Join us for a week of special events for people of all ages, as we celebrate the transition of Colac Otway Shire libraries to Geelong Regional Libraries.

Bookings required for all events, follow links below to book. All events will be COVIDSafe*.

COLAC COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTRE

TUESDAY 6 JULY

LEGO Architects – School Holiday Program
10.00am-11.00am and 2.00pm-3.00pm 

The ancient world is your sandbox. Become an architect and make your own ancient landmarks in this hands-on LEGO session. Suitable for children 8 years +. Book now for 10am or 2pm session. 

The Geelong Heritage Centre Collection & Services
2.00pm-3.00pm

This session, presented by Mark Beasley, Manager of the GHC Collection & Services, will include an overview of the collection in the Geelong Heritage Centre Archive and how the Colac Otway Shire community can explore, access and source local history and heritage information. The presentation will also feature a few special objects from the archive and some local Colac Otway Shire records which have been in the archive for over 20 years. Book now. 

WEDNESDAY 7 JULY

Family Fun Day
11.00am-2.00pm

Bring along the whole family for a range of free fun activities including live music, balloon sculpting, and performances from Dazzling Dan the Magic Man. Visit our Tech Zoo and let us show you how to create impossible photos to share with family and friends using the library's Green Screen, play with some of our robots or try flying a drone, it’s simple and fun! Suitable for children of all ages. Book now. 

Author Talk: Neal Drinnan - How People's Stories Become Books
2.00pm-3.00pm

Join local author Neal Drinnan to discover more about the directions writing can take for both author and subject. Neal’s books available for purchase and signing at the conclusion of his presentation. Book now.

THURSDAY 8 JULY

Learn to Use: Geelong Regional Libraries’ App
10.30am-11.30am

We're excited to announce the arrival of the Geelong Regional Libraries' App - your digital portal to the library! Join us and find out how to download and use the App for requesting items, borrowing eBooks, booking into programs and more. Book now. 

Learn to Use: eCollection
2.00pm-3.00pm

Join us for an introduction into the online resources that area available to you as part of your membership with Geelong Regional Libraries, including over 10,000 eBooks, a full selection of Magazines to flip through on your tablet; and a full selection of reference and general knowledge resources. Book now. 

APOLLO BAY LIBRARY

FRIDAY 9 JULY

Family Fun Morning
11.00am-1.00pm

Lots of family fun and the chance to connect with your community at this family fun morning at Apollo Bay Library. Local children’s author Alison Corke will present a Storytime session with her recently published children’s book Bush Tales - The Quest, with follow-up craft activities for kids. Suitable for children of all ages. Book now.

LOCATIONS

Colac Community Library and Learning Centre
173 Queen Street, Colac 3250
Phone: 03 5231 4613
Email:colaclib@crlc.vic.gov.au

Apollo Bay Library
6 Pengilley Ave, Apollo Bay 3233
Phone: 03 5237 1013
Email: apollobay@crlc.vic.gov.au

* COVID-safe Event Requirements – please see details on our website.