The upcoming Geelong Cup and Melbourne Cup public holidays will affect different libraries on different days. Please be advised of our closures.
Please be advised that all our libraries will be closed for the upcoming Friday before the AFL Grand Final public holiday on Friday 29 September.
Corio Library is open as usual for customers; however, there are temporary disruptions to access over the next two weeks for customers.
Introducing our newest collection, "Read Now"! Currently only available at Geelong and Colac Libraries.
In recognition of the diversity in our communities, and to improve the accessibility of our services, we have now translated our 'Welcome to the Library' into 10 different languages.
Check this info to stay up to date with any mobile library service disruptions.
Geelong Regional Libraries are excited to welcome the community to the brand new Boronggook Drysdale Library.
Just a friendly reminder that all libraries in the our network are closed over Easter
Queenscliff Library is temporarily without power today, Tuesday 28 March.
Geelong Regional Libraries and Deakin University are very pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural Local Word Writing Prize is Dani Netherclift, from Mansfield, Victoria, for her entry titled “Telephone and Address Book”.
As we prepare to relocate to the new Boronggook Drysdale Library, the current Drysdale library closes Saturday 25 March at 2.00pm.
Enter our Mr Stink colouring-in competition & win a family pass to see the stage show at Geelong Arts Centre!
Please be aware all our libraries are closed for the public holiday on Monday 14 March.
The new library is nearing completion!
Due to essential maintenance by our internet service provider, there will be an internet outage affecting some services across our network from Friday 24 February 3pm – Saturday 25 February at 9am.
Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced of additional operational funding for public libraries
See our most recent updates to current disrupted services - mobile libraries and Western Heights College Library.
Please be aware all our libraries will be closed for the public holiday on Thursday 26 January.
Thermal imaging cameras now available to borrow for free as part of our Library of Things.
Ever wondered what your neighbour is reading? Or what to read next? Check out the most borrowed titles from 2022.
Take part in our fun Summer Scavenger Hunt in the new year!
Announcing the winning entries for the Geelong Regional Libraries & Deakin University Local Word Writing Prize...
All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Saturday, 24 December - Monday, 2 January inclusive.
Lend a hand and give a can to the Library Food Drive this festive season to support locals experiencing food uncertainty.
Due to road closures in the shire the mobile library will unfortunately be unable to visit Rokewood and Dereel today. The mobile library will instead remain at Meredith until 4pm. We apologise for any inconvenience. We'll keep you updated on our socials with further service changes.
All Geelong Regional Libraries' branches and mobile libraries will be closed on Friday 25 November for our annual staff training day.
Saturday 3 December will see libraries around our network transformed into arts and crafts markets for the day!
Geelong Regional Libraries is excited to be part of Melbourne City of Literature's Virtual Writer in Residence program this month.
Did you know that sensory tents and headphones are available at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre?
Creativity, environmental sustainability, storytelling and a lot of fun were takeaways for all at Ocean Grove Library last school holidays, thanks to guest artist Trace Balla.
Due to severe weather conditions the Golden Plains Mobile will be off the road until Saturday 15 October and Bannockburn Library closed Thursday 13 October and Friday 14 October.
Please be advised that some of our libraries will be closed due to upcoming public holidays.
The Armstrong Creek community will soon welcome a new chapter in the region’s development with construction of the Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub project underway.
Due to power outages, Belmont and Highton Libraries are closed until lunchtime today.
Calling all local makers, artists and creatives! We invite you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to sell your wares and creations at Geelong Regional Libraries Arts and Craft Market Day on Saturday 3 December 2022.
We're proud to partner with Golden Plains Shire Council to deliver the Create and Connect Program for community members who are living with dementia or experiencing early onset dementia and their carers or companions.
We are delighted to let you know that library services have resumed from the new Queenscliff Library (55 Hesse Street) as of Monday 26 September.
All Geelong Regional Libraries' branches and Mobile Libraries will be closed on Thursday 22 and Friday 23 September due to public holidays.
In light of the rising levels of illness across the community, Local Word Regional Showcase has been postponed until Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November 2022.
Saving Family Stories will provide people in the local community with free access to equipment and technical support to scan, save, edit and share old negatives, slides, video footage and photographs. This project will allow precious family stories and treasured memories to be shared and enjoyed, and digitally preserved for generations to come.
Together with nbn co we invite you to upcoming drop-in sessions to learn more about the nbn access network. Nbn co will have representatives aboard our mobile libraries in Golden Plains Shire and Colac Otway Shire Council who can help:
Has your library membership lapsed? Do you have family or friends who aren’t yet library members? It’s time to Join Up in July and go into the draw to win great prizes!
We have modified our operating hours again - please read on for more information.
The temporary Queenscliff Library will be closing from end of day Tuesday 21 June, in preparation for the move to the new Queenscliffe Hub.
All our libraries will be closed for the Queen's Birthday public holiday on Monday 13 June.
We regret that the Golden Plains mobile library is experiencing mechanical difficulties and services will be limited this week.
This winter, we encourage you to make time for reading every day by participating in the Warm Winter Read.
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a network outage, which is impacting internet and phones at our libraries.
Has it been a while since you last visited the library? If so, there’s never been a better time to return yourself to the library and discover what’s new.
A Public Library Census on Tuesday 24 May 2022 in libraries across Victoria.
