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Upcoming public holiday closures

3 October 2024

Please be advised that some of our libraries will be closed on the following dates, due to public holidays. Our libraries observe public holidays according to the municipality they are located in.

Wednesday 23 October: Geelong Cup Day

Libraries closed on Wednesday 23 Oct:

  • Barwon Heads Library
  • Belmont Library
  • Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
  • Boronggook Drysdale Library
  • Chilwell Library
  • Corio Library
  • Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome)
  • Geelong West Library
  • Highton Library
  • Lara Library
  • Leopold Library
  • Newcomb Library
  • Ocean Grove Library
  • Waurn Ponds Library
  • Western Heights College Library

Libraries open on Wednesday 23 Oct:

  • Apollo Bay Library
  • Bannockburn Library
  • Colac Library
  • Queenscliff Library
  • Torquay Library
  • Mobile libraries

Tuesday 5 November: Melbourne Cup Day

Libraries closed on Tuesday 5 November:

  • Apollo Bay Library
  • Bannockburn Library
  • Colac Library 
  • Queenscliff Library
  • Torquay Library
  • Mobile libraries

Libraries open on Tuesday 5 Nov:

  • Barwon Heads Library
  • Belmont Library
  • Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
  • Boronggook Drysdale Library
  • Chilwell Library
  • Corio Library
  • Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome)
  • Geelong West Library
  • Highton Library
  • Lara Library
  • Leopold Library
  • Newcomb Library
  • Ocean Grove Library
  • Waurn Ponds Library
  • Western Heights College Library

Geelong Regional Libraries' administrative headquarters is closed on Wednesday 23 Oct and open on Tuesday 5 Nov.

Our eCollections are always open to members 24/7. If you’re not one, use the free time to become a member today!

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