Special author event
Food and fame, failure and freedom: the life story of Australia's first MasterChef.
The annual Local Word Poetry Prize is now open.
Open to established and emerging writers.
2024 Local Word Writing Prize winners announced
The results are in! Discover the winner and runner-up writers from our annual prize and read their winning entries.
This event series is all about Birds, Bees and Trees at the library in March & April! From author talks to arts and crafts, children’s sessions, and special presentations - there's something for everyone....
New What's On brochure out now!
See all the fantastic events and programs happening at the library this March & April.
Building Digital Skills program
Are you over 50 and want to build your online skills? We can help with free sessions across our library network until the end of May 2024.
New Shelf Love hoodies are here!
Find Shelf Love retail items online, and at the following libraries: Belmont, Geelong West, GLHC, Waurn Ponds and Torquay – and you can now find the whole range...
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From number one internationally bestselling author comes an emotional novel of suspense about two families at war. Dervla is in coversation with PJ Pomare.
Register here
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Migrant communities shaped the region as we know it today. Discover their diverse stories at this special exhibition.
Details here
Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 10:00am to 4:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
View this special art exhibition entitled My Japanese Infactuation. Jordan's subjects include dragons and all things Japanese.
More info here
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 9:30am to 5:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join us for an important panel discussion about family violence in our community. In partnership with Meli, The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre.
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join Fiona as she talks about her stunning photographic book celebrating the beauty and joy of a special open-water swimming community.
Thursday, 2 May 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am Queenscliff Library
Food and fame, failure and freedom: the life story of Australia’s first MasterChef. Hear from Julie as she talks about her soul-baring memoir.
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
A truly special Mother’s Day event with local historian, Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy, discussing Australian motherhood since the 1950s.
Saturday, 11 May 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm Ocean Grove Library
Join Bruce and Lyn as they discuss Black Duck, a personal reflection on life, Country and the consequences of Dark Emu through six seasons on Bruce Pascoe’s farm.
Monday, 13 May 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
A unique collection of art pieces and written works that are powerful narratives of personal grief. In partnership with Hope Bereavement Centre.
Friday, 17 May 2024 - 9:30am to 5:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Visit participating libraries to hear high profile authors, livestreamed free and direct from the SWF 2024.
Screening details here
Thursday, 23 May 2024 - 9:00am to 5:30pm Multiple Locations
Explore the building blocks of musicals, how they’ve been applied to genres and create your own in this introductory writers' workshop.
Saturday, 25 May 2024 - 10:30am to 1:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Part of the Melbourne Design Week, discover how infographics help us communicate scientific findings.
Monday, 27 May 2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm Waurn Ponds Library
This 70th Anniversary exhibition showcases the diverse range of styles and subject matter created by Corio Bay camera club members.
Saturday, 1 June 2024 - 9:30am to 5:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion on water security for World Environment Day. In partnership with Barwon Water.
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Launch of a fashion exhibition showcasing diversity and representation on the catwalk, art events and in retail.
Thursday, 6 June 2024 - 5:45pm to 8:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Join author Ariane Beeston for an important discussion about recognising and surviving post-natal depression.
Friday, 14 June 2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Come to this panel session about the current system for refugees in Australia & how our visa system affects women.
Thursday, 20 June 2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Ever wondered how a map is made? Come along and meet Melinda, creator of City Maps Illustrated and the famous Melbourne Map.
Saturday, 22 June 2024 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Drysdale Library
Hear from Hana - author & founder of the iconic Moroccan Soup Bar, discussing her memoir and sharing her inspiring story.
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Colac Library
Learn about oral storytelling and the process of capturing a memory and how to best to tell that story in this workshop.
Saturday, 29 June 2024 - 10:30am to 1:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Access to the upper ground entrance to Boronggook Drysdale Library will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from Monday 8 April.
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation's Annual Report 2022/23 is now available to view online.
