In light of the bushfires currently burning through so much of our country, our thoughts are with anyone affected, directly or indirectly. We know that in situations such as these, children are often exposed to messages regarding bushfires through television, radio, fire danger rating signs, and general conversation. Exposure to this information can raise questions and sometimes safety concerns for children, so our Children and Youth Services team has created a list of books to help children and young people understand bushfires. The Victorian Government’s Better Health Channel has some great resources to help talk to children about bushfires; find it here.
A social story is a learning tool to help people of all ages with autism interpret information.
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In collaboration with Surf Coast Shire Council, we are extending the opening hours for Torquay Library during the forecast heatwave conditions from Sunday to Tuesday.
From Tuesday 28 January, the Lorne mobile library stop will be serviced by the Colac Otway Shire Mobile Library (COSM) for a trial period.
Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre is temporarily closed to the public while repairs are ongoing.
Due to repairs to storm damage, Torquay Library is temporarily closed today Thursday 28 November
All of our libraries, mobile libraries and Kim barne thaliyu/Geelong Heritage Centre will be closed from Wednesday 25 December -Wednesday 1 January inclusive.