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Author Encounters

Dervla McTiernan - The Unquiet Grave

Internationally bestselling author Dervla McTiernan returns with the latest novel in her Cormac Reilly crime fiction series. Join Dervla in conversation with Margaret Hickey.

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Tuesday, 29 April 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland - Broken Brains

Join Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland as they discuss Broken Brains, their co-authored book on life with illness, in conversation with Charlotte Guest.

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Thursday, 8 May 2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

eKnow How

Saving Family Stories - photo & digitisation station introductory sessions

Learn how to digitise your photos, VHS tapes, slides and film negatives ready to share with family and friends!

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Friday, 14 March 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Leopold Library

Author Encounters

Mal Walden - The News Man

Mal Walden, Australia’s longest-serving veteran TV news presenter and established author discusses his 50-year career in Australian news media and the stories that inspire him to write.

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Monday, 12 May 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Newcomb Library

Author Encounters

Burning Mountain by Darcy Tindale

Darcy shares insights into her writing life and creative process. Hear about Burning Mountain and the 20-year-old mystery of a missing school boy who went up a mountain with four of his friends, but did not return.

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Wednesday, 14 May 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Leopold Library

Special Events

Sydney Writers Festival livestreamed

Watch this special livestream free and direct from the Sydney Writers’ Festival as part of their ‘Live & Local’ program, featuring authors Markus Zusak, Helen Garner, and Colm Tóibín.

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Thursday, 22 May 2025 - 10:00am to 5:00am
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Author Encounters

Our African Adventure - Photography in the Wild

Hear from Lorraine and Neil Smith as they share their wildlife photography and African adventures. See their stunning photos on display and discover the stories behind the shots.

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Saturday, 24 May 2025 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Boronggook Drysdale Library

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