Update: 29 October, 2025
Coming in early 2026! Food 4 Future workshops will be running at: • Newcomb Library • Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library • Boronggook Drysdale Library • Colac Library • Corio Library
Complete this form to be notified when bookings open: Register your interest to attend - limited places available!
Food 4 Future is series of free workshops, funded by VicHealth, designed to help young people build essential life skills related to food.
Running every school holidays at Newcomb, Biyal-a Armstrong Creek, and Corio libraries, these 3 x free workshops teach meal planning, budgeting, shopping, and cooking in a fun and supportive environment. Participants can also gain a TAFE food handling certificate to boost their employability.
Workshops include: Food Around You – Enjoy free food and a take home meal from Feed Me while learning about food access and create an individual local food map. Food Handling Certificate – Complete a free TAFE-accredited certificate from The Gordon, with pre-session modules and a take-home kitchen kit. How to Make a Meal – Learn how to meal prep and budget with a take home a fresh veggie box and recipes from Common Ground Proejct.
Workshops are open to young people aged 15–24, with food and snacks provided. Attendees will also take home: • A prepared meal • A basic kitchen kit • A fresh veggie box to continue their learning at home.
Funded by VicHealth.
Limited spots are available - register here
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At its Board meeting held on Thursday 30 April 2026, the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) resolved to place the Draft Budget 2026-27 and Strategic Resource Plan 2027-30 on public exhibition in preparation for adoption on Thursday 25 June 2026.
We are currently experiencing a network-wide issue affecting our public computers across our library branches. As a result, public computer access is currently unavailable.
We are reviewing our mobile library service across Golden Plains and the Bellarine, and we’re inviting community feedback to help guide its future.
Just a friendly reminder that all libraries in the our network are closed over Easter and for the ANZAC Day public holiday.
The Birregurra library kiosk at the Community Health Centre is now available for members to borrow, collect, and return library items at a time that suits them.
Calling all creatives, community groups and organisations - we're seeking applications for engaging children and youth events.
