SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
See the huge line up of activities for all children from pre-schoolers to youth. The theme is Make a Splash –book your place today
All of our libraries will close from 5pm on Tuesday 24 Dececmber
We will see you again from Thursday 2 January, with our regular opening hours!
Take part in the reading challenge!
1 December - 31 January
JOIN. BORROW. READ. WIN!
New What's On brochure out now!
Discover all the highlight events happening at the library in November and December.
New Shelf Love Pride t-shirts are here!
Find these new Pride t-shirts in our library shop, Shelf Love. The design features well-known queer literature that has regularly appeared on banned books lists around the world.
The annual Local Word Poetry Prize is now open.
Open to established and emerging writers.
Keep up to date with what's happening at your library by subscribing to our monthly eNewsletter.
Improve your English skills, meet new people and learn from others in a supportive group. Regular sessions each week.
Book here
Multiple Times Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Ignite imagination & creativity! Join us for art-making activities developed by artists & the National Gallery of Victoria. Ages 3+.
Multiple Times Multiple Locations
Join our sewing machine induction session to gain access to the library's sewing machines. Throughout January.
Multiple Times Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
Learn how to digitise your photos, VHS tapes, slides and film negatives ready to share with family and friends!
De-stress your day with some mindful colouring, watercolour art or drawing while enjoying a chat with others.
More info
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm Corio Library
Learn how to make movies using your own holiday or family photos with the iMovie app on your iPad!
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Belmont Library
Have you played Dungeons and Dragons, or other role playing game? Join us to learn how to run a game.
Book now
Thursday, 16 January 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Newcomb Library
Do you love family history? Want to share your interest in a friendly environment? Enjoy a chat, share stories and research tips. All welcome.
Wednesday, 29 January 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Drysdale Library
Learn the art of picture book writing! Join popular author Heather Gallagher for tips on all elements of picture book writing.
Saturday, 22 February 2025 - 10:30am to 2:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Gain insights and strategies for career options and developing skills with Danielle Flack, a career development practitioner.
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join Mark In-conversation with Charlotte Guest, as he chats about his latest psychological thriller.
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Belmont Library
Join this author in-conversation session as Gideon discusses his latest release - a moving memoir on grief and resilience, written after the loss of his brother Jasper.
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Wednesday 25 December -Wednesday 1 January inclusive.
1 Dec 2024 – 31 Jan 2025 State-wide reading program for kids: Join. Borrow. Read. Win!
