbaatar is put to the test when he must navigate the social and physical obstacles in his path. \nPlease register for each attendee as spaces are limited.  \nPhotography and filming will take place at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please speak with a staff member when you arrive. \n \nBrought to you by Port Macquarie Hastings Council and proudly funded by the NSW Government.  \n 
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/celebrating-carers-a-community-film-event-session-1/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Film Club,Information
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Carers: A community film event - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Carers in the Port Macquarie Hastings area are invited to join us for Celebrating Carers: A Community Film Event. A warm\, engaging Carers Week program at Port Macquarie Library\, featuring two uplifting short films from Bus Stop Films’ award‑winning inclusive filmmaking catalogue. Each film highlights themes of care\, connection\, disability representation and community\, followed by guided discussions to deepen reflection and conversation. \nFilm screenings: \n‘What was it like?'(15 minutes) – Eight filmmakers with intellectual disability interview their parents about what it was like when doctors delivered the news of their diagnosis. \n‘Dancer’ (13 minutes) – Gerelee\, a deaf teenage girl\, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company\, despite her father’s protest. \nPlease register for each attendee as spaces are limited.  \nPhotography and filming will take place at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please speak with a staff member when you arrive. \n \nBrought to you by Port Macquarie Hastings Council and proudly funded by the NSW Government. 
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/celebrating-carers-a-community-film-event-session-2/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Film Club,Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T113000
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SUMMARY:Stay Smart Online - AI Literacy Workshop - PORT
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday 16th October at 10am for the interactive workshop “Stay Smart Online: AI Literacy for The Internet and Social Media”.\nThis short course for Australian adults is designed so you can learn how to understand how generative AI systems work\, recognise AI content\, fact check\, verify\, and think critically about AI content\, be aware of AI bias and use AI ethically and responsibly. \nPlease note you must bring your own smart phone\, tablet\, or laptop computer to take part in the course. \nThe course is part of AI literacy pilot program created by the University of Canberra and the Australian Library and Information Association. You will be asked to fill in an anonymous survey at the beginning and end of the course.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/stay-smart-online-ai-literacy-workshop-port-1/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Port Macquarie Library":MAILTO:portlib@mnclibrary.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260928T045243Z
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SUMMARY:Be Dyslexia Aware Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month with us and join us on Friday 16th October at 12:30pm for a free SPELD NSW webinar courtesy of Dyslexia Mid North Coast. \nBe Dyslexia Aware  \nDyslexia affects people of all ages—in schools\, workplaces and throughout our community. Yet it is still often misunderstood. \nThis practical and accessible webinar explores what dyslexia is\, how it can affect learning\, work and everyday life\, and the strengths and challenges commonly experienced by people with dyslexia. Participants will learn how to recognise possible signs of dyslexia and discover simple ways to create more understanding\, inclusive and supportive environments.  Designed for families\, schools\, businesses and community organisations\n \nDon’t forget to wear RED and join us at Port Macquarie Library for one or all of our dyslexia related events in October! \nFollow link below to register for our other event this month: \nDyslexia Workshop – Friday October 23rd at 10:30am \nDyslexia Workshop with Jess Manton Specialist Education Services
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/understanding-dyslexia-webinar/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261023T100000
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SUMMARY:Stay Smart Online - AI Literacy Workshop - LAURIETON
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Laurieton Library on Friday 23rd October at 10am for the interactive workshop “Stay Smart Online: AI Literacy for The Internet and Social Media”.\nThis short course for Australian adults is designed so you can learn how to understand how generative AI systems work\, recognise AI content\, fact check\, verify\, and think critically about AI content\, be aware of AI bias and use AI ethically and responsibly. \nPlease note you must bring your own smart phone\, tablet\, or laptop computer to take part in the course. \nThe course is part of AI literacy pilot program created by the University of Canberra and the Australian Library and Information Association. You will be asked to fill in an anonymous survey at the beginning and end of the course.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/stay-smart-online-ai-literacy-workshop-laurieton/
LOCATION:Laurieton Library\, 9 Laurie St\, Laurieton\, NSW\, 2443\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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SUMMARY:Dyslexia Workshop with Jess Manton Specialist Education Services
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday 23rd October at 10:30am for this informative workshop.  This is the first of two events for Dyslexia Awareness Month this October. \nParents\, teachers\, tutors\, carers and allied health professionals are invited to attend this FREE session to learn more about supporting young people with dyslexia. \nWe are super excited to have award-winning Jess Manton from Jess Manton Specialist Education Services run this workshop to give you helpful strategies to support your child’s reading and writing skills development at home. \nThis is a practical workshop where you’ll learn hands-on strategies you can start using straight away. \nDon’t forget to wear RED and join us at Port Macquarie Library for one or both of our dyslexia related events in October! \nFollow link below to register for our second event for the month: \nBe Dyslexia Aware Webinar – Thursday 29th October at 11:00am \nBe Dyslexia Aware Webinar
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/dyslexia-workshop-with-jess-manton-specialist-education-services/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops
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SUMMARY:Talking Tech for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday October 30th at 10:00am for our Talking Tech for Seniors program. Technology assistance has never been friendlier! The library is running free classes providing tutorials on technology essentials. We will run a short session from the ‘Be Connected’ program followed by a Q&A session with your own device over morning tea. \n 
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/talking-tech-for-seniors-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Seniors,Technology & Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261030T163000
DTSTAMP:20261005T224805Z
CREATED:20260904T005801Z
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SUMMARY:Stay Smart Online - AI Literacy Workshop - PORT
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Port Macquarie Library on Friday 30th October at 3pm for the interactive workshop “Stay Smart Online: AI Literacy for The Internet and Social Media”.\nThis short course for Australian adults is designed so you can learn how to understand how generative AI systems work\, recognise AI content\, fact check\, verify\, and think critically about AI content\, be aware of AI bias and use AI ethically and responsibly. \nPlease note you must bring your own smart phone\, tablet\, or laptop computer to take part in the course. \nThe course is part of AI literacy pilot program created by the University of Canberra and the Australian Library and Information Association. You will be asked to fill in an anonymous survey at the beginning and end of the course.
URL:https://mnclibrary.org.au/event/stay-smart-online-ai-literacy-workshop-port-2/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Library\, 32 Grant St\, Port Macquarie\, New South Wales\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information,Talks & workshops,Technology & Science
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