Geelong Regional Libraries' Draft Budget 2022-23 and Strategic Resource Plan 2022-26 is currently on public exhibition.
We've simplified how you can access digital magazines and news publications via our eCollection.
Customers are advised that Ocean Grove Library will be closed for refurbishments from Monday 2 May and will re-open to the public on Monday 8 May.
In line with the recent Victorian Government announcements, you will no longer need to check in to our libraries, or to show a vaccination certificate upon entry.
Due to a scheduled upgrade to our phone system, there may be some disruption to the service between 12.00noon and 1.00pm tomorrow, Wednesday 20 April.
All libraries in the Geelong Regional Libraries’ network, including mobile libraries, will be closed over the Easter period, starting from Thursday 12 April at 5pm, and reopening on Tuesday, 19 April.
Bannockburn Library is closed today, Monday 11 April, due to staffing shortages.
'Hello Machines' are interactive vintage telephones and will be placed in Geelong Regional Libraries' locations as part of the Australian Heritage Festival in April and May.
Due to urgent mechanical scheduled repairs, the Bellarine & Surf Coast mobile library will be off the road from Saturday 26 March for an expected period of up to two weeks.
We are looking for people to attend a focus group and have their say about their experience with the library – from the membership sign up process to the communications you receive from us.
Take part in the great Victorian public library users survey and have your say about library services and programs!
Please be advised of planned and unplanned closures at libraries and the Geelong Heritage Centre over the long weekend.
Providing a chance for local people to come together 'post-lockdown' and connect through art is the objective of our Creative Collective Memory Arts (CCMA) workshops.
The Colac Kana Festival is an annual event held in March under the Elms of Memorial Square. The Colac Library Children & Youth Services team will feature in Colac’s only free family festival.
Please note, due to staff illness the Bellarine Surf Coast Mobile library will not be visiting St Leonards this morning.
Thank you to everyone who donated to last year's Food for Fines appeal - you donated a record amount of food to support local people!
We are excited to announce that our March, April and May workshops are now open for bookings! Talented local artists will lead you through a creative process to capture your lived experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the recent flooding in the area, services at Ocean Grove and Geelong West Libraries are currently affected.
Join in the celebrations this Library Lovers' Day at Geelong Regional Libraries with some love-ly activities on 14 February.
All our libraries will be closed tomorrow, 26 January, for the public holiday.
A young man experiencing homelessness has just joined the library for the first time, and loves that he can be 'label free'.
The Geelong Heritage Centre is currently seeking applications from members of the community interested in joining the Geelong Heritage Centre Collection Advisory Committee.
It’s the end of 2021 and the perfect time to look back and reflect on the year that has been. And oh, what a year! While it had ups and downs, 2021 also proved to be an excellent time to borrow from your local library and settle into a good book. Here we look at the most borrowed books of 2021 to ensure you didn’t miss the most loved items from our shelves.
In line with the recent announcement from the Victorian Government, all visitors to our libraries aged 8 and over need to wear a mask.
Please be advised of library closures during the Christmas/New Year period.
COVID-19 vaccination status is no longer required for children under the age of 18 years.
Due to a mechanical issue the Golden Plains Mobile will not be operating this afternoon.
We’re going fine free – permanently! From Saturday 11 December, overdue fines will be wiped from our members’ account and will no longer accrue.
Please be advised that Western Heights College Library will be closed on Friday 17 December.
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on the design principles and concept plan for the redevelopment of the Chilwell Library.
In line with announcements by the Victorian Government yesterday, we’re pleased to announce that restrictions have eased in our libraries, as Victoria reaches the 90% double-vaccinated milestone.
Due to a mechanical issue the Bellarine and Surf Coast Mobile will not be running today
Due to protected industrial action being taken by some Geelong Regional Libraries' staff, some of our libraries will be closed today and others operating a reduced service.
Due to protected industrial action being taken by some Geelong Regional Libraries’ staff, some of our libraries and services may be impacted on Thursday 18 November from 8am until library close time.
We're pleased to announce that Food for Fines will be running again this year, in partnership with Geelong Food Relief Centre.
The City of Greater Geelong invite you to share your thoughts on the concept designs for the new Armstrong Creek Library & Community Hub.
Geelong Regional Libraries' catalogue will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 2am (AEST) Tuesday 9 November 2021. The catalogue is expected to be up and running again by 9am Tuesday 9 November. We regret any inconvenience caused by this necessary service outage.
Visitors aged 16 years and older are required to show valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter libraries.
Join author Fiona McIntosh, discussing the highly anticipated new historical adventure The Spy's Wife from the bestselling author of The Champagne War. Thanks to Penguin Random House and Fiona McIntosh, one very lucky attendee of this online event will win a beautiful Hermes scarf.
Please note, Apollo Bay, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Queenscliff libraries are currently closed due to power outages. We will let you know when they re-open.
From Friday 29 October, we can welcome more people into our libraries. Proof of vaccination will be be required from this date.
Queenscliff Library has been closed due to a COVID-19 case, but will reopen tomorrow Wednesday 27 October.
Barwon Heads Library is temporarily closed as a precaution, due to a positive COVID-19 case at the Barwon Heads Primary School.
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation's Annual Report 2020/21 is now available to view online.
If you’re looking for new ways to keep kids entertained while building their confidence and skills in literacy, numeracy and more, we have something special for you.
Following an extensive period of consultation with our staff, the public and other key stakeholders, we’re proud to present Connecting and Thriving, our new Library Plan 2021-25.
Please be advised of upcoming library closures due to public holidays in October and November.
Colac Library customers are benefitting from a range of improved technology services, since the branch joined Geelong Regional Libraries' network in July.
Libraries in City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire are re-opening Monday 27 September.
All Geelong Regional Libraries' branches and Mobile Libraries will be closed on Friday 24 September for the Victorian public holiday.
