The Borough of Queenscliffe Council is calling for community feedback to guide the next steps in the revitalisation of Hesse Street.
Applications are currently being sought from individuals who are interested in joining the Geelong Heritage Centre Collection Advisory Committee.
Books Beyond Boundaries is a creative arts project now on show at the Dome until 22 December. It features books which have been annotated, altered, or remade by community members of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Remembering the End - Peace celebrations and life after World War I in Geelong and the Barwon Region will be on display to the public at the Geelong Heritage Centre from Tuesday 13 November until February 2019, before touring to library branches across the region.
Golden Plains Mobile Library customers are advised that a limited service has now resumed on this route.
Australian literary powerhouse Helen Garner, distinguished advocate for Indigenous Australia Professor Marcia Langton, six-time Walkley Award winner Kerry O’Brien, feminist icon Clementine Ford, renowned historian Peter Cochrane, and writer and actor William McInnes – these are just some of the big names set to grace the literary stage at the 2018 Word for Word Non-Fiction Festival, Geelong.
A partnership between the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum and Geelong Regional Libraries has enabled broad public access to the Museum’s rich maritime book collection for the first time.
Saturday 13 October, 7pm-late Geelong Library & Heritage Centre The international phenomena White Night is coming to Geelong on Saturday 13 October, and Geelong Library & Heritage Centre will host the amazing art installation Phantasmagoria by artist Christopher Langton.
Please note: With the exception of the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, all Geelong Regional Library branches, including the Geelong Heritage Centre and mobile libraries will be closed on Tuesday 9 October due to a staff training day. Thank you for your understanding.
The City of Greater Geelong invites you to have your say on our community places and spaces, including neighbourhood houses, halls, leisure facilities and of course, libraries. You can participate in the survey online or pick up a survey form at your local library branch.
Torquay Library will be closed for refurbishment from Monday 8 October reopening Saturday 13 October. During that period, library holds will be relocated to the Waurn Ponds Library.
Thursday 20 September is the day to take the time to relax, pick up a book and read for one hour on your own, or with your children.
Popular breakfast television program Sunrise, on Channel 7, will broadcast the weather from Geelong Library & Heritage Centre on Thursday 20 September.
Our September newsletter is out now.
Do you have a disability or care for someone who does? Geelong Regional Libraries is seeking your feedback for the development of its Access and Inclusion Plan.
We apologise that today’s (August 25) service to Anglesea will not be available.
Complete a library survey before Friday 14 September and help us continue to deliver world-class library services into the future.
An exhibition exploring what it means to belong here, there and everywhere...
Bannockburn Library will continue to open to the local community and visitors on Mondays, following a four-month trial of new operating hours.
Geelong Regional Libraries' website will be temporarily unavailable for up to one hour, between 11pm (AEST) Thursday 19 July 2018 and 3am (AEST) Friday 20 July 2018, due to scheduled maintenance. Access to the online Catalogue will not be disrupted throughout this period.
Our July newsletter is out now.
Geelong Regional Libraries is seeking community assistance to locate World War One Honour Boards across the region.
The free exhibit showcases each of the eight state and territory 2018 Australian of the Year recipients and is open to the public at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, until Sunday August 5.
The Geelong Library & Heritage Centre has recently gained accreditation as a Changing Places facility. Being a Changing Places accredited facility means that a public toilet is available that has been specially designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities
Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) Chair, Councillor Ron Nelson has congratulated children who participated in National Simultaneous Storytime and encouraged local families to continue to promote the value of reading.
Our May newsletter is out now!
Reimagine Family Fun Day Experience a special day of family activities exploring wonderful new ways to experience children's books. Meet book characters, take part in free workshops and listen to tales from some of your favourite authors and illustrators. This special event is presented by Geelong Regional Libraries in collaboration with Geelong Gallery
Geelong Regional Libraries’ new project to make local Anzac history accessible to all.
We apologise that today’s (April 10) service to Lorne has been delayed by a minor vehicle breakdown. We hope to have the mobile library at Lorne for a brief period in the middle of the day. The service to Aireys Inlet this afternoon should not be affected.
Artist Scott Jansen has recently completed a large Wonderland themed mural on Level One of the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre. The artwork was commissioned by Central Geelong Marketing to promote Storyfest which takes place in central Geelong between 3 – 15 April.
The first Book Fair for 2018 will be held at Geelong West Town Hall on Friday 2, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March, and as in past years, there a literally thousands of books in a whole variety of genres on offer. And all it takes it takes for you to change a life is a gold coin donation and a book purchase of $2 (or just $1 for childrens books) - nothing could be easier!
The communities of the City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Golden Plains Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe and our library members demonstrated their support for those in need by donating literally ‘tonnes’ of food for the Geelong Food Relief Centre’s annual Food for Fines campaign. Almost 2 tonnes of food items were donated to the Geelong Food Relief Centre this year from the Food For Fines campaign.
The Geelong Heritage Centre celebrated the visit of the 100,000th visitor since opening in its new location at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre two years ago. Since moving into the new building, visitation has exceeded even the most hopeful forecasts with tens of thousands of people visiting the beautifully-appointed reading room and enjoying the combination of skilled staff, the latest digital technology and a wealth of historical records that combine to bring the past alive.
The City of Greater Geelong is holding a series of focus groups across the region to review the City's Social Infrastructure Plan.
Read our latest newsletter and learn about the exciting Summer events program.
At its board meeting held Monday 27 November the Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board resolved that the Corporation become a signatory to the City of Greater Geelong’s Prevention of Family Violence Statement of Commitment and join Council and other organisations in taking a city wide approach on this serious but preventable community issue.
FOOD FOR FINES is on again until 13 December. Assist Geelong Food Relief Centre to help those in need. Donate packaged, non-perishable food for the Centre's Christmas appeal at your local library. Library fines will be waived in exchange for food donations. Food expiration dates May 2018 or later. #FooodForFines #ChooseKind #ChristmasAppeal
A world-class line-up of authors, writers and personalities will feature at the fourth annual Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival on 17-19 November at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.
When Wendy Crebbin moved to Anglesea a few years ago, there was one stop she made that connected her with her new community.
The Archibald Prize has landed at the Geelong Gallery with the exhibition opening on Saturday 28 October and running until 10 December.
Due to mechanical issues, there will be no mobile service at Winchelsea this afternoon.
Our Annual Report 2016/17 is now available and reports on another successful year for the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.
Our libraries observe the following holidays according to their municipalities: Geelong Show - Friday 20 October, Geelong Cup - Wednesday 25 October and Melbourne Cup - Tuesday 7 November.
Learn more about the Prevention of Family Violence Statement of Commitment: http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/news/saying-no-family-violence Learn more about Food for Fines: http://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/news/food-fines-2017
All libraries except the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre and Western Heights College will be closed on Tuesday 10 October for the annual staff day.
Geelong Regional Libraries is a member of the Victorian public library system, basing our charter on the UNESCO Manifesto on Public Libraries.
The painting of Geelong’s first Town Clerk, William Weire, normally adorns the corridors of City Hall but detective work uncovering the identity of the artist has led to the painting going on loan to the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston, Tasmania.
Book now for our range of fabulous school holiday activities suitable for young children through to young adults.
There will be no mobile library service at Angelsea this Thursday 27 April.
Our April e-newsletter is now available. Find out what is coming up and start booking!
