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Meet artist Fern Smith as she shares the story behind this record-breaking community artwork. Created over four years by 1,047 illustrators & authors, the 697.75 concertina book celebrates local places through art and storytelling.
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Multiple Times Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Discover how AI works, how to get better results from tools, & use them safely & responsibly. Presented by Nathan Hunter, Digital Learning Leader at Geelong Lutheran College. Perfect for teens & their adults.
Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
Join us for Food 4 future - a free 3-hour workshop for young people aged 15–24, covering food shopping, budgeting, food safety & meal prep. Recieve a free take-home meal, veggie box & kitchen kit.
Saturday, 24 October 2026 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Get ready for a big, bookish burst of fun! Celebrate the joy of reading with Australian Children’s Laureate Andy Griffiths in a lively, interactive event for young readers and families. In partnership with Queenscliffe Literary Festival.
Sunday, 25 October 2026 - 2:45pm to 4:00pm Queenscliff Town Hall
Come along to one or more of our panel conversation series, featuring local experts & facilitated by Beth King from Kings Funerals. Topics include property after a death, green funeral options & preparing for expected deaths.
Experience virtual reality (VR) developed with industry partners to explore new technologies & future career possibilities - clean energy futures & road safety near trucks. In partnership with Deakin University.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Enjoy a night of live music entertainment from young local talent! Take to the mic or come along to listen, dress up & enjoy free snacks at this safe, inclusive, youth-led, all-ages event, in partnership with Golden Plains Shire.
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Saturday, 31 October 2026 - 4:30pm to 7:00pm Bannockburn Library
Discover the birds you can spot around Geelong, in backyards, parks, and along the Barwon River & Corio Bay. Graham from the Geelong Field Naturalists Club will share birdwatching basics, local hotspots, and tips to get started.
Monday, 2 November 2026 - 9:30am to 10:30am Belmont Library
What is truth in an age of misinformation, disinformation & AI? Join sociologist & writer Cory Alpert for our next Talk it up event to explore how AI is changing the way we understand information, reality and trust.
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Curious and want to learn more about Diwali? Explore different ways to celebrate Diwali and understand its key cultural traditions - from rituals, decorations and food, to saree dressing up! In partnership with ALIA.
Thursday, 5 November 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library
Do you want to learn how to identify false information online? Based on the ABC docuseries, join us for this interactive workshop to help you better recognise misinformation and disinformation.
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