News
Corio Library - interior painting
Improvements to Corio Library continue with interior painting happening Mon 19 Feb - Fri 1 Mar.
Make a date with your local library this Library Lovers’ Day
Join in the celebrations this Library Lovers' Day at library near you on Wednesday 14 February.
Temporary disruption to lift service at Waurn Ponds Library
Due to unscheduled maintenance, the lift at Waurn Ponds is not operational.
Libraries closed for Labour Day public holiday
Please be aware that all of our libraries are closed for Labour Day public holiday on Monday 11 March.
Libraries closed for public holiday
This is a friendly reminder that our libraries will be closed on Friday 26 January for a public holiday.
Call for Community Representatives – Heritage Collection Advisory Committee
Calling for expressions of interest from community members interested in contributing to the future direction of the Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre collection.
NGV Kids on Tour
NGV Kids on Tour brings you a variety of free art-making activities that foster social connection and ignite the imagination.
Go wild with the National Wool Museum pop-up museum
This summer, we've partnered up with National Wool Museum to bring you wildlife-themed story time, crafts activities and exploration of fascinating old-time objects.
Join our Scavenger Hunt this summer
Join our fun Sam’s Summer Scavenger Hunt this January, presented in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong.
Support the Library Food Drive
Lend a hand and give a can to the 2023 Library Food Drive this festive season to support locals experiencing food uncertainty.
Meet our new Virtual Writer in Residence: Alice Eaves
Geelong Regional Libraries is delighted to be part of the the Melbourne City of Literature's Virtual Writer in Residence program again this year.
Festive Season Closures
All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Sunday, 24 December - Monday, 1 January inclusive.
Annual Report 2022-23
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation's Annual Report 2022/23 is now available to view online.
Call for applications: Arts and Craft Market Day at the Library
Calling all local makers, artists and creatives! We invite you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to sell your wares and creations at our Arts and Craft Market Day on Saturday 9 December 2023.
Story Dogs at the Library - the paw-fect way to encourage confident young readers
We are thrilled to offer the unique Story Dogs experience for children at our libraries starting these school holidays until the end of the year.
Upcoming public holiday closures
The upcoming Geelong Cup and Melbourne Cup public holidays will affect different libraries on different days. Please be advised of our closures.
Libraries closed for the Friday before AFL Grand Final public holiday
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 open: Temporary disruption to footpath access
Corio Library is open as usual for customers; however, there are temporary disruptions to access over the next two weeks for customers.
New collection: Read Now
Introducing our newest collection, "Read Now"! Currently only available at Geelong and Colac Libraries.
'Welcome to the Library' multilingual brochures now available
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.
Mobile Library: Service disruptions
Check this info to stay up to date with any mobile library service disruptions.
Boronggook Drysdale Library is now open
Geelong Regional Libraries are excited to welcome the community to the brand new Boronggook Drysdale Library.
Libraries closed over Easter
Just a friendly reminder that all libraries in the our network are closed over Easter
Temporary power outage at Queenscliff Library today
Queenscliff Library is temporarily without power today, Tuesday 28 March.
Winner announced for the 2023 Local Word Writing Prize
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”.
Boronggook Drysdale Library – final stages!
As we prepare to relocate to the new Boronggook Drysdale Library, the current Drysdale library closes Saturday 25 March at 2.00pm.
Mr Stink colouring-in comp: win tickets to the show!
Enter our Mr Stink colouring-in competition & win a family pass to see the stage show at Geelong Arts Centre!
Libraries closed for Labour Day public holiday
Please be aware all our libraries are closed for the public holiday on Monday 14 March.
Temporary network and phone outage Friday 24 February
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.
Keeping seniors connected in the digital age
Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne announced of additional operational funding for public libraries
Service disruptions
See our most recent updates to current disrupted services - mobile libraries and Western Heights College Library.
Libraries closed for public holiday
Please be aware all our libraries will be closed for the public holiday on Thursday 26 January.
Thermal imaging cameras
Thermal imaging cameras now available to borrow for free as part of our Library of Things.
Most borrowed books for 2022 – and some treasures you might have missed
Ever wondered what your neighbour is reading? Or what to read next? Check out the most borrowed titles from 2022.
Join our Scavenger Hunt this summer
Take part in our fun Summer Scavenger Hunt in the new year!
The Geelong Regional Libraries & Deakin University Local Word Writing Prize
Announcing the winning entries for the Geelong Regional Libraries & Deakin University Local Word Writing Prize...
Library Closures: Christmas and New Year
All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Saturday, 24 December - Monday, 2 January inclusive.
Library Food Drive
Lend a hand and give a can to the Library Food Drive this festive season to support locals experiencing food uncertainty.
Service disruption to Golden Plains Mobile Library 17 November
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.
Libraries closed Friday 25 November
All Geelong Regional Libraries' branches and mobile libraries will be closed on Friday 25 November for our annual staff training day.
Arts and Craft Market Day
Saturday 3 December will see libraries around our network transformed into arts and crafts markets for the day!
Introducing our Virtual Writer in Residence: Louis Glazzard
Geelong Regional Libraries is excited to be part of Melbourne City of Literature's Virtual Writer in Residence program this month.
Sensory options for neurodiverse kids at the library
Did you know that sensory tents and headphones are available at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre?
Artist Trace Balla inspires local kids
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.
Bannockburn Library & Golden Plains Mobile service disruption
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.
Upcoming public holiday library closures
Please be advised that some of our libraries will be closed due to upcoming public holidays.
Construction of the Armstrong Creek Library underway
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.
Belmont and Highton Libraries closed due to power outage
Due to power outages, Belmont and Highton Libraries are closed until lunchtime today.
Call for Expressions of Interest: Geelong Regional Libraries Arts and Craft Market Day
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.