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Partnership events for adult audiences - Calling for EOIs

This is an opportunity for your community group or organisation to partner with us to present events for our adult audiences that will inform, entertain and enhance social connectedness.

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Festive Season Closures

All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Wednesday 25 December -Wednesday 1 January inclusive.

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Hearts of Kindness exhibition with Geelong Regional Libraries and Meli

In partnership with Meli, a very special exhibition of paper hearts created by children is now on display in our libraries.

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Showcase your art at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library

Apply to display your art in our spacious glass cabinets for free at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library.

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Support the library summer food drive

Donate fresh produce this summer to those experiencing food insecurity this December.

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Highton Library temporarily closed for roofing works

Due to scheduled roofing maintenance work, Highton Library will be temporarily closed to the public from Thursday 28 to Friday 29 November.

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Call for First Nations voices: share your story

We invite First Nations people to participate in an oral history project, recording and preserving stories within the Kim barne thaliyu Geelong Heritage Centre archive. Interviews start in December.

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The Library of Things: borrow more than just books!

The Library of Things provides members with a range of tech, practical and recreational non-book items available to borrow from your local library – for free!

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Libraries closed & online services unavailable for Annual Staff Day - Friday 29 November

Please note all our library locations including mobile libraries are closed and online services unavailable on Friday 29 November for our annual staff training day.

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Call for applications: Arts and Craft Market Day 2024

Calling all local makers, artists and creatives! We invite you to apply to sell your wares and creations at our Arts and Craft Market Day on Saturday 7 December

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Upcoming public holiday closures

The upcoming Geelong Cup and Melbourne Cup public holidays will affect different libraries on different days. See what's open and when.

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Calling all Bellarine community organisations - be part of the Bellarine Fair!

Are you a local Bellarine organisation looking to attract new members, volunteers, or simply raise awareness? The Bellarine Fair is your chance to connect with the community at our amazing Boronggook Drysdale Library,

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Libraries closed for AFL grand final public holiday

Please be advised that all our libraries will be closed for the upcoming AFL grand final public holiday on Friday 27 September.

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Temporary change to entrance options at Boronggook Drysdale Library

Access to the upper ground entrance to Boronggook Drysdale Library will be unavailable for three days from Monday 9 September.

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Wonder Festival Competition

Here's your chance to win a family pass to Geelong Arts Centre amazing Wonder Festival happening this September.

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Geelong Library Sustainability Market

Come along to the Sustainability Market, held on the ground floor of Geelong Library Saturday 27 July 10:30am – 2:30pm.

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Free NBN for eligible households

Come into the library for help accessing the School Students Broadband Initiative

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Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library opens 1 August

We are delighted to announce that the brand new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library opens to our community on Thursday 1 August!

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Temporary closure of Level 1 at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre

Level 1 of Geelong Library & Heritage Centre will be temporary closed to customers and staff ,15-19 July, for floor renovation work.

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Local Word Writers Festival is back for 2024

We're proud to present the 2024 Local Word Writers Festival for writers and readers.

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Newsbank currently unavailable

Unfortunately our popular online newspaper service Newsbank is currently unavailable to customers due to technical difficulties..

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Sign up and win! Fun new membership cards especially for children

New members under 18 will receive one of four, limited-edition library cards designed by local artist, and go into the chance to win great prizes!

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Call for Expressions of Interest: Sustainability Market at Geelong Library

We invite you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to sell your pre-loved or handmade goods at our Sustainable Market on Saturday 27 July. Please note, no fresh or cooked goods, or alcohol can be sold at these markets.

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Libraries closed for King’s Birthday public holiday

Please be advised that all our libraries will be closed for the upcoming King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday 10 June.

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Customer experience focus groups

Help us create even better library and heritage services!

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New Golden Plains Mobile Library set to hit the road this June

The new and improved Golden Plains Mobile Library vehicle will be on the road in June.

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Support the library winter food drive

Lend a hand and give a can to the library food drive appeal this winter to support locals experiencing food uncertainty.

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Applications called for library children and youth programs

Would you like to contribute to our suite of programs and events for children and youth at the library?

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Draft Budget 2024-25 and Strategic Resource Plan 2024-28

Geelong Regional Libraries' Draft Budget 2024-2025 and Strategic Resource Plan 2024-28 is currently on public exhibition.

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Temporary change to access to Boronggook Drysdale Library entrance

Access to the upper ground entrance to Boronggook Drysdale Library will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from Monday 8 April.

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Saving Family Stories service has expanded

Saving Family Stories has expanded and now at Belmont, Leopold and Newcomb libraries.

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April public holiday closures

All libraries in the Geelong Regional Libraries’ network, including mobile libraries, are closed over the Easter period.

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Story Time at Newcomb & Leopold libraries: win tickets to a Geelong Arts Centre show!

Join us at Newcomb and Leopold libraries for special Possum Magic Story Time sessions for a chance to win a family pass to see the stage show.

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Winner announced for the 2024 Local Word Writing Prize

Together with Deakin University, we are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Local Word Writing Prize.

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Now accepting submissions for Local Word Writers Festival

Expressions of Interest (EOI) from creatives to take part in our 2024 Local Word Festival are now open.

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Corio Library - interior painting

Improvements to Corio Library continue with interior painting happening Mon 19 Feb - Fri 1 Mar.

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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.

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Temporary disruption to lift service at Waurn Ponds Library

Due to unscheduled maintenance, the lift at Waurn Ponds is not operational.

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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.

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Libraries closed for public holiday

This is a friendly reminder that our libraries will be closed on Friday 26 January for a public holiday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Annual Report 2022-23

The Geelong Regional Library Corporation's Annual Report 2022/23 is now available to view online.

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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.

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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.